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  1. I had one that I bought from the USA. I sold it to CK who sold it on again. Having had an SR5 with a Status neck for several years I agree with dlloyd that it's a better option.
  2. This looks like a pretty good deal. [url="http://www.audiorelief.co.uk/shop/product_info.php?cPath=27&products_id=196"]http://www.audiorelief.co.uk/shop/product_...products_id=196[/url] They also do a wide range of hearing protection products. I've always had good prompt service.
  3. [quote name='jwbassman' post='131426' date='Jan 31 2008, 05:36 PM']Does that mean I'd be able to link the cabs together and use my current amp?[/quote] You are in a Catch 22 situation with that RA300 because you can either have: 300-watts in 8-ohms with the amp bridged, 90-watts 8-ohms per channel 150-watts into 4-ohms per channel. You can't run the 310 in bridged You can run one 112 in bridged. 2 x 112 = 4-ohms so you can't run bridged. You would have to run one on each channel but that would give max power of 90-watts to each speaker. Sorry to say but the limiting factor is the RA300 power amp. I am fortunate in that both the Epi UL502 amp and the Ashdown ABM-500 will both support loads down to 4-ohms so I can use one or two 112s or the UL310 with either.
  4. [quote name='jwbassman' post='131246' date='Jan 31 2008, 12:21 PM']To be honest Dave I'm starting to wonder if I really need the 310 at all - I know it's a great cab but I seem to be doing fine with my 112 set up, maybe just got a bit carried away I'll have to look into the alternative power amp options and see what the financial implications are... Cheers John[/quote] Well I've used my UL310 once in the past 18-months. I just keep lending it to Paul Geary, however I won't sell it because I never know what's around the corner. If you want a bit more oomph then get another 112. A T112NYC as they have a lot of bottom end aand are 8-ohms. Are you coming to the Bash?
  5. [quote name='jwbassman' post='131057' date='Jan 31 2008, 12:15 AM']My intention was to run either the 310 on it's own or with the 112 but from what you're saying this is neither a desirable or workable solution as things currently stand.[/quote] You really won't need another cab with the UL310. There was a guy on TB who tried a pair but gave up as he reckoned that one was more than enough. I use the UL310 on its own or a pair of 112s, which has smaller footprint. I suggest you find an alternative powr amp to go the best out of the UL310.
  6. [quote name='jwbassman' post='130995' date='Jan 30 2008, 10:13 PM']Hey guys... Here we go with an Ohms question for all you clever mathematical folk... I'm currently running a UL112 - 300watts @ 8Ohms from my Alesis RA300 - 300watts RMS @ 8Ohms, which seems to make perfect sense to me, however I'm contemplating a deal to bring a UL310 into the mix, like this... [attachment=5303:rig.jpg] (new rig?) I understand that these cabs are a 5.3 Ohms, so the first question is, if I run the UL310 and the UL112 as a stack, connecting the amp to the 112 and the the 112 to the 310, what's the likely outcome in terms of power output and amp efficiency? Second question is, can I run just the UL310 from my power amp without any issues, if so what will the power output be if I do? Thanks in advance, I'm aware I've still got a lot to learn re the separate amp/cab route John[/quote] John Are you running your RA300 in bridged mode? If so then you must not use the UL310 and UL112 together as the combined impedance will be too low at 3.2ohms and the amp will overheat and most certainly expire. Neither can you run the UL310 from the RA300 in bridged mode for the same reason. The lowest impedance that it will handle in bridged mode is 8-ohms. The only way you could run both cabs is to use the two channels of the RA300 separately with one speaker on each and parallel up the inputs so the pre-amp signal goes to both channels. The will be a difference in sond levels as the speaker sensitivities are different and the amp power outputs will be different for the different speakers. 90-watts in 8-ohms and probably 120-watts into the 5.3 ohms. This can be balanced by the amp output controls.. I've been down this road and found that there was no useful purpose in running a 112 with the 310. The 310 is just fine on its own. I used a QSC PLX1602 to drive my UL310 - QSC amps can handle a 4-ohm load in bridged.
  7. I am now able to supply cables suitable for use with GK Bi-amp systems. They use the 4-core version of the excellent Klotz 4-sq.mm. cable and are fitted with 4-pole Neutrik Speakons. I can do any length and as an example the BC price for a 1-metre cable is £18.00 plus £3.00 postage.
  8. obbm

    BASS BASH MARCH 2008

    [quote name='sixshooter' post='130054' date='Jan 29 2008, 03:10 PM']Got any space in your car Dave? [/quote] Regretably not Steve. You will have to go now and take it. Your public demands it.
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    BASS BASH MARCH 2008

    [quote name='Merton' post='130139' date='Jan 29 2008, 04:50 PM']That HAS to come. It may make my V-Type combos a little surplus to requirements, esp if Ped brings his too. There we go, bring the REAL Trace valve amps and make me feel inadequate!! [/quote] Are you going to bring your Retroactive ?
  10. Very interesting Steve. Have a browse [url="http://www.watkinsguitars.co.uk/index.htm"]here[/url] and [url="http://www.wemwatkins.co.uk/"]here[/url] Also have a browse though [url="http://forums.vintageamps.com/viewforum.php?f=10"]here[/url] I have a WEM Starfinder 100 2x15-inch cabinet. I'm looking for for an ER100 or a PA100 for it.
  11. If it is a Framus Star Bass then it's the small body short scale version, not what Bill Wyman played. This was my 1963 Framus Star Bass extracted from the 1964 band picture
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    BASS BASH MARCH 2008

    [quote name='niceguyhomer' post='129094' date='Jan 28 2008, 09:15 AM']I played your Stealth 5 on Saturday Dave - never thought I'd get Status GAS but that was a lovely bass.[/quote] Indeed it was/is. A superb piece of engineering and a pleasure to play but I didn't get on with the tone, however I love the sound and feel of the Status necked Stingray 5 that's why I'd like to try a Series 2 Classic.
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    BASS BASH MARCH 2008

    Is anyone bringing, or could they bring, a Status Series 2 Classic headless throughneck 4-string. I'm getting itchy fingers for another Status.
  14. Our drummer departed at beginning of January, which escalated a crisis and as a result we decided to split the band. We had two remaining dates to fill, the second of which was last night in Haslemere. For both of these we used a drummer who plays in another band with the lead guitarist and all credit to him picking up the nuances of the set list very quickly. All the tensions of the last few weeks had gone, we were all very relaxed and had a great night. The place was rocking. Dancing on the tables, etc. After we'd finished friends kept saying you mustn't pack it in so I don't think we will now.
  15. Looks like a Les Paul bass. or a derivative. There are Gibson and Epiphone versions.
  16. You would have to put this up only a few hours after I'd agreed to buy a Peavey MAX pre-amp.
  17. [quote name='Subthumper' post='126519' date='Jan 23 2008, 11:01 PM']Hi I've been asked to repair and amp and one of the valves is a 7025. I've told that this is the same as a 12AT7 or a ECC82. Can any of you valve anoracks clarify this or point me in the direction of someone who can? Its actually a guitar amp (Fender Quad reverb..a 4x12 100w combo...bloody hooooge) but does sound rather nice. Cheers Just[/quote] I think you'll find that it's the same as a 12AX7/ECC83. have a look at [url="http://thetubestore.com/gainfactor.html"]this[/url]or Google 7025.
  18. Fantastic. If you can wait until the Bash I will be bringing my Lakland Duck Dunn which has a DS and no I won't swap it or sell it.
  19. obbm

    Hi....

    So here we are. They’ve given me my own bit of Basschat. Over the next couple of days I’ll sort out a price list for my regular cables and some details of the one-offs that I’ve made for people.
  20. As we all know this site requires an injection of cash from time to time and I thought that one good way to raise some money would be to have a raffle at the Bash in March. I am opening the prize fund with two of my 1-metre Klotz 4sq.mm. speaker cables. These will be two separate prizes and the winner can choose between Jack-Jack, Speakon-Speakon or Jack-Speakon. Ped has already agreed to get some tickets and to put up a prize. Anyone else care to donate a prize?
  21. As far as I know the dbx160 series do not have any remote control functions. I just had alook at the manual of the 160A and it definitely doesn't however an imaginative tech might be able to remote the in/out front panel switch using one of the rear panel jack sockets.
  22. It certainly looks like a genuine SR5 body. The routing is correct, especially for the phantom coil. It has the treaded pickup screw inserts. Has anyone posted this on the EBMM Forum for comment? But then again it's Malaysia......
  23. obbm

    BASS BASH MARCH 2008

    I should be able to come. I'll bring the DJ4 with Fralins to compare with your DJ4 Al. I will also bring the Duck Dunn Dark Star. Stingray Status 5 with Nordstrand anyone? Any requests? The question is what amp. Should I bring the BFC?
  24. It's not about paying over the odds, it's all about how far out of adjustment it is and whether you want a very personal service. If it's a simple set-up then why not learn to do it yourself and save your money. It's not difficult. I now set all of mine up now however if there is a difficult problem then I take it to Joe. For example when I bought a brand new Bongo 5 from the USA it arrived with a banana shaped neck and uneven frets. There was no way I could do anything with it so I took it to Joe. He put it in his jig and started completely from scratch and did a total set-up which included leveling the frets, truss-rod, neck, string height and finally a personal adjustment having analysed my playing style, all included in the standard set-up price. It was magic to play and still was when I sold it on to another Forum member.
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