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[quote name='MoonBassAlpha' timestamp='1429264413' post='2749764'] So, in use, what is the P-Audio's top end like? [/quote] I'm probably the wrong person to ask because I play a Precision-style bass with flats, but I find the top end fine. Using the same cab, I have also been messing about with some B&C 8CX21, considered by many to be the best 8" coaxial driver made. The reponse of the coax goes up to 20kHz and it doesn't sound as if it has any more HF than the P.Audio on bass guitar. So, you could fit an HF unit (a hi-fi dome tweeter would probably be the best best) but I don't personally think it's necessary.

That's not a bad idea. The cheaper P.Audio ceramic 150-watt driver looks quite good too, but I don't think you can go wrong with the neo - especially when you consider the price of the Crazy 8.

It's the P.Audio E8-200N. http://www.p-audio.co.uk/pdf/E8_200N.pdf It works well in 15 litres - you probably wouldn't have to change anything.

The jury is out about whether a replacement bridge will improve your tone. However, I have an 1100S and have tried most of the available bridge options, from a no-name slightly better quality bridge to a Gotoh 201, to a Badass, to a Hipshot and a Schaller 3D-4. From an overall quality, convenience, features, adjustment point of view, the Schaller wins. It also looks really nice on the bass. My second choice would be the Gotoh, which is also cheaper of course, but I think the Schaller is worth the extra.

Here you go. This is fitted with a 200-watt neo driver. Despite its diminutive size, it can easily shake the doors and windows. The trapezoidal shape is useful but optional. Who needs a practice amp? [IMG]http://i58.tinypic.com/15rnuhj.jpg[/IMG]

The Faitals are probably not a great choice for bass guitar. They are more more suited to a studio monitor and you really need an enclosure volume of around 25 litres (each) to make the most of them. They would work in a smaller reflex box, but you'll struggle with porting (as you stated) if you go below 15 litres per driver. To get something compact, I'd be tempted to try a sealed box of around 15 litres using both drivers. The shallowness of the sealed box slope should compensate for the high rolloff. For home practice use, sealed cabinets tend to sound less 'lumpy' than reflex, although they obviously won't go as loud. For home practice I am finalising a small cab with an 8" driver not too disimilar to Jecklin's. OK - it's a bit more pro, but the idea's the same. I'll post some pictures later and if anyone's interested in building one, I could also post some DIY plans on another thread. There are a few good, inexpensive 8" drivers out there that would work. It would also be interesting to know if that IKEA drawer is still on the market.

Yes, your right. I've had another listen and there's something happening at a high frequency. It doesn't follow the notes precisely, however; it sort of comes and goes with a slightly varying delay. It's the kind of swishy noise I'd associate with the recording/encoding. Perhaps not so conclusive after all then. The artefacts seem to be on the right channel only.

I've also been using Interparcel/UPS for a while. I had one problem where a driver dropped a cab and smashed it. It took about a month to get paid out on Interparcel's insurance. It was about £300, I think. I'd used other carriers before and had a similar thing happen with another one (amplifier dropped and smashed). I tried to claim about £40 and they just stonewalled me. It's only when things go wrong that you can tell how good a company is.

Here's a nice video of the Tonehammer by our own (I assume) Walbassist. Anybody hear distortion or lack of clarity? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3YUkuERh-I

Mid-Atlantic pretentiousness abounds on here. People think it's cool to say Pull the trigger when it just makes them sound like a numptie.

That was interesting.

[quote name='alexclaber' timestamp='1427191160' post='2726833'] I very much liked the TH500 I tried but similar to electric guitar through a Fender Twin, the cleanest sound it does isn't truly clean. [/quote] Not truly clean, as in 'distorts audibly'? (And the Fender Twin is particularly liked for its clean tone, but that's another story).

[quote name='icastle' timestamp='1427159954' post='2726668'] You're obviously totally entitled to your opinion, but we never make public the ins and outs of conversations we've had with a member. The situation you're asking about simply isn't something that the Mods are going to discuss, regardless of who it is. [/quote] Nobody has asked for disclosure of the ins and outs of private conversations. However, if the mods had acted reasonably in banning a member, there would be no need to be so secretive about it. Some people might conclude that they have something to hide.

Before I started using a LMIII, I used a PA amp (1000W Carvin) and a parametric equaliser, on the grounds that I wanted a clear, clean sound that I could eq to my taste. I didn't want any distortion, valve "warmth" or flavour-of-the-month "tone". When I plugged the Markbass in, I found that it sounded similar to my PA amp setup. Clear, clean, flat. I didn't do any in-depth comparisons, but I am fairly confident that the Markbass did not colour the sound of my bass. I can't suggest any brands, but I think that's what you're looking for.

Thanks, Bilbo. Don't you just love jazz?

The plot thickens.....

[quote name='crez5150' timestamp='1426936938' post='2723637'] How can they contain their own sub if its a two way box? [/quote] It looks like it's being eq'd to work as a full range system on a pole. A bit like the old Bose 802s.

Thanks to everyone for all those resources. I'll be getting to grips with this wonderful tune over the weekend.

Fascinating stuff. Keep it up.

I've also used the Behringers. They are pretty good and unbeatable for the price.

It's not one of my favourites either, Marvin, which is why I couldn't be bothered to sit down and work out what's on the record - especially as the bass line is pretty grim. I thought somebody might have written a half-decent arrangement that I could simply 'borrow' , using the sheet music. Michael Buble's bass player does quite a nice job of it (it's on Youtube), but it would take me a day to figure out what he's doing. Anyway, I'm outnumbered - I think everybody else likes it. So I have to make the best of it.

I've only just joined - I'd leave if they wanted to play Teenage Kicks though.

[quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1426537138' post='2719114'] And remember kids ... you're never more than a semi away from a "right" note. [/quote] So you've heard me play, Jack?

Dad, the midi is just 1.5kb - it opens but there's nothing there. Don't worry, I can work with the PDF no probs. Oh [edit] we're playing it straight. No fancy stuff. Gareth. OK, thanks. It sounds a bit strange, but I'll give it a go.