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Nice one mate! Be really keen to hear how you get on with that there cab, that's an incredible price! Eude

Anyone else clock that it's a 32" scale? I wonder if they might be thinking of doing some more medium scale jobbys? Apparently the Japanese 32" Scale Jazz and Aerodyne Basses are magical... Eude

[quote name='Mornats' timestamp='1335906133' post='1637973'] Ooh, nice prices you found on Thomann. I've ordered a few things from them before and like their service. Aren't the VS112s rated at 125w? Would the 200w from the MAG 300 be a bit much for a single cab? Also, would 2 VS112s cope with 250w? i.e. you just double the power capability of a single cab if you have two? I'm not that experienced with separate amps and cabs so always need to ask. [/quote] I'm fairly sure a single VS-112 would be fine with the MAG at 200W, as long as you don't go too mental. If I'm right, when you hook two 8 Ohm Cabs to a 4 Ohm Load, you half the wattage, so 300W into 2 8 Ohm Loads would be 150W per load, again, as long as you don't go mental, you'll be fine. Maybe you should shoot Ashdown an email, just to be sure though... Eude

Your MAG 300 is even cheaper from Thomann >> [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/ashdown_mag_300h.htm"]http://www.thomann.de/gb/ashdown_mag_300h.htm[/url] Tuck a couple of these under it >> [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/ashdown_vs112.htm"]http://www.thomann.de/gb/ashdown_vs112.htm[/url] ...and you've got yourself a pretty sweet lil' rig for under £500 and Thomann give you a 3 year warranty on everything! The Mi12 Cabs are likely to be around £250 when they become available, and you can get two VS 112s for the same price. You can go with one 1x12 when you don't too much oomph and rock both of them when you do, plus the VS cabs look pimp I'm seriously considering picking up a couple of the VS 112s myself too, but my 500W head might be a bit too much for them, but not an issue for you if you go for thr MAG 300 head... Eude

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1335887770' post='1637595'] The main problem with this bass is that it looks like a bunch of left-over parts bolted together by someone who's never played an instrument before. [/quote] I honestly think it is, this whole "Pawn Shop" sh*t is perfect for getting rid of overstock odds and sods...

[quote name='CHRISDABASS' timestamp='1335885903' post='1637556'] This looks far better! still rather poor though! No idea who's in charge at Fender these days!! [/quote] They're between a rock and hard place though, if they come up with some actual "new" designs, they'll never get it right, Fender heads will hate them, and non-fender players won't really be interested anyway. They could do a lot better than just bringing out new(ish) colours every so often, or slight tweaks, they could develop things a bit more, refine shapes, improve the weight and handling of instruments, while keeping some more classic examples around too, and I'm sure everyone would be happy to see an improvement in Quality Control. I guess they do this to a certain degree, but they could always do a bit more, it's not as if they don't have the budget for it, a proper Fender Jazz 6 string for instance, folks have been asking for one of those for a very long time, the Steve Bailey sig got close, but it was astronomically expensive, and didn't quite nail it for most folks. I also thought the Roscoe Beck sig was a nice example of what Fender could be doing and should have filtered down to more affordable lines, but it didn't seem to catch on. Mind you, Ernie Ball seem to come up with new and interesting ideas while keeping their brand style, ethos and rabid fan base, there's something Fender are missing... </my other 2p> Eude

[quote name='Twigman' timestamp='1335885386' post='1637541'] As everywhere: Currently Unavailable [/quote] Balls...

[quote name='Twigman' timestamp='1335883566' post='1637502'] A bridge - Looking at Babicz full contact - shame they don't do a nickel finish one - I know you used to be able to get a nickel finished Badass2 but cannot find one anywhere...so still umming and aahing over a bridge Any ideas for nickel bridges that are not BBOT but can get low action? [/quote] Looks like you can get the BadAss II and III in Nickel >> http://www.allparts.com/Leo-Quan-Badass-Bass-Bridges-s/215.htm Reckon they might have recently come out. Eude

Incredibly, bad quick and dirty photoshoppery... [attachment=106654:not_as_bad.jpg] This is a bit nicer, no?... Eude

[quote name='Johnston' timestamp='1335871743' post='1637206'] Why do people go on about upper fret access. I can get to 1-12 un hindered. Thats me covered. [/quote] I guess it's each to their own. I like to go up a bit, or at least to have the option, especially when they're there. They may as well stop the fingerboard at the 15th fret and paint the rest the same as the body... Eude

[quote name='neepheid' timestamp='1335868846' post='1637119'] Wow, that's even worse dusty end access than a Thunderbird. Never though I'd see that in a modern day bass, albeit a retro design. Wilfully perverse, not much thought gone in there. The result of a 5 minute "what if..." chat over a cup of coffee. Can't say I'm impressed. [/quote] Yeah, it's a really silly "design" if you ask me, it'll have horrendous neck dive and upper fret access is a joke. I think Low End Bee's comments about using up parts is probably spot on. Must try harder Fender... On a side note though, that semi-hollow geetar, second from the left is lush!.. Eude

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1335858608' post='1636888'] If it's filter circuits you're interested in, then you should also consider a custom made ACG. [/quote] +1,000,000! The ACG preamp offers a fair bit more than the Wal preamp in terms of it's versatility, can't comment on the Alembic one though. Oh, and the new ACG EQ03 has low and high mid boost options and active/passive switching on top of all that. I can also vouch for the fit an finish on ACG's too, I've not seen any better :-) Eude

[quote name='grenadilla' timestamp='1335650429' post='1634337'] Did Ashdown quit making the Mag 600 ? I have one and like it with two Avatar 2x10 cabinets. Is this new 12 band head the same price as the ABM 500? I wish they could handle 2ohm speaker loads. [/quote] Looks like the TE500 is only a £10er more than the ABM EVO III >> [url="http://www.soundslive.co.uk/product%7Ename%7EAshdown-12-Band-Tonal-Emphasis-TE-500-Bass-Amplifier-Head%7EID%7E17354.asp"]http://www.soundsliv...ad~ID~17354.asp[/url] Eude

[quote name='Musky' timestamp='1335636900' post='1634150'] The HB and RS models are identical, but the Ibanez has a different pre-amp - the former two brands have a few more bells and whistles on the front panel. Beta Aivin were developing their own amp when Ibanez approached them with their requirements for a new amp - one of which was a pre-amp based on the MarkBass. The added features of the other Beta Aivin produced models appear to be there so they don't step on Ibanez's toes. However all the amps share the same power modules and supplies. So it might be fair to say that they're all clones of [url="http://www.beta-aivin.com/English/Products/Bass/BT/English_206.html"]Beta Aivin[/url]. [/quote] Aaaaah, I stand corrected! I didn't realise that was how it went down. I also didn't know that Ibanez were chasing a bit of that MarkBass tone, which is probably why I like it! I really miss the sound of my ol' LM 250 with an Aggie 112, and I've been planning to up my rig a bit later this year, but maybe I should sort out cabs first and try them with the Promethean head, as it must just be making close to the noise I'm looking for anyway, I'm now fairly sure the natural low end of a 12" speaker compared to the 10" in the Promethean is what I'm really missing Eude

I should add though, that the fit and finish on the Promethean looks better than on the Red Sub and HB versions, plus, like I've mentioned before, some thought has gone into the design on their combo too, it's not "just a box" unlike the others...

[quote name='4 Strings' timestamp='1335626689' post='1633931'] Which is the clone, Promethean, HB or Redsub? If these really are the same is Ibanez taking the mick? We might assume there are differences beyond the red face (heh!) but there probably isn't. How can we find out? [/quote] The Prometheans came out first, probably by a good 6 months or so. Then, I imagine, the factory who made them for Ibanez pimped out their facility to other amp companies, so to all intents and purposes, they're the same amp in different boxes. What with them all being built in the same place, they should be identical, and dare I say it, with the Prometheans being the first off the assembly line, you'll probably find the latter ones a bit more reliable, as they'll have ironed out all the kinks on Ibanez's watch...

[quote name='thebuckets' timestamp='1335565726' post='1633349'] Ill do my best! just remember that its gonna be a bit subjective though. Im not expecting the Lm to be too far behind in volume as im using a 4 ohm cab. so far they both sound pretty good nice and warm but untill you get it alongside some guitars and drums and crank it up its hard to get the full potential. The LM250 seems a bit more rugged and less likely to be damaged. the sliders on the mibass look like they could get damaged easily. I also like to keep things simple and although the mibass has more ability to tweak the sound i can see me getting a tone i like and sticking with it [/quote] Thanks man, I really appreciate it. I loved the flat tone of my LM250 when I had it, and ideally I would go for a LMIII, but it's a pricey beast. If the MiBass 550 can make the same noise at 550W for less cash, I reckon I'll go for that Eude

Nice work mate! Any chance you indulge me a couple of requests? Firstly, I'm interested in the volume difference between these two, as I'm sure you are to. Secondly, any chance you could compare the core tone (or flat tone) of these amps, and if they differ, how easy it is to mimic the tone of the LM250 with MiBass? Much appreciated mate and have fun! Eude

I get my DR's from here >> http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Bass-Specialties Big big savings over buying from the UK, even when you factor in the postage from the US, we get ripped off something silly in the UK for most strings, but DR's especially... Eude

[quote name='Jesso' timestamp='1335373498' post='1630152'] Yep the wizzy is on the list I've been wanting to try out some EA stuff too. [/quote] That Ashdown Mi10 looks like it's based an a very similar design to the EA Whizzy Cab, bet it's a sh*te load cheaper too!

Eden EX110 might do the trick... http://www.soundunlimited.co.uk/product_3107_Eden_-_300w_compact_full_range_cabinet_-_EX110.html Ashdown are releasing their Mi10 cab very very soon too >> http://www.ashdownmusic.com/bass/detail.asp?section=mb&ID=269 It's popping up at a list price of £200 Eude

Seems some pricing has come up for these new bits and bobs (from soundslive.co.uk) I imagine these are list pricing and might appear a bit lower when the products start shipping, especially on Thomann Mi10 1x10" Cab (still 200W at 4 Ohm I'm afraid peeps, bit of an oversight in my opinion) >> £199 Mi12 1x12" Cab (250W at 8 Ohm) >> £249 - reckon these will sell a bucket load MiBass 220 110 Combo >> £599 - a lot more than I thought this would be, especially seeing as you can pickup the 220 head for about £250 new MiBass 550 115 Combo >> £749 - a lot of power in something very portable/flexible, so not that bad a price TE-500 575W Head >> £599 - seems reasonable enough TE-C210-500 2x10 Combo - £899 Cheers, Eude