I like climbing, but I stick to gyms (some outdoor bouldering when I lived in Cali). No major injuries. I raced - but that was sportscars with full cages and 6-point harnesses. So I have some minor hearing damage, but no injuries.
I’ve gotten through life with nothing worse than sprains and strains. I may have cracked a floating rib at a skatepark once, but I don’t know for certain because I didn’t bother going to a Dr. because there’s nothing they can do about that.
Yeah - I took up bass when I was having some weird health issues that were preventing me from engaging in physical hobbies, which was driving me stir crazy.
Agree 100%. 57 now and lift moderately heavy (for me) to keep/build muscle and strength and keep the joints healthy. Mix in some cardio for the ticker. This is the way.
I have the 212 AT Slim … no regrets whatsoever. I’ve used it in largish rooms and have only had to ever dial it up to 6 o’clock. I pair mine with a Genzler Magellan 800.
Oh, and I agree with all the lifting talk that hijacked this post
The way it was explained to me is that you put money away for retirement, so why not invest the same into your muscled and bones. Give it weekly payments. Superannuation for your body.
I have already decided that when I turn like 80 and don’t care any more I am just going to 'roid the fuck out on HGH and testosterone and get deformed-level huge, just totally Hulk out. Sure, arrest me you little whippersnappers, I can take any five of you.
Because if you’re gonna die anyway, you might as well die huge.
OK maybe this is a more aspirational than actual plan and not how physiology actually works, but I like the way this one could come together.
MGR has options available locally. I’m just going to go by later this week and see how it feels hefting various form factors. See what I think about schlepping various weights of 4x10.
But looking strongly at an Aguilar GS212 they have in stock. If it ends up being a 4ohm cabinet. It’s probably older, and going to be heavier than modern stuff, but should still comfortable for me.
That’s the option that I would recommend - offers the most flexibility.
I have two Bergantino 112s, which are even a bit smaller than the MarkBass cabs (though only one of mine has a tweeter).
That gives you the choice to take (on a gig):
nothing (other than your bass and pedal board, with a DI)
pedalboard and amp head (with a DI)
pedalboard, amp head, and one cab (either as the main cab for the bass, or even as a monitor on stage)
pedalboard, amp head, two cabs (should be plenty for most venues that don’t have their own sound system (that said, I haven’t tested whether 700W/two cabs is enough in an outside setting))
My only comment on heavier cabs is just because you can lift them I have to wonder why you want to lift them when there is so much lighter weight gear that sounds incredible.
Speaker and cab designs are so much more efficient massive weight is no longer needed in order to get great tone and bottom end. Especially when a good FOH system with subs can handle the heavy lifting when needed. I’ve become a huge fan of dual 110 or 112 cabs for maximum versatility much as the above posts points out.
Because the cost savings on buying used are so massive, and I already have a 1x15.
A Markbass 1x12 retails for $600 ea. (Which seems about par for new equipment.) So $1200 for a pair of matched 1x12’s, vs. $320 for a used 2x12, and ~$600 total with my 1x15. And I don’t have to worry about them matching.
Also because I’m expecting that the easiest situation is going to have one rig in my basement for home practice and one rig at the brewery for band practice. Then I just carry my amp and guitar to wherever (or get a second head to keep at work).
Having a 1x15 and a 2x12 or 4x10 offers the same level of versatility and flexibility. Just takes up more storage footprint, but in my situation, that’s actually easier.
It works for you and that’s great because you can save a lot of money buying used bass cabs especially bigger 410 and 212 cabs. My Epifani 212 sold for $600 vs more than twice that for a new version of it. In general we’re mostly going with lighter gear, heads and cabs.
I can still lift 50lbs easily enough but what I can’t do is carry it up and down a flight of steps alone. It’s too bulky for that. When I bought it I lived in a building with an elevator. That’s no longer the case. So I needed something much lighter I could break down into two pieces and that’s where dual cabs come in.
What’s nice is there are now solutions for everyone that didn’t exist a decade ago.
It depends on the style you play, but I’ve always been a 10s guy myself.
Tend to be much punchier and more aggressive.
If you like things a little more in the midrange and a little less punchy, 12s would be great.
10s or 12s with the 15 will be colossal and mighty and wonderful.
That’s another factor in this decision. My practice space is the basement. That’s where I keep the 1x15 and the amp. I need to carry it up a flight of stairs and get it through a pet gate. That’s awkward enough with a 1x15, and I definitely would NOT want to do that with a larger cab.
But a larger cab would not live in my basement. It would live in my garage or at work. So both on ground level with the ability to roll it on casters to the back of my minivan that I would only need to pick it up to set it inside. I would rather do that with a 60-80lbs cab than carry my 30lbs 1x15 up the stairs.
There are more options than ever before. I’m lucky that I’m not constrained by things more people are (storage space and weight), which puts me in a great position to save money on good-sounding equipment.
It’s really just a question of whether I want a 2x12 or a 4x10.
I think adding an extra 2x10 is the wrong answer, because I wouldn’t save that much money over the bigger option, and I’d still be lugging that 1x15 up the stairs for every rehearsal.
I think this is the big question: 2x12 or 4x10. I don’t know the answer to that yet. I’m leaning in favor of a 2x12 just for the sake of size and bulk, and being easier to heft when necessary.
I would like more punch than the 1x15. Style wise, I’m all over the map.
This is another point in favor of buying used. I can try a couple different layouts and learn what I like best. Then sell off the extras for little to no loss.
