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[quote name='walbassist' timestamp='1506367512' post='3378295'] Ah right, thought I’d missed a combo there! That should sound immense. The Ninja head is the same pre and power amp unit as the new Caron combo I own, apart from no VLE on the Caron. [/quote] All ordered, should be here tomorrow! Thanks for the input all. The Caron looks really sharp. I used the older model and it was wonderful. I've not had a Markbass setup for years, so looking forward to getting back to that simplicity. Just seems to work for the sort of stuff I play.

[quote name='walbassist' timestamp='1506355341' post='3378180'] I thought the Ninja was a 250 watt combo with an extension cab? Is there a higher powered version as well? [/quote] Sorry, having reread my post, it was badly worded! I meant the combination of Ninja head and 2x12 Ninja cab... just seen that they do a little combo too!

I think it's VERY expensive to import from the US now. I wanted to buy a Saodwsky hard case from N.Y, it was calculated by size rather than weight, and with tax and fees was going to cost me about $650.

[quote name='walbassist' timestamp='1506333549' post='3377918'] Same, and my two cabs have the same 12" drivers as in the Ninja cab. They take all the power from the head without issue. [/quote] Oh, didn't realise your set up featured those drivers! Your rig looks very classy! That's all good to hear, thanks all. One upon a time I had the Club600, which was a monster. Thinking the Ninja combo would be a good all round function band setup, 20kg, small footprint and the option to expand being 8ohm. With the amp still pushing 600w at 8ohm too.

Thanks all. Good to hear. Thinking of grabbing a NY122 or maybe Ninja. Always liked their 12s. Apparently they stopped using B&C a few years before the switch anyway! Whilst still MII. How are they taking low B's and octave pedals at volume?

Lots of people don't like their cabs, but I always have done. Who's gigging a new Indonesian cab, or has used one? How do they hold up at volume. They sound fine at shop volume. But what about at gig levels? Very mixed reports online!

I've recently parted with my 212MNT, only because I wanted something smaller and lighter. I think it uses the same drivers as the EXT112. For what it's capable of, it's not unreasonable, but it was moved only for logistical reasons. It's a massive sounding cab. Really, so much volume and low end. I turned my 700w amp to full volume once, out of curiosity, and it was unbelievable! It just kept on giving.

[quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1502896522' post='3354253'] I was using either a Thunderfunk 750 (now sold) or an Aguilar TH500. The TH500 has been my main amp for about 3 years and I've had the SC's for nearly 2 years. I bought 1 cab from Merton and liked it so much that I ordered the second cab the next day. If you're style is anything like mine, Duck Dunn meets Nathan East with a little John McVie and Willie Weeks thrown in, you'd love it. I could probably gig with just 1 cab but I like the sound of both so I usually run 2 cabs. I haven't pushed them hard and still I can get loud very quickly. I've not been beyond noon on the gain and 1 o'clock on the master and we were [u]very[/u] loud that night. Where are you? I'm not playing for a few weeks, but if you're in the South East I've got some gigs coming up at the end of September. You could have a listen. [/quote] Thanks very much, that's all great info. I'm stacked for gigs so probably won't get chance for a road trip, but thank you for the kind offer. I think I could make do with one too, but, a stack seems like it could do it all when needed. Plus, gets it closer to ear height and still weighs bugger all. I really like my bass and amp and the sounds they produce, so this could be a winner. Brighton isn't actually that far at all, so I should try get there.

[quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1502885590' post='3354160'] I don't use one but I've come from Berg cabs which have very tight low end. I tried a Thumpinator with the Bergs and it made no difference to the sound at all. With the Bergs there was no muddiness or boom, even on the worst stages. As you know I went from them to a BB2 and didn't like the amount of big low end. The SC's are much better but I'd like the option of reducing the low end even more. I'm thinking/hoping that raising the "floor" of the low end via an HPF would do this for me. On bad stages I always feel that trying to EQ out a bad low end also alters the rest of the sound too much, rather than just eliminating the problem. Maybe it's my lack of ability with EQ but using an HPF to tighten up just one part of the sound might be a solution. I know I could buy a separate HPF but so far I've only seen fixed ones. I'm wondering if an adjustable HPF would be a better option. I'd also be hoping that a Barefaced HPF would be better than the competition. I might also be barking up the wrong tree. Not for the first time!! [/quote] Just interests sake, what amp are you using with the SC's? I'm thinking about getting a pair of them.

[quote name='spongebob' timestamp='1501950455' post='3348452'] Gator GPE-TSA [/quote] I thought it was the worst excuse for a hard case I've come across! Exposed bolts, foam interior not glued in properly, not to mention that I could flex it with one finger. Compared to a Hiscox it was a joke. Hopefully that means that I just got a lemon! Just wish Hiscox would make the standard case a couple of cm longer.

I'm generally louder with a pick, but I like a 3mm pick. To balance it, I palm mute a touch and just generally try to play with a lighter touch. If you're quieter with a pick, try using a heavier gauge and playing a bit harder. Otherwise, a bit of a boost on the EQ if using an active bass?

Why? All is well and good if you're posting clips you like, but ones you deem 'poor' is a bit crass. Imagine if that guy you rated as a 2 was a poster here.