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One of several reasons why the Concertgebouw Orchestra lets people play behind curtains, when they audition for free spots in the orchestra. That said, afterwards, applicants have to play solo in front of an audience, even when the empty position ("chair") is not the first or second one, and the player does not risk having to stand up and solo when the contracted soloist suddenly can't perform.

Hey Lloyd, Welcome! Leicestershire? Of course you mean the Welsh town of Llestershwr? At any rate, please allow me to call you Lloyd with an "L", as I still have a slight trouble with the "LL" Nice gear list! Although: [quote name='lloyd1979_uk' timestamp='1376998911' post='2181949'] [size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Fearful 15/6/1 (on order, arriving tomorrow!)[/font][/size] [/quote] You'll find today is not May 31st, 2015. You're in for a wait, lad. You sure it's not a Barefaced you ordered? Enjoy the site! best, bert

[quote name='Lord Sausage' timestamp='1376942948' post='2181388'] Well that just makes that show seem totally unbelievable now! [/quote] Class!

[quote name='Merton' timestamp='1376940558' post='2181307'] Geek question.... What was custom about the 1x18? [/quote] It was really a custom 1x17.4 - - which is a regular 1x17.4 that was stretched to requirement. Glad to be of help!

OK, just got it confirmed from Ashdown that the MiBass volume pot as expected is post effects, so there' no being extra careful when connecting this way. I'll report once I've tried.

[quote name='badboy1984' timestamp='1376991384' post='2181823'] Usually amp just have 4ohm output and you just connect the cabs yourself. [/quote] Here's my take after reading on bc and other sites, seeing as you've not yet received a more professional response to this. The smart thing here is that if I write something that is wrong, one of the pros will not be able to sit still, and will come out and rectify. What you describe is because usually, the amps you see have solid state power stages without an output transformer. Such a solid state power stage only requires a minimum impedance to function (we're not talking about sound here, just the requirements for the amp to not break), and does not require cabs to be connected at all, as "no cab" equals a virtually infinite impedance. Solid state power stages love this situation of doing nothing and not getting warm. They rather lie in a hammock watching their neighbour pleasure herself than actually doing her. Solid state power stages do not deserve our respect. Your LB is different. Your LB is a man (it plays with a pick!). Its valve power stage with output transformer will not function with the infinite impedance of "no cab", and does require a maximum impedance connected to the output, like for example 8 Ohm. In other words, it requires a minimum load. However, with these output transformers you're somewhat more limited, in that you can't just connect any load higher than the load that the 8 Ohm impedance would give, and though some flexibility exists, amp manufacturers will often provide two separate outputs, as in this case where the LB has an 8 Ohm output for one 8 Ohm or two 16 Ohm cabs, and one 4 Ohm output for one 4 Ohm or two 8 Ohm cabs. It's not a good idea to connect one 8 Ohm cab to the 4 Ohm output. If you really are hardheaded and destined to do something wrong, then it's a better wrong idea to put a 4 Ohm cab on the 8 Ohm output. You'll notice that this is the other way round compared to the solid state amp mentioned above. Just remember: your Little Bastard [b]will[/b] do its neighbour, rather than hanging about in a hammock. (FWiW, I'm a man too, and I will do my neighbour, unless it's [i]my[/i] neighbour we're talking about here. She's lovely, but I don't fancy her. I do not know what this tells you about my output transformer. )

[quote name='tommania' timestamp='1376940076' post='2181294'] I've heard that a 4x10 and a 1x15 isn't a very good pairing, could you explain why not? [/quote] It's not necessarily bad, but more risky. Huge difference. That said, exactly the Ashdown MAG 410 and MAG 115 are said to pair well, and I sense that those are the exact ones that you are talking about. In case: Go for it! Yes, extension chords are available, and are a lot easier than opening the combo to mount a new lead and connector. The latter would probably more satisfying in the long run though. I don't know the Peavey 450 Tour, and don't know what you know, but just to be sure: do not assume that 450W is 50% louder than 300W. It's not, and you might be hard pressed to hear the difference - depending on other characteristics. So the question becomes whether you have a good reason to shift to the Peavey. It might not be worth it. Mind you: might.

I don't know how good a tip this is, but personally, I'd tune it and look closely at some details, and then play it softly before playing it in an angry anger kind of way, and then play it softly again whilst trying to notice whether something has changed in tuning, neck angle or whatever. IME, a good instrument can handle some abuse.

My sapphire black 4-HH concurs with Cloudburst's. (and no, it's not on eBay)

TIM?????

He hasn't removed the answer that contained "The case in the photos is for my SBR fretless and is not for sale unfortunately.", which is a lie in itself. Looks like he tries to row out of the storm now.

Brill! Welcome, Fran, and apologies for not having taken part in the thread earlier. I just [b]knew[/b] I unrecognised you from somewhere. A virtual set of Rotosounds to Tedmanzie, who nailed it in february. Enjoy your stay! Some of these people are less than bad. bert

Only thing I know is that the Ashdown Little Bastard 30 sounds [i]lovely[/i] with guitar, in an Eric Clapton kind of way. I'm selling my guitar amp now because of the LB (no, not selling on BC). That said, it's not one of the tiny lightweights, so may be out of range.

Thanks for the pix, BRX. I'll put it on eBay within the minute! Should go for a million.

[quote name='Lowender' timestamp='1376918301' post='2180805'] Is it because of its shape? [/quote] My guess: yes. I guess it stands out in your collection, as it would in many other collections, because of the combination of body size and near symmetrical shape.

Until now, I've been vocally critical of people selling through General Discussion, but I must say that getting StingrayPete to buy it for a million quid, is class! No criticism from me, Police Squad! Seriously though, can someone explain how it's safe to bid if eBay take no action? I'd love to help, but need to know what I'm doing.

[quote name='bassman7755' timestamp='1376913474' post='2180678'] Why is he listing it collection only - most people pay cash in hand for collection only stuff. [/quote] StingrayPete explained that above. Apparently, scammers suddenly have to travel abroad or something, and must post it anyway ... It seems like a good scam to me, as they've already gained some trust with the "collection only" bit, and have dragged the victim through emotional/rational phases when it comes to the point of posting. Where are Medieval punishing methods when you need them, eh?

Hey Lazybones, Welcome! Good luck with the Jazz hunt. You did find the Marketplace on BC, did you? best, bert

Wouldn't know, JX. I'm just a noob with too much gear curiosity. I'd imagine though that the differences are quite manageable. I just compare with for example lutes, where one might play on 17 strings, and have to manage melody, chords and bass line all at the same time. What's one extra string between friends, eh? But what I do know is that one should be careful in demanding too much handspan too quickly. Keeping our hands free of damage (or what's the English word) is priority number one in my book. You got a teacher? I'll have my first lesson the coming week.

[quote name='RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE' timestamp='1376849231' post='2179944'] Forgot to show my yellow bass [/quote] Oooow! That's cool!

Hi JX, Welcome! Looks like you need a fiver, yeah. Or rather: go with a sixer right away and churn out those trouserfla .. wallflappin' F#s down there around the 0.7 Hz mark! GO girl! Enjoy the site and its occasional quality. best, bert

Bon soir, Dennis, et bienvenue au bas du chat. I'll come in again... Welcome, Dennis! Enjoy the site and its chat. best, bert

[quote name='badboy1984' timestamp='1376779925' post='2179148'] If getting Ashdown cab. 1x VS212 or 2x VS112? [/quote] IMS, in another thread it was stated that soundwise they are virtually identical solutions. That said, if it's true that the 212 is 8 Ohm like the 112, then you might prefer to combine two 112s and get 4 Ohm just in case you might use them with a solid state amp somewhere along the road. Me, I've got two 112s: one above the amp and one below it. This may be totally wrong, unscientific and unethical of me, but that way I always have a speaker cone at ear height, regardless of whether I sit or stand. I like that. YMM, and should, V

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Cool! Meelikey. What colour is that?