Musicman20 Posted June 7, 2009 Posted June 7, 2009 Take a look! I will review once I get chance. First thing I noticed, and really like, was the amount of wallop at 8ohms! This sounded really nice with the Orange OBC 1x15. I also enjoyed the fact it let my Precisions sound like a Precision. The two magic MB tone knobs are excellent. PS - The colours look awful in the photo....the Orange is such a wicked colour when you see it in the flesh. I also noted how well made this cab is. They are merely mobile phone photos! Looking forward to trying this at 4ohms! Quote
Uncle Balsamic Posted June 7, 2009 Posted June 7, 2009 (edited) Cool! I want one. ^_^ Edited June 7, 2009 by Uncle Balsamic Quote
dave_bass5 Posted June 8, 2009 Posted June 8, 2009 Nice one. I quite like the Yellow knobs. Did you order your new cab? I cant remember how that thread ended up. Quote
Musicman20 Posted June 8, 2009 Author Posted June 8, 2009 (edited) Hey It definitely packs such a wallop! Im very impressed. I was only in the bedroom, but on about 1/8th of the volume at 8ohms it impressed me! Highly recommend the gig skinz small mixer bags for these, perfect fit and very well made. Cab-wise! Oh heck...well Im currently selling/trading the Ampeg. Its just too big...I think im getting two Aguilar DB2x12s to replace it. Something about those Aguilar 12s really impresses me. They do weigh a fair bit, but much easier to move compared to the Ampeg. So thats that rig sorted. Still looking at lightweight cabs....considering all options...Berg AE410, Schroeder 1212L/BMF, Barefaced Compact, the lot. I might put it on hold for a month until I really know what I want. To be honest, one DB212 is more than enough for the small ish gigs I play. When I tested the other Aguilar 12s....I wasnt set up right...Ive just found out off the guy whose amp/cabs I tried out. Id still like a neo cab, just because im addicted to buying gear. USA Precision is calling me though....ARGH. PS Dave I really like your bass tone on the Wellah page...bass really cuts in! Edited June 8, 2009 by Musicman20 Quote
dave_bass5 Posted June 8, 2009 Posted June 8, 2009 Cheers for the Wellah comment. Not bad for a Jazz bass and a small rig. Im glad i got my 1210R when this sort of cab was pretty new, much less to choose from and that made it a lot easier. If/when i do upgrade the 1210R its going to be harder to choose although i would say its between a 1210L, 1212BMF or one of Alex's (that's top of the list at the moment). I almost got a DB212 (or even 2x112) but i foudn the sound a bit scooped. Sounded nice on its own but i needed a bit more poke. Good luck with what ever you get. Ive just ordered a Gigskinz 2U rack bag. I dont think the mixer bag is quite wide enough and ive always fancied a racked amp. It should hold all my other bits as well. It lives in the drummers car so i dont have to worry about carrying it around. Quote
phsycoandy Posted June 12, 2009 Posted June 12, 2009 (edited) You have different "incomings" everytime I look, ur worse than me! it was schroeder cabs a day or two ago! mind......... Edited June 12, 2009 by phsycoandy Quote
MuseMatt Posted June 12, 2009 Posted June 12, 2009 you describe how I experienced markbass! Well responsive amp, and great volume... just the cab didn't do it for me (see my mb-weak thread). So, what's the real difference if you would A/B it with the LMII (if you can tell)? Quote
Musicman20 Posted June 13, 2009 Author Posted June 13, 2009 [quote name='MuseMatt' post='512550' date='Jun 13 2009, 12:41 AM']you describe how I experienced markbass! Well responsive amp, and great volume... just the cab didn't do it for me (see my mb-weak thread). So, what's the real difference if you would A/B it with the LMII (if you can tell)?[/quote] I never owned an LM2...I nearly did until I realised the LM3 was due in a few months...but I did test one out a few times. I dont think there are differences apart from the nice added tweaks. Good value little package. Quote
Musicman20 Posted June 13, 2009 Author Posted June 13, 2009 (edited) [quote name='phsycoandy' post='512330' date='Jun 12 2009, 05:47 PM']You have different "incomings" everytime I look, ur worse than me! it was schroeder cabs a day or two ago! mind......... [/quote] HAHHA....I know. I got a little bored of the wait for the new Schroes and nothing seemed 'definite' on the new BMF line I got a few messages from Tbass lads saying I should ask for A, B and C on the various new BMF cabs...then I asked Jorg and he was very helpful but said I should have it as standard as the new crossover is meant to be excellent. Then there is the wait...and the fact that part of me still thinks the 1212L is a little more compact. I got a bit confused....I just wanted the best 2x12 he did...but there are too many options...and I dont want to get the wrong one. Im still on the lookout for my 'lightweight' cab. Either Schroe/Barefaced/Berg will be my choice no doubt. I went for Aguilar as I was getting a little annoyed with the size on the Ampeg, and I really like their 12s....especially after a few tests. So thats my big rigs sort! Cheers! Edited June 13, 2009 by Musicman20 Quote
dave_bass5 Posted June 16, 2009 Posted June 16, 2009 This is my current rig. Even though i have chromes on it i can still get a nice clank for the heavier stuff. Im going to look very hard at the BMF verison of the 1212 though. From all accounts its a bit smoother sounding. Quote
Musicman20 Posted June 16, 2009 Author Posted June 16, 2009 Nice setup. I love white Fenders.... That cab is so compact its unreal! I think thats definitely its advantage over the BMF. Quote
dave_bass5 Posted June 16, 2009 Posted June 16, 2009 This is my first white fender and yes, its lovely. I dont normally run the cab like this but as i was going to be standing right in front of it i thought it would help me hear it better. I actually put some foam strips under it before we started playing and that made the hight better. I miss not having a bigger cab so for me the BMF might be ideal. Quote
Musicman20 Posted June 16, 2009 Author Posted June 16, 2009 Agreed. The BMF on paper sounds like its going to be an amazing cab. I kinda wish they'd get stock in quicker here! Quote
dave_bass5 Posted June 16, 2009 Posted June 16, 2009 [quote name='Musicman20' post='515251' date='Jun 16 2009, 01:07 PM']Agreed. The BMF on paper sounds like its going to be an amazing cab. I kinda wish they'd get stock in quicker here![/quote] I dont. Cant afford it but that never stops me form using the plastic LOL. If i did get one i would get it to replace my 1212L and the 1212L would replace my old 1210R. Dont get me started. I dont need one ;-) Quote
Musicman20 Posted June 16, 2009 Author Posted June 16, 2009 Ill wait n see when SHX gets the stock in...then decide... Quote
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