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Welcome to BC from an Old Oldie who's just up the road from you.

[quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1436371909' post='2817630'] I'd just like to be pedantic and suggest that the term 'normal' is inappropriate here, sorry. A 'normal' cable for signals is screened, with thin conductors. A 'normal' cable for passive cabs is not screened, and has thicker conductors They should not be confused or inverted; in some cases damage could result. The reasons are explained above. Some folks are luckier (or more reasonable in their abuse...) than others. It's a good idea, in general, to identify speaker cables if there is any risk of confusion; jack/jack cables, especially. Martin Audio used XLR for their cabs, too, at one time; that could be another trap. [/quote] Absolutely. There is no such thing as "Normal" jack cable. They are many types Unbalanced Mono - Tip/Sleeve (TS) jack with single centre conductor and co-axial outer screen Balanced Mono - Tip/Ring/Sleeve(TRS) jack with twisted pair conductors and co-axial outer screen ((often confused with unbalanced stereo) Unbalanced Stereo - Tip/Ring/Sleeve (TRS) jack with 2x unbalanced mono cables either in single overall sheath or figure of eight profile, each with separate screen Unbalanced Insert - Tip/Ring/Sleeve (TRS) jack with 2x unbalanced mono cables, each with separate screen, terminating in separate TS jacks. Speaker Lead - Tip/Sleeve (TS) jack with symmetrical unscreened twin conductor cable. Also Trace Elliot and Vox used XLR connectors for speaker connections on some of their amps and cabs.

[quote name='PaulWarning' timestamp='1436363875' post='2817523'] it all depends on the strength of the signal, from say a passive bass where the signal is very weak, a shielded instrument cable is a must same from a mic, but, say from an active bass (or any preamp) upwards you'd probable get away with a normal cable, but there's no need really it's not going to melt carrying that amount of current Not all instrument cables are the same, rule of thumb the thicker it is the more current it will probably carry before it turns iinto a smoke machine, if you want to use an instrument cable just keep feeling it to see how hot it's getting, and keep it as short as possible [/quote] Sorry to disagree with you but the signal level from either an active or passive bass is very low and therefore susceptible to electrical interference from mains, lighting, RF, etc. or it will simply be microphonic. For this reason you should always use a screened cable between an instrument or mic and an amplifier or mixer. In this case we are talking millivolts and milliamps. As rule of thumb anything before a power amp should be screened, anything after should have symmetrical conductors. Signals between power amplifiers and loudspeaker cabinets are in a different league being measured in volts and amps. A 500-watt amp into a nominally 4-ohm cab can potentially send in excess of 10-amps. An instrument cable with a centre conductor cross section of 0.22-sq.mm. can safely carry a couple of amps at best. As rule of thumb anything before a power amp should be screened, anything after can be unscreened and should have symmetrical conductors.

One has the opportunity, should one wish, to watch football on what seems like every week of the year, whereas the the SE Bass Bash is just once a year. It just depends on your personal priorities.

I'll be there with my new micro-stack.

I just recently sold my pre-EB Stingray to Jeppe. Trying to arrange the best method of shipping to Denmark with sufficient insurance cover proved to be a bit of a challenge however all through the process Jeppe has been a patient and understanding buyer and doing business with him has been a total pleasure. Deal with absolute confidence.

You should have no problem with that as long as "use your ears" and never turn it up full. Just enjoy the headroom. I used a 1200-watt amp into a 600-watt cab for a year without a problem.

Who's offering it at £210?

Much better Nick.

Don't forget that you can use small amp like BH250 or the GK MB200 with or without speakers so you have spare amp and DI options.

Actually it's the other way round. NL2 Plugs fit NL2 and NL4 sockets. NL4 plugs only fit NL4 sockets.

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1435337609' post='2807910'] Interparcel's insurance only goes up to £1000. If you want more you'll have to deal directly with someone like UPS or Fedex which will be a lot more. [/quote] This is getting silly. Package is 8cm too long for UPS Fedex limit the declared value to $1000 for guitars over 20 years old.

[quote name='JapanAxe' timestamp='1435337060' post='2807903'] I select my couriers via Interparcel.com. Most quotes come with £50 or £100 cover, which you can then add to, typically at a rate of 2% of the insured value. [/quote] Interparcel have just told me £1000 maximum.

[quote name='BassBus' timestamp='1435336096' post='2807885'] Don't know if it helps but Status Graphite ship their new basses with UK Mail. They are worth a lot more than £1000. [/quote] Just tried them and the parcel is too big.

I've been trying to find a Courier to take my preEB Stingray to Denmark however I keep coming up against limitations to the insurance cover. ParcelFarce say £100 max and others are saying £1000 which is not enough. Anyone found a Courier who will give cover above £1000?

Speedworth, the Stock Car Racing company, used to play this as the cars started their parade lap. RIP Tongham Stadium.

Lyrics and pronunciation are wonderful. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOist14-_bU[/media]

[quote name='gary mac' timestamp='1435228967' post='2806683'] Let us know what you want done, we are at your service. [/quote] Whilst I can fully understand the reasoning behind not allowing public responses to Wanted Posts it seems ludicrous to stop the originators deleting their own posts. For example, in my case, I've changed my mind. I would have thought that the Mods have more than enough to do without having to undertake such a simple administrative task. It's just plain daft or is it something to do with control.

Why can't I delete my wanted postings?