Newfoundfreedom

Thanks. Just read the first couple of posts and still none the wiser.

What's FRFR?

Thanks BT. I figured (it at least hoped) that would be the case. I'm unlikely to ever need to crank the amp up high enough for it to make a difference anyway. I currently only have the volume on around 3 or 4 at the most, and that's through a single 2x10, which is ample to keep up with 2 guitars and drums in practice and any venue were likely to play.

Sorry, this probably seems like a really daft question to those in the know, but here goes My amp is rated 300w @ 4 ohms and has 2 separate outputs. I've just bought 2 cabs rated at 200w and 300w both at 8 ohms. Now, as I understand it, 2 X 8 ohms cabs would give a combined resistance of 4 ohms. So no problem for the amp. The part that I'm slightly confused about is the watts. The total combined wattage the two cabs can handle is 500w RMS (leaving aside peaking and the fact that I wouldn't be running them flat out anyway) but as the amp is rated at 300w does that mean that there would be a 2 way split with 150w going to each cab, or does the wattage remain at 300w to both, potentially overpowering the 200w cab?

I was thinking the same thing. I can't really see what I'm supposed to be looking at from the picture, but rather than removing the board and risking more damage, I would be tempted to solder a couple of bits of wire to what's left of the existing fuse holder (if possible) then just connect the other end to a standalone fuse holder, the type user for car audio, etc. Then just cable tie it on to the chassis or wiring somewhere to stop it rattling around.

I don't think of him at all. I never got the whole Genesis thing.

Did somebody amp up a Gameboy?

I think they look awesome, but then again my real life initials are "MW" so I'm going to flip the top grill over for a personalised bass rig. 😁 I have ordered the 1x15 and the 2x10 which are due for delivery on the 5th January so I will give them a bit of a review after that. The good, the bad, and the (not so imho) ugly.

Black Lace. They just started taking themselves too seriously after Agadoo.

Me too.

I honestly don't think it will need any. If there's one thing Wharfdale do well it's build speakers.

Wharfdale is far from an obscure brand. Although granted they're not really known for producing guitar and bass amps. But having looked into these a bit more it would appear they they are actually Albion amps / cabs probably rebadged or built under licence by Wharfdale. The guy who actually designed them, Steve Grindrod (I think that must be his stripper name) is an absolute legend in amp building terms, having designed and build pretty much everything that came out of the Marshall factory for 20 years from 1980 then everything from the Vox relaunch including all their Valvetronic range, before going it alone with Albion. So forget the name badge, those cabs come with a surprising amount of pedigree. Here's an interesting article about Steve. He's had quite an illustrious career. https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.guitarplayer.com/.amp/gear/meet-your-maker-amp-designer-steve-grindrod

Interesting stuff. Thanks for the link.

The only way you can really know whether something's good or not is to buy it and see. Even trying something in a music shop doesn't give you much of an idea of what it will be like in a real life scenario. Tone is subjective. Durability can only be tested over time. Build quality is probably the only real immediate deciding factor. Even then. Some cheaper stuff is really well built, some expensive stuff is not so well built. The thing most people don't seem to be taking into account is budget. If you only have a couple of hundred quid to spend then how can you go wrong? Granted you could get something second hand, but most people won't post cabs so for some of us that's not an option. Even if they do then shipping abroad is cost prohibitive. I'm willing to, and have, taken a punt. At that price I could easily sell them on over here for what I paid for them including delivery. I'll be happy to report back once I've given them a good going over.

This is on my to buy list for noodling around in the house. But I want the black version. My wife has the black Applause Uke that this is based on so we'll be sad and have his and hers matching instruments. 😋

According to the comments on the video the IT lads are on the case and supposed to be updating the site with more details shortly.

Thanks. That's precisely my point. I'm not a professional musician (far from it) and I don't have unlimited funds for gear. I currently play a Squier Jag and a Gretsch Junior Jet. The most expensive of which was just over 200 quid. To me they sound great, and spending hundreds, or even thousands on gear wouldn't really do me any good at the level I play. OK maybe the overall sound would be better, but it would be negligible to me, and probably unnoticeable to anyone listening. Certainly not bang for your buck when you're just in a weekend warrior garage band. I've been playing though a Behringer head and 2x10 cab up to now so these will do me just fine. 😋

And of course, cheap will also mean poor quality to all the gear snobs. 😏 I can't speak specifically for bass or guitar speakers obviously, and I know hifi speakers are a different kettle of fish, but every Whardale speaker I've ever owned has been fantastic.

Wow! That's just nuts!!! Thanks for the heads up. I really struggle to get decent priced gear out here in Bulgaria because there's almost no second hand market and new stuff is silly money. I've just ordered a 1x15 and 2x10. Including delivery to Bulgaria for under £240. That's just insane! I couldn't buy the lowest of low price budget gear for that much, let alone a brand name half stack. An absolute no brainer at that price.

Oh and it's model number EGB - 805 should you need any spares. 😋

The main body of the text says "Electrogitara Tonika" or Tonika (Tonic) electric guitar. The really interesting bit is under the serial number where it gives the price. A whopping 145 Rubles, at the current exchange rate that's about £1.66. 😂

Keeping it simple.

Wow cool! Thanks! I didn't realize there was an actual prize. I was just happy to finally be able to join in with something I understood. Most of the stuff on here goes straight over my head. 😂

Why what?

Udachi. It translates from Russian as something like good luck. However here in Bulgaria it would mean something closer to "hit it", which may be more appropriate.