Clarky Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 (edited) I imported this cab from the US manufacturer about 9 months ago. Its utterly superb for loud double bass applications and as a hi-fi cab for electric bass. Its the louder 4 ohm version as these are noted as slightly inefficient cabs, requiring a lot of "juice" (500W from an amp is good) to get maximum volume and performance. I cannot fault this amp for performance. However, I have a dodgy back and at 50 pounds its too heavy for me to hoik in and out of venues. I am going to replace with a lightweight, high quality 1x12" (EA or Epifani) for louder gigs with my DB. So this uber-quality and hard-to-find on these shores cab is up for grabs at a very reasonable £400 collected. It cost me about £550 to import, including duty/HMRC costs and delivery. It is in perfect condition and comes with a flimsy (frankly rubbish) slip cover from the manufacturer, which at least prevents knocks and keeps out the elements. Would prefer meet-up in London area (I live nr Hammersmith in West London) but I have found the box so I can post at cost It looks completely new and here's a link to a pic of an identical cab: [url="http://www.talkbass.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=220939&d=1311697963"]http://www.talkbass....39&d=1311697963[/url] Marketing blurb and specs from website [url="http://www.acmebass.com/#/products"]http://www.acmebass.com/#/products[/url] : [size=2][size=2]• A very compact cabinet with the bass extension of a good 18" subwoofer.[/size][/size] [size=2][size=2]• Amazing transient response; from the fundamental of the open B-string, right up to the highest harmonics of a C or F-string.[/size][/size] [size=2][size=2]• Loud enough for a single cabinet to hold its own against most drummers.[/size][/size] [size=2][size=2]• High power handling. 350W RMS is a good starting point due to the relatively low efficiency of the cabinet. 500W RMS is ideal. The more power, the better the sound. (Within reason - It's only a 2x10"!)[/size][/size] [size=2][size=2]• Use it with an upright bass for loud jazz gigs and be rewarded with true acoustic tone.[/size][/size] [size=2][size=2]• A pair makes a very loud, versatile and compact rig. Stack them end on end for amazing dispersion and clarity or side by side for enormous kick. Use them as a high quality PA. For those occasions where true bass response is paramount, monitor your recordings with them. They really are that 'HiFi'! And the entire rig will still fit on the back seat of your compact hatch.[/size][/size] [size=2][size=2]Model: Acme Low B-2 Series III[/size][/size] [size=2][size=2]Frequency response: +/-3 dB 41Hz to 22 kHz -6 dB at 31 Hz[/size][/size] [size=2][size=2]Power Handling: 350 Watts RMS continuous[/size][/size] [size=2][size=2]300 Watts sine wave @ 30.87 Hz[/size][/size] [size=2][size=2]Sensitivity: 93 dB 1W/1M[/size][/size] [size=2][size=2]Impedance: Available in 4 or 8 ohms[/size][/size] [size=2][size=2]Dimensions: 23"H x 15.75"W x 16.5"D[/size][/size] [size=2][size=2]Weight: 50 lbs / 23.2 kg[/size][/size] Edited February 3, 2013 by Clarky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth Hughes Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Grrrrrrrr!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted January 21, 2013 Author Share Posted January 21, 2013 Just checked new pricing: its $639 plus shipping (about $125 from memory), add in 21% HMRC/import and divide by 1.60 xc rate = £578 to get one into the UK, so £400 (if collected) is a 30% discount for a pristine, as-new example Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrkelly Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Hi Clarky, how does this sound with the Acoustic Image heads, upright & electric? Quite tempted... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted January 21, 2013 Author Share Posted January 21, 2013 Hi Chris, its very clear/hi-fi and uncoloured to my ears. A bit like Euphonic Audio in character. Goes very low and can handle 5 strings (hence Low B name), not that I have a 5 stringer! Gwilym has a pair of B1's (half a B2!) and I think Dood used to own a B2 so you could PM them for an unbiased third party opinion? Here's some US reviews as I couldn't find any decent Youtube clips http://www.talkbass.com/reviews/showproduct.php/product/187/title/low-b2/cat/187 http://www.activebass.com/r78--Acme-Low-B2-Cabinet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Yep, what Clarky says actually! Tons of booty and for some daft reason, I sold it. Someone tell me why - I think actually, I suffer from the very worst G.A.S. I have turned over so much gear - not because I didn't like it, but because I wanted to play with something new!! The B2 has a great extended low end - very clean and very little colour. You might find that the accentuated mids you may get from another cabinet will need to be EQ'd back in if that's your bag. - Sounds pretty good playing CD's in to it I found with a tweak of the tweeter and mid volume knobs to find that sweet spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted January 21, 2013 Author Share Posted January 21, 2013 Thanks dood! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Tha's alreet! - I hung around that post just long enough to slap myself for letting the B2 go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted January 24, 2013 Author Share Posted January 24, 2013 This is a sale only, I'm afraid as I have my eye on BB2000's Wizzy Mline 12 cab Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted January 29, 2013 Author Share Posted January 29, 2013 *************************** tumbleweed ********************************* Surprised at the lack of interest in this super-quality cab Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRev Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 Clarky, ordinarily, I'd be first in the queue to buy this off you, but I've just put a deposit on something a bit special. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted January 29, 2013 Author Share Posted January 29, 2013 [quote name='TheRev' timestamp='1359487358' post='1955568'] Clarky, ordinarily, I'd be first in the queue to buy this off you, but I've just put a deposit on something a bit special. [/quote] Oooh, intriguing! As you are well stocked with amps I guess its (double) bass shaped? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth Hughes Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 Not lack of interest - just lack of someone buying my combo that's keeping me from furnishing you with coppers!!!! Good luck with the sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRev Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 [quote name='Clarky' timestamp='1359488225' post='1955585'] Oooh, intriguing! As you are well stocked with amps I guess its (double) bass shaped? [/quote] Actually, it's cab shaped.... I need something that will serve me on larger stages so I've gone for something from the bloke who built your Crazy8. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted January 29, 2013 Author Share Posted January 29, 2013 So you will be the UK's first owner of a Big E from Mike Arnopol then (Inspector Clouseau here). If that's half as good as they say on TB you have the ultimate bigger DB cab Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted January 30, 2013 Author Share Posted January 30, 2013 FYI, I checked out delivery costs and this would be £10-15 within mainland UK, depending on service, and circa £20 to Northern Ireland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted January 31, 2013 Author Share Posted January 31, 2013 (edited) Incidentally, would be happy to do a payment plan for those I have done biz with previously*, eg, 50% upfront (say £210 including postage) with the balance over 1-3 months Edit: * this also applies to anyone with a long track record of good feedback or even a moderator! Edited January 31, 2013 by Clarky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrkelly Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 Clarky! Stop tempting me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted February 1, 2013 Author Share Posted February 1, 2013 Check out post 17 above, payment plan considered Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted February 2, 2013 Author Share Posted February 2, 2013 (edited) Going to bump this one last time. If it doesn't sell soon, I will just buy an Ikea luggage trolley to cart this around on as the Wizzy cab I was after looks like its sold to someone else Edited February 2, 2013 by Clarky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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