andyonbass

[quote name='BeLow' post='103460' date='Dec 12 2007, 06:01 PM']Finished tested briefly - work really well with my 15 speaker[/quote] What 15 are you using it with? I've got a nemesis 15" cab at home and I've been wondering how well it would work with an omni 10.5 for a while, now

My justification for 3 basses is that I take 2 to gigs (main bass + back up) and one left at home in case the others get stolen or someone rear-ends my car and totals the contents of the boot (again). But what if that happens and my house catches fire? Perhaps I ought to get another and keep it round my mates............

I'd be inclined to try a decent set of strings on first, I've had sets of strings from quality manufacturers with one or more duff strings, so the odds of a budget instrument having a dodgy string is bound to be higher. It might solve your problem but if it doesn't, you're always gonna need strings!

I have a BFM Omni 10 cab, its the first one built by Bills authorised builder, Thumper, whom some of you may know. Being the first attempt, there are a couple of minor flaws, such as the handles are slightly off balanced, and the carpet finish has got a bit untidy if you look hard enough, but that doesn't worry me, because it sounds F*cking Brilliant!! I've been chucking it in the back of the car twice a week for the last few weeks, for gigs and rehearsals in rooms of varying sizes and this cab has never failed to deliver a decent sound. What strikes me is the clarity where every nuance of your playing is heard, there is no harshness at the top end and it has handled the lowB without any farting out in normal playing at gigging volume. I would say this is the best 2x10 I’ve ever used, and it outshines my previous Schroeder 1210 in so much as it doesn’t have the annoying (to me) mid bump, yet still cuts through the mix in a band situation. I use it with a LM2 head and a DHA VT-1 purist. I’m in Swindon, if anyone wants to have a go with it, preferably before my kids go to bed! I really rate these cabs and I know Thumper has sorted the balance out and I reckon the build quality and finish is now comparable to (and probably better than) high-end cabs at nearly double the price. If, like me, you haven't the time/space/inclination/skill/tools etc, its the ideal solution to getting a quality hand built cab at a very reasonable price

[quote name='Alun' post='90363' date='Nov 18 2007, 05:35 PM']Although you might not expect it to, "Whipping Post" by the Allman Bros always goes down well in a rock trio I occasionally play in. Cheers, alun[/quote] Ha! Thats just prompted me to dig out the [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-FUAgIBysj4"]ZAPPA VERSION[/url] again!

[quote name='steve' post='89910' date='Nov 17 2007, 03:31 PM']isn't itunes an odd filetype and not mp3?[/quote] i'm thinking that you could probably use songs that have been ripped from a CD using i-tunes but you can only play songs downloaded from them on an ipod. I guess you could connect an ipod to an auxillary input on the tascam if it has one

Can you drag songs from your i-tunes library onto one of these? (apologies for a probable dumb question from a technophobe

Ian, I've got a white/black/white one in my loft that came off a MIM jazz, you're welcome to it if you want, pm me an address to send it to and i'll get it off pronto. Just buy me a pint sometime!! Andy

Anyone tried [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220171091542&ssPageName=MERC_VIC_RCRX_Pr3_PcY_BIN_IT&refitem=220166939026&itemcount=3&refwidgetloc=closed_view_item&usedrule1=CrossSell_LogicX&refwidgettype=cross_promot_widget"]THESE?[/url] Pablo, If you buy Grolsh in the flip - top bottles, you can use the rubber sealing washer on the lid to strech over your strap button when your strap is in place, which secures the strap. Same principle as in the link above.

I collected an O10 from Steve at the weekend and tried it out at a rehearsal on Sunday evening, (with the recurve through a LM2 and VT-1 purist) and bloody hell, was I impressed or what!! It is so clear and cuts through easily as well as my schroeder did, but without the pronounced mid range. I have a gig tomorrow night , if the place isn't too big, I'll use it without PA reinforcement, and see how it goes, should be interesting!!

I've just won the self titled "Back Door" CD on Ebay for two quid any other listening reccommendations?

Just borrow the missus's nail varnish remover. It'll clean it off perfectly. Pretty much any solvent will do the job, though

Dave, I've been using one for some time, now, and I must say I haven't had a problem with hollow stages and boominess(?) I used to get a few problems from time to time but I have changed cabs a few times since and I no longer play with one of "those" guitarists, so I dont know how much is attributable to the Gramma. Its a useful comfort blanket, though! Btw the top is carpeted wood, and the underside is a high density foam like this. Cheers Andy

I just ordered a Dean Markley Turbo-Tune String Winder from stringbusters for a fiver, seems to fit the bill, I'll let you know if it works! Here's what they say "[i]One size fits all winder head fits virtually all type of tuning head including guitar, bass, mandolin and banjo. The handle is detachable and the winder head is fitted with a hex shaft so it can be used with an electric screwdriver[/i]"

[quote name='G-bitch' post='82083' date='Nov 1 2007, 09:09 AM']I would like to compare the 700rb with the 400rb through my 6x10 to compare the sound at high volume but internet searching indicates that only Soundslive and GAK stock them - anyone know better?[/quote] Have a look at [url="http://www.mansons.co.uk/index.cfm?menu_drilldown=product&typegroup=Bass%20Amplification&type=Gallien%20Krueger&CFID=4641814&CFTOKEN=59035301"]MANSONS,EXETER[/url]

You know the ones that attach to your chordless screwdriver. Are they any good, do they fit bass pegs and where can I get one? Yes, I'm lazy!!

Hmmm...... lets hope the new web site marks an improvement in customer service as well. I dont think so, somehow, seeing as I am still waiting for a response from them regarding an item I have had on order for 3 weeks My fault, really, 'cos I am aware of their reputation, fortunately its not an expensive item.

hi Rich, how are you, mate? I'm going for the Omni 10, but I'm cheating in that Steve (thumper) is building it for me. I have the plans, though and I intend to have a crack at a couple of Omni 10.5's when time/space considerations allow. It will certainly be an interesting comparison Sorry for the hijack! back on topic - BUY THAT BLOODY 1210L!!!!!

If its any help to any of you guys, theres a 1210L on ebay, right now, BIN £450. I'd've had it myself but I'm jumping on the BFM bandwagon! heres the link [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=280167592759&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=018"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...A:IT&ih=018[/url] Good Luck! Andy

[quote name='carlosfandango' post='81066' date='Oct 29 2007, 11:30 PM']I sold my old 410R to Andy here on the forum.[/quote] That was the best sounding cab I've had, especially with my LM2, just a shame it was a tad heavy. Now a 410 light, on the other hand......... oh oh! incoming GAS!!