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[quote name='machinehead' post='827359' date='May 4 2010, 12:55 PM']Isn't the width of the new 2 x 12 cab 19.5 inches and a standard rack is 19 inches? Doesn't this match perfectly? I'm asking this because I'm not sure.[/quote] 19-inch is the width of the equipment that fits into a rack or rack case. The case itself is usually at least an inch or more wider. Good to hear that the handles are very robust.

Nice review Gareth. Definitely a useful box of tricks. It's a shame they didn't put an external speaker socket so you can us e it as a head with a larger cab. Now where is my drill.

Performance aside, looking at the picture it would appear to have screw-on strap type handles. At that weight I would prefer something a bit more substantial and recessed as they will get knocked-off or ripped off very quickly. Also why do cabs have to be made narrower than a typical rack case or valve head? This would go well with an Orange AD200 but the head will overhang the cab by a couple of inches either side. Looks daft.

I must say that looks very interesting. I'd like to try one.

[quote name='Ghost_Bass' post='826685' date='May 3 2010, 06:25 PM']Hope i'm not saying anything stupid, but if you want all the preamp gadgets on the SMX working you can't connect the FX send to the other amp because you loose the compression (and probably the noise reduction if existing) seccion wich come after the FX section and the FX loop itself. In my idea the best way to do that link is to connect all the preamp seccion from the DI out in post eq mode to the fx input on the power amp! That way you have all the preamp section comming out the SMX and entering in the nearest point of the power amp section... Simply use a XLR<--->1/4 mono Jack to do it! Wait till someone supports my idea before trying it though, i may be wrong Cheers[/quote] SMX has 2 FX sends. FX1 is before the compressor, FX2 is after the compressor and just before the power stage.

[quote name='witterth' post='826157' date='May 3 2010, 07:39 AM']thanks for that dood! I know you know what your'e on about!! But just to double check though, has any one got any Trace manual(s) (old&new) just to be sure I'm that unsure I'd need pictures! btw, cable doesnt have to be a stereo jack or owt like that does it? (dood/obbm?) thanks for the help/advice BTW W[/quote] PM me your email and I'll send you some manuals later. Cable just ordinary mono instrument lead.

Need to check the schematics but the obvious thing to do is connect the FX 2 Send of the SMX to the FX return of the AH500 using a short instrument lead. or even a long one just to test it. The FX send/return is typically located between the pre-amp out and the power amp in.

[quote name='Delberthot' post='824567' date='May 1 2010, 08:23 AM']I'm actually beginning to doubt that its actually one of yours but i was sure i ordered it from you. It looks like it has 4 pole speakon plugs on the end, one orange and one blue and the wires are brown and blue the cable has the details 'demko', 'nkt cables', '2x2.5mm'.[/quote] Nope, not one of mine. Only ever supplied Klotz cable. The fact that it's 2.5mm will make it easy to fit the XLR.

[quote name='Delberthot' post='824513' date='May 1 2010, 12:34 AM']1. Does pin 3 just get left bare then? 2. Are they marked pin 1, 2, 3 on the XLR and 1+ and 1- on the speakon?[/quote] 1. Yes 2. Correct. If it helps, cable is red to 1+, blue to 1-. You will have to leave the shell off the XLR as the 4-sq.mm. cable doesn't fit.

[quote name='chris_b' post='822272' date='Apr 28 2010, 06:15 PM']Sorry, but I think half of that is being generous.[/quote] +1

Here's my pic of The Elite Clique from 1964.

[quote name='fryer' post='816967' date='Apr 24 2010, 08:41 AM']My Dad gave me mine for my 13th Birthday. Any idea what they're worth now ?[/quote] There doesn't seem to be a going rate. There have been several of the long-scale (Bill Wyman) versions on Ebay of late asking for silly money and they are still for sale.

Oh What memories, what memories. Nice one. I have a picture of my then band in 1964 plus some more recent ones on my mySpace page. Sadly though I no longer have my short-scale Framus Star bass. £45 new I remember from Potters Music Shop in Aldershot. Selling it in 1967 was a serious error of judgement.

[quote name='casapete' post='815117' date='Apr 22 2010, 04:05 PM']Someone I know referred to this as 'reaching the age of enlightenment'.[/quote] It's also a case of it's good enough. How many of the punters can actually tell?

[quote name='BigRedX' post='814912' date='Apr 22 2010, 12:50 PM']Pointless worrying about it... Tone is completely subjective and dependant upon the other instruments in the group and genre of music. Also just because one bass player can make a certain combination of instrument and amp sound good doesn't mean anyone else can.[/quote] Couldn't agree more. I'm happy with what I have now - for the moment.

I went to see a friends band on Saturday night. The bass player had a USA Fender Jazz and my original Ashdown rig from 2003/2005. An ABM500EVO2 and 2 x Mini 4x8 cabs. What a wicked growly punchy tone, both inside and outside the pub. Why have I been wasting my money on GAS all these years? Doh!!!

Seems to work best with Epi cabs. Immediately useable tone, loud, reliable and light. Used mine for 2+ years firstly with a UL310 and then with UL112/T112NYC. Sold it when I got an Orange AD200B.