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[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1338360888' post='1673127'] Very good And does Norman Watt-Roy count? [/quote] I think all bassists should count..... Just to keep in time with the drummer!

[quote name='TRBboy' timestamp='1338360435' post='1673122'] I disagree about the marketing thing. In fact THAT'S more likely to be a marketing line from the guys peddling the smaller speakers. It's not about the frequencies themselves, but more the way that different size driver units handle them, and the physics of the driver movement. A larger driver will move slightly differently to a smaller driver, and moves more air each time. There has to be a characteristic difference in the sound. Cab design and construction does make a difference, but if you have two "matching" cabs from the same manufacturer that are the same power handling and impedance, but different sized drivers, there WILL be a difference. [/quote] I agree that they may sound different, but it doesn't equate to 15"s being able to put out more bass than 10"s do. Having 2 different sized drivers means you're gonna get 2 different sizes of sound waves & at certain frequencies they'll cut or boost (which frequencies they are depends on the venue), which means at some venues you'll sound great & at others, not so great. It leaves you with unpredictable results when going to a new venue. Having 2 identical cabs with the same drivers means you're producing sound waves that are all the same size. So if you like the sound of a cab, adding another will give you more of the same. Like someone else said, if you use 2 different cabs for different sounds, wouldn't it make sense to have 2 EQs to get both cabs set up properly? There's a few cab builders on here that use 10", 12" & 15" drivers. Here's some info that might (or might not) shed some light... http://barefacedbass.com/technical-information/speaker-size-frequency-response.htm

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1338323294' post='1672856'] 4 pages in and no one has made a Nathan Watts joke? Well he is my favourite Watts [/quote] Are you paying ohmage to Watts?

[quote name='chrismuzz' timestamp='1338326737' post='1672934'] Don't be silly Shep, you could OBVIOUSLY do your band without effects [/quote] Or a bass.

I bought a LMII over an Ampeg. But, it depends what sound you're after. I find MB very versatile, but get yourself to Bass Direct & decide for yourself what you like.

I'm gonna go out & suggest learning all of your favourite songs that you currently play on guitar. Learn the basslines to them, you know the chord changes already!

I've got loads of pedals to get my sound & sometimes I wonder... Do I really need a bass? [quote name='phil.i.stein' timestamp='1338309430' post='1672527'] has there ever been anyone who's posted on the Amps & Cabs forum saying," i have an accoustic bass, why would i want an amp ?" [/quote] [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/177673-getting-an-acoustic-bass/"]You might want to look here...[/url]

Why would I want an amp?

It's a big change from MarkBass! Extra heavy & built by people that don't care (or so it appears).

Go Go Power Rangers!

[quote name='TRBboy' timestamp='1338250246' post='1671764'] I'm genuinely amazed that so many people can't get their heads around mixing 10's and 15's! People have been doing it for decades! You get the get the gut rumbling lows from the 15 and more punch and focus from the 10's. I've always had both! Used to have a Trace 4x10" and 1x15" stack for about 10 years, and now I've got a 2x10" markbass combo and 1x15" ext cab. [/quote] You should spend a little time in the Amps & Cabs section, there's one or two debates in there about it. The main reason for mixing driver sizes is marteting. If you look at the specs on Mark Bass' website you'll see that your combo & the 151P both go down to 40hz. If you added a 102HF you'd get the same amount of bass as you are with the 151P. It has nothing to do with the driver's diameter & all to do with the cab design. Have a look on Barefaced's website if you don't believe me.

Just had a listen on FB. Excellent stuff.

Never mind the rig, have you played the bass yet? You might buy it & have that pre amp fitted, only to find that you hate the bass. I'd use some of your money for petrol/travel ticket & get to somewhere that has a good selection of basses & amps & have some fun trying them all.

As far as I'm aware, most compressors can be used on any instrument.

1st Q. The 1x15s frequency response is 40hz - 20khz. The 4x10s frequency response is 35hz - 20khz. So if the idea of adding the 15 was for extra bass, then it's futile. My choice would be either 2 102HFs or 2 Club 600f32s (stacked vertically). I'd also be looking at Barefaced cabs. 4x10s have a narrower dispersion, but there's many topics on here about that already.

+1 to both points. My guitar was strung with Martin strings & when the G snapped I replaced it with a Meridian (only brand I could get at the time) & whilst it sounded fine played unplugged, it was noticeably quieter when plugged in.

[quote name='leftybassman392' timestamp='1338069133' post='1669363'] [[i]pedantry[/i]] Not trying to be picky, but the 335 isn't hollow bodied strictly speaking. The hollow bits are just acoustic chambers either side of a massive slab of maple. So, you can think of it as semi acoustic; or you can think of it as a solidbody with acoustic chambers; or you could (stretching the point a bit) call it an archtop as well. [/[i]pedantry[/i]] Come to think of it, if I [i]could [/i]only rescue one guitar from the flames, it would have to be that one I guess. Maybe I can risk getting a bit singed and pick up the Takamine acoustic as well? [/quote] So it's really a semi-semi-acoustic archtop?

You did miss Semi-Acoustic off the list (they're hollow bodied electrics such as the 335).

I'm an Electro-Acoustic kinda guy & got a Freshman FA300. Had a few electrics in the past & whilst they're a doddle to play, the Freshman is a more versatile too for me as I can play it unplugged at home/parties or plug it in & fire it through some fx. A friend has a 12 string jobby & they're a pain in the butt for tuning & then retuning!

[quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1338039399' post='1668896'] yeah the pot's on it currenty are quite high quality, and one of them isn't a standard value- so finding replacements would be hard. I also like the idea of them being hidden away on the back- no idea why it just appeals to me! [/quote] I've always liked the Ritter basses that have the pots & the jack hidden round the back. Less clutter on the front (though some basses would look odd without any pots on the front).

[quote name='Chris Horton' timestamp='1337980513' post='1668430'] What size speakers are in this cab ? [/quote] 15"ers

Stating the obvious here... Your 4x10 is a much bigger box that has drivers that cover twice the mass of the 2 1x10s. if it was 2 2x10s & you'd be covering the same sort of territory. And to answer your question, not anywhere as much as it's made out to by sales & marketing.

[quote name='Ashwood1985' timestamp='1337942126' post='1667664'] Hi guys, I've just picked up a factory made fretless SR1000CT from eubassix on here. On its way to me: will post regarding it once I receive [/quote] It's a lovely looking bass. Looks like a fretless version of mine & was tempted myself by it (good job I'm skint).

[quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1337938731' post='1667590'] I have to say I don't like combos. They are less flexible, more complicated to upgrade, heavier and more expensive to buy. I think the larger 210 gets the better tone and 2 together makes for a loud, full and fat toned, easy to move, modular rig. I'd get 1 102HF cab and see how it fits in with your LM2 and 115. You might want to stop upgrading right there. [/quote] I'd usually agree, but the MB 2x10 combo is 44lb, so only 1lb more & is the same size as teh 102HF.

I had originally thought that your info was right & then though "my 2x10 combo is 44lb & it's @ the same size", so had a check on MB's site.