Merton

It's not just expensive in the r&d stage though, component tolerances would have to be whittled down to the minutest detail which then makes manufacture more costly too.

[quote name='timmo' timestamp='1442082294' post='2864340'] Is there a cutoff point to add your name? I may be very last minute. I was probably not going to go a few weeks ago, but i am very interested in the Ableton demo if it is still going ahead. [/quote] I think the cutoff will be at 4pm on the day, when the bash has finished There's no harm in just turning up on the day if you're not sure but worth popping your name down as a maybe

Ashdown CTM30 with two Barefaced Super Compacts - much louder than you'd credit and frankly glorious

Everything I currently own save for the little pedalboard: Status Retroactive J ACG Finn Custom 2x Barefaced Super Compacts Ashdown CTM30 Ashdown RM800H Ashdwon RM110 cab

[quote name='BassBod' timestamp='1442051567' post='2864024'] Any of the EA 2x10 cabs would be a very good match to requirements, but they are heavy and in the boutique category. Sound wonderful..as long as you really like your bass sound naked, with little seasoning. I would dare to suggest the Ashdown Retrogilde 800 with an EA 2x10 would be quite the thing..... [/quote] Now that is a very fine and sensible suggestion

[quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1442053673' post='2864061'] Well sit down man! You're making me feel tired just looking at you ... [/quote] I have that effect on people

[quote name='alexclaber' timestamp='1442050426' post='2864016'] It won't, you can definitely make a flat* response 2x10", with the right 10"s crossing to a good tweeter at a low enough frequency - the EA NL210 and CX210 are both decent examples of that. Both are also definitely 'boutique' bass cabs. 3-way allows you to use a wider variety of woofers and use the crossover and mid driver to sort the response through the mids. 2-way needs either very specialist drivers or a huge tweeter that can cross over very low. * It's all relative and I don't think flat is a good word - accurate is better. [/quote] I stand corrected

Woohoo!

A true (or as close as can be) flat response cab will have a dedicated bass driver, mid driver and possibly a tweeter. A 2x10 is never going to offer that.

[quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1441989087' post='2863622'] The point is that if you read thru that other thread and get some defintions of vintage for example... I don't find the term complimentary. I tend not to use 'vintage' along as a term but will add 'vibe' to it but I'd never think anything 'wooly' is any useful sound anyway. The problem..as I see it...is that to some people it means such and such... and then they deride wooly as a tone goal.. I can't quite reconcile what people hear or what they want... but if I cross ref that with typical bass sounds I hear in pubs..I'm not sure I want to, tbh. So..if vintage is wooly... who'd want it ..and in what context..? I spend my life getting away from wooly... for sure..!! [/quote] Fair comment! The Retro Two10 is definitely not wooly

[quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1441976795' post='2863448'] Judging by people definition of vintage on these pages, describing any cab as such is like the kiss of death. [/quote] Not sure I've read anything like that - maybe I have different perspective though?! Personally loved the Retro Two10 almost as much as my SCs

Well we're planning another little get together when Ewan's new ACG arrives in a month or so, you should join us this time

Nice one cheers Stew - your Carvin head was very impressive I have to say. Tons of power

[quote name='Grangur' timestamp='1441971756' post='2863372'] As requested. The combo on the left is a CMD121. Both have their back panels parallel. Coke can is standard size. It's really light to carry. I'd say making one that has a docking port to take the amp would be a cool option; so the amp is protected and saves you carrying it as a separate item. [/quote] Wicked, that looks ace! Finally tried the Retro Two10 last night and can safely say I am now disappointed I didn't go for one of these last week. Ah well ;-)

[quote name='badboy1984' timestamp='1440056462' post='2847834'] ok mate, I shall wait for your review. At the moment I'm pairing the LB30 with a Trace Elliot 15" cab. Nice sounding but lack abit of volume. I will probably need to run 2x Trace cab to get good volume but that would be a pain to transport lol. [/quote] Well the CTM30/LB30 is an epic amp as you know. Through the Super Compact (1x12) it sounds big and has that modern bite. Through the Retro Two10 the vibe is definitely more vintage, but it's beautifully even and polite. Where the SC barks as the valves go into overdrive, the Retro Two10 gets nasty in a more refined manner. It still snarls and I have to say it sounds glorious but it isn't so "shouty" if that makes sense? I honestly felt quite tempted to look into switching out my SCs for the Two10s. I reckon the LB30 and Two10 are a match made in heaven based on the little experimentation we did yesterday. I'd be interested to hear Stew's and Ewan's views too though

Cracking news! (Git )

Buy my ultra rare Ashdown BTA 200 instead of either of them

Sounds like a cracking little build and I look forward to results! My take on a medium scale P will materialise via ACG towers early next year but will be markedly different (obv as it's an ACG haha!) Gotta say thought these Maruszcyks are very intriguing for the classic designs. Maybe next year......

Nice! Bet the Ashdown head sings through those cabs

Haven't tried the electrics in mine but assuming he banana neck is the main "deco" reason behind it. TBh mine is purely for having an instrument to noodle on at work so electrics won't worry me too much. Hope you get it fixed cheaply if poss

[quote name='Annoying Twit' timestamp='1441645565' post='2860549'] @Paul-h: I hope your bass is moving now @Merton: Happy NDBD. Sounds like you have yet another bargain. How is the B string on your acoustic? [/quote] Cheers! It's a bit flabby tbh but I am not complaining for £50! Still got a bit of a neck issue to remedy but again absolutely spot on for the money