Conan

[quote name='largo' post='842840' date='May 20 2010, 09:51 AM']I'm OK with that if eveyone else is. If it helps, if I get the cab before next weekend I've got 2 gigs over that weekend so will only keep hold of it for a week before passing it to Deek.[/quote] Has the cab made it up to the Kingdom of Fife yet? I'll be up there later this week so that it can continue its journey to the Toon if everyone is OK with that?

Well, the prog band mutated into a straight-ahead heavy rock band! But at least things are moving now, so I am no longer "available"! Thanks for all the enquiries, and good luck to the various bands that showed an interest.

[quote name='wateroftyne' post='852071' date='May 30 2010, 08:08 PM']I don't need a lot of top end to hear what note I'm playing or the naunces of my playing.[/quote] Ooooh! Get you with ya fancy "nuances"!!

Am I allowed to go for "thick and zingy"?! Round-wound strings, plenty of mid-boost, very hard and aggressive finger-style.... Sounds like a right mess, doesn't it?!

Good calls about the weight, but as I will be carting around two 4x10s, I'm not sure the difference will make itself all that apparent! Also, the terms "clean, hi-fi and precise" have never been used to describe my tone or playing!

[quote name='bassmeg' post='699350' date='Jan 3 2010, 12:42 PM']If you are considering one of these-STOP-get one.[/quote] So why you selling yours then?

[quote name='TechFoo' post='852023' date='May 30 2010, 07:12 PM']Hello. I play a Fender active jazz, currently hoping to get a Hartke LH500[/quote] Hello!! I like your choice in gear my friend!

OK, maybe not a completely fair comparison, but if you could either of these amps for the same money, which one would you have? Power-wise there is not much in it. Into 4 ohms, its 500w for the Hartke versus 600w for the GB. Both have valve pre-amps. Both are known for their "clear, biting tone". Their new prices vary more. The Hartke is widely available at £299 inc. delivery, whereas the GB is closer to £600. Not even close - but is the GB worth twice the price? Well, that's not relevant in this case as you can have either amp for the same money remember?! The GB appears to have more EQ-shaping capabilities as it has a four-band rather than three, and the mid-range is parametric... The GB has a D-class power amp whereas the Hartke is class A. Does that make much difference? If I get the GB and don't get on with it, I could sell it for what I got it for (or near enough). The second-hand value of the Hartke would presumably drop to around £200. For me, the major down-side to the GB is that it will look slighly ridiculous perched on top of two 4x10 cabs!! Decisions, decisions! Advice please?

[quote name='fxpedal.co.uk' post='851608' date='May 30 2010, 08:37 AM']If required, we can also supply Hartke. We're happy, where we can, to offer special prices to the Basschat community.[/quote] It's required I think! You have PM!

[quote name='ShergoldSnickers' post='851834' date='May 30 2010, 02:43 PM']Myself and a few mates have had a couple of prog rock evenings. Bring your favourite albums, favourite beer, sit down and listen and tell some good yarns. Bliss. Fantastic.[/quote] That sure sounds like great way to spend an evening!

Saw Pendragon in Newcastle last night. Terrible venue, mediocre sound - but the band were brilliant! definitely well worth seeing if you get the chance!! Peter Gee is a very tasteful, talented and under-rated bass player.

[quote name='BottomEndian' post='850337' date='May 28 2010, 02:14 PM']A few of those and a pocketful of wood screws and the top cab'll never shift again. Disclaimer: portability may be compromised.[/quote]

Anyone else noticed this? When I stack my two 4x10 cabs, the corner protectors don't grab onto each other very well at all. The result being that if someone blunders into my stack, the top cab gets badly mis-aligned! My old TE cabs had a "foot-and-socket" arrangement which held them together far more effectively. Is there anything I can retro-fit to improve the stability of the stack? Advice welcome...

[quote name='PhoenixBass1' post='847850' date='May 25 2010, 07:44 PM']Budget wise I don't think I'd buy a head for more than £300ish,[/quote] You can get a brand spanking new Hartke LH500 for less than £300 - including delivery!! That's the one eyed get... as I said last week just before a passing cyclops took offence!