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[quote name='mentalextra' timestamp='1320692555' post='1430149'] Something else to remember is that some couriers (DHL) require photographic proof of a damaged parcel, [i]before[/i] it is opened! So the buyer would have to have the common sense to either not sign for it or not open it and contact the seller before checking inside which I think is almost impossible to stop! [/quote] Interparcel required detailed photos of the exterior of the parcel, the interior showing all packing and the actual item itself. I was a little worried as the package was not damaged at all and the seller had packed it extremely well, the cab also looked new. The damaged to the driver was most likely caused by a sudden jolt rather than being crushed. Fortunately I got a cover note from John at EA detailing the likely faults and what had caused them, also what repairs would cost from EA and what my options were. I think this was very beneficial to have and would reccommend shooting a quick email to the manufacturers of any damaged items, after all it's hard to argue with a professional opinion.

It's especially handy if you ever play those big old empty wooden stages or dancefloors. There were places that I used to gig that gave me headaches trying to position my cab to get a manageable sound and the Gramma sorted it straight away.

[quote name='chaypup' timestamp='1320322111' post='1425241'] This is interesting. I use interparcel and always take out enhanced cover when I post anything. However, their list of prohibited items specifically mentions items with magnets or magnetic material in - which would include speakers and pickups I would have thought. [/quote] Yeah it specifically mentions ferrite magnets and speakers. I described the item as a bass cabinet and when I put a claim in I was clear to use the words "ceramic driver" rather than "ferrite speaker". I figured it was unlikely they have messrs Claber or Fitzmaurice working in their claims department so tried my luck hoping it's work. It did!

Either Warwickhunt's Bolin or The Funk's Infinity. In fact if Jsixties hasn't sold his Infinity then that one too. I also love the mean green Pedulla that Shockwave did.

I think it was mentioned (or rather hinted at) that it just sounds equally loud at 8ohms as it does at 4ohms, no switching or anything. I suspect a lot of amps are like this tbh, although comparing them with like for like cabs at different impedances is tricky. The extra volume that comes with going from 8ohms to 4ohms is pretty much always because someone has added an extra cab!

[quote name='Mog' timestamp='1320152741' post='1422961'] Seems more Bugera than Ibby. [/quote] It looks very much like the Promethean and nothing like a Bugera.

I've been intrigued by those amps for a while, you never hear much about them - the only person who I know has one is Paul up there /\ /\ /\ - but you'd think they'd sell loads, even just as backup amps. The 250w one was even cheaper too.

[quote name='charic' timestamp='1320149730' post='1422862'] But if you could get this concept to work, the idea of an 8x10 "lego" cab which could easily fit in most cars would sell bloody quick IMHO. Especially if you could go out and buy 1 or 2 at a time relatively cheaply [/quote] Surely you're not saying someone should build [b]two[/b] boxes, each with four of the aforementioned 10" speakers in which can then be stacked on top of each other? To be sold seperately? You're mad, it'll never catch on!

It would be handy on out of town gigs though, you could but your butties and a bottle of Fanta in the cab. plenty of room for some monster munch and a mini pork pie too, you could stash that behind the tweeter assembly.

[quote name='KiOgon' timestamp='1320136432' post='1422629'] Has anybody ever had a payout on a insured bass getting damaged/lost/stolen/delivered to wrong place/just plain disappeared? [/quote] I had a payout on a damaged EA cab shipped via Interparcel. Stupidly I'd stuck with the base £50 cover which wouldn't go anywhere near getting the custom driver fixed properly. Ended up getting the £50 + original fee back (£58 in total) which went some way towards replacing the driver with a suitable neo one so I didn't end up losing out in the end but the lesson is there - get the appropriate cover or risk being very disappointed.

Trace made 2x10 cabs.....

Definitely. If it gets damaged you want to be fully covered, although there are much cheaper companies. Usually insurance is £5 for every £250 increment with the companies I use.

[quote name='iconic' timestamp='1320086284' post='1422170'] amp, amp amp, and then amp [/quote] Get four amps? I like your style! Oh I'd also budget for a setup and a new set of strings whatever bass you buy, unless it's new and from a local music shop, then they should set it up for free.

Don't be afraid to try a cheaper bass, there's plenty of us on here who play (and gig) really cheap basses like Vintage, Wesfield, Aria etc. I take my £45 Aria Jazz out alongside an expensive custom bass and they are both fun to play and sound great. Brand/model snobbery can often be counterproductive when trying to make the most out of a limited budget so just go with the bass that plays and sounds the best. If I were looking for a nice loud little practice outfit then I would seek out a Cube 100, Hartke A70 - A100 or a Line6 Lowdown 110 then see how much I had left for a bass. Also it's not daft to spend more on the amp than the bass, if you have a set budget that's the right thing to do.

Hope you get your kit back mate

[quote name='Ou7shined' timestamp='1319923975' post='1420254'] The "uber talented Robin" knows his stuff eh. [/quote]

Those Foundation 212s are actually quite compact....Hmmmm, might have to start a fund! Mr. Perry, do you do dual receipts? Ya know, one with the real price on and one I can show to the missus without losing a body part?

I wouldn't pay any more than that, they're the cheaper wooden Status' aren't they? Seem to go for £300-£350

To be fair I think the EAD cabs look better than [i]anything[/i] else on the market. Me want!

I've been using GStrings since it came out, never really needed anything else. Works well with guitar and bass which is all I really need. Are there any other decent free ones? Everyone I know (and on here) seems to just use GStrings!

[quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1319562718' post='1415858'] Interesting to apply the word 'boutique' to these cabs.. The Baer is about the only one that is getting there in terms of the pics and then they go and spoil it with the handles and footpads, IMO. I have to say that a few of the home-made BFM projects from guys on here look way better. Of course, no one will be fooled if the cab sounds awful but presentation is an important part as well. If it doesn't matter to you..it might matter to the person you are selling it to. [/quote] I'm more bothered about the structure and overall design than fancy trimmings. What does boutique mean to you? Cream tolex and matching leather handles? For me it means something designed from the ground up by a single engineer or a small team to fulfill a specific purpose. I would say that describes Barefaced, fEarful, and the others quite well. To me a cab is a well engineered box with speaker(s) in and not something to pose with, it has to be durable, I'm pretty much a carpet or textured paint guy. They need to stand up to the rigours of gigging more than any other piece of equipment I buy. I don't see anything that would put me off buying any of the brands pictured in this thread, they all look like they would last. I really like the look of the Baer and the Acme ones, particularly the Baer.

Aye funnily enough the cabs that I always look for in the FS section are the Barefaced, BFM, Acme etc. Different strokes I guess. I bloody wish they didn't hold their value well tbh, I'd own more cabs if that were true!

[quote name='Gunsfreddy2003' timestamp='1319545110' post='1415477'] Ok, well remember that in the future when you like the rest of us decide to change your gear and suddenly find that no-one wants to buy whichever of these cabs you like because they have no name or reputation! I am sure that at that time you will give a monkey's !!!!! Agree that you should choose with your ears and not your eyes but it must be impossible to find may retailers that stock all of these cabs. [/quote] All the cabs in the pic that Alex posted before hold their value very well, although you may not be aware of it as they're more popular in the US. Acme cabs are the most common over here out of those and they get snapped up on this site. Just because it's not a brand you have heard of doesn't mean they don't hold their value, there's plenty of people who will pay for quality and know what brands to look for. That's the nature of boutique gear, those prepared to seek it out are also prepared to pay for it. I see you own a GB bass, should probably have just bought a Squier, after all not many bass players know what a GB is do they?

Gotta love that little Acme!

Get you drummer to buy some in ear monitors! It's amazing how quietly they play when they can hear everything. Won't sort out the bandana wearing guitarist with Marshall stacks but at least the crash cymbal won't be perforating your ear drums. I always found it funny how some drummers claim that they need the volume to get a good sound out of their kit yet they can manage to play quietly without knowing it when they have in ears!