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[quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1448989950' post='2919864'] I've used the S112's with a DB750, TH500, Demeter 800 and Ampeg PF500. I only ever pair them but a single can just about take on a band ... not that I'd want to do this by choice as it is working everything too hard ...including the bass player and the gig is a bust.. but if finesse or headroom isn't critical, it will get you out of jail. What I really like about the cabs is they are tone monsters. They seem sympathetic to the amp..or the ones I've tried but retain character. I still think my Aguliar DB rig shades it thru sheer heft, but it doesn't leave the TKS rig far behind... I think we tried the 1126 briefly and the sound was too bloomy... I don't mean booming at all, but just too big a sound ... Very nice but the extra money achieved nothing from my point of view so we concentrated on the S112's which had a special character and voice... which adapted to the amp we paired it with. Probably a limited comparision and unfair 'observation' but we really went to hear the S112's anyway. If you put nothing in... then you get less out. It isn't a BASSEY cab but it has the balls you'd (IMO) want. [/quote] You and WOT are right about the 1126 being 'big'. It's something I initially liked but as I've used them more I'm not so sure. I did not hear the 1126 or S112 before I pulled the trigger, so it was a gamble. The 1126 is nice but for the 'portable' solution I was after I'm thinking a pair of S112s would have been more suitable for me (and a lot cheaper!), after reading comments about them over the past year. The 'bark' that Michael mentions or 'special character' you talk about is the sort of thing that put me off a little, originally. I often hear those terms used for speakers that to me sound a little too 'boxy'. However they can also describe just that 'something' (definition?) that I wish my speakers had. I don't need a huge amount of bass for the situations where I'd use these speakers, the quality of the sound is more important and sounding 'big' is not a requirement a lot of the time. What I have works, don't get me wrong, but I'd really like to be able to hear a pair of S112s up close and personal one of these days to see whether I should make the switch. For sheer volume, the BF speakers work, and even if I don't *love* the sound I get, they do a good enough job: they allow me to get loud and sound reasonably good with a minimum of fuss (hatchback driver here). But a lot of the gigs I play I don't need crazy volume and the tone is much more important... and I'm still looking for it. Will it ever end?

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1448971211' post='2919641'] I've compared the 1126 and S112, if that helps..? [/quote] It's not as good as checking it out in person, but of course, I'd love to hear your impressions. Did you try the 1126 before you got your S112/212? I'd like to hear what you felt gave the S112s the edge over the 1126, for your liking.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1448970724' post='2919635'] I apologise in advance, but just couldn't resist. [/quote] of course you'd catch that one!!!

Long shot, but here it goes: I'm quite curious to hear what the S112 cabs sound like. In particular a pair of them. I was wondering whether there's anybody reasonably near Edinburgh (say within a 90min drive or so) who has a pair and would be interested in getting together to compare cabs. I have a pair of 1126 (one with tweeter, which is frankly unnecessary on this cab), and additionally a Barefaced Big Baby 2 and a Compact (2nd Gen) that I can also bring along if interested. Anyone?

[quote name='Opticaleye' timestamp='1448899990' post='2918996'] I've today ordered a 1126 from Bassgear with the aim of using it as a single cab solution for the majority of gigs. Anyone have any thoughts on whether my Markbass TTE 500 will have enough power at 8ohms for me to achieve this with a band with keyboards? I'm wondering if upgrading to a TTE 801 would be advisable. Also I'm thinking that another 1126 would be overkill for what I need so would pairing it with a S112 be feasible? Any thoughts from owners? [/quote] I have a pair of 1126, one with tweeter (which I could do without, it really isn't needed as without it it already has enough top for my liking and some more). It depends what gigs you play. One cab is certainly enough for stage monitoring in the indoors gigs I play. If you play a medium size bar with no PA support etc and the band is not terribly loud it'll also work well if the amp is powerful enough, and the TTE500 should certainly work fine. A second cab would cover pretty much any situation where you don't have PA support. I often use two even if one would do because they're small enough to fit in my boot, and portable enough, and it just 'feels' better even if pure volume is not an issue. Plus stacking one speaker over the other gives better sound and I can hear it better without sounding too loud. So... I think you can do with just one pretty well, but two are very nice

The neck swap... hmmm... oh yes

[quote name='Sibob' timestamp='1448383410' post='2914956'] I think I asked Adrian to wire my JJ as humbucking with the pot in the down position, then single coil in the up position, don't know if this is also the standard way? I believe the bass finished and being setup this week, and so will hopefully get a photo soon and be ready to send out by the end of the week (fingers crossed) Si [/quote] That's how the switch in mine works, yes. oooh, exciting times!!!

[quote name='JamesBass' timestamp='1448383129' post='2914951'] Interesting description of the pick up, what would you say was missing, articulation and clarity? [/quote] I suppose that would be a good description too.

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1448382219' post='2914943'] Yep - it's got the 'bucker / single coil pot. Mind, I rarely use both pickups wide open, so I'm not sure how often I'll use the bridge in single-coil mode. Mcnach - what didn't you like about the P pickup? What did you replace it with? [/quote] Hard to describe. It wasn't bad, just not "Precisiony" enough for my taste or for what I want a Precision to sound like. It felt a bit too big and dark and "unrefined"... I know, I know, this would mean different things to different people but that's the best I can do. I ended up with a Seymour Duncan SPB-1. I had a couple other pickups to try but that sounded good so I kept it. I like it much better than the original.

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1448369247' post='2914768'] It is, isn't it? It's just got the passive Maruszczyks in it. I'm not sure how they compare to the Haussels in mine. Adrian says hotter and more vintage. Like these things always are, it's a bit of a gamble. Aesthetically, I do prefer a single J coil at the bridge, but it's not a deal-breaker. I'm switching between rounds and flats a lot at the mo, so I want one for each :-) [/quote] Ah, it'd be interesting to see how they compare to the Haussels in your other Jake. My P/JJ Jake has the Maruszczyk pickups. I was not a fan of the P. However I loved the JJ.

[quote name='Sibob' timestamp='1448370368' post='2914792'] You could always have the humbucker switch to single coil on a pull pot, that's what mine will do Si [/quote] I think that's how Adrian wires them normally. Mine is like that and I did not specify anything on the wiring different from their stock configuration. In fact I had no idea until about 2 weeks after I had the bass when I pulled by chance and... hello! So WoT's new Jake is probably already wired with the coil tap.

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1448309500' post='2914389'] Trigger pulled. 7lbs 7ozs of passive SAUCE. Come to Daddy, you strumpet! [/quote] Nice! similar to mine: What pickups are in yours?

[quote name='rmcki' timestamp='1447362752' post='2907138'] Are there any alternatives you would consider? [/quote] Not really. Every other I've tried has fallen short in one way or another.

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1447331922' post='2906747'] If you can ship it, [url="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100002025970885&sk=photos"]Dave Wilson[/url] is one of the best in the biz. If you're not on Facebook, let me know and I'll hook you up. [/quote] This!!! He's done my 75RI Jazz and lacquered the neck on my Stingray. Beautiful jobs, and the guy is as nice as they come

[quote name='No. 8 Wire' timestamp='1446831268' post='2902789'] Honey Blonde, arriving next week, a used one. Not sure about the gold pick guard though. [/quote] Nice! what I really disliked was the touch, more than the look (which I didn't like either)... a white or black one would make it looke amazing

[quote name='No. 8 Wire' timestamp='1446827375' post='2902740'] Thanks for the suggestions guys. I went with the MIM classic 50s precision. Saw one going for an OK deal and the colour was the biz. Not a beater bass, but hopefully I won't feel so precious about it. If I don't like it I can always pay cricket with the neck. Seriously though, should be able to sell on after an extended trial if it doesn't suit. [/quote] Excellent choice! The neck is what makes it or breaks it for most. I personally love it. What colour did you get?

[quote name='skychaserhigh' timestamp='1446744935' post='2902012'] I've not tried the Tribute but will do if I get the chance. The L2000 can sound quite like a Precision and sort of like a Stingray with lots of stuff inbetween ! [/quote] The L2000 is a great bass, very versatile. It can sort of imitate some of the J sounds and a sort of a P sound, it does nothing close to a Stingray, but that's ok... the L2000 does its own thing. However, and I love mine, I just don't find that I fall in love with any of the sounds it does. It's all good but I guess I have a few sounds in mind, built in from listening to music over the years, and most of those are straight P/J/Stingray... and the L2000 could never satisfy me in that respect. So my solution is... owning Precision, Jazz and Stingrays... AS WELL as an L2000

[quote name='No. 8 Wire' timestamp='1446732078' post='2901836'] I've always liked G&L and wouldn't mind having one of their basses one day, but how p bass like is the L2000, being active with 2 humbuckers? [/quote] It does something that can resemble a P bass if you just have to get a flavour hat resembles one... but if you want a Precision sound the L2000 ain't it.

[quote name='No. 8 Wire' timestamp='1446649712' post='2901146'] When we're talking about the 50s style p bass, are we talking about sting type one with the tele style neck, or the one that still has the split coil and looks standard apart from a wide neck? Or are we talking about both kinds? [/quote] The Classic 50 series is the split coil version... The one on my avatar is the fiesta red one (with replacement pickguard as I don't like the original gold one)

[quote name='Grangur' timestamp='1446383362' post='2898904'] I'm playing about with an old PJ bass and trying to find "the right" P pups. I like the gravel in the thump. But I've already fitted an Entwhistle Jazz pup, now I'm trying to find a P pup for the job. I saw the Entwhistle PBX and I'd like to know what they sound like. Have you tried them? I did find this quote: But what does the word "fat" mean? What do folk generally recon to the sound of Entwhistle pups? For myself I'm looking for a bassy pup with an element of gravel in the guts, but not a "clank". I like the SD Quarterpounders, but will PBX tick the boxes? Does anyone have any recordings? [/quote] by fat I mean... big sounding? Not sure that helps. Strong bottom end and low mids. Sound big and bassy but with definition. Not a huge amount of treble compared to other pickups but they still have plenty.