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    [quote name='alexclaber' post='440147' date='Mar 20 2009, 11:44 AM']It'll only be about 4dB louder than an LMII. Note that 10dB louder is twice as loud so it's like going from a car that can cruise at 60mph to one that can cruise at ~80mph. To continue the analogy if the rest of your band and your typical gig requires you cruise at 70mph then you might like the improvement but if 50mph is all you need then there's no point.[/quote] Alex, you crack me up!
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    [quote name='ARGH' post='439707' date='Mar 19 2009, 08:48 PM']I'll get back to my Horlicks and Val Doonican.....Wheres my Arran sweater....[/quote] We should have guessed. I bet you're a closet John Denver fan, too.
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    [quote name='The Funk' post='439514' date='Mar 19 2009, 06:14 PM']Personally, I think Mariah Carey is an exceptionally good singer - who sings exceptionally boring songs.[/quote] It's not the songs - it's the way she yodels them. Yes, she has a great voice. [quote name='The Funk' post='439514' date='Mar 19 2009, 06:14 PM']And hey, one person's w***fest is another person's bukkake party.[/quote] Oh dear. I take it you are a Mr Big fan.
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    [quote name='karlthebassist' post='439490' date='Mar 19 2009, 05:59 PM']and Stevie yeah, I do have the facilities to make the cabs, but when it comes to designing the box, sourcing good qaulity speakers, tweeters and designing a crossover, I'd really have to do a lot of research - and I just can't be bothered at the moment. But it is certainly something I'd like to do in the future.[/quote] Funny, I can design and source a speaker system in less time than you can make a cab. Crossovers take a little longer, but I've designed them for many well known companies and still have all the software and measuring equipment. Maybe we should do a cab at some future time and publish all the info on the forum. I think there might be a bit of interest.
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    [quote name='Linus27' post='439437' date='Mar 19 2009, 05:05 PM']Right, here goes, is that not just the same sort of thing as Maria Carey/Christina Aguilera doing all that voice warbling and vocal w*%£^^*%g. Is this just not fret w*%£^^*%g on a bass??[/quote] I'm with you all the way, Linus. I don't care how many notes you can play in a minute. I'd rather listen to BB King than Paul Gilbert. Still, I don't expect everyone to share my tastes - that would be boring.
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    I know it's not exactly what you're looking for but it could well do the job. I've got a Giffin Q7, which does a great Tele and Strat sound, plus more raunchy P90-type tones. By far the best guitar I've ever played, which is why I have kept it. Here's a picture of Andy Summers playing the very one I have: [url="http://www.giffinguitars.com/client_list.htm"]http://www.giffinguitars.com/client_list.htm[/url]. I quite fancy swapping it for the Stingray. As it's such a rare guitar, I'd be happy to let you have it on trial. I've also got the original (rave) review from Guitarist magazine if you'd like to see it. Have I told the story about the time I walked into Roger Giffin's workshop and he had Hank Marvin's red Strat on the bench? Yes, that one! I actually picked it up. Hank had taken it in to a repairer on Denmark Street, who had made a real mess of it. I couldn't believe it! That repairer is still in business, and quite well known, but my lips are sealed as to his identity.
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    [quote name='Jase' post='438827' date='Mar 19 2009, 12:38 AM']Talking of Hendrix [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1F9bBAqb0o8"]Billy/Hendrix[/url][/quote] And yet another gratuitous, extended, two-handed bass solo from the master. If he doesn't watch it he'll go blind.
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    Given that you have the woodworking skills and the facilities, why don't you build your own?
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    I don't care how good he is, he looks like a frustrated lead guitarist to me. One of the many. (ducking)
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    I'd like the ABM Mini 15. What else would you be interested in swapping it for?
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    [quote name='Pookus' post='437686' date='Mar 17 2009, 07:05 PM']I was going to ask about ports. Do I just cut some holes out and stick in a couple of 70mm x 125mm tubes? Or is there more to it?[/quote] It depends on how good your woodworking skills are, but yes, that's basically it. Even some professionally built cabs use plastic drainpipe (black's best). Special speaker ports with a flare inside and out and a lip to finish the hole off are my preferred type.
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    [quote name='Alien' post='436956' date='Mar 17 2009, 10:09 AM']I'd personally put it in a box of about 55 litres tuned to 60 Hz, which gives an f3 of 57 Hz and a slight hump in the 70-150 Hz range for a bit of low mid punch.[/quote] 55 litres will work, but I'd prefer to tune the box to 45 Hz rather than 60Hz to improve power handling. Use 2 x 70mm ports, each 125mm long. Or to tune to 60Hz use 35mm long ports.
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    I've had a very quick look and the speaker seems to be happy in anything between 35 and 60 litres internal volume. The bigger the cab, the more bass.
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    I need to check whether it will fit in the bridge position of my Yammy. If it will, I'll have it.
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    I'm struck by the number of times 'increased sustain' is mentioned in the web reviews, as if it's somehow desireable. Still, the Gotoh is cheap enough to be worth a punt.
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    The new Chinese-built drivers from Fane look quite good and are well priced. I've not tried them personally but the manufacturer is competent and the specs are OK if you choose the right ones. They're not neo though. The 15/400 watt is under £50 (http://www.bkelec.com/Pro/Drive_Units/Fane/Sov15-425.htm) and the 125W 10" is £22.50. Good if you're on a budget. The 15 will certainly be better than what's in your cab at the moment. I suspect the 10 will too.
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    [quote name='waynepunkdude' post='433233' date='Mar 13 2009, 08:23 AM']I put one on my Jazz 3 weeks ago and it has improved the tone and resonance 100%[/quote] Interesting. I quite fancy trying one of these myself. Has anyone fitted one and not liked it? The problem with this kind of tweaking is that it is very easy to kid yourself. You simply hear what you expect to hear. No offense, but you know what I mean.
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    That's a very swish homepage. Good luck with it!
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    [quote name='ped' post='431659' date='Mar 11 2009, 04:51 PM']'So's yer face' [/quote] I was actually trying to think of something funnier than that.
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    [quote name='Clockworkwar' post='431015' date='Mar 10 2009, 09:10 PM']It would but my keyboard fails to have the umlaut.[/quote] I'm trying to think of a smart and witty retort, but I'm struggling......
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    [quote name='Clockworkwar' post='430694' date='Mar 10 2009, 04:44 PM']What a strange thing to say. You could atleast use Mein Fuhrer and be properly German [/quote] Although being properly German would require an umlaut.
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    [quote name='Musky' post='430648' date='Mar 10 2009, 04:11 PM']It's not PRS that have blocked any videos. YouTube have taken down the videos whilst in negotiations with PRS over the size of the royalties - it seems to be more a shot across PRS's bows in order to weaken their bargaining position.[/quote] Aha, thanks for the update. I withdraw my comment in that case. Bit hasty there.
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    Perhaps the PRS will see reason and allow videos that are educational and non-profit making. What are the chances?
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    [quote name='EBS_freak' post='430620' date='Mar 10 2009, 03:46 PM']Typical.[/quote] We had a thread on the PRS a while back. They don't seem to believe in encouraging young musicians to learn (and then going out to play tunes that will generate royalties). The tab sites seem to be under attack from the American equivalent, too. I thought MarloweDK embodied the whole internet ethos of helping out your fellow traveller on this planet. Still, we have to keep Elton John in flowers, don't we?
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    [quote name='neepheid' post='429477' date='Mar 9 2009, 03:43 PM']What about the Seymour Duncan Antiquity?[/quote] Never tried them, but I suspect they are the pickup equivalent of gold-plated taps.
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