nottswarwick Posted July 21, 2011 Posted July 21, 2011 (edited) Well, here it is, with my ABM head on top. This time the right way up lol [attachment=85262:DSCF1042.JPG] First impressions are that is it built to a far higher standard than the big one I tried 18 months ago. Very nice indeed. Fired up the rig quickly, and given it a brief pasting with my MIM P with rounds on it. Big sound. PLENTY or top end and bite, which I was expecting but still surprised me. Not had much more time with it, but I can get a big range of sounds from the head through it. Not sure what I am expecting at a gig, and not sure how it will change in character when the woofer is broken in, but so far it seems good, and great for the size. More feedback to come. Chris Edited July 21, 2011 by nottswarwick Sorted your pic out for you :) - Sibob Quote
burno70 Posted July 21, 2011 Posted July 21, 2011 Congrats on your new cab! I'm looking at going down the barefaced route so any reviews / further thoughts would be gratefully received. Can't decide between the compact or the super 12, decisions decisions! Quote
nottswarwick Posted July 21, 2011 Author Posted July 21, 2011 I'd have got a super 12 if I had the funds. Heard one a couple of times. Stunning. But this is good, at least in my studio. Need to let the woofer loosen to get the full effect Quote
MartyBRebelMC Posted July 21, 2011 Posted July 21, 2011 I'll be interested to hear what you think - I'm still breaking mine in, sadly the number of gigs i've had this summer has been fewer than expected so i'm still experimenting to some degree but I am very impressed with the Compact so far and it will handle a lot of power. Quote
nottswarwick Posted July 21, 2011 Author Posted July 21, 2011 £540 delivered incl neo surcharge. Not cheap, but probably better than much at that price. I might want another, or a midget, and a properly powerful head to drive them GRRRRRR :-) Quote
nottswarwick Posted July 21, 2011 Author Posted July 21, 2011 tell you what though, my MIM P bass sounds unbelievably good. Proper funk machine. Quote
nottswarwick Posted July 21, 2011 Author Posted July 21, 2011 And I will tel you what part 2, the ABM head is GREAT. Anyone who claims they can only get mud out of these heads is clearly in need of a lesson in how to actually use one. I might actually keep it. Although I like the idea of a shuttle 9. and another compact or midget hahahaha Quote
nottswarwick Posted July 21, 2011 Author Posted July 21, 2011 Also it's got 2 speakon connectors which is nice. Quote
Hamster Posted July 21, 2011 Posted July 21, 2011 Be carefull if you stand in front of them with your amp cranked up - the sound pressure waves coming off them will melt your face / blow your wig off etc! Quote
Highfox Posted July 21, 2011 Posted July 21, 2011 Congrats Chris, looks the Biz. I just had to delay on ordering the Super twelve, but have now seen a GB NeoX 212T going locally for a decent price. Decisions, decisions. Quote
nottswarwick Posted July 21, 2011 Author Posted July 21, 2011 I know the GB is an awesome cab, but Ive done PA for a band where the bass player had a super 12 - it was awesome. Quote
sk8 Posted July 21, 2011 Posted July 21, 2011 [quote name='Highfox' post='1311614' date='Jul 21 2011, 03:05 PM']Congrats Chris, looks the Biz. I just had to delay on ordering the Super twelve, but have now seen a GB NeoX 212T going locally for a decent price. Decisions, decisions.[/quote] No Decision - NeoX it is! Quote
markstuk Posted July 21, 2011 Posted July 21, 2011 Absolutely, the Neox is bigger, heavier, less efficient and has lower spec drivers than the S12T... I say go for it [quote name='sk8' post='1311682' date='Jul 21 2011, 04:03 PM']No Decision - NeoX it is![/quote] Quote
nottswarwick Posted July 21, 2011 Author Posted July 21, 2011 the neox212 is a good cab, but for me I could afford neither this nor the s12, hence the compact at my budget seemed like the one. Time will tell Quote
markstuk Posted July 21, 2011 Posted July 21, 2011 Look on the bright side, if we ever get a bass day sorted out again in the midlands, I can stack my S12 on top of your Compact - that should be an interesting rig..... [quote name='nottswarwick' post='1311754' date='Jul 21 2011, 04:59 PM']the neox212 is a good cab, but for me I could afford neither this nor the s12, hence the compact at my budget seemed like the one. Time will tell[/quote] Quote
andydye Posted July 21, 2011 Posted July 21, 2011 I may be in South Yorkshire but a midlands bass day might be quite close to me! Quote
Merton Posted July 21, 2011 Posted July 21, 2011 Very nice One and all! Si that rig looks awesome, kinda like my Vintage Quote
Merton Posted July 21, 2011 Posted July 21, 2011 [quote name='Sibob' post='1311951' date='Jul 21 2011, 07:34 PM']Little bit like the Vintage...except I can cut it in half Si[/quote] Hehe, git Will be interesting ABing your cabs and the Vintage Quote
nottswarwick Posted July 21, 2011 Author Posted July 21, 2011 [quote name='Sibob' post='1311951' date='Jul 21 2011, 07:34 PM']Yus, I didn't want to hijack the thread....but figure we both got them today, so its ok lol It'll be at the SE bash. Little bit like the Vintage...except I can cut it in half Si[/quote] No worries two together looks ace. Question really is 2 compacts or a compactandmidget lol. Quote
algmusic Posted July 21, 2011 Posted July 21, 2011 Just bought a flat, but next year.. the super 12 will be miiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiine awwwww hhhhhaaaaa Quote
CyberBass Posted July 21, 2011 Posted July 21, 2011 Ordered my Super 12 week before last, and really looking forward to receiving Quote
Sibob Posted July 21, 2011 Posted July 21, 2011 [quote name='nottswarwick' post='1312051' date='Jul 21 2011, 08:56 PM']Question really is 2 compacts or a compactandmidget lol.[/quote] Regarding this, Alex said that a Compact & a Midget would essentially sound like a louder Compact, whereas two Compacts would give you a lot more bottom end and low frequencies Si Quote
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