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[quote name='xilddx' timestamp='1366116330' post='2048464'] I usually see Behringer DI boxes at gigs, I see them everywhere, nowt wrong with them. [/quote] Its cos they cheap and get the job done. Lets face it, spending alot of money on a DI seems quite a dull thing to do, especially when live, it's hard to appreciate the difference between a good DI and a poor DI.

I like the quirk of it. Would have to have a lick of paint on it if I had one though. I like it... Very Prince.

Joebass - that was sublime. Going to take a look at that, it's defo on my list of stuff to have a go at!

[quote name='Rumple' timestamp='1365767458' post='2044148'] No I didn't So I could get a 5 knob pre that I like and replace the Volume and Balance pot with one stacked pot? [/quote] Correct.

[quote name='Rumple' timestamp='1365766077' post='2044094'] I'm on the look out for a pre amp for a bass I'm having built and I've been looking at lots of options including not bothering and just having it passive, if I do go down the pre amp route I'd really like a 4 pot system with separate Bass, Mid & Treble pots and a stacked Vol/Bal or Vol/Vol but most of the pre's I've looked at don't come in that configuration, anyone know why that would be? Feel free to point me in the right direction if I've missed something that fits the bill. Cheers [/quote] You do realise that you can combine pots onto a stacked pot if it doesn't fit your wanted configuration (assuming the values on the stock pots are the same as the stacked)?

Spyro Gyra?

Fieldy from Korn... Not my type of music but bleugh anyway.

Its all about the A&H QU-16 this year For me at least...

Ashdown... oh dear, oh dear, oh dear.

[quote name='sprocketflup' timestamp='1365428918' post='2039421'] I suspected it might be something like this......or worse [/quote] I'm guessing that it will be on the old public channel meaning that it's now illegal for use. In reality, nothing will happen if you use it... it's more if you get caught using it. The penalty is a hefty fine and in some circumstances, you could be arrested for it. It's a VHF system right? Old school!

[quote name='mikeh' timestamp='1365421614' post='2039217'] I've used a few cheaper systems over the years and even then you dont really lose anything that cant be eq'd back in at the amp end. [/quote] Eeek, ick, ick, ick!

[quote name='sprocketflup' timestamp='1365421487' post='2039213'] I used to use a Samson Concert 4, my band had a coupleof songs in low A and I never had a problem. Ive still got it, and would love to be able to use it, but i dont think I can, is that right? What would happen if I did? [/quote] You'd explode at the speed of light!

[quote name='KevB' timestamp='1365421001' post='2039198'] I have used a Samson Airline (bass version) and have had no problem with the lower frequencies. In fact I'm pretty sure I used it in a band where we were doing one tune in drop D, again the signal came through fine. Not currently in use in my present band though that may change in future. [/quote] There is only so much bandwidth available - I'm wondering if the bass version shifts the compounder from being biased on the bass side to be being biased on the top end - hence a distinct treble roll off?

Anything digital over the public band is going to see you OK in terms of quality (compounder free for maximum freq response) - Line6, Sony DWZ (My fave in this category - priced in between the G30 (e.g. 50 quid more) and G50 but far superior transmitter build quality), StageClix... (Basically these work in the same domain as wi-fi so if wi-fi is legal, so is your wireless). Shure ULX-D is the ultimate but requires a license as it's typically working over channel 38. I have both the ULX-D and the Sony DWZ and I have to say the Sony sound quality and latency is identical although to be fair, the Shure also has encryption which the Sony DWZB30GB doesn't. Having said that, you can pay a bit more and get the mic lapel system and get encryption with the Sony stuff also... although thats still on the public band - which may or may not suit you. Analogue systems will generally be not so good for bass due to the presence of a compounder and roll off on the frequency response.

And chill.

Now you're just looking for problems. What happened to head and 410 cab?

[sub]Gosh. Eager.[/sub]

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1364994822' post='2033766'] OR... 2 X 2X10s and 1 X 4X10..? [/quote] Indeed - but 4 2x10 or 2 4x10s are more visually appealing than two mismatched cabs.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1364994408' post='2033756'] I like the idea of making 2 4X10s from your 8X10 - then you can have the flexibility of 2 4X10s and still have the drivers you want. So the GT200 isn't quite the same as your old GT200, but it's closer than anything else is going to be, isn't it? A GT200 and 2 Matamp 4X10s would make me a very happy bunny indeed and must surely go some way to cheering you up a little bit..? [size=4]As for colour, have you considered blue? I saw a new Hiwatt in blue a while back that I thought was very groovy...[/size] [/quote] If you want to do that, go 4 2x10s. OK, effectively the same but easier to carry, take only the ones you need for the gig... and visually it looks stunning because there are so many cabs! Again, depends upon budget - but you would have a very recognisable rig. I'm not a Matamp guy by any means but I know of your (missing) rig... and I would get to know of a 4 210 Matamp rig!

[quote name='tayste_2000' timestamp='1364994378' post='2033755'] There is a lovely looking Mesa Boogie Buster 200 1x15 combo for sale, but really Matamp have looked after me over the years. And please don't joke, it will not be well received, thanks. [/quote] I feel your pain man. Stick with the Matamp. Anything else will always be second best in your mind. Take your time though, think about what you really want... we can't (and shouldn't) decide for you!

[quote name='tayste_2000' timestamp='1364993858' post='2033745'] Actually selling a Shure PSM200 and 2 x Line 6 G30's want to go to a more simple setup as it is. [/quote] I know. Sell them, then buy some really nice in-ears. The PSM200 really doesn't cut it.

Sounds like you've got a plan. GT200 and 410 - everything else is surplus to requirements. Nice to have yes but ultimately a pain in the arse to move. If you got any money left from selling your cab, invest in some nice cables, or maybe wireless systems, both for your bass and your ears. PS - white cabs looks ace. Not sure how white they'll stay.

How weird - was going to suggest Use Me!

OMG, OMG, OMG. No No NO NO! You can't put your speaker cabs like that. Vertical speakers please, not horizontal! It's like crossing the streams. Everybody will perish!! Seriously.

I have better stage presence than bar presence. I can never get served... I find that I am better with a wireless system now, I tend to go for walkies and ham it up with different band people across the stage.