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Cherubini, 360 via Tiburtina looks to be rather well stocked ([url="http://www.cherubini.com/en/"]link[/url]) I've never been, but it might be something to check out

Black/black/maple, as seen in a couple of pictures on page 2. Here's the schematics I was talking about [attachment=36262:t_40.jpg]

I've recently found out a something else: the schematics of the T-40 you can download from the net refer to the post-1983 models, and show no resistors in the tone circuitry. My bass is from 1980, and if you open it, you can see a resistor staring back at you, right where the tone circuit connects to the volume pots. At first I thought it was some kind of modification, because I didn't seem to get much variation in tone, only a drop in volume. Further inspection revealed that it is infact part of a treble bleed, a high pass filter that helps retain high frequencies when lowering the volume. Expert opinion is that it is original wiring, and not a later mod. So it seems that pre-1983 models have an extra bit of circuitry to help with high frequencies. Could this be because earlier pickups are supposed to be a little darker-sounding?

I'd like shamelessly plug the combo i have for sale [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=65852&st=0&p=645176&#entry645176"]here[/url]. I have used it for pub gigs, and it's got a DI out if you want to put it through the PA

I bagged the last available puma 350 head on my way to a gig... Tried the fenomenal 1x12 combo in the shop, inquired about any puma heads still lying about, helpful staff saw one last one in the glasgow shop, out came my Visa, and the rest is history. Awaiting delivery now... Seriously tempted by one of their smaller cabs, after humping my Ampeg cab up and down from the second floor all by myself.

Pics my T-40 in action. Apologies for the bassface...

[quote name='alexclaber' post='631227' date='Oct 20 2009, 11:42 AM']In that case throw all the acoustic advice out of the window. Alex[/quote] Is it because of the shape of the room, or the shape of the audience?

Thank you all, great advice all-round. The problem is essentially that our next gig is an halloween affair at a rugby club, i wouldn't want anyone drunkenly leaning on my stack, toppling it on some unsuspecting punter, or even worse, on more kit, with the resulting injuries and trouble that comes with it. No amount of rubber feet, planks or anything else will stop anyone who wants to topple the stack, but maybe I can prevent accidental damage... So first of all i'll try turning the marshall on its side, and see if the ampeg fits better on the top of it, with or without feet. I suppose the fact that the huge port will now be on the bottom will not affect the sound of the marshall...If that doesn't work, i'll try repositioning the feet of the ampeg closer together. I think the head is rated at 210 watts into 4 ohms, and the marshall was distorting quite a bit when it had to take the full load. With both cabs, i usually run the head at around half volume and gain, and get the desired volume with little or no distorsion (to my ears). Incidentally, can anyone identify the model of the marshall cab? I think it's a 1555, but the plaque at the back is worn has been painted over, so I can't read it

I need a piece of advice please. I have recently acquire an ampeg b410hlf cab, to go with my marshall 1x15 into my peavey head. I like the sound and all, by my problem is with the stacking of the cabs. First of all the sizes don't match, so i can't put the 4x10 on the 1x15 (the marshall is rather tall and narrow) without risking a collapse. I have them stacked like that at home, and the rubber feet of the ampeg can't sit properly on the 1x15. Second, most of the gigs we play are in places where there is no raised stage, such as function rooms and sport clubs. I have put the cabs on the ground next to each other, but I feel that my sound gets lost against the people dancing in front of the band, especially the low end. So what should i do? Should i put the 4x10 on the bottom with the 1x15 on the top? Should I stop worrying and keep both cabs next to each otheron the floor? Should i put them next to each other, but on a raised platform of some kind? Any advice will be appreciated. Oh, buying a matching ampeg 1x15 cab is not an option now I attach the picture of what the cabs look like when they're on the ground, [attachment=34802:BigRig_001.jpg] and when they are (precariously) stacked [attachment=34803:BigRig_004.jpg]

Poor picture from camera phone, apologies. Before you ask, I live on the second floor, and that is my living room... [attachment=34394:BigRig_005.jpg] This other picture is the same rig at a gig, looks less menacing but it's equally heavy [attachment=34395:BigRig_001.jpg]

I just had mine freshly setup, new strings on, and out for a gig on saturday night. Awesome as ever. Maybe too awesome for some of the softer numbers on our setlist, but hey-ho, been told by my band mates that switching bass while on stage is a little naff, so it's T-40 all the way! Maybe i'll post a pic or two when I get them.