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I was under the impression that the LB112 was 8 ohm, and the LB212 was 4 ohm. I believe the VS equivalents are all 8 ohm. Geoff

[quote name='Mornats' timestamp='1327102016' post='1506605'] I went out to buy bed linen, came back with my Overwater. [/quote] Ok, You win Lol

I went into my local music store to try a few decent straps. Tried a few on a Fender Jazz, and well you can probably guess the rest of this sorry tale...

I have a Vintage V4 and its a great instrument. Lovely tone, nice growl when needed, easy playability, superb fit and finish. Highly recommended. I also have a maple fretboard version, which is delightful too. Cheers Geoff

Blimey lol Cheers Geoff

I see Ashdown already have the ABM1000 & 2000 on their website, with manual. Cheers Geoff

To be honest, if it's just stage monitor you are after then a Midget with the Terror Bass would be an ideal choice, I reckon: small, loud & light. Why not make use of the one-month money back trial offer on a Midget? That way you get to use it in proper gig situations, and if it isn't for you, then back it goes. Cheers Geoff

I tried one of these today in a local music store. Very solidly built, not particularly heavy (I think they are supposed to be about 20kg), really very loud for the rated wattage. Some interesting amp models and effects (I have the cube 30 bass at home for practice, so am used to these). I found the sound to be very tight and punchy, no unnecessary wooliness in the bottom end of things. I'd give one a try - you may be pleasantly surprised. I'm seriously considering getting one - although the GK MB212 is also on my radar, but the effects, compressor and built in tuner of the Roland, plus it's build quality and my experience with the Cube 30 are huge sway factors to be honest. Cheers Geoff

Might have been me. I had a Compact/Midget setup which was great, but really wanted to see what dual Compacts would do. After discussions with Alex, I decided to take the plunge and very grateful for his advice. I've always loved the sound of the Compact, and now have simply have more of that with having 2 of them. They really fill the sound out, enveloping the band - and that delicious mid range clarity that cuts through effortlessly. Don't get me wrong, Compact/Midget is great - but just not for me or what I was looking for. I'd recommend getting a compact to start with and using that for a while, which is what I did for a year: It's plenty loud and clear on its own. As an aside, I sometimes run the 2 compacts with a Micro VR head - most enjoyable. Probably better sounding than my ABM500 in some ways. Cheers Geoff

I would also consider trying a Barefaced Compact if you get the opportunity - either borrow one or use the Barefaced one-month money-back trial. I did this and was able to use said cab in gig situations during that time to give it a proper workout. And these cabs are currently on offer. I now use two of these cabs driven by Ashdown and am mightily pleased with them. Cheers Geoff

Lol I already had but it doesn't confirm what was said in the musicradar video clip (or I missed it lol). No big deal though, does look like an interesting offering from Ashdown. Cheers Geoff

Just saw a musicradar video on youtube about the MiBass, with Dan Gooday. He mentions that it will put out the full power into either a 4 or 8 ohm load, like the Terror Bass I assume. Can anyone confirm this? Can't find a manual on the Ashdown website.... Cheers Geoff

[quote name='ojplaysbass' timestamp='1319843788' post='1419385'] sorry - i was talking about the GK being un-ported (is that a word?) [url="http://www.gallien-krueger.com/products_mbe_series.html"]http://www.gallien-k...mbe_series.html[/url] [/quote] Yes so was I According to the product leaflet (downloaded from that page), all the MBE series are front ported. Looking at the freq response it appears they are tweetered too. At that low price hopefully not one of those hissy, harsh things. Cheers Geoff

[quote name='ojplaysbass' timestamp='1319811614' post='1418890'] the ashdown shares more or less the same specs as the gallien krueger 212 MBE cab (the GK handles 600 watts and doesn't have a port like the ashdown) has anyone tried these a/b style? they're pretty much the same price too.... [/quote] Spooky stuff - I've been looking at this cab too. Are they not ported? I'd assumed they were - probably incorrectly. Any comparison would be mightily interesting Cheers Geoff

[quote name='Bankai' timestamp='1319723800' post='1417746'] If you've got a Micro VR, why not use the specially designed Ampeg 2x10 to go with it? [/quote] A fair point. Thing is I'm after a single cab ideally, and I'd need 2 of the Ampeg SVT210AVs to get the full power of the mighty Micro VR. Also, each weighs just a little less than a single Ashdown LB212 (which is 4 ohm and will draw the full oomph from the head). Cheers Geoff

[quote name='walbassist' timestamp='1319716849' post='1417612'] I have one and that sounds about right. I'm not sure the VS212, which replaced the LB212, has the same neo drivers in it though (plus it's 8 ohms), so if you can find an LB212 get one! [/quote] Thanks for that - I may well order one on spec and give it a shot. No laughing please , but I'm looking for a single cab just like this I can use with my Ampeg Micro VR. I see the VS212 specs quote something like 30kg weight-wise, which surprised me a bit, so yes you could well be right about it not having the same neos inside (plus like you say, it is 8 ohms). Cheers Geoff

I know I'm resurrecting an old-ish thread here, but can any owners confirm that the LB212 does actually weigh only 14kg? I'm rather tempted by one of these as a one-cab answer for some gigs. Cheers Geoff

[quote name='Cosmo Valdemar' timestamp='1318094283' post='1398082'] Cheers Geoff, but me and L are just mates, as my wife will confirm! [/quote] Oops I'm sorry lol, apologies to everyone! Will get me coat.... Cheers Geoff

I sold my Ibanez SR700 to Ben's girlfriend Laura. Both lovely people and a good transaction (sounds like ebay feedback lol). I hope Laura enjoys learning the bass on her Ibby Cheers Geoff

Mike is now the happy owner of my Barefaced Midget. What a great guy to deal with - he paid very quickly and we sorted out the delivery side of things just as rapidly. You can deal with Mike with total confidence. Cheers Geoff

hi all Is the mobile version available yet? I came across one around the same time as the recent upgrade, but it appears to have vanished. It was really good, too! Cheers Geoff