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I'm not familiar with the EVO 900.. Is that the one with two seperate amps on board? so you'll be driving a cab per power amp? If not and uit is just a single power section, pairing the two 4 Ohms cabs into one amp will give you a load of 2 Ohms. Be sure to check that said amp is capable of going down to that impedance.

[quote name='Adee' post='408819' date='Feb 13 2009, 05:10 PM']Hey Dood, Maybe we can sort something out, I'm deserate to have a try, depends if you fancy a drive out to collect it. Could be worth while ! Cheers Ade[/quote] Yep, I'll keep that in mind. Living up here is just a total pain in the ass for getting out of the county to see people. But yeah, if the cab comes my way I'd like to hear it. [quote name='Merton' post='409042' date='Feb 13 2009, 09:02 PM']You won't [/quote] I'm fussy. I like to hear the zing of new strings and the tails of reverbs. [quote name='Finbar' post='409086' date='Feb 13 2009, 09:54 PM']Tweeters are for wimps.[/quote] and for crazy people with too many strings ;o) [quote name='dannybuoy' post='409137' date='Feb 13 2009, 11:05 PM']After you've been gigging for a few years you probably can't hear above 5kHz anyway![/quote] what?

Slightly surprised to see a company like TC doing heignous things like cramming cones into undersized cabinets. Now, if the cabs were active/EQ'd and forcing the bottom end out through long throw cones, in a similar design to Hifi subs (I can't remember the technical name for that method!!) - then I might give them a listen.. I don't really think the laws of physics can be over come though and don't expect they will handle the kinda bottom end and power required by your average youth rock band lol..

Hi! Yup, I do.. I almost bought two instead of my Epifani UL610. I have had a chance of comparing the GS212 against the GS412 as well. Looking back on it, I kinda still have GAS for the GS212's. I was very impressed. So much so, I lept at the chance to grab a GS112 off Ash, here on BassChat. They might not be the most sensitive cabs.. and they are not NEO. They also have a scoop in their response curve that some don't like.. but I find it quite pleasing with a flat response amp. To my ears the tweeter is sweet sounding, but easy to over do the sparkles with the attenuator on the back. I like them.. and I quite fancy giving a pair a twirl again.

[quote name='Gwilym' post='412609' date='Feb 17 2009, 11:57 PM']I took my Mark Bass F500 with me in my bag -[/quote] You got a F500? !! OMG!!! I want! lol lol... OOOH! Look over there Gwil'!! *yoink* he he! [quote name='silverfoxnik' post='412622' date='Feb 18 2009, 12:18 AM']And I think Alex Claber's first cab designs are based around 15" drivers as well IIRC?[/quote] I like the idea of a pair of them... I'd love to hear them, out of sheer curiosity. [quote name='bass_ferret' post='412790' date='Feb 18 2009, 10:11 AM']Lightweight 2x15 is about as likely as a lightweight 8x10 [/quote] Well, I guess you have to make the comparison against other 2x15's. The example I usually use is that an Ampeg 8x10 is over 80Kg. A Hartke 4.5XL is 45Kilos. My Epifani 6x10 is 35Kg. Further to those specs, the sensitivity means it is louder and 'goes deeper' from a response point of view, so I don't need 2 4x10's to do the same work. [quote name='alexclaber' post='412799' date='Feb 18 2009, 10:18 AM']I think mine should be about 50lbs - not sure if that qualifies as lightweight any more but it certainly used to! Alex[/quote] Thats light!

[quote name='cheddatom' post='412223' date='Feb 17 2009, 05:11 PM']It depends on the amp I think.[/quote] Yes, for example, both the Trace Elliot V-Type AND the MarkBass F1 Amplifiers have their effects loop BEFORE the EQ section. The signal chain is BASS > Gain Stage> Effects Loop > Gain Stage > EQ > Line Driver > Power Amplifier section > Output Personally, i think it is better to have the EQ after an effects loop, especially if you are using dynamics effects or compression in the loop.

[quote name='Crazykiwi' post='409080' date='Feb 13 2009, 09:47 PM']hmmmm, [b]Jon and I were emailing for most of this afternoon[/b] over the controls. He said he couldn't do option 2 because there wasn't enough room between two of the controls. So we've been looking at other options and we seem to have gone with a pair of inclined straight lines. So I guess Jon will have drilled the holes this evening and taken the bass home to work on over the weekend... [attachment=20269:IMG00037.jpg] I tried to get Jon to send through a couple of larger shots so I can see what the bass looks like when I collect it next week but he didn't reply. The suspense is doing my head in. Looks like he's gone for a satin finish on the bass rather than full gloss. Maybe he couldn't get the gloss to work properly.[/quote] [quote name='Crazykiwi' post='409123' date='Feb 13 2009, 10:45 PM']Oh really? Are you gonna leave me hanging like that matey? Actually [b]Jon's just emailed me again[/b] (at half past 10 in the evening) to say [b]he'll send through a couple of shots tomorrow[/b].[/quote] For real? ;o) I haven't heard from him very much at all this year! Think I have had about 5 mails total! lol lol

[quote name='Linus27' post='412702' date='Feb 18 2009, 08:31 AM']NNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Sell me it. You know you really want to and its the best thing to do [/quote] With pictures like that, I want one too!!! Would look great next to my other 2 CIJ's ;o)

I have been chatting to Rick Bos, of Forge. No.. they haven't made it to UK shores yet, but I think he said in a few months. I'd have to check my mails again! - The actual design seems promising and I would defintely welcome a demo to see if they can really deliver the goods.. There is however a cost...

Here's my non-export IshiBashi 70's P Reissue.. A 2007 model I bought late 07 I think. The Black finish had been withdrawn when I originally ordered for the 70's model, however, I got an email through from my contact at the time who told me I could get the colour I wanted! - Failing that, the sunburst 70's or the natural with Maple neck would have been my next choice. Black on black, 'US' pups, ungigged, never left the house. As I bought it.. New pickguard

[quote name='Monz' post='412076' date='Feb 17 2009, 03:34 PM']Napper's at Music Ground Manchester... well he was when I bought my Stingray 5 off him recently... smashing chap[/quote] Cheers Monz! I'll have to drop him a line and say 'ello!

[quote name='acidbass' post='405676' date='Feb 10 2009, 07:34 PM']I dealt with a guy called Napper down there, I'm not sure if he's still around, but I'm sure he'll be able to talk you through your options if you got on the blower/dropped him an email! They didn't have some Warwick parts listed on their website that I wanted, but he was happy to order them in for me.[/quote] Napper??? Seriously? - I haven't spoken to him for ages! He used to work at the Bass Centre in Manchester.. Absolutely diamond chap and is an awesome artist. Has a MySpace page with his work on..Very good indeed! He's at Bass Merchant now then?

[quote name='stevie' post='407965' date='Feb 12 2009, 07:56 PM']As a matter of interest, does anyone know who makes Elites?[/quote] They are a Bass Centre brand. I couldn't tell you who *actually* makes the physical string though. The strings are available directly from the Bass Centre or online outlets such as StringBusters / Strings Direct etc etc I am currently endorsed and have been using Elites for .. well.. ages! (I have to source the .175 gauge strings from Warwick, but I also get them through the Bass Centre.) As a matter of interest to me, Rotosound have *just* started making very heavy gauge bass strings.. well.. the 175's at least. I remember asking Rotosound to make such gauge strings sometime last year, if not before and after a meeting they were unable to do it, due to not having the machinery. Sounds like they have the capability now! I wouldn't mind comparing the Rotosound heavy gauges against the Warwicks.

[quote name='sshorepunk' post='412018' date='Feb 17 2009, 02:38 PM']Are you guys on the floor or rack units? Is there much difference between the two (apart from the obvious, floor with pedals vs rack without pedals) Tony[/quote] I'm on the floor with the X3 Live (X3L to abbreviate!) - There are some extra connections on the PRO but to be honest, there really wasnt enough to warrant me buying that.. The Live I think is the better option. (Thats coming from someone who has had a rack system for years!)

[quote name='jonsmith' post='412008' date='Feb 17 2009, 02:31 PM']Got to admit, the X3 Pro looks pretty interesting to me, but the price tag seems a little on the hefty side. Anyone seen any good deals on it lately?[/quote] I'd say for what you are getting, the price is severely good. When I bought my TC G-Force new, it was pretty much a grand in cost.. and the Line 6 is just a different beast, easily out speccing it. I bought my X3L from GAK, which was a superb deal.. about the same as a few boutique pedals, including the cost of shipping.

I would love to try it out at least! If the compressor uses the same algorithm as my C300 it will be a real winner in that department. I've tried a lot of compressors and the C300, for bass is nothing short of spectacular at less money than an EBS multicomp. My thoughts on the rebel, is that for me it is underpowered. Would be much better up at 500W+ , like the F1 /Shuttle / *insert name of other D Class 'mini' head*

[quote name='bass_ferret' post='411984' date='Feb 17 2009, 02:10 PM']125lbs! Your back getting better?[/quote] I know!!! Not exactly what I was too thrilled about! - There's always a trade off somewhere.. Though it has spawned a few ideas i'm working on.....lol!!

I like the idea of having a tri-amped box that essentially has a powered sub in.. something like these babies that have been talked about before.. [url="http://forgebass.com/products_4108enclosure.html"]http://forgebass.com/products_4108enclosure.html[/url] In my case, I would take my Line 6 pre and run it straight into the active cabinet.. no head required.

WOH!!! Finishing this weekend!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOW!!!!! This I can't wait to see!!!!!

I'm really yet to fault it actually. Once again I am drawn to pointing out the ability to run two completely seperate rig signal paths at the same time, with their own affects, amps and cabs.. For me, it is what I have been after for a long while. For guitarists with magnetic and piezo pickup outputs, the ability to run a dirty over driven stack AND an ultra clean studio signal for the acoustic guitar sounds from one box is brilliant! Great for all you John Petrucci EB fans! I love the stereo effects loop being there, the Wah models are useable and the recording wet and dry options are brilliant for reamping later. The only thing I am having trouble with now, is sorting myself out with a custom flight case to drop all my kit into ;o)

I recommend everything my TC Electronics. The G range are excellent and work very well on Bass. Tuner wise, I agree, yet I fine my G-Force can handle my low F# string if I play it at the second octave harmonic and tune that way. My G-Force & MIDI controler are currently up for sale in the for sale section.

Hey Adee, well, I was wishin' I was a bit nearer!! I'm the other side of Peterborough, just about as far as you can get before ya toes get wet! Would love to give 'The Big One' a go though! Mainly to see A. how it compares to my 6x10 and B. if I miss the tweeter, with Alex's design.