thumperbob 2002

Quite like the idea of a 2 x 15 and schroeder do one- would this be a good choice to go with the 1212l cheers Bob

[quote name='Delberthot' post='585136' date='Aug 30 2009, 02:50 PM']Is the Schroeder brand new? Mine took quite a few gigs before it really opened up and produce more bottom end. Its never going to be a deep cab - The Schroeder's party piece is being able to go rediculously loud without distorting I missed the rumbling bottom end of a larger cab and that's why I eventually sold mine after having it for 2 years[/quote] yeah I have noticed that after a few gigs the schroeder 1212l has opened up a l;ittle and "warmed up" but I really think the 4 x 12 sounds better as therre are simply more speakers- do agree the schroeders go very loud indeed- but I think 2 of them will give a deeper smoother sound. Love to hear other opinions cheers bob

Hi All In a bit of a predicament Have just sold my Marshall Cab- its the 4 x12 matched with the VBA 400 valve amp. It sounds great but too heavy. Waiting for the cab to be picked up. Was playing today and comparing the cab with my schroeder 1212L and the Marshall cab sounded better ( to my ears ) I really like the Schroeder with my Markbass amp but I was surprised the marshall 4 x 12 sounded better- more relaxed tone- deeper etc. I think it is something to do with four speakers as apposed to two with the Schroeder. I am thinking of buying another schroeder 1212L ( will be 2 0hms so the Markbass wont do it - so I will use the VBA 400 which goes down to 2 ohms ) to go with the Marshall so I have a big rig and a normal rig with the Markbass amp and one cab. Anyone have any thoughts? By the way I play in a soul / funk group - 7 piece and the bass does not go through Front of House Pa. Two Schroeder cabs are still way lighter and smaller than the Marshall cab- shame about the weight of the Marshall amp- but sounds miles better than the markbass so its a keeper. cheers Bob

Needles and Pins- blanked out from my memory because of the pain. cheers Bob

I seem to change what I want depending upon the band I`m in. At the mo` I`m aiming for David Dyson- he plays an MTD or skyjold ( spelt wrong?) - my warwick does a real good imitation but I still sound like me which is nice. Next to the groove I think tone is all. Cheers Bob

I recently bought a 1212L from shx- really happy with it- played quite a few gigs - no problems as yet- the rhino coating seems a little strange when compared to carpet but it sounds great and is great for my back- had many good comments at gigs form other bass players- one said I was too loud ( markbass amp on 1/4 )but he wasnt bothered as my tone was so good- he really enjoyed it. cheers Bob

What about a trace GP7 15" combo- had one of these for years and you can find them on ebay for £250- pretty bulletproof but heavy- then you can use the remaining monies for an extension cab though really for the gigs you are doing- if you have FOH support this should be enough- 300 w really is a minimum for bass. There are many good options to consider. Cheers Bob

[quote name='wateroftyne' post='499558' date='May 28 2009, 07:07 AM']FWIW, I read your initial post way back before you edited it, and I didn't think it was misleading. Just sayin'.[/quote] Yeah- not misleading at all IMHO Interesting Post Cheers Bob

Yea- the more I listen to Sex Machine the more amazing it becomes- more or less different all the way through- as though he was just f*****g about!! really you dont need slap, double thumbing, tapping etc if you can groove like that! Cheers Bob

Everything in Eb!! Typical motown / stax brass key. Cheers Bob