DanH71

[quote name='xgsjx' timestamp='1503046884' post='3355255'] It depends on how soon you need a cab, but why not buy the Agi, & then save up for a BF, then sell the Agi? Buying the Agi 2nd hand means you're likely to lose little money (if any) when it comes to moving it on. [/quote] currently only rehearsing at a room that has a 2x15 marshall cab that i play my agi th350 head through but it sounds a bit like a fart and boom machine. the agi GS112 is tempting but like you say I may hold fire as i dont like the idea of buying something only with the thought in mind to sell it for a better solution. Cheers fella

[quote name='Mickeyboro' timestamp='1503045547' post='3355240'] I put TH500 into a Barefaced Super Compact 8ohm - never failed me yet! [/quote] Hey Mickey, would love a [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Barefaced Super Compact, but they are like blue moons it seems..;([/font][/color]

[quote name='xgsjx' timestamp='1503045140' post='3355230'] How far away is the GS112 from you? Can you try it out & if it's not for you, can you return it? I've never tried a GS112, but I've not heard anything bad about them. Might be worth a browse around the posts in the "Amps & Cabs" section & maybe do a search on "GS112". [/quote] Don't know where Rabbie is but im pretty busy at the moment. Read on here a discussion about the agiGS112, and it was largely positive. Seems to have a mid scoop, but EQ can rectify this. People have reported they have played in small-medium venues upto 100 people without trouble playing with 6 piece brass bands and other more electric set-ups;) im very tempted by this agi, but part of me wants to wait for one of Alex's creations...

[quote name='xgsjx' timestamp='1503043261' post='3355213'] Yes, it would only be 3db. 8Ω load usually pulls a max of @ 2/3 of the amp's total watts, so that would probably be about 200-220w. You're only gonna hit the max watts with the occasional spike from your playing at volume or when the amp is near clipping & you're playing as loud as you can without things sounding nasty. Muzz's suggestion of a Barefaced cab is good advice. Small, light and loud. The Two10 is available in 4Ω or 12Ω, the Compact & Super Compact are both 8Ω. Talking of Barefaced, here's an article on Alex's page tht's worth a read... [url="http://barefacedbass.com/technical-information/mythbusters1.htm"]http://barefacedbass...ythbusters1.htm[/url] [/quote] ahhhhhhhh , what to do!!! a. buy the alguilar gs112 and add another as and when if needed or b. wait for a rare barefaced beauty! thanks for the link. had not seen this page on barefaced. very informative reading Alex's 10 commandments. especially liked the last truth: [b] Truth #14 - You can safely use any amp with any cab, regardless of power ratings, but if you hear distortion or farting, turn down the volume or the bass knob.[/b] [color=#333333][size=3] This distortion/farting is a warning sign that the cab is reaching its excursion-limited power handling. Clearly if your band is so loud that you can't hear your cab at all then you won't be able to hear the audible warning signs![/size][/color]

[quote name='xgsjx' timestamp='1503043261' post='3355213'] Yes, it would only be 3db. 8Ω load usually pulls a max of @ 2/3 of the amp's total watts, so that would probably be about 200-220w. You're only gonna hit the max watts with the occasional spike from your playing at volume or when the amp is near clipping & you're playing as loud as you can without things sounding nasty. Muzz's suggestion of a Barefaced cab is good advice. Small, light and loud. The Two10 is available in 4Ω or 12Ω, the Compact & Super Compact are both 8Ω. Talking of Barefaced, here's an article on Alex's page tht's worth a read... [url="http://barefacedbass.com/technical-information/mythbusters1.htm"]http://barefacedbass...ythbusters1.htm[/url] [/quote] @ [b] [url="http://basschat.co.uk/user/2896-xgsjx/"]xgsjx[/url][/b] i am torn right no !!! buy the aguilar gs112 and add another for larger gigs or wait for a barefaced beauty to come up.. pffff...

Thanks Muzz. Thought I knew what I wanted but not so sure now! Compacts/super compacts and two 10s are quite rare it seems being barefaced gems and this was my first port of call. Am interested in the Aguilar gs112 and the potential to add a cab if needed at a later date, but just not sure 175w (-3db) is gonna cut it for me in a band situation.. Ahhh decisions decisions..

@xgsjx Here's the thing. People have said (and my understanding is limited) that running my 350w head at 4 ohms into a 8 ohm cab will half (I know this is no scientific ratio;) giving me 175w potential. Now I understand that watts are not equal to sound pressure but there seems a minimal reduction considering the decrease in power. If it is only 3db difference then it's no big deal..but would it be only 3db?

Thanks for the input guys, but getting a single 4ohm cab at present just makes sense. I want to hop on and off trains and buses without and don't want to give myself a hernia (even with trolley) and the stress. Secondly I live in a small apartment and I have no space for 2 cabs. I'm gonna be a 1 cab man (for now;)

@damonjames Appreciate the advice But like you say my mind will probably fluctuate a thousand times from one to another before I pull the trigger. Do like the look of barefaced two 10 though (500w but can be pushed harder) lightweight and is 4 ohms so I could draw all of the juice from my head;)

@NJE Good to hear your experience with the TH350 and a 4 ohm cab. Will be sure to look out for a GS212 or perhaps a barefaced two ten(14kg!!!): http://barefacedbass.com/product-range/retro-two10.htm Thanks for the Insight!

I know too well. I'm getting on a bit and lightweight and singular is what I need. Think I'm gonna wait for a barefaced compact. Although they too are 8 ohm but have a higher wattage and apparently the impedence mismatch with that gear is not such a big deal.

@Damonjames solid idea but I don't drive so I want a 1 cab solution that is as light as can be if possible (I know barefaced;)

Now I've called him 'rabbit'. Sorry rabbie, bloody predictive text. @ambient so there you were never in any danger of blowing the cab up with the th350s output?

Just noticed I said rabbit has an amp for sale ... To clarify he doesn't. I own a th350 head (4 ohm) and he is selling A gs112 (8 ohm 300w).. If it's only gonna draw 175w from the head then It's probably not enough power for me alas. Guess I will wait for a 4ohm version to come available or some barefaced gem..

That low. Then I think it may be insufficient for my needs;( The guitarist and drummer aren't old jazzers!

Hi need advice as per the title. Rabbie from basschat has an amp for sale that he is willing to hold for me until i get paid, but im not sure if its the amp for me. I play in a trio playing jazz/funk/rock fusion with a guitarist who likes the limelight but who has thus far [we are only rehearsing at present] played through a single fender 12 inch. the drummer is busy but not overly loud. we will play small to medium gigs. Ive heard that the tonehammer 350w actually if alguilar used the power rating of other manufacturers would be punching a considerable bit higher thatn the 350 rating [have seen estimates of 500 -650w] the th350 is also 4 ohm and rabbies cab is 8 ohm. so not only would I be potentially loosing ooomph;) due to the impedance difference but what is more I may be in danger of blowing the thing up by pushing to myuch power to the cab... is my thinking right? so, to recap, ive two questions 1. will this setup be sufficient for such gigs [considering the impedance mismatch] and 2. am i likely to blow the cab to bits if i ramp up my master control? cheers Dan

[quote name='ZilchWoolham' timestamp='1499379136' post='3331240'] Well, the good news is that the reason a Wal sounds like a Wal is 99% because of the pickups and electronics. The bad news is that there's no way you're going to get that from a J pickup. A Wal pickup is a massive ceramic magnet humbucker with two coils for each string, as compared to your regular J pickups which will have one coil (two if noise-cancelling) for the entire pickup. I know there is at least one pickup maker who does offer Wal style pickups; I believe they're called Bassculture, and I know Maruszczyk offered their pickups as options a while ago. I can't tell you how close they'll be to the real deal, but on paper they do sound very convincing. Of course, that's only one part of the Wal sound. If you're looking for the Mk series sound, you'll need a filter-style preamp. ACG makes one which should probably land you in that general area. Thankyou!!!!!! [/quote]