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Thanks Chris (I'll just peek into the 'other' place, don't tell anyone)

[quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1331948852' post='1581435'] The GS112 and DB112 have the same speaker and tweeter and are exactly the same size, except the DB112 is 1" deeper. [/quote] Thanks Chris, that's both interesting and curious to hear. I've heard elsewhere 'round 'ere that the DB's (if you'll pardon the expression) express the mid frequencies rather better than the GS's. Yet the deeper cab of the DB's would intuitively seem to work the other way around. However, I do realise there's much, much more to it than that. I'm just a little surpised I suppose. I guess the only way I'm going to find out about the DB series is to take an Eden head along to try one out somewhere. Thanks again Chris

Oh, that was entertaining. A really nice reminder of George's capacity for melodic composition, as well as his humanity. The world would certainly be no worse off if there were more like him. FF - is that a Sellars / ying tong yiddle I Po gag ?

The biggest rock band in the world on a comedy record label

IT's been on before, but worth a second look ? I'm off to watch it again

[quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1331930248' post='1581219'] In that case, I'd be tempted to look into an alternative speaker for your cab. Maybe PM Gilento as he might have put a NEO in a GS112 cab..IIRC. and he is a very helpful chap as well. I brought my spare GS speaker from him [/quote] Top man, cheers !!

Thanks for the replies Eude and JTUK I like the low end frequencies of the GS112, as it suits my Peavey MKIV head and Precision nicely. However, the GS's almost mask some of the tonal range of an Eden or Markbass head IME. When I heard an Eden WT550 through a Berg AE212, the difference was profound when compared to the GS. That said, the GS appears to present a more vintage sound which I like. But I also would like to have the option of a slightly more modern, but warm, sound. I guess what I'm after is a cab for all purposes, but I'm not sure there is such a beast. Thanks again

[quote name='Al Heeley' timestamp='1331907197' post='1580766'] I saw this lunchtime someone selling a plastic wedge on ebay for this purpose [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TECHNOFRET-12th-fret-action-gauge-luthier-guitar-tool-/170654512812?_trksid=p4340.m1374&_trkparms=algo%3DPI.WATCH%26its%3DC%252BS%26itu%3DUCC%26otn%3D5%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D7042855604754301573"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TECHNOFRET-12th-fret-action-gauge-luthier-guitar-tool-/170654512812?_trksid=p4340.m1374&_trkparms=algo%3DPI.WATCH%26its%3DC%252BS%26itu%3DUCC%26otn%3D5%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D7042855604754301573[/url] [/quote] Yes, I have one of them ! a cheap little tool that does the job nicely. That chap also sells some other very handy tools (such as a fret levelling beam) and has posted on this forum too.

Hi all I have two an Aguilar GS112 which has worked well up to now with my Peavey MKIV head. When trying it out with other amps however, I've found that the GS112 doesn't expose some of the mid frequencies very well. Others on the forum have said that the GS series speakers have a very noticable mid -scoop, while the DB series tend to be more even across the frequency range. At a glance, the DB112 and GS112's appear to be quite similar in size. Are they similar internally ? Thing is, I have another GS112 cab with a blown speaker. Before I go replacing the speaker with a recommended direct replacement (I hear that eminance are good for these) I'd be interested to hear if there is a simple upgrade to the GS112 that can be made (I.e. an alternative speaker ?) to help expose some of the mid frequencies better. Is it just a case of an alternative replacement speaker ? Thanks all

Alternatively, make a small wedge and mark the position on the slope that equates to the thickness you desire. This same tool can then be used to set the height of the pickups and strings. You can then raise the pickup until it just dampens the plucked string. Job done with the pickup. String height can be adjusted using the same wedge, lowering the string until the string contacts the wedge at the marked spot to just dampen the plucked string. Removes the need to use magnifying glasses to peer at tiny measurements. Hope that helps

Good move Clarky, you deserve to be out there playing

I'd be a little careful around this one as Jack says TBH. Don't know if your ankle is in plaster, but if it is, you seriously don't want it swelling up via activities, as this could lead to all sorts of issues. Thing with gigging is you may not be able to rest up as and when required.

Mike advertised a set of strings for under a tenner this week in unused condition. He discovered that one of the strings had been used, so he sent them to me for free. Wouldn't even accept anything for the postage. It's people like this that make BC the great place it is. Top man. Thank you Mike, you're welcome to drop by my place nr. London anytime. All the best T

Memorable time while rehearsing with a rock band that played AC/DC, Deep Purple, Bon Jovi etc. I started playing Harvest for the World while casually strumming a spare acoustic.The whole band pounced on it there and then and it turned into a glorious 10 minutes of improvised harmonies and sensitive playing. Fantastic memories playing a great song.

[quote name='Conan' timestamp='1331294745' post='1570873'] Is it as good as this tone though...? [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUrH4NrqIjw&feature=related[/media] [/quote] The proper job there

OF course Orange. They used to have a shop named Orange in Denmark Street back then

The in thing at the time were slave amps and mountains of speakers. It was all a bit different then, Have a look at some piccys of cream's on stage rig (and yes I know that's the 60's, but I don't think things changed a great deal from the 60's to the 70's. I wasn't out gigging then, but it always seemed to be the same sort of deal backstage for a long time). There were also 18" speakers for bass (my first bass rig had a single 18" speaker) with a WEM head.

Names that come to mind are; Fender, Marshall, Ampeg, Hiwatt, Sound City, WEM, Selmer. Hiwatt, sound city and Selmer wern't as expensive then as some may think. After all, there were still a lot of valve amps going around at the time and transister amps were also firmly on the scene. I remember transister radios becoming popular in the 1960's. Before then, it must have pretty much been valves for almost everything. I don't recall ever seeing a valve WEM amp. Of course, H+H as others here have said. They sounded a bit different to a lot of what was running around at the time. Edited for c*ck ups

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1331081338' post='1567506'] You got that right. I've tried all that super-powered hi-fi stuff, but now... my new bass is a P with flats, played with a pick through a 1X12 rig. EQ flat, bit of tube warmth, that's it. No effects. It's all you need. IMHO. Old school. *waits for inevitable backlash* [/quote] No backlash from me dude. I live in that neighourhood too, wander elsewhere all the time, but that kind of sound is what I know as home

Why you are asking this ? Is it for academic purposes, or something else ? it may help to structure an answer to your question.

[quote name='WHUFC BASS' timestamp='1331199700' post='1569152'] That wouldn't be the Rose and Crown by any chance ? That wasn't The Alma in Ponders End was it ? [/quote] It was the Arras club