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The Markbass 102HF is 43lb, not 50. So a good bit lighter than the Berg by over 10lb (that's like carrying an extra bass on top of it!).

18's aren't dub, this is Dub territory

It does look tighter than a gnats. Another tasty looking box & I'm liking the look of that unusual LED.

What is it with guitarists trying to bee uber loud? Almost all the ones I've spoken to, let alone heard, don't understand what a band mix is. It's like the band is there for them to noodle over!

Not a lot in it at all. It really depends on what you like the sound of & the best advice is to go to somewhere that stocks a few different brands (likes of Bass Direct).

If they can't be easily bumped by your hip/belly/other body part, then yes, I think it's a good idea if it's a decent saving.

I suppose it could be their marketing plan to make the cabs seem like they're uber reliable & takes a lot to blow them? If so, they should look at the build quality of their cabs!

[quote name='Bill Fitzmaurice' timestamp='1337863797' post='1666564'] Not that it matters all that much, as output is limited by the driver displacement, not the power rating. Ampeg drivers tend to be very conservatively rated, so a 200w Ampeg driver may have the same displacement as another company's 400w driver. [/quote] So is it worth buying an Ampeg driver & sticking it in a decent cab?

It's 4 ohm. If your amp doesn't run down to a 2 ohm load, then you wont be able to add another cab to it. It's also a 4x10 & heavy. If none of those are an issue to you, then go for it.

According to Ampeg's website it's 200w.

His duet "Dot" are pretty cool too. A mix of Dubstep & Metal. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=brXLVRbJ77M

Why not get 2 2x10s? It would be much lighter, have a consistent sound (if you used the 1 cab at a gig & then the 2 at the next gig, you'd have the same sound but more of it) and it would give you a better dispersion (I'm sure I've posted that somewhere else ). You could probably get 2 better 2x10s for your money (depending on your budget of course).

If you want your hearing tested, go to the EN&T clinic. It's free & you don't have to download anything. I'm deaf as a post in my left ear & have partial sight in the other one.

So it might be a case of plug your bass into the fx rack in & then take a cable from the left out on the fx rack to one amp's input & the same from the right out. I wouldn't bother with the fx loops on your amps unless you want to bypass the EQs on both of the amps. Then just plug the FX rack's outs into the "FX return" on each amp. Or if you just want to use the GK's EQ, plug the bass into the GK's input, take the "FX send" from the GK into the FX rack & then take the out's to each of the "FX returns". Too many options now?

In my & my old band's opinion, most definitely! If you need dirt, add a pedal. I did & still do. Best idea is to go & try some kit to see what you like. Only suitable for pop?

[quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1337684848' post='1663860'] JUst saw this about the LPF Yes a cap and a resistor is a basic filter, for an active one theres a vero layout on musikding forums for an alembic like filter i have it saved somewhere but can't find it! Otherwise theres a craig anderson designed filter in his book. (I have the book as a PDF if anyone....) which is a state variable filter with HP, BP and LP possible. Not built either mind [/quote] Cheers. Once I learn to read schematics, I wouldn't mind a nosey at that PDF if that's ok? I completely forgot about musikding. I might get a kit from them for learning purposes.

I'd work out how much the parts cost & then add on how long it took you to make. It cost me about £15 for parts (maybe more) to make my looper/mixer pedal. So if I made one for someone, I'd probably sell it for £30-40 depending on what case I used. I want to make a gated fuzz (was thinking about modding the cheapo distortion I have), but I need to actually learn how to read a schematic first.

I'd happily buy home made fx from a BCer if I had the funds. I'm also getting wed, in July.

I've got the CMD 102p too & it's a very good 2x10 combo. If I was in your position & you like the sound of the cab you have, look at the CMD115 to avoid mixing driver sizes. Other option is to sell your cab & get 2 2x10 cabs (or a 102 HF & CMD 102p). Another option that I would consider is selling your cabs, keeping your amp & getting a Barefaced cab. Much research ensues to see what's gonna suit your needs & it's all good fun.

[quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1337591152' post='1662272'] That's good old "personal choice" working as intended. [i]Which is fine[/i]. The other "it depends" is exactly how much of a "problem" you are experiencing. I don't believe that all "problems" are consistently massive on every gig. There must be times when "problems" are small enough to be inconsequential. This has to be a variable "problem" which is why players can [size=3]definitely [/size]get a good sound out of a 410, for example, even though some people tell we never can. [/quote] All rigs have their pros & cons & it's up to each individual to choose what pros & cons they're willing to accept. Topics like this one are good for getting a lot of information from all angles & then deciding what is going to suit you best. A 4x10 usually will give you a good sound, but will probably lose clarity as you go off axis. A rig like your one (which is very nice indeed) might have a better dispersion as the drivers are not directly horizontal, but sit almost diagonal. Incidentally, have you tried them at a gig on their ends to see how it compares?

Exactly. & a cab the size & weight of a fruit machine is just what you need in there!

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1337549510' post='1661947'] My feeling is that they really mean is "experienced" rather than "expert". [/quote] This is my thinking too. I would have put the same on the advert with the exception of "Singing - Dire". I'm not an expert bassist, but I wouldn't put intermediate. That's what you put when you've learned to play a U2 song all the way through without any mistakes. On the subject of "Experts", here's a real one... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zz_y3DkBBpY

[quote name='Lfalex v1.1' timestamp='1337542213' post='1661713'] Put the two together and you get a (single?) small driver at ear height with enough system efficiency to produce sufficient SPL and designed to deliver good bass response. ...Thinks... You all need In-Ear-Monitors! [/quote] There's only one problem with in ear monitors... No trouser flapping! Unless the PA has decent bass bins of course.

[quote name='chrismuzz' timestamp='1337539062' post='1661652'] 3000w head into a 1x1 cab? [/quote] If you can find a driver that small that can handle the power & a well designed cab to allow it to produce ample bass, that would be the bizz.

[quote name='Oopsdabassist' timestamp='1337538021' post='1661620'] ME20B for me too, default is built in compression, prob use about 4 effects in total, does the job, and no huge pedal board, result! [/quote] A good multi fx unit always comes in handy. If you're new to fx, then it allows you to play about & find out what fx you're gonna use & what you ain't. Then at a later stage, if you want separate pedals, you have a good idea of what you're gonna use & don't end up with a load of light up bricks.