Gonna Put a Rack Together

[geetar10]

I've been collecting some stuff lately to capture a different sound....

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t44/geetar10/Photo001.jpg

Picked up an MP1 with MC1 earlier this year...good deal....recently scored an MP2 with the B200 Amp for the same price as the MP1...KILLER deal...just received the Classic 50/50 today at work (pics to follow)...what do I need guitar effects wise? The GMajor, Gsharp?? Saw the $1500 unit for $475 down here on CL, should I take the plunge? Need a 12 space rack too, if anyone has one? :whistle Prolly more to ship than what one's worth...

Looking forward to this...I'm thinking an A/B/C split if that's possible...Marshall 2205 into a cab, MP1 or 2 thru the 50/50 and the Mp1 or 2 thru the 100 Watt B200...the last 2 options will be true stereo (I think)...

Oh yeah, the guy I snagged the MP1 from, threw in the BBE 362...havent tried any of it yet. :)

Any thoughts, gear heads?? :toast

[bkeen]

:scratchhe Hmmm, I'm thinking your single with no kids!

:happy1

Nice setup!

:thumbsup

[geetar10]

:scratchhe Hmmm, I'm thinking your single with no kids!


:thumbsup

Is that a bad thing? ;)

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[bkeen]

Is that a bad thing? ;)

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:D Not as far as G.A.S. is concerned!! ;)

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[G.A.S. Ackward]

Can't remember what you said your usual rig is Ken, but if you've never rocked an ADA MP-1, you are in for a great time.

I have been playing through my MP-1 rack rig almost twice as much as my JCM800 rig lately. And yeah, run that MP-1 in stereo and you will be luvin it:headbang :headbang :headbang

[scoobyjr]

As far as effects go, I love my Alesis Quadraverb and you can pick one up pretty cheap.

[KramerUK]

You not seeing the Midiverb4 in there Scooby ;)

Same reverb unit I have Ken, you'll love it I'm sure.

Is that Behringer Compressor under it?

Great setup by the way, the G Sharp is a great unit, but I'd have to as always suggest the GSP21, or 2101 :thumbsup

[geetar10]

You not seeing the Midiverb4 in there Scooby ;)

Same reverb unit I have Ken, you'll love it I'm sure.

Is that Behringer Compressor under it?

Great setup by the way, the G Sharp is a great unit, but I'd have to as always suggest the GSP21, or 2101 :thumbsup

Good eye, Paul! :thumbsup

I used/use the Midiverb and the Behringer in my acoustic duo gig. Just enough to add a lil flavor.

What's the diff. between the GSP21 and the 2101? Are they both rack mountable?

Thanks, Paul! :toast

[KramerUK]

Both rack mount, the 2101 was sort of the big brother to the 21.

Have at look at this guys site, some info on both, and he's the guy that does the Legend upgrade chip that a few of us with a base GSP21 or GSP21 Pro have bought.
Both are rack mount, 21 is 1U 2101 is 2U

[scoobyjr]

You not seeing the Midiverb4 in there Scooby ;)

Same reverb unit I have Ken, you'll love it I'm sure.

Is that Behringer Compressor under it?

Great setup by the way, the G Sharp is a great unit, but I'd have to as always suggest the GSP21, or 2101 :thumbsup


Oh yeah! Missed that the first time! :thumbsup Good stuff. I have been considering buying an MP-1when I have some extra cash as well.

[KramerUK]

-edit, posted the same thing twice but 9 minutes aparts somehow :scratchhe

[geetar10]

Got a link to the site, Paul? Too many empty Grolsch's clinking around under the desk, perhaps? :)

I kid...

:toast

[bkeen]

So guys, how does the MP-1 sound when connected DI to a mixer or recording console? How does it sound with headphones?

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[amerturk]

Looks like you have everything set to go Ken. The only thing I would add is a nice tuner.

Looks good!

[G.A.S. Ackward]

So guys, how does the MP-1 sound when connected DI to a mixer or recording console? How does it sound with headphones?

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Hey Bruce,

Don't know about the mixer DI thing, but I did plug up some head phones to my MP-1 once. I think the tone is MUCH better through the power amp and cab. I think it would be a waste to just run one through head phones. Could be just me, though:scratchhe

[geetar10]

So guys, how does the MP-1 sound when connected DI to a mixer or recording console? How does it sound with headphones?

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I hear the MP1's are tin tin tinnny to record with. The MP2's are a lot warmer, more options. much better DI recording quality...I'm hookin' 'er up as I type. :)

[bkeen]

Thanks guys!

Let me know how that sounds Ken. Looking for a better recording setup!

:thumbsup

[Taj21]

Nice setup , 2 things your gonna want to do if it didn't come with it is get a 7 pin midi cable to go from MP-1 to MC-1 so you can run phantom power to your pedal board very handy I got a 50' ProCo one now board can go where ever without running extra power wasn't too expensive 7 pin ends 5 line cable 3 lines for midi 2 for ph power. Next thing is I would check into new switches for the board itself board looks brand new but switches are 20 years old and the plastic is probably little brittle and the way they work is a thin pin pushes down on the contact had a bunch brake replaced them with same thing but new ones same thing happened changed to this type http://pedalpartsplus.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=PPP&Product_Code=9001&Category_Code=SWI it's been fine ever since you'll need a good size washer for underside too and probably need to do new grounding wire for them I used some old cable TV cable just stripped out the core wire worked fine

[KramerUK]

Ha ha a link might just help :D :D

http://www.tube-tester.com/index.html

[Bluesman001]

I've been collecting some stuff lately to capture a different sound....

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t44/geetar10/Photo001.jpg

Picked up an MP1 with MC1 earlier this year...good deal....recently scored an MP2 with the B200 Amp for the same price as the MP1...KILLER deal...just received the Classic 50/50 today at work (pics to follow)...what do I need guitar effects wise? The GMajor, Gsharp?? Saw the $1500 unit for $475 down here on CL, should I take the plunge? Need a 12 space rack too, if anyone has one? :whistle Prolly more to ship than what one's worth...

Looking forward to this...I'm thinking an A/B/C split if that's possible...Marshall 2205 into a cab, MP1 or 2 thru the 50/50 and the Mp1 or 2 thru the 100 Watt B200...the last 2 options will be true stereo (I think)...

Oh yeah, the guy I snagged the MP1 from, threw in the BBE 362...havent tried any of it yet. :)

Any thoughts, gear heads?? :toast


If you get a chance, you can stop by http://www.adadepot.com/forum/ for your ADA info stuff.... As for effects, I am running a GT-8. I see alot of others running G-Majors and other misc stuff - up to you. Great rig so far. Look a lot like mine, minus the power amp. :toast

[geetar10]

THanks for all the input, fellas! :urock Gonna go check out some processors and see if I can land a 12 space rack. :thumbsup

Here's the pile with the 50/50 that arrived 2 days ago. :thumbsup

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t44/geetar10/Picture002-1.jpg

[geetar10]

Rack advice, please? I was checking the studio racks...14 spaces for $200 at GC ?? Not sure about that one. Dont need the road cases either....I do need 12 spaces, anyone? what should I get?

[Bluesman001]

Not sure there bro, I'm scouring Craigslist for deals myself. I don't need new and I ain't paying through the nose for a rack case. I might even buy one of those dirt cheap chinese lookin ones off the bay.

[amerturk]

Dude, concerning a rack, I made my own. Very easy to do if you have some woodworking skills. The rails and screws can be had at Guitar Center.

[Bluesman001]

Pics?

[KramerUK]

Are you going to run it A/B with the 2 amps going to 2 different cabs Ken?

[geetar10]

Are you going to run it A/B with the 2 amps going to 2 different cabs Ken?

Hey Paul,

Ideally, I want some true stereo..that was my motivation for all of this. :help . Didnt plan on the ADA B200...got that and the MP2 for $250; no brainer there. :thumbsup

So, I may need another cab of some sort. Or a couple of 2X12's....it's wide open. Prolly split the 1960A and B with one of the ADA units.

I have a line on some ADA cabs....any thoughts anyone? Could snag 2 2X12's for cheap. So, I may need 3 or 4 more cabs! :D ;) Decisions...decisions...thanks for for the interest, Paul. :toast

I'll keep ya posted, bro.

[geetar10]

Bluesman, just picked up this rack (Thanks AXE!) for $30 (PM'd ya). Just need a good guitar FX processor...and maybe a few more cabs....;)

Sturdy as a horse, inexpensive, and exactly what I was looking for, in a home based rig.

Now to hook 'er all up and figger out what i want to plug into what....:help ....:thumbsup

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Edit: Man, that pic sucks...looks better in the 2mg version...:)

[amerturk]

Lookin real nice Ken!

[geetar10]

Thanks Tim. Sooo, GSP21, 2101? What was/is the purple one, again? Almost ready to go.

One more rack space and I'm done!

Thanks again, bro!

Oh yeah....:help :)

[Dr. Greenthumb]

:toast Nice setup duder......sorry I never made it over to help you set it up......but you know all the crazy shit thats been going on with my "harem" and such:D so much drama:whistle

Maybe now that things are chillin' out I can get free, I just take it day to day.

[KramerUK]

Looks great Ken :thumbsup

Jeff has the purple one, its an artist version of the 2101 IICR, would sit real nice in that 2u space ;)

[zoonchild]

Digitech 2101 artist it is indeed..........great for delays and stuff!!!

I envy your rack! Actually used to own an mp1 but decided to sell it.....for whatever reason.......... same goes for my USA Jackson Soloist, Dinky, Ibanez Universe and some other assorted crap......

[Bluesman001]

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y249/bluesman001/Rack2.jpg
iphone camera = suxxors

Finally got my power amp and my rack is completed (for now...) Now where the hell can i get a rack case on the cheap..... :scratchhe

[geetar10]

Mark,

If this is for home use only, this is what i snagged for $30.

http://www.americanmusical.com/Item--i-MUS-RS7030

Couldnt see spending $400 on an Anvil for something that wont be leaving the house. :thumbsup

[Bluesman001]

Ken, thanks for the link - but I'm hoping to put a band together again (finally) and will be out rehearsing and gigging eventually.

[geetar10]

Cool, lemme look around a bit.

[Vengeance]

This rack was my plan. $99.95 bin,looks pretty sturdy,and free shipping.

Anybody have any feedback on these cases? I won't be hauling it a lot but I do want something sturdy.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=350279964737

[Mac]

If your after a gsp21 then mine is for sale, works worldwide for power, all you need is a screwdriver to rotate a fuse holder. I upgraded it to a legend like most people on the site, pm if your interested, It would be what I paid for it from the bay though, which was still pretty cheap considering, no floorboard though.