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Thanks all - once I discovered that Neutrik comes in 2 channel and one channel (4 or 2 pin) and that this input plate has 2 x 4s installed, it all makes sense. The 1+ and 1- are connected by the pc board to both Neutriks and my 2 x 16ohm spkrs are paralleled off 1+ & 1-. Tested and all is good - sounds pretty good just run off the amp of my PJB Briefcase. Will get it to the Ashdown 210 combo soon and give it a proper push - that'll basically be 4 x 10s, 4 ohm load to amp.

Thanks @Bill Fitzmaurice - been using speakon connectors for years without realising they have 4 pins for bi-amping. All clear now.👍

Hi all. I'm just finisheing a home-built 2 x 10 and got all the cab parts from Blue Aran. The Speakon input panel came fully assembled and wired. The 2 10s are 16ohm and wired in parallel. I assumed the 1+ and 2+ would be connected in the pcb, likewise the 1- and 2-. But I put a multimeter on and they are not connected. The cab will be an extension for an Ashdown Studio 210 so amp will be driving 2 2x10 8 ohm cabs in effect (in parallel so 4 ohm) - it's own internal pair and this extension cab. My QUESTION is: in order for either Speakon socket to work, do I need to loop from 1+ to 2+ on the panel board (same 1- to 2-)? I can't understand why this board is wired so each speakon is discreet from the other?? I won't be connecting any further cabs but I would expect either speakon to work. Any advice appreciated, thanks

Can anyone help - I'm 'knocking up' a 2 x 10 to use as ext cab for a newly acquired Ashdown Studio 210. I've got everything I need coming (from Blue Aran, vinyl covering from Amazon). Ive checked Blue Aran, Penn Elcom, eBay etc but I'm stuck. Ideally I'd really like to match the silver cloth on the Ashdown (see pic as a reminder). Don't want to spend silly money on this but it should look quite smart so I won't be too mean. So far I got 2 Eminence ferrite unused £50, sheet material from stock, about £24 on all the bits from Blue Aran, including a pre-wired speakon in/out plate - so that was incredibly reasonable. Any advice / help appreciated.

@Nail Soup - if you get a minute some time can you explain triple C modal tuning please?

My current Sandberg fretless is lined but not my choice, just how it came. I absolutely don't see any point of lines, you can't see them if you're playing in a normal position anyway, and they discourage the development of ear/muscle training for accurate intonation. I also dislike dots or other markers on fingerboards for the same reason (mainly that the player can't see them anyway). I kind of grew up on classical and flamenco guitars (no marks at all anywhere). It's amazing how quickly you learn your way around. I accept that's how basses come, but if I ever had the choice I'd get rid of the lot (side markers n all).

Brilliant. His mastery off the fingerboard and his intonation just for starters. Notice he's humming along to his tune, playing what he hears. Over in my EB world I'm reminded again - why do EBs have dots all over the neck, and lines on most fretless?

Don't open in the actual browser window Good point, hadn't noticed how old that post was, so ignore that!

Is this maybe a Safari issue I wonder. Was mostly fine til couple of days ago - now most pics don't load and I get a blank with a question mark (unrecognised file I suppose that means). Just looked at the Rickie thread, a few for sales etc - most pics not loading. Checked across on Guitarchat, same. I assume most pics uploaded are plain old jpgs so what's the problem. So I check Chrome and still issues but a bit different. EG this post lists images (jpg files) but I can't open them (black screen with small 'unknown image file' icon. this one is just an example:

Didn't Bill Wyman play the first several Stones singles etc on his defretted bass? I personally think it's a non-thing. Is it just bc people expect you to slide around a lot? I did a rehearsal with my Jazz fretless a while back and no-one noticed at all - dunno if that's a good or bad thing🤣 But the Jazz with flats gave a really good low-mid punch sound, we were doing a mix of rock-ish and soul stuff. I think it works really well if you avoid the fretless cliches and get the intonation solid. My current Sandberg with chrome flats at bridge under strings makes a really excellent soul/funk bass.

Paul Reed Smith's core target market ...

👍 pm me an address. They're off a 34" Sandberg not thru body.