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    Bergantino AE212 FS / FT - SOLD

    in Amps and Cabs For Sale

    Posted · Edited by mrtcat

    **SOLD** Thanks for all the interest.

    I have a Bergantino AE212 in great condition for sale. Comes with padded cover.

    I'm selling it as there's a cab on here I want so if it goes I'll have to withdraw. I'm asking for £500 or a trade for a 4x12 or 6x10 cab of equal quality with cash your way.

    Trying to get pics up but doing that on this site seems to have become a mystical skill. I can easily email pics to anyone interested.

    I'm based in Bicester (J9 M40) in Oxfordshire.

    Paying for music or not ?

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    [quote name='Les' timestamp='1357424017' post='1922599']
    Totally agree, I just don't fancy spending 4 quid cos' the singer wants to have a go at Hysteria a semi tone down even though we've told him the problems with that. And yes I know I could take another bass detuned for that one song but then I'd have to download [b]everything[/b] illegally to pay for my other bass. :D
    [/quote]
    I don't like paying for the fuel to do a trip to the in laws just cos my wife wants to go but I wouldn't steal it.

    Paying for music or not ?

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    I'm pretty black and white on this one. Want a peice of music - Pay for it. Want a piece of music so you can learn it - Pay for it. Whether you agree with the way the system works or not is irrelevant. If you want people to keep making music - Pay for it.

    It's not just musicians who suffer. Sound engineers, producers and loads of others are getting royally screwed by the illegal download market. Some of these people are essential in making sure music is produced to the highest standards. If you argue that the standard of any part of the industry isn't high enough these days and you download illegally you need to ask why corners are now being cut.

    Mackie Thump 12a

    in Amps and Cabs

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    Just be cautious taking advice from a shop as there's always an ulterior motive. That said my experience with Soundlive has always been very positive so they're worth a look. Not sure how swiftly you need to buy but if it were me I'd hold out for something used to show up. If anyone won't let youhear them first then walk away.

    Mackie Thump 12a

    in Amps and Cabs

    Posted

    Every time I hear bands using the Mackie's the sound seems incredibly harsh. Either I've never come across a band that can eq properly, or there's an issue with the Mackies. As mentioned by Warwickhunt the Wharfedale Titans are a decent buy for the money. I think the Martin stuff is OK but wildly overpriced when new although JTUK's link seemed like a reasonable price.
    I know you're reluctant to buy used but with your budget I think used will give you something that sounds great. Anything new at that budget will be pretty low end.

    Music room ideas....

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    For me I find a really small mixer (mine's 4 channel) and some decent monitors plus headphones invaluable. That way I don't need to set gig rig up to practice and have the option to use the headphones if it's late. Failing that a small amp dedicated purely for practice and a sound system that will run your iPod / laptop / cd's / vinyl / tapes etc.

    Most important thing for me is to have it ready so I don't need to set it all up / pack it all away before or after gigs. I find that way I remove excuses not to practice. Beyond that decor etc is all personal taste.

    Lighting up a band....ideas and advice please!

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    We've got 4 of these.

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    Super cheap, can all be linked to run in sync. I built a simple case for each one where we just put them where we want them, take the lid off and plug them in. They're very bright and work brilliantly with a smoke machine.

    Crude Measure @ The Kings Head Buckingham Sat 15th Dec

    in Gigs

    Posted · Edited by mrtcat

    Fun covers band playing our first gig with our new drummer. He's a bit special as he's the first pro we've had in the band. He has sessioned loads and is Spinal Tap's drum tech. He's also a really nice guy.

    We do loads of rock covers and our singer can actually sing. The pub also does loads of cheap drink deals (get em b4 the government bans them).

    Oh yeah full Bill Fitzmaurice pa system will be out to play too.

    Who owns the PA?

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    I built all our speaker cabs so I defo own them. I also bought the amps, rack gear, mixer, cables, lights and smoke machine. Drummer owns drum mics and his vocal mic, singer owns his mic and guitarist brings vocal mic and amp cab mic. I dont charge the band for it as they're all really grateful and all help lifting it in/out of venues and all put cash in if something gets danaged and needs replacing. Main thing is they all say thanks.
    It does however give me leverage. We had a drummer who started complaining we weren't getting enough cash. I do most of the booking leg work so when he started stropping with me the rest stood firmly behind me and eventually he got turfed out.
    I'd like to think its cos I'm popular but I'm realistic enough to know the truth.

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