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Not yet, I'm being very patient. Deposit went down on 22nd June, and the I've been given several etas, but still no sign. It's frustrating when you see others on BC putting down a deposit on 22nd Aug and already being asked for the full balance! I suppose it's a new model so he wants to get it just right. I was momentarily tempted to sack it off and go for the Vintage for sale not far from me, but I really love the idea of the 69er. I suppose good things come to those who wait :-(

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[quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1347541842' post='1802167']
Just to say that I gigged exclusively with a Big One for two years, using (at different times, natch) an Eden WTX-500, Orange Terror Bass, and rigs based around pedal + Digam Powersoft power amp.

With all those rigs, I always got a really transparent, clean sound with no boom at all.
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+1

I've gigged my Big One for a couple of years as well. I drive it with a Pod XT Live, an ART ProChannel and a bridged Crown 1000XLS. I'm no spring chicken and I've used rigs from Ampeg, Trace, GK, Marshall, Hiwatt and Eden amongst others over the years. It took a bit of a learning curve for the rest of my kit to play nice with the Big One because it is so transparent it will reveal stuff you didn't notice before.I've got it cracked now and it's the best rig I've ever had,. You know that the Big One sounds awesome when non-bass playing, non-musicians tell you that your bass sound is the best they've ever heard.

It's cured my cab GAS anyway....well....except maybe for a super 15

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[quote name='Ant' timestamp='1349687282' post='1828986']
took delivery of my super15 the other day and WOAH, this thing is light, get to properly crank it tonight so lets see how it sounds
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Wear ear protection and stand quite far away. give it 1000+ W and vibrate your whole village! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ey9_a20Ko9I

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[quote name='Jools4001' timestamp='1350332455' post='1837529']
+1

I've gigged my Big One for a couple of years as well. I drive it with a Pod XT Live, an ART ProChannel and a bridged Crown 1000XLS. I'm no spring chicken and I've used rigs from Ampeg, Trace, GK, Marshall, Hiwatt and Eden amongst others over the years. It took a bit of a learning curve for the rest of my kit to play nice with the Big One because it is so transparent it will reveal stuff you didn't notice before.I've got it cracked now and it's the best rig I've ever had,. You know that the Big One sounds awesome when non-bass playing, non-musicians tell you that your bass sound is the best they've ever heard.

It's cured my cab GAS anyway....well....except maybe for a super 15
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Looks like I'm taking the same route, Big Twin T, Pod XT Pro and a Crown XTi1000 in bridged mode.... Just need the cab now...!

Glad to hear that the theory works so well.

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[quote name='Ant' timestamp='1349687282' post='1828986']
took delivery of my super15 the other day and WOAH, this thing is light, get to properly crank it tonight so lets see how it sounds
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Just put my deposit down on a Super 15. Would love you to review yours

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[quote name='MoJo' timestamp='1350563257' post='1840517']
Just put my deposit down on a Super 15. Would love you to review yours
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just got back from a ten day tour last night, the super15 was much better than id ever hoped! the other band we toured with thought it was filled with voodoo magic! it made the load in and out so easy! ONE HAND LIFT!

ill try and write up a proper review once i recover haha

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[quote name='Ant' timestamp='1350719758' post='1842576']


just got back from a ten day tour last night, the super15 was much better than id ever hoped! the other band we toured with thought it was filled with voodoo magic! it made the load in and out so easy! ONE HAND LIFT!

ill try and write up a proper review once i recover haha
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Great. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts

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[quote name='Roland Rock' timestamp='1354529447' post='1886915']
The 69er will be with me on Friday, just in time for a gig at the weekend. Very Excited!
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I looked on their website and still saw the invisible image, so how will you know if it has arrived??? :yarr:

Will you be the first one to have a 69..................er?

Thank you thank you, I'm here all week B)

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[url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/193085-new-speaker-playing-in-period/page__pid__1889016__st__60#entry1889016"]http://basschat.co.u...60#entry1889016[/url]

Worth a read before initial judgement

Yes, do post up a pic, you may be the first in the world to do so!

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Well, I've just been told by Alex that '69er number 1 is finally ready! (subject to final testing). I've just paid the balance and will get it on Friday.
I plan to stick some nice pics of my full setup in the porn forum as soon as the '69er arrives, so I'll post a link on here.

Re. Breaking the speakers in, yes I had read that thread with interest. I'm glad gigging it immediately won't do it any harm, and am prepared to reserve judgement on tone until it's been gigged/rehearsed with a few times.

Prime Bass, we mostly gig around Nottingham so come and see/hear it for yourself (if you like reggae)

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[quote name='4 Strings' timestamp='1354700919' post='1889207']


Yes, do post up a pic, you may be the first in the world to do so!
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[quote name='Prime_BASS' timestamp='1354723871' post='1889616']
love to see a pic of a 69'er
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Not quite the first - these are from the Barefaced Facebook Page.

Very excited, if the FedEx guy comes and leaves a card while I'm on the bog or something, I'll go nuts :-D

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