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[quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1470291383' post='3104733'] I don't think servicing means repair. When I have my car serviced no repairs are made. If any repairs are necessary then they are identified at service, but the repair is outside the scope of the service. I regularly have my valve heads serviced and the last two heads and pre-amp were found to be running correctly with no additional work or repairs needed. I class this as a service. [/quote] A car is a different matter. It has moving parts that need to be monitored for wear and tear. If they are found to be OK, that's good. If they are found to have wear, they are repaired or replaced. Valves are also a different matter. We are talking about SS amps in this thread.

[quote name='BassBunny' timestamp='1470263844' post='3104686'] Virtually every S/S Amp I have owned has a statement either on a sticker at the rear of the amp or in the Instructions saying, " Ther are no user servicable parts in this amp". So how do you service something with no servicable parts unless it is broken. It doesn't need it and as pointed out you don't service TV's, Fridges, etc. [/quote] This is exactly what I was referring to in my OP. Also, as well as "recently" serviced, I have come across..."regularly" serviced. This would imply that people possibly pay techs to simply clean the amp. Handy money.

In the vein of the "Never Been Gigged" thread. On many occasions I have come across people selling solid state heads that have been recently serviced. I am not an amp tech by any means, but I always assumed that these needed no attention, unless they are giving trouble...i.e. if it's not broken, no need to "fix" it. I'm possibly wrong in this assumption, in which case I'm sure I'll be put right shortly.

[quote name='Funky Dunky' timestamp='1464624590' post='3060917'] Thinking of coming away from nickels and going back to steel and may stay with DR - everyone talks about how long they last, but I found the Sun Beams a let down in that department. Maybe I"ll give Fat Beams a go. [/quote] Have you tried Fodera nickels ? Not unlike the Sunbeams.

[quote name='grumpyguts' timestamp='1469876744' post='3101670'] Ok, so what's the problem with it? I have to play it for a regular dep job; hasn't done me any harm. [/quote] I played it in a previous band ( and I too.. am unharmed !! ) in different venues, and it always went down well. This tells me that there is nothing wrong with it, as the punters are the "real" judges...not the purists.

[quote name='dood' timestamp='1469526635' post='3098959'] Sitting or standing, using a pick or fingers whilst plugged in to a D Class or valve amp using horizontal or vertically aligned speakers, having trouble deciding between 4 or 5 strings wondering if passive or active is the way forward - and what about this maple fretboard? I need to go lie down! [/quote] I hear ya !! However, if we did not discuss such things, there would be no need for Basschat or other such forums. Enjoy your snooze.

If you wear your bass at the same height for both sitting or standing, then this should not effect your technique. In your OP you did not say that you suffered from fatigue or back strain etc, so I'd suspect that your mistakes were indeed down to nerves. I generally practice sitting down, but occasionally I will stand for a while.

[quote name='crez5150' timestamp='1469454052' post='3098396'] I have mine pretty flat but cut upper mids and boost lower mids. Everything else is flat. Used with a Status Kingbass 5string into 2 x 12" Aggie [/quote] Thanks for that. I have being experimenting with my E.Q. and for now, have it set more or less the same as yourself.

Just curious how you guys with the MB500, set your EQ for a warmer sound.

[quote name='LayDownThaFunk' timestamp='1469187468' post='3096431'] Normal Blue thread. Post question with an obvious answer. Give said answer. Blue tells you it's wrong and gives his version of an answer. [/quote] I'm inclined to agree with this. Why the need to define a cover band in the first place is beyond me.

[quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1469186046' post='3096406'] I`ve found flats to not sound particularly good when playing quietly at home but that they are fine in the mix. I also had to really up the highs to get a bit of definition, far higher than I would with rounds, but the sound was different, more chunky sounding. If wanting to cut through in a mix I wouldn`t say flats were the way to go, but to provide a really nice steady and chunky foundation then they`re great. [/quote] It depends on the type of flats. I find that TI's cut through the mix nicely.

I have the book too, and had intended signing up. However, I changed my mind because I found that he book does not "get the message across" to me the way I had hoped it would. Plus, there are numerious errors in it which are corrected at the back. How is a novice supposed to know what is an error and what is not ? IMO, two better choices ( and which I am considering) are : [url="https://www.talkingbass.net"]https://www.talkingbass.net[/url] [url="http://www.scottsbasslessons.com/welcome"]http://www.scottsbas...ons.com/welcome[/url] Obviously, this is just my 2c worth, and others may have the opposite opinion.

[quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1469044736' post='3095393'] Covers bands play music that the people in the band hate but the punters love. Originals bands play music that the people in the band love but the punters hate. [/quote] True.dat....!!!

Thanks for that Delberthot. The jury is still out on what to get. For the record, the 112 I have my eye on is this : http://www.thomann.de/ie/warwick_wca_112_lightweight_cab_ce.htm?ref=search_rslt_warwick+wca+112+bass+cabinet_329104_0 It is rated at 500 watts, so there'd be a bit of head room, as it would be getting 250 watts from the amp. The weight is also an attraction...given my sixty..plus...year old back.

[quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1468846969' post='3093718'] I sometimes use a 212/4 (600w) and 210/8 (350w) to 'split' the power in... the jury is still out on this way of doing things and I think it is a bit hit and miss. Sometimes, I 'think' I can hear the 210 bottom out a bit... That is why I think a 112 and 212 pair is not a good idea. It might work but you'll have to try it over a period of time..by which time you are committed to buying it, [/quote] I hear what you're saying. I'll take on board and ponder all the information in this thread. I may be in luck, as I have just noticed an Avatar 2x12 8 ohms for sale (and cheaper than the 112 I have in mind) on a local website. Going to make enquiries.

Thanks again to everyone for their useful input. Plenty of food for thought here. After reading "chris b's" and "hubrad's posts, I might reconsider the 112.

[quote name='4stringslow' timestamp='1468833543' post='3093570'] You may be confusing drivers and cabs. If both cabs are the same impedance the amp power will be spilt equally between them. However, because the cabs have different configurations then power will not be split equally between all the drivers. Thus, assuming the amp delivers 500W at 4 ohms, the two 8 ohm cabs will present a load of 4 ohms and will thus receive 500W split equally between them, I.e. 250W each. The single driver in the 112 cab will be driven with 250W. The two drivers in the 212 cab will also receive 250W between them but split equally between them, so 125W each. All of this is electrically fine and no harm will be done. What it will sound like is anyone's guess and you'll have to try it to decide if it's what you like. My guess is it will be fine. Be wary of using a 4ohm 112 cab. Together with an 8 ohm cab this would present a load of 2.7 ohms to the amp, which might damage the amp (check the manual for minimum load specification). However, even If the amp CAN drive a 2.7 ohm load then the power will be split 2/3rds to the 4 ohm cab and 1/3rd to the 8 ohm cab. Thus, to split the power evenly among all drivers, the 212 should receive 2/3rd of the power, meaning a 4 ohm cab, which is not what you have. Using a 4ohm 112 will make the power to the individual drivers even more unbalanced. [/quote] Thanks 4stringslow. You answered my question above, while I was posting. I think I'll go with another 212...less complicated and more likely to sound better.

Thanks for the replies lads. So, in order to facilitate a 112 cab, I'd have to get a new head that goes down to 2 ohms and also a new 4 ohm 212 cab. I think it's a no brainer that I should save up and get another similar 212 cab. I suppose my other question is, that [u]IF[/u] I did run the 212 and 112 (both at 8 ohms) together, would I have the same good experience as "hubrad" did ? I know it is a very general question, depending on the compatibility of the two cabs.

I have a GK MB212 cab and a GK MB500 head. Recently I thought I'd add another cab, just for that "bigger" tone (not for volume necessarily). I think that another 212 would be a bit "over kill" for my needs (not to mention budget...and space), so I thought a 112 would suit. I have being reading up on this, and it seems not to be an ideal set up because one cab (the 112) would be getting more power from the amp. The GK 212 cab is 600 watts at 8 ohms and the 112 I have in mind is 500 watts at 8 ohms. From my research, the 212 would have to be at 4ohms to balance things out. I'd value any thoughts and opinions.

No one..?

Has anyone any experience of, or opinions on these cabs ? There is not much info about them on the web. Thanks. http://www.thomann.de/ie/warwick_wca_112_lightweight_cab_ce.htm?ref=search_rslt_Warwick+WCA+112+LW+CE+RETOURE+-+1x12%5C%27%5C%27+Bass+Cabinet_329104_0

[quote name='paul h' timestamp='1467982168' post='3087787'] Seriously though...if it was me I'd still put photos on the website...because reasons! [/quote] Yeah, I suppose a small photo would be beneficial in selling the product. However, this did not stop a guitarist friend of mine from buying it. He said he was delighted with it. No more protecting the FB while you clean the frets. He has only used less than half of the sheet, having bought it about two years ago. Not bad for $9.

[quote name='Bolo' timestamp='1467974667' post='3087681'] Interesting gorgomyte: a website dedicated to selling a product without one image of said product. oO [/quote] It's just a cloth about 3 or 4' square. I'm sure we don't need a photo to imagine what it looks like.

Has anyone tried the "Gorgomyte" cloth ? Apparently it cleans and conditions the FB and the frets...[i]at the same time.. [/i] eliminating the need to shield the FB when polishing the frets. http://www.gorgomyte.com

[quote name='Oopsdabassist' timestamp='1467633535' post='3084960'] Aha and there was me thinking it was the Gaelic translation for Quilty [url="http://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/Quilty,+Co.+Clare,+Ireland/@52.784068,-9.4593492,11.99z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x485ae2976e64dd0f:0xa00c7a9973183b0!8m2!3d52.8172567!4d-9.4559219?hl=en"]http://www.google.co...9.4559219?hl=en[/url] [/quote] Makes perfect sense.... since I mispelt the word (it should have two "L"'s"). It is actually the Irish word for "forrest" or "wood", and is also a state sponsered company here in Ireland. I have always said that Bass Chat is a very informative web site. [url="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coillte"]https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coillte[/url]