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[quote name='Finbar' post='588960' date='Sep 3 2009, 06:39 PM']So the "Double Midget Bottom" (hereby referred to as DMB ) is the subbiest thing I'd need for the sub 350Hz solution, although it is still not a true sub? The PLX 1804 looks like a good amp actually, and lighter than what I'm using now. If that would happily push the DMB for some louder bigger lows than the standard DM, then I'd consider it. I always liked that my current QSC has the filtering option on it, but couldn't tell you if it made an audible difference to the sound, just thought it would be more efficient for the amp? I suppose with the extra power, the filtering becomes less important? In other news, still waiting for a reply from Sean about picking the Compact up, just to keep people updated on progress! By the way, what the hell did casapete do to the box I received the cab in? There's only half of it o_O[/quote] The other half was falling apart when I got it. Parcel tape and cardboard should do the job!

Jimmie Vaughan Steve Winwood Both powered by Hammond pedals in a live situation. Saw Little Richard a while ago with 2 bass players (one who looked a bit like Prince funnily enough). Also recent showing on BBC4 of a James Brown concert from St Lukes - 2 bass players in the band.

Had an early Ashdown ABM500 - very reliable and okay sounding amp,though not over loud for its 500 watt rating maybe. Matching 4x10 cab was n't so good for me-heavy and a bit dull,also a sod to lift as the handles were not placed in the correct position,causing the cab to not balance properly when being lifted. A pal's combo had the speaker replaced twice - think the early models suffered from this a bit, though I believe this was later addressed. Always thought Ashdown stuff was generally okay,especially the MAG range-great value for money gear.

I have used one of my bands 1x15+horn ASS PA cabs on numerous gigs, and loved it! Same goes for amps - how come you can buy a good quality 6 maybe 8 channel mixer,say 500 watts per side output and with digital FX built in for less than a single channel bass amp of similar output/quality etc? My Yamaha mixer amp sounds fine for bass to these ears!

We usually do it in G, in whatever style takes our fancy but often swing for some reason...

Nor me - was playing at Bartholomew Barn in Sussex with a Barefaced cab on loan!

[quote name='Mickeyboro' post='579582' date='Aug 24 2009, 09:30 PM']The Rumour (as in Graham Parker and the...) Early Music Man user.[/quote] Great player - saw him with Graham Parker a few times in the late 70's. Stingray and Acoustic rig I think,proper old school sound! Looks like most of The Rumour in the TOTP clip of Nick Lowe too.

Just caught a bit of the interview on Radio 2 on Sunday afternoon with Nile Rodgers on the Johnnie Walker show. Am sure I heard mention of both Nile and Bernard Edwards playing on the song 'I'm doing fine now' by the band New York City. I never knew they had both been involved with the record. Great tune and bassline - produced by Thom Bell in 1973, and later covered here by The Pasadenas I think.

[quote name='casapete' post='571421' date='Aug 17 2009, 10:33 AM']Just received the Compact for my trial period. Am using it with a Gallien Krueger 700RB11 head and a Musicman Sterling bass. Used it last night in a small club with my band. Lineup is voc/guit/keys/trpt/tnr sax/drums and bass, doing covers of all sorts. The stage was tiny (especially for 7 fat lads), so I was crammed in a corner next to the (incredibly loud)drummer. Initial impressions very favourable. After altering my eq settings (usually use a 4x10) around a bit, ended up with a good rounded sound with a surprising amount of lower mids too. Cab performed effortlessly throughout 2x60 min sets, remaing clear and loud. Had to run my amp slightly up on the master vol to my 'normal' setting (my usual cab is 4 ohm,so guess thats why?), but still had plenty left. All the band were amazed at the performance of something so compact and light. Although not ideal testing situation, certainly has made me think it would be able to cope with most of my gigs okay. And how good to be able to walk into the gig with my amp in one hand and speaker in the other,both weighing nearly the same! So important to me following an arm injury which has left me difficulties with handling heavy cabs. Am going to be seriously considering putting an order in. Will report back from any other gigs before reluctantly passing on to the next guy on the list - Finbar in S.Yorks. Great idea for getting the cabs heard Alex - good luck with your business mate, and thank you.[/quote] Following on from the above, have used the Compact in 3 more gigs during my week with it. First was a wedding gig with the 7 piece band, again using my Sterling and GK700 head. Large room, used the DJ's PA via our mixer. Bass sounded great,loud and full but still enough top. Turned down my DI output as it was almost not needed! Next up was my weekly gig with my country-rock band. Medium sized pub room,noted for being a bright and loud sounding room anyway it has to be said. Just mainly vocals through the PA. Again used my Sterling bass but this time with a Gallien 800RB head,which is my favourite amp - not as loud as the GK700 but still punchy. The Compact again performed brilliantly,and compared more than favourably with the large 2x15 EV loaded cab that I normally use on this gig, especially when considering it's size and weight. Last gig was on Saturday night at a very swish wedding in West Sussex. Played some quiet jazzy standards outside on a terrace in the afternoon sun-the cab sounded fine at lower volume too,and again it's small dimensions made the job easier. Afterwards moved the band into adjoining barn conversion for the evening do-band crammed into a tiny corner of the room/lots of drunk punters etc etc. Through all this the Compact cut through fine again, and remained so all evening So regretfully took the cab over to Sheffield yesterday for Finbar to try. Have really enjoyed using the Compact, and it has certainly changed my ideas on what I actually need to take to my gigs now! Will hopefully be placing an order with Alex in the not too distant future. For anyone who is on the list to try it out, would recommend using the cab in as many differing situations as you can manage, especially on gigs where you already know the room sound etc so you can make an informed opinion on how it performs. Am sure you'll be impressed like I have been. Thanks again to Alex for setting up the 'tour'. Cheers, Pete.

Having just had the Compact on trial would be very interested to be included on a Big One list too. Not that near Nottingham but would happily travel to collect/pass it on - I'm in East Yorkshire near Hull. Cheers.

MOTOWN! - My brothers Motown Chartbusters Vol.3 album (the one with the silver cover) was the main reason I became aware of the power of bass and it's effect on the songs. This would be around 1969/70 at a rough guess. Everyone else at school was into rock/prog rock stuff which just did n't really seem to connect with me - ELP,King Crimson,Genesis etc. The bass playing/sounds didnt inspire me to play like the soul and pop music of the era did. 40 years later and I still feel the same-those early preferences stayed with me. Prior to that of course it would be McCartney and upright sounds on early rock&roll stuff like Little Richard and Chuck Berry hits.

I meant to imply that he did n't do himself any favours by not communicating at all with the pickup bands, who were often really good session pros-think I remember seeing Chuck being backed by some of the Average White Band once. Seem to remember the reason a lot of the songs were in guitar un-friendly keys was because in the early days with Johnnie Johnson's band there was often a horn section hence keys in their favour I guess. Unfortunately even after Keith got Chuck to rehearse, on the night of the gig Chuck still did some of it his way - shame as Keith was just trying to get Chuck the best backup band he'd had! Love the movie/music though.

Ace Chuck berry clip. The bemused looks on the faces of the band is fantastic! Chuck remains for me the best of the rock&roll pioneers. Been fortunate to see him half a dozen times, and he's varied from being amazing to indifferent but always somehow enjoyable. Met him (briefly)once too. Can be notoriously difficult, as anyone who's seen the footage of him rehearsing with Keith Richard etc in the film 'Hail Hail Rock&Roll'. Often let down by using under-rehearsed pick up bands (what I would have given to play for him though!) As a songwriter unequalled in my view,and a direct inspiration for so many legendary band/performers/writers. Still gigging at 82 years old. Go Chuck go!

Bought a Mex Jazz bass off Grahame for a pal of mine's 14 year old son. Grahame was absolutely great throughout the sorting out of the transaction,and even chased up the courier for me as well. Could n't have been more helpful,and a great bloke too! Would recommend him to anyone as a seller (or buyer come to that!). Top feller.

Mate of mine is thinking of selling his Peavey Combo - its a 210TX I think. Probably made early/mid 90's in the USA-solid build. 200 watts into 2x10 speakers, 300 watts if you add another 4 ohm cab. Got a graphic,compressor etc. Loud as hell and in excellent nick too. Reckon he'll want just under £200 for it. Drop me a PM if you're interested and will chase it up.