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[quote name='molan' timestamp='1428852410' post='2745253'] [size=4]You weren't confused at all Lloyd [/size] [font=arial, sans-serif][size=3] [size=4]The S112 uses ceramic magnet 12s while the 1126/2126 have neodymium magnets. The ones with the grille cloth we set up first were the neo-equipped 1126's. The snakeskin 12's and the white 2x12 + 6 were the ceramic ones.[/size] [/size][/font][font=arial, sans-serif][size=3] [size=4]The reason for the S series being lighter is that the neodymium magnet speakers used in 1126/2126 have a design that requires a larger magnetic force on the voice coil, Tommy uses neodymium in them to keep the weight down, but they still get heavier than the S version. It would be hard to make a ceramic speaker with the same capability, and even if it was possible it would make a ceramic version of the 2126 weigh maybe 40 kg or more.[/size][/size][/font] [/quote] Very enlightening. Cheers, Barrie!

[quote name='gary mac' timestamp='1428837742' post='2745002'] You need to tell us more [/quote] Prestigious gig in a nice room. Like the OP I'd been dodgy all day, but no way was I letting the band down. Felt terrible through the first set. Green palour, sweating furiously. Made it to the end of the last song, bolted of the stage for the loo, made it as far as the edge of the stage, and... BLEEEARGH

I threw up on the audience a few years ago. I'm not proud.

Yup. I've never posted a status update. Don't see the point.

I've got it - I spotted the lump on my palm a few years back. The doc confirmed I had it. Thankfully it hasn't advanced much since then. With a bit o'luck, it won't be a problem for a while yet. Good luck with it...

I wouldn't. I'd return the CS to what it was originally. A bespoke custom shop. At the moment, it's just glorified production-line stuff with fancy marketing and case candy.

[quote name='Chiliwailer' timestamp='1428601197' post='2742939'] You're way offf the mark. If I was bothered I'd be more confrontational, my last comment was actually to I attempt to inject some fun into a topic that has been derailed from a 'you may want to check this out' type post and into a boring and repetitive anti Fender one. I'm not bothered about people disliking Fender. I've said it feels like Bassbitch at times. Does that bother you? [/quote] Nah, not at all. If you want repetitive, look at the bizarre tat they're constantly churning out while their fortunes wane. They're fiddling while Rome burns. And the tune they're playing is terrible. I'm a Fender fan, but they're killing the brand.

[quote name='Chiliwailer' timestamp='1428600584' post='2742927'] Ok, so if it's hesding in that direction, how about a Fenderbitch section? I'll start it off with 'there hasn't been a real Fender since Jan 1965 so we've all been duped, discuss....' [/quote] Why post on an internet forum if people's opinions bother you?

[quote name='Chiliwailer' timestamp='1428600214' post='2742919'] Bassbitch it is then. Confirmed. [/quote] Damned if I do, etc.

[quote name='Chiliwailer' timestamp='1428599996' post='2742915'] Is this Basschat or Bassbitch? [/quote] Sorry, you're right. The Journeyman P is a winner, and I'm sure it'll be worth every penny of its £2500-ish.

Fender are just coming out with daft stuff these days. I'm sick of waiting for a decent PJ with blocks, so I've ordered a custom build from Maruszczyk for MIM money.

I this thread.

The balance needs to be tipped in the artists' favour, but the Tidal launch was an abject lesson in how to musjudge your audience. Laughable

Yup - loads. I use a ceramic 212 from www.tks.se. It's as light as any Neo 2x12 and far cheaper. Sounds incredible.

[quote name='spongebob' timestamp='1428338559' post='2740389'] Just he idea of owning a 40-year old instrument as my sole bass worries me a bit, as I wouldn't drive a 40-year old car as my only transport! [/quote] Basses aren't cars. Don't worry about it.

There's plenty to go around...

If a bass was good in 1970-whatever, there's no reason why it shouldn't be good now.

[quote name='spyder' timestamp='1428129220' post='2738249'] I would check out these... [url="http://www.public-peace.de/index.php/bass-guitars/maruszczyk/elwood/4-string/1266-elwood-l-4a-24-amazaque140333"]http://www.public-pe...-amazaque140333[/url] Adrian makes a few light weight basses around the 7lb mark. Hope this helps. [/quote] Yup - I've ordered a Jake (the Precision equivalent) with a chambered body and a load of other nice stuff, and it's costing less than a MIM Fender. Mind-boggling.

If you skip through that clip - like I just did - all you hear is bmm-TWANG-bmm-TWANG-bmm-TWANG-bmm-TWANG...

Yeah. I've looked into it before, but like you the config confused the hell out of me...

That's class...

I do, but the cover his new album and the accompanying promo video made me proper LOL.

Until someone says they want to buy it, just assume they don't. Life's less stressful that way.

[quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1427738191' post='2733693'] Is he any relation to Kathryn? [/quote] Yarse - brother.

No, but I'd love to see it. My pal is playing violin and he's bloody amazing. Him and me: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hL81A7f2MWo Him & Sting: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzMLmS9cNxg