BassManGraham

Thanks Its preowned with non standards on, but I will give Dingwalls a shot as I have them on Z3s & ABII.

Hi All, thinking of getting a Dingwall Roc Standard, what are best strings for standard EADG or drop D (DADG) tuning given the 36.25 inch scale length on the E string. My usual preference are DR Hi Beams or RotoSound steel round wounds. Not sure if these are long enough? Thanks

Super Twin are really great cabs. Excellent power to weight ratio. Been my main gigging cab for several years. Always great sound linked with a wide range of heads. None better on market IMHO, and I have tried many.

Would love to try this with my various Neo cabs. I had a Katana 210 combo. Excellent amp, but just not for me as a gigging amp. (Too heavy and more features than I would ever use). Can anyone explain Boss pricing policy on Heads & Combos. You seem to get better value on combos? This is similar to Fender Rumbles. I bought a T C Electronic 250 210 combo a few years back for just a few more quid than the head?

Sounds like it may be a dodgy unit, but before returning it, double check all cables and bass control harness & jack socket wiring etc, dodgy or dry solder joints can play havoc with signal path I have a Hartke LX8500, ( I also had the LX5500, but didn't need both) I think they are great, plenty loud, easy to use and probably the best value 800W class D out there. I like the tone and punch, the compressor works well for me, I go for a clean tone and tend not to use overdrive. I love the backlight controls on dark stages I have been using this head with a Barefaced Super 12T Or my Vanderkleys. The only minor issue which does not affect or bother me is the fan cycling on and off which is audible in studio but inaudible when gigging. I regularly use the LX8500 in preference to GK, Mesa, GR amps costing twice as much.

I had a Katana 210. It is an impressive amp with an array of effects etc. They pack a lot of value and features into them for the money, but I tend not to use FX etc. It has a really nice punchy sound, and is quite loud for 160W, compared to Class D heads and combos of equivalent rating. However I sold it within a few months, as it was quite heavy compared to many contemporary lightweight combos such As Fender Rumbles, Markbass, GR etc. Great for rehearsal & recording, but not a serious gigging set up for me. (I am a bit too old for heavy gear these days. I tend to prefer lightweight neodymium loaded cabs and/or combos etc). I play small-medium-large venues and whilst the Katana has a decent DI it didn't really cut it live for me as an on stage or band rehearsal monitor competing with a powerful and enthusiastic drummer.

I have a GK Legacy 1200 and a GK Legacy 800. I love the GK sound, and these seem amongst the most powerful (i.e. super loud) Class D amps I have used. I regularly use a range of amps including Mesa Subway, Markbass, Genz Benz, Hartke, Quilter, GR, & old Trace Elliots. I do find that the GKs seem the most susceptible to extraneous noises, particularly mobile phones in close proximity. I often trim down the treble and high mids as the GKs can be quite bright anyway.

Peavey Rudy Sarzos are great basses, superb build quality, far better than Gibson, Fender, Ricky contemporaries. Criminally underrated IMHO and therefore usually underpriced, despite their rarity. Beautiful neck thru body design. Great range of tones and wonderful playability. Quality Schaller hardware. I owned two until a week or so ago, now just the one, as I need to reduce my gear. They are quite "Alembicesque" and quite similar to high end Aria Pro II SBRs. Aria also made a Sarzo signature model. I have Alembics, Aria SBRs & Aria SB Elites, and Cliff Burton models. The Peavey is comparable to the Arias but obviously not in the Alembic league, and doesn't have that distinctive Alembic tone, or exotic woods, but when the comparative prices are considered the Sarzo is one hell of a bass for the money.

Have always loved Markbass gear. Though nearly all of the gear I owned over the past 15 years was the original Italian built stuff. The new range looks to be Italian made and "recyclable". May be a change of direction in far east our sourcing and consolidation of product range. Hope this isn't just a green washing marketing ploy. Could be a move to more sustainable EU manufacturing. The pandemic, fuel costs etc all play a factor.

Many thanks for clearing that up Moscowbass. Real shame the 1400 DUAL can't run into two 4 ohm cabs giving total 2 ohm load. Wonder why the 1400 has two 700 W amps while the DUAL version only one 1400W amp? Can't understand the logic there? So to use both my GR 212 slims, I'll have to stick with my Mesa Subway 800 plus which can handle 2 ohm load, or my trusty Genz Benz Shuttle Max 12.2 which has two 600 W amps!