mcnach

[quote name='molan' timestamp='1475968886' post='3150202'] I never use the pad, always feel it's just putting another 'effect' in the signal chain that you don't really need - just turn the gain down [/quote] that's my approach too. In many amps engaging the pad also feels like it's changing the sound (compared to simply turning gain down, or bass volume down), and not for the better...

Well... I just sold the ATK300. It sounded great, the neck was wonderful (I like big necks), it looked amazing... but it was a little heavy and big bodied and in the end it wasn't getting used so much. A very young guy came nervously to check it out and took it with him. I hope it gets the attention it deserves now.

... and done

[quote name='alexclaber' timestamp='1475845836' post='3149184'] Every tolexed Barefaced cab made since summer 2015 has used a water-based adhesive which has proven far better at staying stuck (we haven't heard of any cabs peeling since then) and is nicer to work with. [/quote] Fingers crossed!

[quote name='Beer of the Bass' timestamp='1475843974' post='3149164'] Hey, if the tolex ever does peel, you could view it as an excuse to have it re-covered in red! [/quote] I always had you as an intelligent person, and it seems I was right all along [quote name='Beer of the Bass' timestamp='1475843974' post='3149164'] But I'd hope it's something they've got sorted out by now. I wonder if they're using the water-based type of tolex glue which would be kinder on their staff and easier in terms of H&S paperwork than the old style solvent based stuff, but seems a bit more finicky in use. I find it interesting that they've gone for ceramic drivers with these, and it sounds like they capture a lot of what you like about the sound of ceramic drivered TKS cabs. I was sceptical about the ceramic vs. neo threads for a long time, but maybe there's something in the idea that certain ceramic drivers have some sort of characteristic colouration to them. [/quote] Re: glue... possibly. In many areas we're getting more 'human-friendly' replacement materials and they're often not performing as well as the classic ones. I had the same thought although I don't know if it's a ceramic vs neo issue. I can't say I have enough experience with cabs to draw that conclusion. BF seems to be aiming for a different type of sound with their Retro series based on that ceramic 10" driver... and I don't know how much of the sound is due to the magnet material. There are a lot of ceramic equipped cabs that I don't care for too. But it is possible that there's something in there... It certainly has got my attention now.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1475843517' post='3149158'] I got a Roqsolid for my Two10 - a 5mm foam padded with a placeholder strap. It was a return in great nick and I got it for £23. Just to be annoying. [/quote] I hate you even more now. I hope you break the G string on the RW Precision

[quote name='Huge Hands' timestamp='1475839127' post='3149087'] Mine are serial numbers 9 and 10, so yes, early runs. I did take them back to Brighton after about 6 months and one of his team reglued them, but it is peeling again. I am only speaking of this as my experience, it doesn't bother me that much and one day I'll get round to squeezing some more glue on them! I would also say it's a great shout on the Roqsolid covers - I've had a few accidental bumps into things that have meant my cabs still look pristine (from the front, anyway!) EDIT: I didn't see JTUK's post above when I typed this - my covers aren't padded, but do enough to stop bumps and scrapes. I also had a drum cymbal stand press into the front while we were unpacking which saved the grille, and saved me killing the drummer.... The cover didn't have a mark on it either. [/quote] While I agree that reglueing is not a complicated procedure... it just seems that it should not be necessary. People have been building cabs covered with various finishes, glued, without problems. For decades. So that would/will bother me if/when it happens. It's something I'll put up with without fuss if I'm happy with the cab in action (compact, light, powerful, good sound, not necessarily in that order ) but I really hope they've sorted it out by now. I am under the impression that it was just an initial mishap with their glue choice/procedure. We'll see! I always go for padded covers. You can still fold them relatively easily when you want them out of the way if you take care of where you put the creases, and they give me a little extra confidence. Although it may be little more than psychological, as that amount of foam is not going to stop any serious impact. So far so good, 'though. I'm the one who loads/unloads/sets up... and that's not likely to change anytime soon. What I did for this last one was order it with the underneath flat too. It doesn't cover the whole of the bottom but a large part of it, and that will be handy when using a trolley. It'll be easy to add an extra bit of material (I actually have a small bathroom mat in the car boot for that purpose) held in place by the bottom flap, to ensure the trolley doesn't mark the bottom... the bottom is actually the side when used vertically.

[quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1475837894' post='3149076'] If a cab chips too easily, then I don't think the Roc covers I've seen would be that much help over any period of time. You'd need quite a padded cover to protect against bumping into doors etc..which is always easily done with any size cab. [/quote] The most padded version Roqsolid do is I think 5mm. That's what I had on my Compact and BB2. It's similar to the TKS one, to give you an idea. It'll protect casual gentle bumps but that's it. However, most of us don't have the luxury of employing roadies so that's probably ok during transport. For me the problems with the 'tuffcab' finish came when the cabs were in use actually. Someone bangs a stand against it, or a hard case, and you can get a chip on the finish. Easy to touch up, but not the most durable. I used to have a TC Electronic RS210 years ago. If you want a pretty looking cab, that is not the best to go for. It acquired marks amazingly fast, and I tried to be careful! One of the options for the Roqsolid covers include a 'sleeve' where you can add a rigid board for further protection, but I think they only do it on the front, for cloth-grille cabs I suppose. Still, they're just covers, they will never offer the kind of protection that a hardcase would, which is what you'd use if you relied on other people loading and unloading your van... and they'll negate any kind of advantage that a light/compact rig would offer.

woohoo! the cover was sent earlier today! So the Two10 will see action next week for sure. First the Wednesday gig... and on Saturday I play at the O2 in Glasgow so it seems like a great opportunity to see how it behaves on a decent stage

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1475832312' post='3149021'] That is what I thought in 1974 and it's what I think now. Pity I spent so much time and money in the intervening 42 years proving to myself that I was right in the first place. [/quote] Don't worry... one day you'll find the Stingray and it'll be worth it

[quote name='Huge Hands' timestamp='1475831833' post='3149015'] I've had my pair of 210s for well over 18 months. I thought the logo thing would bug me at first, but it doesn't - Nobody ever sees them due to my fat a**e and legs being in front of them anyway. I rarely play mine on their side - I much prefer the extra whoomph from them being horizontal, and rarely need to use both. Most of my gigs are more than covered by a single 210. Welcome to the club McNach, I really enjoy mine. The peeling Tolex on the edges of the rear access panel is still frustrating, but they more than make up for that in sound! [/quote] Were yours early production ones? I hope they sorted their glue issues by now! Other makers manage just fine! I still haven't taken mine out of the house... the cover will be here anytime (looks impatiently at the watch). Tonight's and tomorrow's gigs will be done on the pair of TKS S112 'though as I don't feel like experimenting on these. But next Wednesday I have another midweek odd gig, the same student promotion deal in town. This time it's with "Radge Against The Machine", so I will use the Two10 there for sure, especially considering Tim C uses these cabs now Not that it play any role in my decision to try them, but my guitarist is excited about it. It's probably the second time in all my time playing that a guitarist cared about what cabs I use I have to say I like the sound it makes at home with the Streamliner 900. The LM3 remains in its "ready-to-go-to-a-gig" case and I've been too lazy to fetch it and set it up. Maybe tomorrow afternoon I will have some time before I get on my car for my gig in Dundee. I like a lot of definition in my sound, and the lows present but tight. That's something I loved in the TKS S112 and everytime I get the chance to use them in anger I end up smiling a lot. The only thing is their output is limited, so in some occasions that is not ideal. Most times it's absolutely fine, but when it isn't it's a bit sad. I'm getting the feeling that tonally I will not like the Two10 more than the TKS S112, but it may be close enough and sound good enough (in fact it may even sound VERY good, from what I'm hearing!)... and it'll be a lot louder and with more 'oomph' yet the low end seems reasonably tight, unlike the Compact/BB2... (not that they were bad, but this is more my thing)... I just want to stop typing and go use the damn thing. I'm only here out of frustration while I wait

[quote name='Lw.' timestamp='1475831740' post='3149013'] I wouldn't know - you'd have to ask one! [/quote] Ha!

[quote name='Lw.' timestamp='1475831099' post='3149004'] That is brand new information! Seriously though; we all know that but we are creatures of lust that have an inherent need to spend money which is why we call buy ourselves nice stuff. If it was just about tone/groove we'd all be using P-basses & sending everything DI'd through the PA. [/quote] We'd still find something to argue passionately about

[quote name='Marty Forrer' timestamp='1475806918' post='3148912'] The point is that not a single one of the punters paying to see you play gives a rats about the grill and logo. It's the sound and your groove they care about. [/quote] you choose the colour of your bass because you like it or because you think someone else out there may care? Aesthetics matter. Would a logo (size, orientation or even design) be a deal breaker? Not to me. But do I have a preference? Of course I do. Does it matter enough to me to do something about it? Well, it's not on my top 10 things to do this weekend You seem to have a very utilitarian and black-or-white point of view. Function matters most, no doubt. But aesthetics are an important factor to me for sure too.

[quote name='rushbo' timestamp='1475790059' post='3148864'] complained that a compilation CD we were selling at £12.99 (in our dinky little Indie shop) was available at Sainsburys for £11.99. I asked him (not unreasonably. I feel) why he didn't just go and buy if from the aforementioned supermarket. "They ain't got it in stock", he replied. [b]My parting comment was "When we haven't got in stock, we sell it here for £10.99".[/b] That day, I lost a sale. Satisfying? You betcha. [/quote] That's brilliant!

[quote name='northstreet' timestamp='1475443602' post='3146003'] I'm right handed. I do all the complicated things with my right hand - writing, using tools, using a mouse, texting (and you've got a dirty mind!) etc etc. So why, when I play bass, do I do the complicated bit ie fretting with my left hand? Wouldn't it make more sense to play it 'left-handed'? (I've tried but I've been playing it 'right-handed' for 40 something years and my brain just melts). Any ideas out there? [/quote] I think the right hand does the job that requires more dexterity, so it seems the right way round for me...

[quote name='Dom in Somerset' timestamp='1475759553' post='3148529'] I tried and liked Rotosound Nexus strings, I liked the sound , tension, feel and look. However I occasionally play with a pick and it takes the coating off. How to Black Beauties fair? [/quote] I used both... they last about the same.

The label on the side... I wish it were a corner/diagonal logo instead so that it worked in vertical and horizontal configuration, but not a biggie. Here it is next to the TKS S112s for comparison. The Two10 is almost the same width and depth, just a tiny bit wider, and taller. I should still be able to put two of them in my boot

It's miiiiine! The finish is pretty good. Much nicer than the Gen2 Compact or Gen 3 Big Baby 2 I used to own.

exciting moment... opening the box an catching a glimpse of what's inside

[quote name='mrtcat' timestamp='1474973708' post='3141897'] Recording of a dep that the singer from my band and I did on Saturday. Easy to learn the set because they use backing tracks so they sent us the tracks and we were both able to run through a few bits on our own before the gig. Went well despite the drummers best attempts at making us laugh to put us off. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CutYNHBTaA8[/media] [/quote] cool! I like your red cabs too, what are they?

[quote name='Merton' timestamp='1475695623' post='3148098'] Oddly, when I order my One or Two10 I'm going to *demand* (hehehe) the same finish as in the Super Compact, I prefer it for life going in and out of vans [/quote] ha! The thing is I don't think the other finish is that durable. I was careful with my Compact and the two BB2 I had, and they got a couple of small chips each despite my best efforts. Easy to retouch but... you'll need a cover regardless (I used covers on mine!). I have an odd midweek gig later tonight, some promotion at one of the usual music bars in town (Stramash, if anybody is in the area and fancy some Sea Bass Kid ) taking advantage of the influx of students back at University... I'd love to take the Two10 but it's impossible to park by the venue and I don't want to risk marking it by using the trolley without a cover, in case I decide not to keep it... AND IT'S TORTURE! I arrived home from work about half an hour ago and I've been playing a bit more with it, this time with the Streamliner 900, as the LM3 is already packed in the car ready to go... I'm really liking it. I know I cannot judge it at the kind of volumes I'm playing in this small room... but it truly is a LOT different from the BB2, and clearly THIS is a lot closer to my kind of sound. I want to try it side by side with the TKS S112s. I think the Two10 has a bigger bottom but it's probably tight and manageable at higher volume, and it's very promising. I love the TKS S112s, but they are a little limited in volume/bass at times. Not often, but enough to worry me a bit that one day someone else is going to use them and crank the bass and volume and damage them... and the Two10 could offer a cool alternative, maybe (getting another one)...

[quote name='deksawyer' timestamp='1475687025' post='3147991'] No pics? You merely tease us!! D. [/quote] I'm just not convinced about that logo...