mcnach

[quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1399635598' post='2446097'] yep... and the amps and cabs section updates can be dominated with their NCD etc threads and posts. So, just what we need... another thread about them. I am down to 4 forums I regularly check through.... I rather it not be 3.. [/quote] Clearly labelled threads so those who are not interested can skip them easily. Skipping threads: yes, we're allowed.

[quote name='EBS_freak' timestamp='1399628778' post='2445962'] ...or conversely, getting the most out of your amp? Would you get in your Ferrari and only press the throttle half way? [/quote] no, but I suppose you get more out of the extra speakers than a few extra watts into fewer speakers.. and if the objective is to allow a modular 6x10 rig (which seems to me the case from reading the blurb), then I think it works nicely. You can use 2 rather than 3 2x10 if space/transport is limited and you don't lose too much of the available power. But, who uses their amp to the max? If to achieve volume X you need to turn up the amp a bit higher when using 2 of those 12ohm cabs, then do that... the cabs can take it (supposedly). I think it's clear the objective is a modular 6x10, where you can use various other combinations in a reasonable manner with the existing amps. Whether enough people find that appealing or not is another matter entirely.

[quote name='Musicman20' timestamp='1399583763' post='2445711'] I don't understand why it has to be 12 ohms??? Wouldn't it be more 'popular' just to make a simple lightweight 2x10??? [/quote] I think the idea is that you can use three together for maximum "oomph", at a resulting impedance that works for most amps out there. Alternative "standard" impedance small lightweight cabs, he already makes a few

[quote name='JapanAxe' timestamp='1399580594' post='2445670'] 12ohms? Not a problem. Impedances are nominal, for which read 'approximate, rough-and-ready, rule of thumb'. With a valve amp you can safely go up or down by a factor of 2 in nominal impedance, so an 8 ohm output can be used into a load between 4 and 16 ohms. It may not sound as good or as loud, but it won't kill the amp. I have seen and heard this demonstrated by a guy who is a certified valve geek! [/quote] Exactly

[quote name='Wooks79' timestamp='1399561152' post='2445352'] Put off by the 12ohms thing, I wouldn't wanna take a chance [/quote] Yeah, he could have done the TC Electronic thing and call them 8ohm A single number to describe the impedance of a speaker is a pretty simplistic way to describe a speaker. I guess it's useful in that speakers probably follow a relatively similar impedance/frequency curve, so when one speaker rated at X works with an amp, you can be satisfied that other speakers rated at the same will work too. But that's not the full story, as Alex points out in the blurb.

What year is the Stingray and what is the battery compartment like? Mine (2002) is starting to misbehave. It can cut out, and it can make a hum noise... in my case, it's the battery compartment not making a good contact. I can cure it temporarily simply by opening it and closing it hard again. But it'll eventually give me trouble again. Does it make a scratch noise if you touch and push on the battery cover (while plugged in with the volume up, of course)? If so, it's probably the same as mine. I've heard it this happening on some Stingrays. I suspect I can cure mine by cleaning the contacts and pushing the springs up so that the battery is held more tightly. If that doesn't do it I might just change the connector type. I hope yours is something similarly simple.

what's that pose about!!!???

[quote name='Me And My Bass' timestamp='1399409734' post='2444047'] Through the wonderful (though often expensive) world of basschat, I hooked up with Mcnach to sell a bass and get a blast on our two BB2's together! Verdict - I didn't want to play on the combo anymore due to urge I was getting that I need another BB2 cab in my life! Sounded mighty! [url="http://s833.photobucket.com/user/crookysax/media/A38ABF73-FC87-44BA-8EB4-7DB0CB5EC760.jpg.html"][/url] [/quote] Mighty it was indeed! Here's another picture of the same day, with 'Me And My Bass" looking enthusiastic posing with what is no longer his bass

Looks good, and that's a very good amount of padding, nice.

[quote name='Donnyboy' timestamp='1398511245' post='2434810'] Hopefully it'll come your way at some point Milty I think there's still 2(?) unopened packs of strings in the case - I'll check when i get it back There have been a couple of gigs lately - details on Facebook page - including one on the beautiful Isle of Islay. CharlieT will likely update on his experience - here however is a taster .... [/quote] that is pure awesomeness!!!

Does the dep represent the band well enough? I'd rather lose a gig for the band that have a band member for the night to do the gig, and do a lacklustre gig as a result. In addition, in an originals band I feel the band composition plays a more important role, and that all members should be there, at least on "good" gigs. For a regular function band, where the money is I would have no problem with deps, in fact they would be desirable from my point of view.

Yeah, my very first OLP was a truly outstanding bass. That one I had upgraded with Basslines pickup and preamp, and it was beautiful, great to play (I had the fingerboard edges rolled a bit too), and sounded incredible. I sold it in a moment of madness. My second OLP was a veritable dog that I bought untested on the strength of the first. I bought two more afterwards that were very good. One I turned to fretless (sold now), and another one... is the one I still own. It's my Stingray for the situations where I might not want to take my Stingray or SUB... SD SMB4A pickup, a 2-band Stingray preamp clone, and very well setup. It's got bumps and scratches, but it sounds great and it's indestructible Black with black pickguard and maple neck/fingerboard. Yum.

[quote name='PauBass' timestamp='1398789116' post='2437619'] After my bad experience with another cover manufacturer, I find out this company called Jenart Design. [url="http://www.jenart.com/"]http://www.jenart.com/[/url] Although their website is not great, they were also recommended by a few fellow Baschatters so I decided to go with them after a nice chat with Chris from Jenart. He's been a pleasure to deal with and made things very easy from the start. He informed me well of all the different materials and options they offer. Mine has been a completely custom made cab cover for my Barefaced Super Twin. I took all the measurements and double check all the details with them and within a matter of days the cover has arrived and....it fits perfectly! Quality is excellent, very well made, well finished and very good 10mm padding....This cover is very similar to the Aguilar and Bergantino covers I have owned. It came packed in a box rather than folded to death in a plastic bag so no creases as you'll see in some others I highly recommend them to anyone looking for an amp, cab...cover. They are very good value for money, best out there that I know of right now. [/quote] show us some pictures, please? I'm thinking about them too now.

[quote name='Marc S' timestamp='1398682167' post='2436423'] That OLP bass looks great I've heard people say OLP's are brilliant Much better than the SUB series If they really are as good as people say .....I want one [/quote] If you're talking about the Asian "Sterling by MusicMan SUB" series... maybe. I'd say they're not too far off. The OLPs were a nice basis for a cool bass, but it needed upgrades. I was a big OLP fan, owned 4 of the things and still own one. But they needed a decent pickup at the very very least. Some were great basses, other dogs. Quite variable. If you're talking about the USA Ernie Ball MusicMan SUB series, just no. The SUB is way ahead the OLPs in every respect.

I want to replace the black polepieces in my Model J pickups with nickel ones... part SDSPP Does anyone where I could buy these in the UK? Edit: sorted. DiMarzio US sent me some, see post below.

£119 including delivery... That should not be allowed. If they made a shell pink or fiesta red... I'd have one of each too! Model J pickups are here. Hopefully I'll have time to fit them next week. I really like the sound of the originals, but I find them a bit "wild" when playing hard (or slap) and hard to tame that way. Model J should be suitably dark for my purposes...

[quote name='tonyclaret' timestamp='1398399703' post='2433691'] No, not at effectpowersupplies either at present. Spoke to them ages ago and there was something going on with distributors in the uk, however on the 5th April contacted them again, they were expecting to have them in in 3 weeks. So in theory anytime now. Had a look today and still not on website. Pretty tempted with Thomann! Good price. £126 plus shipping not to bothered about plug as it's going on a daisy chain. [/quote] I'm not too bothered about the plug itself as, like you, I use a dedicated multi power supply. But I still have uses for those power supplies sometimes (currently I need one at work, and this one suits me specs-wise) and I already have a bunch of them with the euro plug that I never use and I'm unlikely to find anyone who needs them either. I'd rather give someone the power supply than throwing it away of keeping it in a box never to be used...

Is the Source Audio Soundblox 2 Manta available anywhere in the UK? It's been available in the US since November, and Thomann has had it for a while now... but I can't seem to find anywhere in the UK that has it. I could buy it from Thomann, but it comes with a mainland Europe type plug, not UK, so I'd rather get the UK version. Anywhere? Bass Direct told me they'd have it after NAMM, and it's been a while.