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Thanks for the advice fellas . [size=4]I will take my time before doing anything and I may end up doing nothing at all [/size] I haven't noticed any chuffing from the port and I haven't heard any distortion, so I don't think I'm overpowering them. I don't really want to go back to larger cabs like the simplex, because these are so practical, size and weight wise. [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]They are suitably stuffed on all inside surfaces, there is no bracing and they sound like congas if you tap them.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=4]But they sound smooth and clear, with no buzzes or distortion - I would just like a bit more depth for reggae gigs with no PA support.[/size][/font][/color] Stevie's suggestion of fitting a [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=4]Kappalite 3012LF is appealing and the instructions sound simple enough even for me![/size][/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=4]It would be interesting to hear the difference between the [/size][/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=4] [/size][/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=4] [/size][/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=4]3012LF and 3015LF in identical cabs...... if I can get round to it [/size][/font][/color]

Another question - Is it likely the drivers will come to any harm by being in the wrong size cabs?

Thanks Bill, it's the old compromise between size, efficiency and deep tone. I'm willing to compromise for the sake of size and light weight, they still sound surprisingly good and deep enough for stage monitoring when there's a decent PA. It's actually a relief to not have to take a jig saw to them [size=4] [/size]

[quote name='fleabag' timestamp='1399660285' post='2446475'] There's a gang of very knowledgable cab folk here - the best way is to kick off a thread and ask questions like i did. You'll be steered on the right direction. Don't just guess - ask away ! [/quote] Thanks - I have: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/236510-can-i-improve-my-cabs-at-all-again/"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/236510-can-i-improve-my-cabs-at-all-again/[/url]

I have two 15" Flite cabs which I love, they are very lightweight and they sound great, but I believe they are all wrong from a technical standpoint. I play reggae and I like a very deep tone, with no upper mid or treble. I've been told the cabs are too small for the drivers (Eminence Kappalite 3015LF) and the port is too small. They sound great to me but I borrowed an ACME 12" cab and it went much lower than mine do and I wonder if I could get more deep bass extension and possibly more volume level by adding a larger port(s) in a similar way to this post: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/235679-can-i-improve-my-cab-at-all/"]http://basschat.co.u...-my-cab-at-all/[/url] The main problem is, these cabs are made of a composite comprising a foam sandwich between 2 very thin pieces of ply. This makes for a very lightweight cab, but I'm not sure how it will take to being cut with a jig saw. In fact, thinking about it makes me shudder - I don't want to ruin these great cabs. Any advice would be much appreciated. Steve. [attachment=162359:Flite cab.jpg] [attachment=162360:Flite2_amp.jpg]

I'm watching this thread with great interest - wondering if I should do the same thing with my 15" Flite cabs. They are apparently too small for the drivers and I've been told the port is too small. The problem is that they are made of a foam filled composite, so I'm not sure how they will take to being cut - also not sure what size ports to fit.

Dunc bought a Jazz bass from me today and it was a pleasure to meet him. Hope you're enjoying it Dunc

I have a Bronco and the original strat pick up is a bit thin sounding, especially on the E string. I play reggae, so I need a really deep tone - can anyone recommend the best replacement? I am considering either the Brandoni Cool rail strat humbucker that Jean-Luc recommends, or this one on ebay - [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=161193407153"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=161193407153[/url] PS Sorry for the slight topic hijack

Nice one, thanks

Very restricted top end is fine by me

I loved Stump and I love Prescott, but I can't think why you'd change the strings so soon.

Looking good Phil and well done for keeping the weight down. Do you have an Eminence kappalite 3012LF driver to try in there? I am particularly interested in it's low end capacity for dub reggae. Steve.

Thanks again - I'll check out the simplex 15s I already have the drivers but I'm not confident of building them myself.

Thanks mrtcat I currently use 2 composite Flite cabs loaded with 15" Kappalite 3015LFs as shown. They sound good and they are very compact at 18" x 18" x 14" and light weight at only 9.8kg. But I've been advised that the cab is too small for the driver and the port inadequate for deep bass. I tried an ACME 12" Flatwound cab, which uses an adapted 3012LF and it went much lower than my Flites. I would probably be better with the 15" BFM version as you suggest, using my drivers, but then I sacrifice weight and size. I know it's a compromise and I really like the ease of carrying the Flites, it's just a shame they aren't slightly bigger with more effective ports. It may be possible to adapt the Flites by adding ports, but it's a bit risky. [attachment=160771:Flite cab.jpg] [attachment=160772:Flite2_amp.jpg]

Very nice can I ask a couple of questions... What are the dimensions and weight? Will it handle deep lows for dub reggae? How much should I expect to pay for the components? Where can I find someone to build one for me? Thanks Steve.

[url="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Fender-Stainless-Flatwound-40-100-45-105/dp/B0002DUO7O"]http://www.amazon.co.uk/Fender-Stainless-Flatwound-40-100-45-105/dp/B0002DUO7O[/url] Check they've got the right gauges.

All Jazz basses sound different to me, even identical models. The differences may not be obvious at first, but they become more apparent over time.

I'm thinking of buying one of these but I don't know what to expect from such a low priced instrument. Are the frets well finished - I hate sharp fret ends and more importantly what is the tone like? Will it go really deep for reggae, like the neck pup on a Jazz bass?

The funk's in the gunk

Tone is by far the most important for me, but I only recently realised this fact. My favourite bass is an ugly, heavy, hard to play old beast, but it sounds great so that's the one I play. I have bought more attractive, expensive, comfortable and playable basses from many brands, but I always prefer to play the old beast with the best tone and I haven't found anything that even comes close (yet). I used to think it would be ok to sacrifice slightly on tone, in order to have a lovely, easy to play, comfy new bass for gigs where no one else would notice the tone anyway.......... But it isn't.

What do you look for when considering a new (or used) bass purchase and which is the single most important aspect? Would you only buy a bass that satisfies all 6 listed features, or would you be happy with just one or more? With so many instruments bought on line, it is only possible to know 3 in advance, (brand, price and appearance) - does this mean these features are most important to on line buyers? I added Brand as another choice in response to flyfishers post - dunno why I hadn't thought of it before.

I have had Squier CV and VM Jazz basses which have been excellent and better built instruments than the Mexican Fender they replaced. My '90s Squier silver series Jazz is even better, although I am thinking of selling it to help fund a Fender CS. I think the Affinity basses are marked as such on the headstock - my Bronco is.

I believe the silver series bodies are made of basswood, see the brochure in this link: [url="http://brochures.yokochou.com/guitar-and-amp/fenderjapan/1992-squier/en_index.html"]http://brochures.yok...r/en_index.html[/url] There's a thread about it here: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/229795-very-interesting-japanese-fender-other-makes-brochures-through-the-years/"]http://basschat.co.u...ough-the-years/[/url] My Jazz bass is very light at 8.5 pounds and I think MDF would be heavier. Mine is the sunburst SJB shown here: [url="http://brochures.yokochou.com/guitar-and-amp/fenderjapan/1992-squier/en_04.html"]http://brochures.yokochou.com/guitar-and-amp/fenderjapan/1992-squier/en_04.html[/url]

[quote name='Captain Rumble' timestamp='1396191408' post='2410765'] on my old mex jazz I did the opposite and lowered the pickups ie moved them away from the strings resulting in an increase in bottom end and an increase in output, I tried this after some research into how different pickups work and reading that the shape of the magnetic field generated by the pickup needs to be taken into consideration when deciding how close to the strings to place the pickups. For those clever chaps that can prove im talking rubbish all I can say is it worked very effectively for me [/quote] Interesting....... very interesting