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[quote name='Cantdosleepy' post='59757' date='Sep 13 2007, 10:49 AM']I think we can let this thread die now. Both points of view have been expressed. Minds can be made up.[/quote] Agreed.

[quote name='wateroftyne' post='59732' date='Sep 13 2007, 10:18 AM']For whatever reason (and there could be many business reasons), Shaun doesn't stock accessories. He openly told you this, and gave you lead times that he feels are realistic. And you think this warrants slagging him on a public forum? I don't get it.[/quote] I'd be interested to know which part of the original message counts as "Slagging him" And no, you don't get it.

Shaun, I do not intend to participate in an online argument. However, I stand by my original message and do not feel the need to defend it. People can read both our points of view and make their own decision. Obviously, you will not going to agree with me, but I draw your attention to: "im a bassist not a salesman" You have on online business selling goods to the public - perhaps you should become one? "if trying to more accessable what i think are the best cabs around at the cheapest prices available are not enough to win other bassists hearts and minds then its a losing battle anyway" In today's highly competitive market, you will succeed by providing better service than your competitors. That does not necessarily mean having the lowest prices. Schroeder cabinets are not budget items and prospective purchasers already know what they are buying. Good service is what will do it. "we dont stock covers or dollys but i can order them for you as a separate order later when we place our next order with schroeder. There may be a two or three month wait as it'll be a little while before we place the order and shipping can take a few weeks from the states." I contacted Jorg directly, received a reply the same day and all of the items are now at my local ParcelForce depot waiting for me to pick them up. What more is there to say?

I usually try to learn songs with out using open strings, but sometimes they are necessary. Try playing Hysteria without using open strings. I can be done, but why make life difficult. We do a couple of songs that require the use of open strings and when our singer decided to raise the key, I bought a capo. Works beautifully

I am a long-term 4-string player, but I am curious about the 5-string world. My only 5-string experience was with a Yamaha TRBII 5 and I found the neck way too wide for me. I guess I am asking which 5-string has the narrowest neck? Ideally, no wider that a 4-string neck - I don't mind the string spacing being very close. What should I be looking at? Does it exist?

[quote name='Viajero' post='59439' date='Sep 12 2007, 06:52 PM']Has anyone ordered direct from the States? With a 1212 costing about $800 but over £700, I can't help wondering if it would be bargainous to get one shipped in...[/quote] I ordered a 1210R directly from Jorg Schroeder. When you add the shipping and import duties It works out about the same as ordering from SHX.

[quote name='punksoul257' post='58621' date='Sep 11 2007, 10:57 AM']I have the bass pod xt & short board, now is it really worth me buying the xt live & selling off my pod & shortboard? Been thinking about it as it would save me a bit of space. Are there any limitations with the XT live??[/quote] I have a Bass Pod XT Live and I may be interested in a trade if you decide to switch.

[quote name='loudandclear' post='56782' date='Sep 7 2007, 12:30 AM']been reading this thread with interest - could I ask any schroeder users what are these cabs like as personal monitors - I currently have an epifani ul310 which is a really great sounding cab but the problem I find is that in a lot of venues where space on stage is at a premium and i am DI'ing through a PA the sound from the epi shoots past me at about knee level and it is sometimes difficult to hear myself play. Does the schroeder cab with an angled speaker overcome this - can you hear yourself clearly stood right in front of the cab? be grateful for opinions - thanks[/quote] I had the same reservations myself. I used to lug around an Ashdown 410 in a flight case - the only reason for the flight case was so that I could stand the cab on it and have the speakers at ear level. Happily, those days are gone forever as I have no problem at all hearing the Schroeder. Although the cab is blasting away at the back of my knees, you can hear every note you play. My main problem now is trying to ignore my bandmates who keep telling me to turn down

[quote name='niceguyhomer' post='43238' date='Aug 9 2007, 01:17 PM']..or buy my 410R for a very reasonable price [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=3744"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=3744[/url][/quote] I bought niceguyhomer's Schroeder 410R and I used it today for the first time at a gig. We were booked to do an afternoon gig at a pub we play at regularly and I took the Schroeder with me. When I arrived, the landlady said that as it was such a nice day, we would be playing outside in the garden. I was more than a little apprehensive and would have dashed home to pick up the 810 Warwick that I normally use for outdoor gigs, but as I didn't have time, I had no alternative other than give the Schroeder a try. Even though I had read all of the reviews on Schroeder cabs and knew that they were real performers, I was still a little skeptical. Five seconds into our first song my skepticism was gone and I was completely gobsmacked. Our singer's partner, also a bass player, was out front and when I looked at him he was just smiling and giving me the "F***ing awsome" look. I would never have believed that such a small enclosure was capable of producing a sound so loud and clear - you hear every note you play. As does the audience and every member of the band, which means that they hear every bum note as well. I think these cabs will either improve your playing accuracy or get you fired from your band! I am really looking forward to putting the Schroeder through its paces at an indoor gig, especially the ones with lousy acoustics.

Welcome to the world of bass.

If anyone is at a loose end this evening, our band will be closing the festival at the Aviator pub in Carterton, Oxfordshire. On stage around 8:30ish. If anyone can make it, be sure to say hi. Chris.

[url="http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=DJGCOq89a2o"]http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=DJGCOq89a2o[/url] So young. So talented. sigh...

[quote name='beerdragon' post='50372' date='Aug 24 2007, 07:55 PM']Has anyone by chance got the Jams going underground tab. i'm listening to it but there's some bits i'm having trouble hearing, it's going to take for ever.[/quote] I don't have the tab, but my band does it. Which parts are you having trouble with?

[quote name='Paul_C' post='48762' date='Aug 22 2007, 10:30 AM']It all looks straightforward to me. For the distributor in the UK to make any money they no doubt have to place a decent sized order, rather than just odd bits and pieces, or all their profit is swallowed up in shipping/duty etc. The delay in shipping is due to the pallet coming by sea, rather than air, as that also brings costs down.[/quote] Building a business these days is all about having loyal customers who you can count on for repeat business. If this may means going out of your way to make a first impression, even if cuts into your profit margin, so be it. How much future business have they lost, not only from me, but also from anyone I may have recommended them to?

I own a Schroeder 410R cabinet (bought from niceguyhomer here at BC) and I am so impressed with it that I am going to get a 1210R for smaller gigs. The only distributor in the UK seems to be SHX music, so I sent them an email asking if they has a 1210R in stock and inquiring about a cover and a custom dolly that Schroeder makes to wheel the 410 around. Three days later I received this reply. [color="#0000FF"]Hi Chris can you let me know your delivery address (inc.postcode) and how you want to pay for the cab so i can sort out the best price for you and so that you can pay for the cab before someone else orders it. Remember that you can pay via paypal (to [email protected]) and depending on where you live will determine the delivery cost or alternately you can pay via bank transfer which will get you a cheaper price and guarantee free delivery. we dont stock covers or dollys but i can order them for you as a separate order later when we place our next order with schroeder. There may be a two or three month wait as it'll be a little while before we place the order and shipping can take a few weeks from the states.[/color] Now I read this as "give us your money for the big ticket item and then go away. We can't be bothered to get the accessiories. I contacted Jorg Schroeder and received a reply the same day offering to ship me the 1210R and the accessories. The price works out about the same for the cabinet, factoring in shipping, import duty, etc. As SHX did not quote me a price for the other bits and pieces, I have nothing to compare it with, but the prices from Jorg are reasonable. Guess who will be getting my order?

Thanks for a smooth transaction - even bought me a cup of coffee. The Schroeder cab is awesome too. Chris.

Hi Jon, Welcome. You have to post some pics of that Customised Aria P-Bass

I have one in my rack as a backup and practice amp. I have never heard any noise through the speaker cabinet, but it does cause massive interference to FM radio.