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It's not clear what it is so... okay. I thought your second last one was kinda cool however.

Try bringing a metronome to a jam night though Pete...

Frustrating to the band. It's not so great for the audience either. When a vocalist goes all self-indulgent with their take (on classics usually) on how a song should be delivered. It reminds me of Joe Cocker's cover of A Little Help. Bl**dy awful.

I like the saucy pose with her leaning against that cabinet.

I think I know what you mean but could you explain in case I've got it wrong please? What do bipoles or dipoles do? To me that suggests that sound would be broadcast from two axis. I'd like to understand that better because I've seen it said that Monitor Audio's BXFX is switchable between bipole and dipole modes but I am not convinced that the author knew what he was on about. It probably would be best to have wide dispersal for the ceiling installation. I want to use the height encoding for cinema viewing mostly. I'm happy with the distribution of sound at ear level as I have 2 x Heco Superior @ front, 2x KEF Q300 @ rear, Bower & Wilkins CM Centre @ centre and a Wharfdale SW150 sub. Yes. I had already considered stands and the odd shape of my living room makes the stands impractical. I am not really sold on the idea of having large speakers hanging from my living room ceiling joists either. You have however given me an idea of the sort of enclosure that would be less intrusive. I take your point about expense and £25 does sound attractive. I am still undecided whether to buy off-the-shelf, so to speak or whether to build. It would be hard to improve on those sort of prices but then I'd miss out on the pleasure of the build and its end result.

Welcome Thomas (although I think you should have started an introduction topic of your own). That's a grand looking tool kit you have there. Respect. You needn't hide your DB (I can just see its nicely rounded bottom.) as there are many double bassists here who would love to see it in full frontal view, so to speak.

Welcome DG. I like your choice of influences.

I suppose that's close to how a piccolo bass would sound or maybe a parlor guitar.

I have an itch that needs scratching. In the living room I have a 7.1 capable Denon AV receiver. I have it set up for 5.1 and I am struggling to find a way of accommodating an additional pair of cabs. I'd like to use the height setting in the 7.1 configuration. To cut it short The only option that I think will work soundwise and without using PA type floor stands is to mount a pair of wedges on the ceiling joists above the existing front pair of cabs. I haven't refined my ideas yet. It might be that there is already a suitable speaker cabinet for the purpose on the market. I think I'll do a build anyway. It should save money and I have more control over the way the installation looks in my living room. Electrostatic panels might work even though each one would need power as well as a signal. I am keeping an open mind so ideas are welcome.

I've never seen one of these before so not only am I blown away by the craftsmanship, I am intrigued by the Wingbass idea itself. Not too much different to a uBass, I suppose?

Have you ever noticed how singists seem to have larger gobs than the rest of the band? I mean, Carly Simon could probably swallow the desk along with the mic, you know? I don't think I have the chops to be a really good singer.

Welcome Iain

Remind me never to supply goods to your address Andy. I'd hate to end up beneath your patio with the others. Heeheehee

Welcome Ian.

That looks impressive! I would agree with the comment above. Adding trim might not look the best. It looks great without it.

Welcome Dennis. Arpeggios? I'm fairly sure there is a pedal for that, heeheehee. Tutors Available Theory and Technique I'd suggest following either of the sub-forums above. Good hunting!

I once went to the best little warehouse but that was in Texas and I wouldn't dare describe it here.

Sacrilege. I thank you for it. It is no harm to dispel these precious notions from time to time as there are advances in materials, technology and the knowledge of how to use them.

Ah thank you. Send the papers through to me ASAP.

I had forgotten. Thank you for the reminder.

Having inspired you with my facetious remark I fully expect a cut of the manufacturing royalties when you make your first 10k. Heeheehee. Why knot?

At least it isn't Balsa.

I get that. Having the luxury of space in which to spread out I can say with certainty that it is too easy to let things go slack and end up with several jobs running concurrently. Often it would be best to finish a job before starting a new one. It's okay to have a couple of things going when curing times are involved as the wait can be used to progress the other jobs. If you get it right, you have the basis of a profitable occupation. In the seventies Toyota shared its JIT (Just in Time) production method, also known as TPS (Toyota Production System) with its competitors and the world in general. This proved that lots of warehouse space is not necessary in large scale manufacturing if you get your chain of supply to deliver to tight deadlines. This removes the delays between production of sub-assembly parts and the final assembly of those parts into the end product. Less storage costs, shorter lead times, repeat orders as a result of delivering on time every time - everyone wins. Many large companies around the world adopted JIT and it is a well established principle in manufacturing today. People often produce their best results under difficult circumstances, in this case, the need to live in the space where you want to do the work. Admirable.

Welcome Faylith.

I shouldn't worry. If no-one kicked their kennels from time to time they'd pine away and the vet would have to be called in. It keeps them on their toes.