IanA

When I spoke to him he put me in touch with the Fender Uk service centre, give them a call they are really helpful guys! They had my amp back to me within the week.

I have not heard that particular cab but I did hear the Aurora through a pair of Vanderkley 210mnt's at Bass Direct and it sounded stunning, it was clear balanced and really organic... I think I might get one myself to go with my 112mnt's!

Cabs that smell like my favourite food, wow! I find it real easy to dhal in a great sound with Vanderkleys

Have responded to your pm.. they are quite similar in output but voiced very differently. Crank the gain for more volume on the th500, make sure that the -10 db isn't engaged if you are struggling for gain, add another cab if still not loud enough and run at 4 ohm. Great little amp, output is rarely a complaint.

I agree that really is very good customer service

I use xl 45-125, great tension, very punchy and lots of growl!

I am going to check this amp out when Mark gets it in stock, the Vanderkley Aurora is probably more tempting to me though, especially having moved onto Vanderkley cabs

Mikan is a great guy and really easy to deal with, I would not hesitate to deal with him again. Enjoy the cab Mikan.

[quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1446199422' post='2897608'] Mark is a great guy and he will always have bass gear available that is worth listening to trying out, but please don't try to say Alex will sell you a cab "for the sake of it". He will advise appropriately based on the information you give and at the end of the day you have a 1 month trail so nothing gets sold "for the sake of it". [/quote] 2+2 does not equal 5 be careful putting words in people's mouths..... I was merely commenting on Marks integrity and did not mention Alex or his products. I was merely offering another avenue for the op to investigate. Having never spoken to Alex it would be wrong to voice such an opinion especially in a public domain. you fanboys sure are sensitive

[quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1446165593' post='2897506'] You will if the 212 is a Barefaced cab. I'd email Alex and put your questions to him. He'll explain it better than we can, make better recommendations and he won't sell you something that won't work. [/quote] I would actually speak to Mark Stickley at Bass Direct instead. He can talk you through a lot more options and won't try and sell you something for the sake of it. Great guy great customer service top quality products!

[quote name='Ruck' timestamp='1446153707' post='2897433'] Oh im hearing my sound fine with the GK 4x12 setup. Im just worried going back to a 2x12, I might not, hence the speaker dispersion question in the OP. IMO the 1001RB doesnt have precise enough control over the bass or lower mids to tailor it to some venues. Even with the 50hz cut, some venues just resonate certain frequencies too much and the "boom" is hard to get rid of resulting in either thin sound when I cut the bass or just big boomy bass. Ive read in forums that the Neo212 cabs have a significant dip at 600hz too and you cant eq that back with the 1001RB (im planning on changing amps too). I use Gamma pads for hollow stages and play in the corner when I can, yes, very helpful info I learnt years ago from this forum. But many thanks for offering your advice IanA. [/quote] It sounds like you have already expired the troubles shooting list😀 I just hoped we could find you an foc solution. I was actually going to recommend not playing in a corner where possible...

Maybe you are just pushing it into overdrive and there is nothing wrong with cab

[quote name='Ruck' timestamp='1446070204' post='2896742'] Yeah I kind of have a on going back problem myself, even though the Neo212s are 25kg, the shape of them means I am constantly turning them in hand to get through doorways which is not ideal for my back. Putting them down, rotating them and lifting them up again is too much hassle [/quote] That will probably be the case with any tall or wide cab, I even feel it to some degree twisting my CN212 into the boot of my car. Modular is probably your best solution to sort out that issue or a trolley(no good for upstairs gigs)

In what way are you currently not hearing your sound accurately, changing a cab will no doubt change your sound but I am not sure that spending money on gear is the answer. GK gear is renowned for cutting through the mix extremely well and is used to great effect by many players, how do you eq you bass and amp? Do you play on hollow stages without a gramma pad? Do you often play in corners of rooms? If you can experiment with what you have you may save yourself some ££££

Another smooth transaction with Rich, just bought a Vanderkley 112mnt from him. Item as described and great price. Makes a change for me to be buying from you this time Rich! Many thanks for meeting up with me in Melton, it is always a pleasure to see you. Ian