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I use this trolley from Argos; [url="http://www.argos.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Search?storeId=10001&catalogId=10651&langId=-1&searchTerms=keenet+trolley&go.x=0&go.y=0"]http://www.argos.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/s....x=0&go.y=0[/url] I've tried many over the years and they have all fallen apart sooner or later, except for this one. I've no idea what the maximum weight it can carry is, or how heavy your 4x12 cab is, but I managed to pull 37kg (my speaker + a speaker for the pa) a significant distance on it yesterday. Ordinarilly I use it to get my speaker, amp and music to gigs about town. I've worked up many many miles on it in this way :-) Jennifer [url="http://www.jen.clark.btinternet.co.uk/"]http://www.jen.clark.btinternet.co.uk/[/url]

[quote name='Spikeh' post='20074' date='Jun 19 2007, 11:12 AM']I use an Ibanez 6 string tuned BEADGC... ...Therefore I need a wireless kit that can handle 15Hz - 300Hz (I think that's around the highest my bass will hit on the last string of the high C?) and doesn't affect my tone.[/quote] I think you should check these frequency figures - a standard low B is approximately 31Hz, and very few amps/speakers will go even this low, so going down to 15Hz probably won't do much for you. Additionally, on a 24 fret six string with a high C, the highest note will be C above middle C, i.e. about 523Hz. But that only represents the fundamental frequency, the note is also made up of higher frequency overtones, which will also have to be transmitted. The specifications for one of my speaker cabintes lists it as representing 32Hz to 14KHz, so I'm guessing you should be looking around at least that range. Jennifer

[quote name='velvetkevorkian' post='17954' date='Jun 15 2007, 12:18 AM']My double bass loves Glasgow's public transport system.[/quote] But does Glasgow's public transport system love your double bass? :-) As long as there is an escalator I am ok, but staggering upstairs with my EUB in its bag and amp on a trolley when there are only stairs available has had me "tutted" on occassion. Most people are quite helpful though and someone usually ofters to help. You also have to try to get the ticketman's attention to open the wee gate at the top of the stairs as going through a turnstile with all that gear just isn't going to happen. I have found that this can sometimes take a substantial amount of arm waving to achieve. The main problem is that amp really, as it needs a trolley to travel any significant distance. Have you ever taken the double bass on a bus? Jennifer

[quote name='setekh' post='17264' date='Jun 13 2007, 10:52 PM']oh, and on a completely unrelated matter, why the electric bass - EUB - double bass progression? I love both electric and double basses, but EUB I just cant find appealing..I suppose you would consider one if you were testing the water before going with a DB, but it plays completely different doesnt it?[/quote] That depends on the EUB - if you get one that has the same string length as most 3/4 size double basses, and has an arched bridge and fingerboard (allowing bowing), and has an endpin with "bouts" etc. then it will play more or less the same as a normal double bass. Since it has no body as such, the NS Design EUB I have gives you the option of not having to use the thumb in "thumb position" when playing above the 12th "fret", but you can use the thumb in the usual way if you like. [quote]but EUB I just cant find appealing.[/quote] Spend five minutes on the underground with a double bass and amp, and you'll realise the appeal quickly enough... Jennifer [url="http://www.jen.clark.btinternet.co.uk"]http://www.jen.clark.btinternet.co.uk[/url]