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Based on what page 10 says, using a standard +1/-1 wired two conductor speakon lead should allow you to access the bridge mono mode on the 2001 and link this to the Goliath Snr. Does the manual state which speakon output to use for bridge mono operation (normally channel 1 on bridged power amps)?

The Goliath Snr is definitely 4 ohms. I run my SM1500 in bridged mode into this cab and all is fine as long as I keep the bass control under er control and obviously don't try to run the cab at the full output of the amp. The SM1500 has a different arrangement of outputs as it has a separate speakon socket just for bridged mono mode as well as left & right speakon sockets for stereo or bi-amp mode.

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1398626548' post='2435972'] Phew... I thought you were going to post a picture of Mrs. WoT. [/quote] Oh your gonna be toast sonny jim if Rach sees that comment..........

Had a quick look at it in winisd and for that cabinet volume, adding a second port isn't going to do anything meaningful and the roll off below 100hz is fairly steep. Probably the best thing you could do (if you haven't already) is add some good acoustic wadding to the inside surfaces of the cab to cut down on the reflections and try and 'clean' things up a bit. [b]Note[/b]: use of the term 'clean' is not meant to imply any sort of acoustic engineering knowledge on the part of the author. Other acoustic engineers may offer more relevant advice

Easiest way to get that broken screw out is to heat it with a soldering iron until the wood around the threads starts to burn then pull it out using a pliers.

My Overwater perception has an ebony board as it began life as a fretless. The ebony on that one has shrunk quite a bit and I had to have the bass doc dress the fret ends as it felt like running your palm along a zip. In truth, it could probably do with being done again. Personally, I wouldn't take the risk on a fretted bass.

It's not that difficult, Tolex or vinyl is slightly harder than carpet but the techniques are the same. Use Evostik spray adhesive and get yourself a good staple gun and plenty of staples and work in a well ventilated space or it'll be the eighties all over again!

[quote name='Alan Fourstrings' timestamp='1397166269' post='2421509'] Something like this, I suppose... Go for it! This is the best setup I have for years. The QSC PLX and the SWR MM preamp together are perfect. [/quote] That's what I've got in mind Alan :-)

If it helps, I've found if you overcoat the decal with a couple of fine coats of the lacquer your going to use on the headstock before you do the waterslide bit there is less chance of the decal lifting when you start to lacquer over it.

Just wanted to share this with you guys and girls. I'm a huge fan of small local businesses and when I came across a local leathersmith (is that what you call them?) I was tempted to replace my ageing (30+ yrs old) pick-pocket strap with something a little wider and longer. A couple of quick phone calls and a few Facebook messages later and this was delivered this morning. First off, this is made from a really quality piece of 3.5mm thick leather and is 3 1/2" wide giving good support across the shoulder/back. The carvings are beautifully executed and I'm afraid the iPhone photos don't do them justice. The symbols all mean something to me and help to personalise the strap. The belt loop is another custom addition and is designed to host my Line6 wireless pack. The company behind this are Caer Urfa Leather [url="http://caerurfaleather.co.uk/"]http://caerurfaleather.co.uk[/url] or for the Facebookers amongst us [url="https://www.facebook.com/CaerUrfaLeather"]https://www.facebook...CaerUrfaLeather[/url] Caer Urfa I am reliably informed is the Roman name for South Shields. Price-wise, it depends upon the carvings, but lets just say this was cheaper than a plain shop bought alternative! If you fancy something similar why not give them a call or drop them a message. They do a whole range of leather products including some wicked motorcycle saddles.

Speak as you find and contra to the above, I've just completed a deal with JH82Bass and found him to be an excellent seller, friendly communications, and a pleasure to do business with. I would have no problems dealing with Joe again.

Been after one of the these for a while now and due to the demise of SWR these are only going to become rarer with the passage of time so when the opportunity to put together a local deal involving my Goliath 4x10 that I was selling and the M2 preamp JH82Bass was selling on here, it was too good an opportunity to pass up. As some will know, I currently have the monstrous SM1500 head which, whilst being [u]the[/u] perfect bass head for volume and tone, is only let down by the weight of this beast that means its pretty difficult one-man lift and you certainly don't want to carry it too far on your own The M2 has an almost identical layout to the SM1500, save for the 1500's second bank of semi-parametric mid controls. Other than that, the bass intensifier, full compressor, boost, aural enhancer etc are all present and correct. According to Mr Miller, he re-centred the frequency band of the aural enhancer, but in truth, I can't (as yet) detect any difference between this version and the 1500's (or the 750x/Black Beauty/Redhead that have proceeded this). The only slight negative is that SWR omitted a headphone out jack, which on a piece of pro-kit like this is a pretty big omission, but its one I can live with. Now I just need a nice lightweight power amp for a portable rig with that unmistakable JPJ tone [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v208/JPJ/IMG_1007_zpsaef14510.jpg[/IMG]

[quote name='Shockwave' timestamp='1396729365' post='2416911'] Now adding the burst effect. [/quote] Holy sh*t Batman, that thing is gorgeous

I went down the stacked Vol/Tone per pickup route on my bitsa PJ fretless. Our very own Kigon supplied the circuit and its the best decision I've made in a long while as the bass is so flexible.

I'm not using the Ashdown one, but I am using a 6x10 (SWR) and its been a revelation. My amp really prefers a 4 ohm load, and I was sick of carting 2 4x10's into pub gigs so opted for the 6x10. Its a very scaleable solution, loud enough for bigger venues and portable enough for smaller gigs. I've no experience with the GK head either, so really I don't know why I'm commenting here :-)

[quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1395401683' post='2402023'] Well[u][i][b] there's [/b][/i][/u]your problem ... [/quote] + 1 Just a thought, but how many of us double as the bands sound man? I do in our band, how many more? And back on topic, I carry a radial ToneBone in my gig bag for this situation. I've also used it on multi band charity gigs to act as a preamp to whatever back line has been provided to give me a chance of getting the tone I like without to much faffing about.

Yes, learn to EQ your rig differently when you have FOH support. Also, check that the FOH isn't just pushing the bass into the bins 'because thats what they're for isn't it?' (I have had a 'FOH engineer' say that once). With FOH support, I roll off the bass and low mids and scoop less out of the mids/high mid to give me more 'projection' on stage. Don't forget to feed the FOH a pre eq signal or use a D.I. box between bass and amp.

I so want to like the latest crop of micro heads, and my back would love me for doing so, but somehow the Class D stuff just doesn't have the heft of a big power transformer. I don't think this is particularly a transistor vs valve thing, I think its a choice of power supply thing. As to whether an audience can hear/discern/be bothered by the difference is of little import, I can hear/feel it and it doesn't work for me. There are some 'modern' amps that have heft (my SWR for one, and others include the Boogie M-Pulse and Walkabout heads, the Aguilar AG500 etc) but they are not in themselves lightweight heads.

[quote name='pete.young' timestamp='1395181261' post='2399620'] Would you care to share the reply? I too have a briefcase which does the same ticking thing with the compressor. I am reasonably happy to turn the compressor off since it does seem to do much anyway, but it would be good to know if there is a reason or a fix. [/quote] Basically, they've offered to give the amp a once over and a service, which they say cures most things. No specific causes given yet, everything subject to inspection!