What's my best configuration?

[paco)))]

Hello, I'm trying to put together the best combo from what I have. Here's a list of my equipment:

Cabs
1-415M
1-Beta 205 (2x15)
1-Beta 105 (1x15)
1-412L
1-4x12 (fender/sunn)

Amps
'69 1200s
Beta Bass
'79 Concert Lead
Acoustic 450

 What I'm currently using the acoustic 450 running into the beta 205 then series to the 415M. I play an '80 Rickenbacker 4001 through a bass muff pedal. I like the sound I get but I would like a bit more low end & maybe not such a "frankenstein" looking rig. I used to use the beta rig (beta bass, 205 & 105) which looked great but was better for the other band which was more straight up heavy rock, it was tight but not enough low end. Currently with this band we're tuned to B & it's a bit more sludgy & doomy.

 I have a friend that I might be able to get a second 415M & another that has a pair of 215s cabs but one is missing a speaker. Any ideas or suggestions?? I can list all the impedances if needed but I'm just going from memory right now.

[ROCKETBRO2]

You should be able to get plenty of bottom end from the 215 or 415M. I used to use a 76 4001 through the 415M and it filled up big rooms with bottom end.

[warandhairstyle]

Acoustic 450 into either a 4x12/2x15 stack or a double 2x15 stack slays for doom in B.  No fuzz pedal needed IME, just crank the on-board distortion and boost the first two eq sliders.

When in doubt, the more amps the better.  From my last recording session (revealing my true allegiance...but note the beta bass!):

[grimniggzy]

I really want an Acoustic like those bad. I almost went for a 370 on talkbass for like $500 but decided against it at the time. Ended up upgrading to a Coliseum Bass for the same price but the desire for one is still there soo much.

[warandhairstyle]

370 is a great head - but also keep an eye out for a 270.  Same basic amp but also features onboard fuzz, reverb and trem, and a broader EQ circuit.  On average they're hundreds cheaper than 370s too, as only the most popular Acoustic models are showing much of an uptick in market value.  My end goal is to eventually bi-amp my 270 with a coliseum head - waiting for the stars to align on that one.

[grimniggzy]

Thanks, I've seen 270's go for decent prices, good to know.
If you ever play a show in philly I've gotta Coli you can use.

[ROCKETBRO2]

How about Rick-o-sound the neck pickup through the 415 and the bridge pickup through a 4x12?

[paco)))]

I like the rick-o-sound idea, I've kinda forgot about that. I need to get the adapter though but isn't it pretty much just a Y adapter? I sure dig all that Acoustic gear up there, they made great stuff too! I love my 450

[Isaac]

No, it's not a Y adapter. The Ric-O-Sound jack is a stereo jack, one pickup on the tip, one on the ring, and a single common for both. So you need a 1/4" stereo plug for the instrument, terminating in two mono plugs, one for each amp. I used to do it by running a stereo cord to a metal box with one stereo jack and two mono jacks, then regular guitar cord from the box to the amps. The Ric-O-Sound adapter, I think, is similar, with the stereo cord hardwired to the box.

[paco)))]

Right on, do you know which part (tip or ring) goes to which pickup? I think I'll just make one. I guess I'll try 'ol google too.

[Isaac]

According to the schematic (http://www.rickenbacker.com/pdfs/19507.pdf), the tip is the treble (bridge) pickup.