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[quote name='chris_b' post='883872' date='Jul 2 2010, 12:35 PM']If 45 lbs still qualifies as light for you, you should definitely listen to Aguilar GS112 and DB112 cabs. The AE112's are about 30 lbs, expensive but one of the best and the lightest, loudest cab, in my opinion, is the Barefaced Compact, at 26lbs. And all of these work even better when you add a second cab![/quote] I've heard good things about the Aguilar cabs. Weight is not so much the issue as bulk, I guess so the weight of the Aguilars is not off-putting. Thanks for the advice.

[quote name='Musicman20' post='883751' date='Jul 2 2010, 10:23 AM']If you like Markbass, and the NY, try the NY122...only £710 ish for a light powerful 2x12 with a pretty decent amount of whump![/quote] Worth a thought, for sure. I hear that these new club 121s are supposed to sound better than previous MB cabs and MB cabs in general seem to attract lovers and haters in equal measure. What a minefield!

[quote name='theosd' post='883669' date='Jul 2 2010, 09:00 AM']Naturally! He's not so good live though I'm told [/quote] Best of luck, mate - looks like a great line-up. Sweet Billy Pilgrim are well worth checking out.

Hi All, I'm looking for a modular lightweight rig based around the GB shuttle 6 head I recently bought here from a fine gent (thanks, drewk_ie!) I'm drawn to the idea of 2 12" cabs for maximum flexibility between rehearsals and gigs, and have been drawn to the likes of the Berg 112 and GB NeoX 112. I see that Markbass now have the (ultralight!) Club 121 and wondered if anyone had heard these? Your opinions, as always, are highly valued! Thanks.

[quote name='silddx' post='875156' date='Jun 23 2010, 09:59 AM']I got my first OBBM (Bassic-Bits) cable yesterday.[/quote] +1 Had an instrument cable and a speaker cable delivered yesterday. They are top quality.

Just bought a GB Shuttle 6.0 from Drew. Great guy to deal with and kept in touch really well. You'll have no problems with Drew - buy in confidence! Cheers, benthos.

[quote name='Bilbo' post='859677' date='Jun 7 2010, 11:24 AM']...ultimately, the music is frantic to the point of unsettling and I find it represents musical excess of the worst possible kind. Clever, spectacular but ultimately emotionally sterile.[/quote] Glad someone said what I was thinking, Bilbo. I have no doubt that the playing is technically competent and is probably intellectually stimulating for those who have a much deeper understanding of theory than I do, but I'm failing to make any sort of emotional connection beyond an urge to turn it off.

Thanks for all the replies. Think I might be leaning towards a Markbass LMIII as the solution.

No words of wisdom?

Hi All, I really like the idea of the portability of a class D amp like the Rebelhead 450 or perhaps an EA iAmp Micro. In particular it would be great to take an amp to rehearsals rather than playing through whatever is available as backline (yes, I'm too lazy to drag my own amp to rehearsals!) I know that the ultimate decider is to go out and try an amp before you buy but I'd be interested to know if, in your esteemed opinions, if I'm really going to gain a lot in terms of tone. I currently play a Stingray 5 though an Ashdown MAG300 into a 4x10T cab. I run EBS Multicomp and Sansamp Bassdriver pedals in front of the amp and most of the time I'm playing in a rock covers band. Given that I have decent multiband compression and amp/overdrive simulation from the pedals, I guess I might not get the benefit of the Spectracomp and TubeTone controls on the Rebelhead. So is the difference between my current and (potential) future set-up 'night and day' or 'shades of grey'? Thanks!

[quote name='deathpanda' post='812198' date='Apr 20 2010, 08:15 AM']Acoustic guitar + fretless electric can be a beautiful thing[/quote] It's a good option indeed - I use one of these. Semi-hollow body and a combination of lightwave and piezo pickups :-) [attachment=47824:Lightwav...Fretless.jpg]

[quote name='davidmpires' post='793258' date='Apr 1 2010, 01:15 PM']It was a great laugh two years ago. Those two guys were in front of the stage when we start "I predict a riot" one looks at his mate and punches him, the other one laughs and punches him back. Classic. I'm in it for the HogRoast i just realise that by saying that I'm raising the price of the hire cab for fear of damaged gear. For what is worth my gear was fine and we had a great time, granted there were lots of people drunk but we were fine.[/quote] Best of luck for this year, and sorry I can't help with the cab. And yes, for the sake of others reading this - all of our gear was fine, too. A drunk but happy crowd and no hassle at all.

[quote name='davidmpires' post='793248' date='Apr 1 2010, 01:10 PM']Yeah I am, how did you guessed, we were there two years ago and now they have invited us back.[/quote] Ah, because we played it last year - we couldn't do it this year :-) A proper riot. Our sound guy ended up acting as bouncer to ensure we didn't end up with miscellaneous drunken hockey players on the lights/pedalboards

[quote name='davidmpires' post='793099' date='Apr 1 2010, 11:15 AM']Hi guys I just got the confirmation that my band are doing a big gig outdoors on Sat 29th May... <snip> ...the gig is in Chigwell Thanks in advance David[/quote] Mate, just gotta ask - you're not playing 'Fun in the Forest' are you?

Hi All, Just FYI, I emailed Red Onion today enquiring about a loop pedal and got a reply back saying that they have now closed and are not accepting new orders. How dull..

[quote name='discreet' post='759120' date='Feb 27 2010, 02:17 PM']Don't beat yourself up over it. Forward![/quote] +1 It's abundently clear from your OP that you have the self-awareness and respect for others to make a change. I find it surprising how many people I've met who would find something external to blame. :-)