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  1. Sparky Mark
    Thanks but how old is the amp please? The date of production is more useful than when it was purchased.
  2. Sparky Mark
    I just have a feeling that there isn't a sub £1000 amp out there that will match the DB751 sonically. Lighter yes, perhaps even more tonally flexible, but if it sounds the way you want then anything else could be a backward step. It's really easy to advise others to spend their hard earned trying our own personal favourite but the OP is already at the top end of what's out there. If weight only and not expense was the criteria the only amp I would suggest purely on other people's reports and reputation would be a Bergantino B|Amp with and programmed for matching Bergantino Reference series cabs of the OPs choice.
  3. Sparky Mark
    How old please? (The amp not you; I wouldn't be so intrusive 🙂)
  4. Sparky Mark
    Compared to an SVT (and most powerful tube heads) the DB751 is a relative lightweight at 42 lbs and still lighter than many 210/115/112 cabs that it is driving. Personally I think the extra 35 lbs load in/out is worth the effort given that you could be stood in front of it on a gig for 2 to 3 hours. If there's a medical reason for the downsizing then you maybe have no choice; otherwise stick with it as anything else could well be an expensive disappointment.
  5. Sparky Mark
    Totally agree that the frequencies affected are much tighter with the graphic and TE instructions are to adjust adjacent sliders as you describe. However on a gig the low end is the only area where I have no idea what's going to happen. Mid and top are set during rehearsal to suit my bass of choice then low end set dependent upon venue acoustics. All that said most gigs end up with nominally flat EQ settings.
  6. Sparky Mark
    If you know which frequencies you'd like those 3 or 4 EQ knobs to be centred at then just ignore the other graphic sliders. Whichever amp you use you should know which frequencies you like to cut or boost and the 12 band TE graphic will inform better than 3 or 4 bands of semi-parametric EQ IMHO.
  7. Sparky Mark
    PM'd
  8. Sparky Mark
    It's heavy. 'nuff said me thinks. Anyone that wants 300 valve watts knows the deal.
  9. Sparky Mark
    Apparently, the BTA 300 was a featherweight 33.5 kg.
  10. Sparky Mark
    I suggest you add "SOLD" to the thread title per site guidance.
  11. Sparky Mark

    Markbass

    Sparky Mark replied to jdt's topic in Amps and Cabs

    Well, you could if you wanted to destroy your LM3. Otherwise do what the Markbass website instructs and only go down to a 4 ohm load by using one 4 ohm cabinet or two 8ohm cabinets.
  12. Sparky Mark
    I'm so glad you live at the edge of civilisation as I want to buy most of the gear you're posting lately type bump.
  13. Sparky Mark
    👍. Someone will get a fantastic bargain here and the 4 or 8 ohm output makes it more practical than the Ampeg SVT CL which has 4 or 2 ohm. (I know many say you can run CLs into 8 ohms but I'd be apprehensive).
  14. Sparky Mark
    How many of these were made and shipped? You missed a number from the original post.
  15. Sparky Mark
    Thanks
  16. Sparky Mark
    Location?
  17. Sparky Mark
    Where?
  18. Sparky Mark
    I believe that you can buy direct from Bergantino in the UK. Contact Jim through his website to find out the details. Although not cheap you should avoid the UK distributer/dealer mark up.
  19. Sparky Mark
    And she would know. 😊
  20. Sparky Mark
    I don't know whether Jim follows Basschat but he is very protective of his brand and would be very disappointed with the above. I have had communications with Jim in the past and although he can come across a little terse on occaision, he obviously cares enormously about his product and customer service levels. (Ref: Talkbass). As we all know, speakers tend to be the element that breaks when we over step the mark with our volume/EQ settings and Jim must get loads of requests for 'help' with damaged out of warranty cabs and he has to draw the line somewhere I guess.
  21. Sparky Mark
    Absolutely. The 30hz is for cutting only if you follow TE advice and probably the 40hz too. Other than that your EQ settings look fine.
  22. Sparky Mark
    The lead bassline sounds heavily processed with compression and a modulation effect (phase/chorus/flanger?) so I don't think you will achieve it with your amp alone. I have an Ibanez SR1200 (4 string) which I would only use in passive mode if the battery failed. The 3 band (with selectable mid frequency) active EQ will give you way more options including more low and top end (cut/boost) shaping than in passive mode. Nathan's bass is more than likely in active mode too.
  23. Sparky Mark
    Thanks
  24. Sparky Mark
    What does the extra push button do please?
  25. Sparky Mark
    I prefer the flexibilty (and easier carry) of two single 12 cabs. Also, assuming they are 8 ohms each you will get maximum output from your head. Although a 4 ohm two 12 cab will also do that you can't chop it in half for small gigs or practice. A two 12 might be harder to sell when the time comes as single 12s seem more common/popular.
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