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Thats the whole quote in context ⬆️. Seems reasonable enough to me.

I really like the idea of having the small box on a stick at ear height. I wish a commercial manufacurer would build something like this- actually they may do, but I'm not aware of it. Can you post pics when the build is complete?

Theres quite a lot about them (Asamovel) on Insta, Bill. They are obsessed by their wall of Marshalls and what drivers are in each of them. I completely take your point about the Magnatones. Not many making a noise but they certainly look pretty. I'd love a Magnatone. What.a. machine.

Asomovel. Thats the one. Thanks Lozz. A proper old fashioned heavy metal band and the bass player uses a rather lovely Washburn B20. I have a feeling (responding to Reds point above) from watching their social media all of the boxes are real and loaded. I remember a couple of gigs I did about thirty five years ago with Saxon (in a very lowly PA tech type capacity). They were doing small rooms and we were touring a PA. Biffs only rule was that everything had to go in. A 45' trailer of Martin F2 plus twenty eight Marshall 4x12's. All of them loaded with four speakers. That was hard work, but I suppose I should say, your trousers did flap.....😆

I think you hit the nail on the head in your post. Its subjective. People like different stuff at different times...even the same time...for different reasons. Red also made a valid point which is almost certainly correct (IMHO anyway) about a sensible use of band cash would be sacking the backline altogether and paying an engineer. However, lots of people still use Marshall stacks in unfeasible multiples. I've been following that heavy metal band from Doncaster (can't remember their name) who've been supporting Airbourne on thier European Tour. I think I counted twelve stacks (so 24 boxes) which most of the time they seem to have to carry in and out of the gig themselves. None of this is rational. At all.

I use a Markbass 1x15" combo (not the Jeff Berlin one) and a 1x15" extension cabinet. I like it. Its a nice compromise between musicality and carryability IMHO. Always had a soft spot for 15's.....

Maybe each hole acts like a tiny folded horn and projects monumental bass waaay into the stratosphere?

Deeply Spinal Tap......

That is a lovely bass, but as @warwickhunt says...an awful lot of cheddar once you take into account the potential of being stung for VAT on the way home....

I have to round off this thread by saying a big thank you to Carl (Dudgeman), who, in a quite epic piece of basschatting has very kindly printed me some truss rod covers on his 3D printer. Top notch work sir!

A sixty (?) watt combo with a single 12" called a 'Syncron'. It was utterly dreadful. I remember, young and clueless as I was, I still got a sinking feeling when I first heard a bass through it. I notice a slight lack of love for Carlsbro. Not to be contrarian but I rather liked my Cobra Combo (12" speaker, one of the early ones with the controls on the top). The push button filters were really awesome with the Aria P I used to play in those days. Really heavy though. Maybe I only thought it was good because it came directly after the Syncron....😆

Thank you @rwillett. That is a magnificent piece of basschatting. Much appreciated. I will let you know if my efforts with a fretsaw come up short.😃

That is very kind of you and a good idea. I've already ordered a sheet of plastic as it goes, so I think I should be OK, but nonetheless, many thanks!

Thats good information. I'm glad you had a good experience with them. Whilst I was rooting around in my email inbox earlier I found an email trail between me and Chris concerning the restoration and modification of one of my Originals. They managed to keep the bass for nearly a year and then return it untouched pleading 'too much work'. I understand that they are a small company and lord knows, they build fine guitars. I also understand that I might have just caught them at a bad time (it was just after COVID iirc) but given the fact that they have also neglected to answer my latest email, I think the DIY route might be best for all concerned.