Chopthebass

Dunno why it has to be 3U as its probably only one circuit board, and unlikely to have a huge transformer! Perhaps 3u gives the impression you are getting more for your buck?

[quote name='zapp' post='160403' date='Mar 19 2008, 06:34 PM']I'd be interested in that as well Ian. I've decided that I'm going to go the Pod xt pro plus Power amp route becuse I 'think' it will be a flexible rig. Of course it could just be GAS.............Damn!!!![/quote] I though the same as you Dave when I decided to give it a go, but in a live situation I only found a few modelled sounds that I liked. I can see the benefits in a recording studio though. Perhaps I'll wait till you buy one, then I can try it Maybe if the poweramp I was using was a better match I could have boosted the thinner sounds.

I had an earlier bass pod pro (rack mountable) and I could never get it to perform live. Maybe it was a mis-match with the power amp I was using, but it never seemed that loud. I probably gave up too easily! Maybe I'll give it another go if someone can recommend a power amp that definitely works with it.

That tin bass is quality! I'd be amazed if someone bought it. I remember Tony Levin used to use a specially made 3-string Stingray, till he lost it in a house fire!

Seeing how the sleeve is made for my Titan V12, I'd have a go at making one. The Titan is a rack head just pushed into a sleeve, and a back screwed on. Its going to be seriously heavy whatever you do.

[quote name='The Funk' post='159907' date='Mar 18 2008, 08:48 PM']That's a cute (and presumably pretty potent) rig. I just... I'd like to be able to pump 435 valve watts into one of Acme 2x10s. I think that would sound monstrous.[/quote] Cute - I like that! 1400w of cuteness! Acme cabs are supposed to be loud. Sound interesting. If they did a 3x10, you could presumably have each driver wired to its own speakon socket, then away you go. I think thats the way I'd do it. Its an unusal head, but has the potential to be a real trouser flapper!

The only thing I can think of is to have one cab with three driver in, with a seperate connection to each. Are you wanting to put all that power into one driver? Why can't you have three small cabs? Here's my small rig. And I do mean small!

or Adam Hall and Terralec, both in Southend, Essex

or Adam Hall and Terralec, both in Southend, Essex

I have the Titan V12 which is like two identical 750 preamps (two channels) and a bigger power amp section. 1400w into 2-ohms. Its the best sounding amp I've ever owned. And I agree, the overdrive facility is just brill. You can set it just right, where it only clips when played hard. Great EQ. You must get a Mesa!

I think I'm right in saying that the GK head has a seperate amp for the tweeter, and the crossover of frequebcies is sorted out in the head. So, the crossover in your new cab won't be needed. You'd need to get a 4-way lead made up, in order to link the GK's 50w amp section direct to the horn, and not go thru the crossover in the cab.

Thanks guys. I think its an age thing! I'm hankering after vintage tones now. Zapp, can't wait to see your CAR.

[quote name='kdphysio' post='157059' date='Mar 13 2008, 10:38 PM']ian, very, very nice brace there! i'm picking up a P-bass from malcolm on saturday.......like you, got a great deal. [/quote] Say Hello to Malcolm for me! I just realised I posted two close-ups of the Jazz. I've now replaced one with the P-Bass close up.

Exactly the same thing has happened to me. Plus I've come from 5-string. See my bass porn thread...

Here's my recent purchases from Malcolm at The Guitar Emporium. I can thoroughly recommend buying from the GE. He's really enthusiastic about his guitars and basses. Plus I got a great deal! I'm thinking of getting a third to start customising. Not sure yet, as they sound great as they are!

Unless you use flats, I can't imaging any epoxy coating getting string marks. I've seen may a Pedulla with marks from rounds.