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Richard Jinman

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  1. I have to go to Hamburg in a couple of weeks and was wondering if anyone knows if there’s a good DB shop in the city? Thanks
  2. On a related matter, I've just bought an AI clarus focus 2r version iii (what a mouthful) as a backup to my newish AI clarus. Does anyone use one of these? It's got a range of effects which I'm unlikely to use (delay on a double bass?), but I'm intrigued by the 'hall' setting which the manual suggests is for small rooms/chamber music. At the moment I'm just bypassing the effects, but I'd be intrigued to know if any DB players use them and why?
  3. Just reporting back on my AI clarus and Barefaced Super Midget set up. As suggested it's pretty incredible. Played a big room last night using the Clarus/SM as a monitor and DI'd to a PA. Admittedly I was in a corner at the back of the stage, but with the cab angled up towards me I could hear every note (and mistake). So, thumbs up for this combo.
  4. Sold my Ai Doubleshot to Marc. Lovely bloke.
  5. Yet another reason why DBs are better than violins
  6. Imagined it was people using DB’s as canoes… which to be fair would make good telly.
  7. Yes, it’s a close call. I love the sound I get from the Doubleshot, but it’s a more dispersed sound… perfect for jazz and smaller gigs. Has anyone ever had a successful word with a drummer?
  8. This Acoustic Image Doubleshot is essentially new as I bought it from Laurence (who ran AI Europe) a couple of months ago. It comes with the AI Mooradian backpack which will take a smaller head (such as the AI Clarus) and all the cables you need. So, you can move a DB and your amplification in one go (assuming it’s not a massive trek). I’m selling it because I’ve started playing with an, erm, enthusiastic drummer, and need a bigger cab to keep up. The Doubleshot is perfect for smaller gigs, fantastic neutral sound as you’d expect. I paid £469 for the cab and £78 for the backpack, so consider this a decent price for gear that’s been used at a couple of rehearsals. All technical specs are available online (despite AI’s sad demise). Happy to post at buyer’s expense.
  9. This Acoustic Image Doubleshot is essentially new as I bought it from Laurence (who ran AI Europe) a couple of months ago. It comes with the AI Mooradian backpack which will take a smaller head (such as the AI Clarus) and all the cables you need. So, you can move a DB and your amplification in one go (assuming it’s not a massive trek). I’m selling it because I’ve started playing with an, erm, enthusiastic drummer, and need a bigger cab to keep up. The Doubleshot is perfect for smaller gigs, fantastic neutral sound as you’d expect. I paid £469 for the cab and £78 for the backpack, so consider this a decent price for gear that’s been used at a couple of rehearsals. Oh, I’m sure everyone knows this, but the Doubleshot is designed to allow a small amp head to sit on its top surface. It’s an incredibly neat, compact package. All technical specs are available online (despite AI’s sad demise). Happy to post at buyer’s expense.
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  10. and with the lovely headstock (not so lovely from Fender's point of view) that was replaced by the Marmite one.
  11. Thanks Greg, that's interesting. I've bought a barefaced super midget to try instead of my AI doubleshot, so I'll be seeing if some of the other posters are right - that a more directional cab is the solution. But if that doesn't work I'll gladly take you up on the offer of trying the ear box. Thanks again, R
  12. Such a compelling recommendation in fact I've just bought a Super Midget on here ...
  13. That’s helpful thanks… just nice to talk to agrarian manufacturer who’s so keen to get you what you need!
  14. I’ve exchanged a few emails with @stevie and he’s very kindly offered to loan me a cab. My choice is between the 10 and 12 inch driver’s .. if the size/weight of the cab is not a big issue would you go for the 12 inch Monaco for double bass? Thanks
  15. Very interesting… have to admit I haven’t heard of LfSys
  16. The powered speaker route is something of a mystery to me. My understanding is you use a pre amp like a Headway to run a speaker which is essentially one half of a PA system. I’m wondering what the advantages of this are? Presumably it’s a little less kit, but class D amps are pretty tiny. Do you feel the sound is better than a conventional amp/cab set up?
  17. Thanks… I like the double shot, but mainly because it’s so portable. There are definite limits to how loud it can go.
  18. I’ve read a few postings on here about the Earbox … positive and negative. I play DB through an AI clarus and double shot cab. We only play small gigs and I usually have the double shot behind me on a chair as a monitor and amplification. When it’s gypsy jazz (no drummer just 2x guitars etc) I can hear myself fine. But playing with a trad jazz band (+1 drummer, Sax, trombone etc) I could hear very little. I like the idea of the Earbox as a monitor. 2 questions: can I power it from the Clarus amp (double shot only has a single input) and do any DB players have experience (good and bad) of using one? Thanks.
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