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I trialled a few systems for multiple uses (guitar/vocal - duo, guitar/bass/vocal trio, 4 piece band with acoustic drums) and even on the duo set ups I found that a pair (or even one) of pole mounted RCF310 out performed a pair of the array set ups (I borrowed a pair off a friend). I elected to upgrade from the RCFs to QSC K10 speakers and a single speaker quite often sufficed for all of the duo work (we used the 2nd K10 as a monitor just running as the second main out so we hear what the audience hear but turned down at the speaker volume control). The trio often got away with one speaker but the 2nd was there if needed and we used 2 K10s for the 4 piece (with drums) they generally worked for most venues but I did buy a small FBT sub for occasions when it was a big room for the full band. I know I'm focusing on the trad speakers over arrays but I could not have used the arrays for full band quiet gigs never mind louder situations and I genuinely found that a single good quality 10 (+horn) gave us a great sound and could be placed quite easily to give zero issues with feedback. Arrays patently work for lots of folk but don't dismiss small good quality trad cabs (which can be as easily transported).

That’s a rare Stingray - it has a piezo V nice colour etc and looks like a late 90s/early 2000s from the serial number (it’s actually 2nd December 1999 from EBMM database). It shows as exactly as per your photos, down to the pearloid pg - quite rare for a pearloid straight from the factory)! It would be worth trying one of the retailers who sell on consignment - eg Bass Bros, Andy Baxter, The Gallery and see what they suggest (remembering you’ll have to pay a percentage to them). If you read back through the thread there are plenty of ideas of current prices. Stingrays do pop up for relatively low prices (under £1000) dependent on how much the seller needs the cash and how clued up they are on current values. You could register and try to sell it in the for sale thread - I don’t recall the last time I’ve seen a Stingray with piezo for sale - I have a Bongo with piezo and would certainly be looking for slightly more than for a non piezo one (I’m not selling it)!! Having recorded with it and used it live the piezo adds another very usable sound and timbre to the bass!

If anyone needs to make one for themselves: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:7298327/files

You can - only you know if it would work for you, if you don't have a loud drummer, maybe you can - we used to practice with just the one and it was loud enough, but obviously a large amount of people absorb sound quite a bit!

I've tried several 55-02 Laklands in stores and have to admit that the volume drop when in passive mode is holding me back somewhat.

Very, very nice. It looks like the helmets on the imperial Guards in Star Wars. And of course as we all know Imperial Star Wars is the most consistently cool aesthetic ever created.

Mark, that is a reflection of my hands and phone lol…..schoolboy error……at least it wasn’t on naked Workshop day!

We've done very small gigs with one but I'd recommend two, and it's really not a lot of extra gear (two small rucksack-sized bags)

I was looking at the AD-80. But that's only 20kW for 30ms. But 14kW RMS is still around 60Amps. That's more than the beefiest electric shower. I'd only use that hard-wired in place. And not with a domestic supply. And the specs for the big one are downright scary!

thanks folks you are both talking about a pair - is it essential to use two? silly question perhaps, I just have in my mind we probably don't need loads of power and I want to keep things as simply as possible (and not be lugging extra gear around) would it make sense to start with one and add a second if we need more horsepower? or doesn't it work like that?

I’ve had this sat in its case for over 10 years. I would sell it, because I want something cheaper that I can leave out & play, rather than putting it back in the case every time. I don’t know how much to ask for it? I look at eBay & the prices vary massively. I’m not expert enough to know why.

Good Lord! It fits and works perfectly. I haven't greased it, and once the Nylon one is made (Nylon 66 is self-lubricating in this sort of application) I'll swap it over.

I've met Adam when selling a cab, really down to earth, nice bloke. Loves talking bass. Never once mentioned how good or who he plays with, really down to earth.

I'm convinced a replacement is likely to fail again. I've realised the main role of the bush is to stop the inner shaft rotating by engaging with two slots in the outer shaft. My parts were a good fit, but lacked the outer engagement pins so reprinting them. I've tracked down my PTFE grease which is great for this sort of thing. An alternative would be a metal key 25mm long, 8.5 x 5mm section, with rounded ends, popped through the hole in the inner shaft. Perhaps with a plastic sleeve around it.

My blues/rock trio also used a pair of RCF EVOX 8 units for about 5 years and they were absolutely brilliant. Super easy and quick to set up, super easy and quick to pack down and, most importantly, sounded amazing. Everything went through - 2x vocal, guitar, bass, drums. Dispersion was incredible. Pubs and clubs, mainly, but also some small outdoor stuff. There is also the weird voodoo about not feeding back when placed at the back behind the mics. No idea how or why but we only ever had a feedback issue once and it was easily solved.

I can assure you I didn’t intend to do any of the above. I’ve been looking at eBay & Reverb & have no clue where mine sits. I’ve deleted the post.

Me too. I have the AG-4P 1960s wind P bass with the humcancelling J set in my Lionel, that P pickup alone in a Jim Deacon shortie, and the MM type in my parts Pingray with their 2 band EQ. Superb pickups - but they do seem to be getting more and more expensive these days! I was thinking about a set of their 1960s J pickups for my Sandberg TT4 but then along came a set of the Nordy 50s P pickup in a J shell in the classifieds for a very sensible price so I'm trying them first.

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What's going on here with the finish between the pickup and bridge positions? Is it just some weird reflections in the paintwork, or … ? Mark