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[quote name='redstriper' post='562113' date='Aug 6 2009, 05:41 PM']The Berg 115 is only the best 115 you can buy if you like it yourself - I don't. I haven't tried a Compact, but I have a lighter 115 that sounds great to me, so I don't need to. Forget the science and popular opinion and use your ears![/quote] Agreed on the use your ears part. I was never fan of just 1x15 cabs....until I played my Orange cab. I know its not JUST based on the speaker...but plenty of review staff agree that it is a very good 1x15. And, after some careful testing recently, basically having a very well made port gives you a lot of low end. But then you have to compare this to a sealed 4x10...some people definitely prefer the sealed 4x10....its not science, its ears and preference. Thing is, within the modern alternative forms of music, I see a lot of players using non-ported cabs, because they like a really twangy mid cuttin cab with no fat end. Thats just preference. Half of the idea of a good cab to me is someone standing back and saying 'lets forget the science for a moment, as its made the cab sound pretty awful.....lets use our ears.' Which is no doubt exactly what many R&D depts do. Trial and error. Its part science, engineering, physics and art. Lets not forget that music is exactly that...an artform.

What are the stock Lakland pups like? As in Skyline DJ?

I realise we all have differing opinions. I am a fan of all the speaker sizes....more so 12s. But 4 10s, in a high quality cab, is a very ferocious bass sound. I love the force of 4x10s.... 15s to me always give you that nice fat low end....with some nice high end with the right speaker. Its still not complete clarity...hence why I so like 10s too.

Compact arrived safe and sound! First test run tomorrow @ Leeds Subculture.

Hey Yeah its quite a good manual! I remember seeing it on the Orange forum and checking a few bits I was unsure on. Thanks for the link....ill bookmark it this time.

I had the same as in my signature....this is another addition! A little addicted to cab buying right now. All totally different sounds. The Bergantino is a really good cab, and a keeper.

[quote name='Shockwave' post='560301' date='Aug 4 2009, 03:50 PM']Live Video of Wilhelm scream. Looks like Brians using an ampeg (Left hand side and close ups) What ampeg is that one? [/quote] I am a massive A Wilhelm Scream fan. Brian puts most technical bassists to shame. His recorded sound is basically his Stingray with a little dirt. That live rig is no doubt an Ampeg SVT-CL with an 810E I think. The thing is...Stingrays are so 'obvious' in a mix....its hard to emulate unless you get one. As he shows, even with fingerstyle, the Stingray just sounds aggressive and cuts through the mix...in a good way. I think he probably still does use Ampeg...or Mesa/Aguilar if he has jumped the boat like a lot of other rock bassists.

I've noticed a lot of Ampeg stuff going really cheap. Me thinks troubled waters lie ahead.

What are the stock Skyline DJ5 pups like?

Hmmm I like maple necks....but thats just me. The DJ looks nicer overall though. I was looking at the very same instruments....but maybe I should stick to a Stingray/Sterling 5 for the scale and neck.

[quote]I know lugging heavy cabs around sucks, but I know within the first couple of notes in the first song of the set. I'm grinning.[/quote] This is what happens with my kinda heavy Berg HS410. But once you have casters, problem 3/4 solved. Worth every bit of effort. But, I must admit, there is probably lightweight gear I have yet to test I will like (eg hopefully Compact ).

I have no idea what would be right for you....BUT...what I can say is that I used to spend a lot on basses before I would consider spending on amps/cabs. I had the same rig for ages, (Trace 400W head and similar Peavy cabs to you). The Trace wasn't really a problem, despite being too massive. The problem was scrimping on cabs. Cheap cabs make your bass sound half as good as it could....now I buy cabs more than anything else. I love my LM3 (very clean) and Orange AD200b Mk3 (VERY dirty!) but neither would suit you. How about a GK 1001RB (cant rem the exact model number)? Get a really nice cab and that amp will be great, and VERY loud. Also, consider the Shuttlemax 6.

[quote name='Mr.T' post='559750' date='Aug 3 2009, 10:38 PM']Thanks Steve, Yes another cab on top will solve the problem of top end and being able to hear myself, I could just put my Ashdown on the Compact, but... That puts me right back where I was with the Aggie & Ashdown set-up, which was at times superb but inconsistant! It totally defeats the reason I bought the Compact, i.e to be a one cab solution.... which as it turns out, it isn't (for me). I am not knocking the Compact, for what it is, i.e... A loud portable 1x15. However, I was led to believe it was a full range cabinet.... It isn't! I thought it would replace both my cabs.... It doesn't! I want my Trace (or something similar) back![/quote] Awww man....I feel bad for you! I hate it when you sell then regret. Even though I will use my smaller / lighter cabs more when I get them, im keeping my old ones. Even though thats being greedy.

I have the same MIJ/CIJ Fender 62 reissue P Bass. t was my first Fender and first real bass. Love it...lots of fond memories. Probably around 12 years old now.

[quote name='John Wheatley' post='559733' date='Aug 3 2009, 10:18 PM']Cheers, From what I've read it does sound like seperate head and cab is the way I'll go. Guess I'll have to price it up, and get grovelling.[/quote] Good idea! You can get the LM3 for £607 or less.... Or get a LM2 secondhand.... High end cabs are definitely worth investing in!

[quote name='John Wheatley' post='559701' date='Aug 3 2009, 09:56 PM']Cheers for that. I have read that the amps are better than the cabs. The combo I was looking at as I understand it has the same amp as the LMII, so I'm also considering that and a seperate cab. Can I ask what cabs / cabs you do use? Cheers John[/quote] The LM3/2 goes well with a lot of amps. I prefer Aguilars or Bergantino cabs....if you are after a modular setup, two Aguilar DB112s would be amazing. But...they cost a fair bit, as do the Berg AE112s...so its best to get one at once unless they are on offer. Also, you could try a Barefaced Compact.....Alex is on this forum all the time...he is sending one round for trial. They are very light and very efficient. Have a read around on this subforum....lots of great info If I were you...Id go for separate LM2/3...but that because Im not a an of combos. Some people love the Markbass combos!

I really like Markbass amps. I have the LM3....it works wonders. Clean, powerful, lots of low end. I do not use Markbass cabs though....I cannot comment on their speakers. I think someone has that combo on sale on here?!

[quote name='wateroftyne' post='559657' date='Aug 3 2009, 09:05 PM']Told you so. (You're going to hear this a lot, btw) [/quote] Definitely. This forum is great for getting a UK perspective. It also has less threads than TB which I like...easier to read what you want. It was actually a post you made on how much you liked the HS410 (over on Tbass) that swung it. That, and the fact you still have a similar setup made me realise it is a good 'one cab solution' but with a heck of an amazing tone...eg no compromise. Its a little heavy, but I can deal with that. It makes up for weight in tone and size. Plenty of other Tbass'ers love it, and then Geoff dropped the price and I saw it JUST in the nick of time.

Thanks guys! Now gassing for a lovely 5 string and a modular rig, (Berg!...maybe).

Hi Just a thread for leaving any feedback/comments! Thanks Gareth

I bought the Berg HS410 off Geoff. He made the effort to meet me fairly close to where I live, and the cab was a great price. Genuine, trustworthy chap...knows his gear. Very nice Sadowsky as well! The HS410 is a mighty mighty cab, and is indeed in mint condition! Thanks Gareth

Wow....this is a very busy topic. I currently play in an extremely loud band. We practice at stupid volumes. I dont want to, but the guitarist like the big 4x12s to have plenty of ommph. So yes, even though im sensible and want less volume, Im not getting it yet! I just wear ear protection. So yes, I compete with 2 Marshall 60W valve heads through 2 x (4x12) and a hardcore punk drummer. One of the 4x12s is Orange...and they are seriously f***ing loud. The loudest guitar cab ive ever experienced. I'd say we make a very tight, heavy wall of sound. What do I use? Mainly backline provided, (usually crap old cabs and knackered amps) or I take my LM3 and use a backline cab. Never had volume problems. Not even with my old Trace SMX400W head that I sold..that never went above about 1 o'clock. New styles of cabs do take a while to adjust. My new Berg HS410 has literally stunned me now I've used it properly. Stunning clarity, volume and definition. Its a totally different style of sound, and picks up all of your mistakes because its so precise, but wow what a sound. I have joined a much quieter band on the side, and I want a small modular or one cab solution that is neo. This will save hassle and effort, and hopefully means I can carry everything myself. The journey has just started for me. I want to know everything before I make the move though.

Id really like to know how the DJ5 and JO5 compares to the Stingray/Sterling 5's.