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  1. Sparky Mark
    The cheapo matting is 2 to 3mm thick so shouldn't create any thermal problems. I use a piece between my ABS rack case and tolex Bergantino cabs which slips about like crazy without it.
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    I think "throwing" is exaggerating a bit. If you're playing at a decent volume some vibration is inevitable and hard plastic feet can slowly shift over the course of a gig unless you use a spirit level when setting up.
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    I remember a bit of controversy around the TC RH series when a lab test indicated their advertised RMS outputs appeared to be overstated. Apparently this was down to TC using clever limiting/compression type magic to make the numbers.
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    Exactly right, I do that too except when the handle is on the cab top face as they are on my Markbass NY121P cabs.
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    I bought a couple of Momark amps second-hand; the 500 watt class AB and 800 watt class D versions. I also managed to buy several modules for next to nothing (£20 to £50 each) so I could experiment and find my favourite combination. It's a great concept but probably not commercially viable. The set up costs for all of the individual injection mouldings, printed circuit boards, front panels etc. must've been enormous and never sold sufficient numbers to be worthwhile for Markbass. I love mine, they are beautifully made high quality amplifiers.
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    The cheapo anti-slip matting is perfect. It rolls/folds up to be stored easily too. I understand the bracing comment but I've played on raked theatre stages where my whole rig would move forward if I didn't put carpet beneath it, so hard plastic feet on smooth tolex would drift even with minor vibrations. Lightweight heads are also easier to drag off the cab if/when someone (usually me) accidentally trips on your bass instrument cable.
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    Chances are that your 2011 LM3 had a class AB power amp. Markbass introduced class D in LM3 in 2012 but yours could've been a really early example. If you could see two heatsinks through the side vents it was a class AB.
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    Bargain bump!
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    I believe the M version is based on the Ampeg PF series and the T on the GB Streamliner. Very different pre amps.
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    My Markbass LM2 and LM3 heads are class AB output. They are no larger than the majority of 500/800 watt class D output stage heads. You can have a class AB head without the need for large heavy transformers.
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    SOLD - Extremely scarce mid to late 1970s LH Fender Precision case. Jazz basses will NOT fit inside. If Fender made reliced cases for its Custom Shop heavy relics this could be one! All hardware fully functional and intact. I have even been able to source the correct Cheney key for the latch locks. Latch springs working as new. This case will carry your left hand P the correct way up (machine heads oriented upwards) and with the bass body on the left hand side as you open it; none of that ZZ Top bass spinning required before you hang it around your neck. I've pictured it with a RH P face down for reference. Right handed P basses fit inside okay too. For a case that's in the region of 42 to 47 years old it's got the perfect combination of wear/patina and mechanical integrity. SOLD - £350 ono inclusive of shipping within the UK or cheaper for local meet up/delivery near to Hertford. Thanks for looking.
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    Having just acquired this Fender Custom Shop case for my right handed CS62 precision, I've decided to sell my left handed 1970s black tolex P bass case in the Accessories marketplace (link below). https://www.basschat.co.uk/topic/463975-1970s-left-handed-vintage-fender-precision-case/
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    SOLD - Excellent condition Pedaltrain 1 board with hardcase. The board itself measures 22 inches wide, 12.5 inches deep, 3 inches max height. Case is pretty much as new other than a couple of dents on one of the aluminium corner extrusions but it is completely sound with no internal changes. Comes with keys and 27 inches of 3M self adhesive velcro hook tape. £95 ono collected from Hertford or local meet up, thanks for looking.
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    Cab moving

    Sparky Mark replied to a topic in Amps and Cabs

    I've got the same trolley that I use to move my 24.5kg Bergantino HD210 cabs (one at a time). My lightweight gear is used for practices but heavier gear goes to gigs whilst I can still manage it.
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    As much as I love almost everything Leo did for bass players whilst at Fender, Musicman and G&L, I know I'd never stop fiddling with the controls on the 2000E. It's bad enough for me on my single pup USA MM Sterling.
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    The SVT212AV uses ceramic speakers. I know the experts confirm that there is no reason ceramics should sound any different to neos but in my experience my ceramic loaded cabs have a more authoritative low end than my neo cabs.
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    A Hiscox is the only hardcase I would trust to survive airport baggage handlers. SKB and other plastic or wood cases might look good but don't offer anywhere near Hiscox crush resistance. A true flightcase (i.e., not a cheap Chinese look-alike) will do the job but will be bulky and very heavy. An SKB bass safe with a high quality gig bag is good too but they seem hard to find. As well as being lightweight and very reasonably priced I don't know of any hardcases that offer the same level of protection as Hiscox. PS, I have no affiliation with Hiscox.
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    1008 Combo was 92kg, over 200lbs!!! Nobody seemed to consider weight then; in fact the heavier the higher quality we assumed it was.
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    You're welcome. It took me back when I found several 80s brochures. I think it was '84 shortly after the BC opened.
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    Found some stuff I picked up in my youth!
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    This is almost correct. Markbass cabs haven't been made in Italy for many years. All its cabs are now made in Indonesia. The Traveller, Standard and New York ranges are all built with the same quality of materials and components. The Travellers and NY are slightly lower cost than Standards because they are physically smaller and lighter weight and therefore use less materials. The Blackline amps and cabs are Markbass lower cost range.
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    Vintage thread resurrection to share my early 80s Status brochure that I picked up from Wapping.
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    Just found my G&L catalogue picked up 40 years ago when I was gassing for an L2000E. (I ended up buying a Stingray from Peter Cooke's instead which I still have).
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    Just found my 1983 Westone catalogue which includes the 80s pointy Raider as well as the better known Concord and Thunder basses.
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