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  1. Merton
    Right, the 4x8 didn't sell even for the bargain starting price of £185. Anyone on here can have it with the 2 spare drivers for £200+ shipping
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    [quote name='BigBeefChief' post='504041' date='Jun 2 2009, 05:47 PM']I'm loving tort with white these days.[/quote] [quote name='Tinman' post='504050' date='Jun 2 2009, 05:54 PM']Actually, I was wondering if a black one might look better.[/quote] Noooo, tort all the way. I want. My Retroactive was almost a white with tort plate. Sexy
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    [quote name='johnnylager' post='503510' date='Jun 2 2009, 08:25 AM']Only answer.[/quote] Yip.
  4. Merton
    About 50p. I'll have it
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    [quote name='RussFM' post='503638' date='Jun 2 2009, 11:46 AM']Forget innovation, I want one!![/quote] Oh yes indeed.
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    [quote name='jonkilleen' post='502537' date='May 31 2009, 08:36 PM']800 Watts RMS, 8 Ohms.[/quote] Doubt it's 800W unless you've changed the drivers - looks like a 320W early 90s cab to me rather than the 2006+ spec you've copied from the Trace website Nice cabs tho, good luck EDIT: not wishing to ruin your sell, just sayin' the details aren't quite right. No offence intended
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    Sunday evening bump - the 4x8 cab has 2 days left on [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Trace-Elliot-4x8-V-Type-extension-cab-2-spare-drivers_W0QQitemZ290320047357QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_MusicalInstr_Amplifiers_RL?hash=item43986c5cfd&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1688%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A0%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50"]ebay[/url] and no bids, so a chance to get it cheaper than it's advertised on here. Needs to go!
  8. Merton
    Nice one Mikey! How's the Hartke?
  9. Merton
    Tech, did you buy the head from Mr Pablo? If so, a few things to note, coz it was mine before that! It's a Trace AH300-12, not the SMX preamp but the slightly revised GP12X preamp. (The only differences being the slightly revised front panel including EL panel and a revised compressor circuit). I bought the amp 2nd hand from Andertons in 2000, it is a proper AH300 but the original EL panel broke and GM Audio only had panels for the combo left, so i took one of those to make it work The tube is a Sylvania which I put in there for more grit than the stock Sovtek (unless you or Rob changed it?). Cracking amp, miss it muchly, and someone will get a bargain at that price
  10. Merton
    Pretty sure the Trace fans are always on, mine certainly always were...
  11. Merton
    Pics may help
  12. Merton
    More pics of the 1518 as requested [attachment=26110:DSC01771.JPG] [attachment=26111:DSC01770.JPG] [attachment=26112:DSC01769.JPG] [attachment=26114:DSC01767.JPG]
  13. Merton
    Hell yes
  14. Merton
    [quote name='alexclaber' post='498094' date='May 26 2009, 04:30 PM']On the other hand I still can't forget the covers band I saw at a ball a few years ago. I'm sure they were talented individuals at something but the rhythm section's talents clearly lay somewhere other than in rhythm! Alex[/quote] That sounds like my band
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    It's probably still going to be here! Will be going on ebay tonight for a week but I will close the auction if you decide you do want it
  16. Merton
    [quote name='Mikey R' post='497368' date='May 25 2009, 04:36 PM']When did you send them? Ive not recieved anything...? [/quote] Months ago, before Christmas Bloody post!
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    [quote name='Mikey R' post='497159' date='May 25 2009, 11:11 AM']Ha, nows the tricky part. I have no idea what aspect of the construction makes it sound like that! It could be any of these: * The overwide, overthick neck; * The strange choice of neck material; * Placement of pickups; * Choice of pickups (cheapo ebay); * The coice of (very heavy and hard) body material; * New strings? Or any of a number of other factors I havent even thought of? But more importantly, how do I recreate a similar souding bass with the changes to specs and materials we are planning? Hmm. Suppose its all guesswork till after its finished![/quote] Indeed, I was thinking the same thing immediately after I posted. Are the strings the Status ones I sent up to you? I guess all your points above, save for the picukup placement, will change on the basses you build for me and you after this one (though even the PUps will move by a few mm coz of their different dimensions...) Hmmm. Guesswork is what makes this fun
  18. Merton
    Mikey, that sounds awesome, just how I was hoping (and expecting?) it to sound. Soo excited
  19. Merton
    [quote name='Merton' post='489561' date='May 16 2009, 09:20 AM']Price reflects rarity[/quote] The irony of this is not lost on me - almost immediately after I posted this FS thread one of these 4x8 cabs appeared on ebay. It sold last night for £182.77, which is a bargain. Have a look [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=320372658465"]here[/url]. I've priced mine at £225. I was thinking that means £200 for the cab and £25 for the extra two drivers. Sounds fair to me! Any interest?
  20. Merton
    [quote name='alexclaber' post='494109' date='May 21 2009, 12:00 PM']Just had an email from Steve after he tried your rig: "Two words would sum it up, and they rhyme with "clucking bell". I am seriously impressed, especially with the weight - I'd be very happy taking that on the tube with a MarkBass and my bass ... Can't believe the response out of a single direct radiating 15" driver ... Bloody awesome stuff." I think he liked it! Alex[/quote] I think you might be right. he's been on about it over at Finnbass too.. And a well deserved accolade it is, for the Compact is a very fine cab (do I get one free now?!)
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    [quote name='johnnylager' post='494846' date='May 22 2009, 07:31 AM']Good work chap. I have a Ruby in mine [cheers Mert ] - high gain, flat response, less top than the stock Sovtek - lovely.[/quote] No prob! I have the stock EH in my LH500, tried a Sovtek, Raytehon and a Ruby and none did it for me in the way the EH does. As eightball says, "loud, smoother and brighter up top. lows more defined and tighter". Just wish I'd neve rsold my old Trace 12-band head with the Sylvania still in it, that would sound awesome in this methinks
  22. Merton
    I love it! You should licence the design to Iceni so they can sell one to me
  23. Merton
    Looks amazing, such a quick build too! Looking forward to final pics
  24. Merton
    [quote name='Mikey R' post='494000' date='May 21 2009, 10:18 AM']Is it considered rude to put up soundclips before the bass is finished?[/quote] Absolutely not, bring it on!!
  25. Merton
    I have to say, on Saturday I gigged my Status Retroactive thru the Hartke LH500 and Trace 1518 and absolutely loved the sound, really looking forward to the next gig with it All I have to think now is, if/when I can sell the Trace cabs and get the Barefaced Compact, what a perfect sound I will get
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