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[quote name='ergon' post='90342' date='Nov 18 2007, 04:41 PM']Ok, there's beeen a miss understanding, i didn't mean that if you used a amp lower than the rating of the cab it would blow up, of course it woun't!, i said it would be innefficient, also i never said that using and amp rated higher than the cab that it would definatly blow up even at low volumes! What i was saying is that to use a cab of a certain value of watts with minimal risk of it being damaged and without it being inefficient you would have to use the right value of amp. It obvious that underpowering an amp wont do any damage, but for using the speaker with maximum efficiency a 30watt amp just wont do! I'm pretty sure a man with over 30 years experience in industrial and electrical engineering who runs his own business where he works for and advises other people on how to design and build furnaces and gasifiers using very high voltage power circuits etc. is not going to be talking out of his behind when it comes to physics.[/quote] But does he play bass?

[quote name='Johngh' post='90494' date='Nov 18 2007, 09:21 PM']Sorry mate no, Jon told me to take a look. so I just had a quick peek. The extractor fans were on full tilt in the spray booth and I didn't want to disturb all the "magic" going on so I shut the door again sharpish. I didn't have me camera anyways and tho one on me phone is crap ! Its worth waiting for the finished article now anyway Si, not be long [/quote] Oh I never doubted that it would look fabbo .. Just a tad impatient for a pic or two ...

[quote name='Johngh' post='89973' date='Nov 17 2007, 06:41 PM']For what its worth Si, I was up at Jons today and saw the body of your bass hung up in the spray booth, it looks stunning ![/quote] I don't suppose you snapped a pic or two?

[quote name='EBS_freak' post='89560' date='Nov 16 2007, 06:54 PM']Are you putting on the hipshot knobs??[/quote] That's odd I was sure I replied to this yesterday .. I'll try the ones it comes with first It's kind of hard to tell 'til I see it and try the knobs in a gig situation. Ideally I'd like to be able to look at the knobs and tell where things are visually so I may be looking for something with a position indicator on it. On the P5 I use the grubscrew holes to tell.. They are certainly nice though ..

[quote name='ergon' post='89945' date='Nov 17 2007, 05:22 PM']Yeah but at the end of the day i will look back at me cube and be saying i'm sorry as it weeps whilst i play through a different combo of betrayal! plus complecated is fun [/quote] My work here is done ..

[quote name='ergon' post='89645' date='Nov 16 2007, 09:13 PM']or if it's just plain crap.[/quote] Well you could be covered for that .. but I very much doubt you get any joy asking for your money back - that will be down to taste or "user error", especially if you try oit in teh shop before buying. Remember you get what you pay for. New is nice if you have the money. But, of course, if you don't like it and have to sell it on you instantly loose around 50% or your investment. Maybe there's a louder combo you can get that will do what your Cube does, rather than get all complicated with the cube plus amps and speakers ... There's plenty of emulator systems about like the Line 6 and Fender ones, plus PODs, BOSS GT6B type floorboards with emulation and effects etc etc etc

[quote name='simon1964' post='89487' date='Nov 16 2007, 04:22 PM']thanks for the heads up OG[/quote] You are welcome. There's a few other bricks and mortar retailers around who match net prices so it's worth doing the googling for best prices and then asking them ...

[quote name='Tinman' post='89455' date='Nov 16 2007, 03:23 PM']That's great Si, really good news mate.[/quote] Yeah but it's AGES!

[quote name='simon1964' post='89385' date='Nov 16 2007, 01:45 PM']Great review. I'm really tempted to get one of these but have worried about volume levels given the small size. I'm currently using a 300w Ashdown combo which is loud enough for most of the small to medium pubs and clubs we play, but weighs a ton. From what you guys are saying, the Markbass will be more than loud enough, but half the weight of the Ashdown (and arguably a better sound too). Looks like the credit card is about to take a hit again......[/quote] Well if you do buy one, find your best internet price then call [url="http://www.guitar-mania.com/"]http://www.guitar-mania.com/[/url] they will match it, if they have one in stock. I did that for my LMK. Very good price and no worries about it coming from Europe .. guitar-mania is a real shop as well as online and on ebay.

[quote name='Hamster' post='89391' date='Nov 16 2007, 01:50 PM']They always are. For example, there's a silent F at the beginning of the word Haddock, so you write it fhaddock but drop the f when you pronounce it. I found this out at the local chip shop when I walk in and asked for fhaddock and chips. The man behind the counter said there was no f in haddock so I had to make do with a jumbo sausage and chips Hamster[/quote] Ho ho I guess GYGAFO may make an appearance some time .. Get Your Gear And Leave Quietly usually said at the break when your band doesn't quite fit the expectations of the WMC you are playing ... WMC is Working Mens' Club (unless you are in Cardiff when it means "Opera House" or "The Armadillo")

Picking up on Tuesday 27th .. haven't even seen a pic yet That Jon, eh?

[quote name='NJW' post='89408' date='Nov 16 2007, 02:09 PM']well, the reason I was thinking something other than a Fender P was that I was hoping for something a bit more smooth/less growly than the passive Fenders - I already have plenty of growl from my Jazz. All the Sandbergs in the past I have played I have enjoyed very much. Part of my problem is that I can't go for things like the custom Shukers etc. because I have to be able to source the bass through a specific shop as they are getting me an instrument at drastically reduced price as a payoff for some work I have done for them previously - the only options are really Fender, Sandberg, Rick, Cort, Musicman and all the other usuals...[/quote] Buy MM -> Sell MM -> buy what you like

[quote name='dood' post='89411' date='Nov 16 2007, 02:12 PM']lol.. yes he he... Actually, no not this time! Andy my guitarist (a 7 string player, incidentally lol) is touring with a band based in Northampton and also due to go out on the road with 70's Prog monsters, 'Budgie' I understand. Off to Aus. Lucky *&(*&!!![/quote] Small World I was chatting with Burke Shelly, Budgie bass player, last night and he was struggling to play my Shuker P5 a few weeks ago "I know how to work a Precision" he said then "er, it's got 5 strings ... and can I make the strap shorter?" (He's about 5' 3" ) He did a fine job on it though .. Sadly no pixie dust was passed on so I'm still a numpty whilst he is still superb: "Bass player/vocalist Burke Shelley is one of the truly great but underrated singers to emerge in the 70s. His delivery throughout this album is faultless and his bass playing is magnificent."

> The historical record shows that O.K. appeared as an abbreviation for "oll korrect" (a conscious misspelling of "all correct") in Boston newspapers in 1839 That does, indeed, seem to be the prevailing argument, thanks.

[quote name='tauzero' post='89328' date='Nov 16 2007, 12:09 PM']ETLA - Extended Three Letter Acronym RTFM - Read The Manual BTDTGTTS - Been There Done That Got The T-Shirt DAMHIKIJKOK - Don't Ask Me How I Know I Just Know OK JFGI - Just Google It[/quote] So the "f"'s are effin' silent?

[quote name='simontdo' post='89315' date='Nov 16 2007, 11:54 AM']I'm off to pick up my Bass from Jon in the morning If I go to bed now, do you think the morning will come quicker [/quote] ha ha yeah Ah so it's yours he's been doing instead of mine then Congrats I'm off to get mine on Tuesday week .. Just 12 days to go then ....

[quote name='ergon' post='88683' date='Nov 14 2007, 10:02 PM']I guess I am if it doesn't work what i'll do is buy a head and have a chain from my bass to the cube to the head to the cab, so the sube is effectively an effects box with a speaker, that would work.... right?[/quote] Ok Some simple amplification stuff : There's three bits to amplification: The preamp - that makes all the wizzo sounds; The amp - that makes it loud; The speaker- that makes it audible. You like the sounds your Cube preamp makes but it's not loud enough thus you could use the pre-amp in the cube and direct the sounds via a louder amp with speakers to match. To do that you "disconnect" the cube preamp section from its amp and speaker and send the signal out to the louder amp and speakers. So if you use a combo, such as a TE or Ashdown 300 watt 4x10, your preamp will replace the preamp in the loud combo (logically, not physically) and use its louder amp and speakers. Thus you'll have a louder version of what you have now, but maybe coloured by the sound characteristics of the louder combo's amp, speakers and cabinet I think you can do this via line out and line in sockets but a tech would need to chip in here to explain exactly how you do it ...

[quote name='Crazykiwi' post='89248' date='Nov 16 2007, 09:44 AM']But still had that rubber bandy quality to the sound[/quote] That's a new one .. Can you expand on that a little?

[quote name='john_the_bass' post='89050' date='Nov 15 2007, 06:17 PM']what's YMMV got to do with anything and what's AFAIK?[/quote] Ok AFAIK means "as far as I know" YMMV is often seen when a person is expressing an opinion and doent want anyone to come back at them, say: "I find Peavey gear to be bullet proof and very good value for money, YMMV" In other words don't blame me if you buy some and it blows up on the first outing and costs you a packet ... OK? Now "OK" means er actually no one knows the true meaning of OK, where it came from and if it is an acronym .. isn't etymology wonderful?

For a few dollars more .. but decidedly different and definitely hand built custom quality ... [url="http://www.shukerguitars.co.uk/jjburnel.htm"]Jon Shuker J J Burnel precision[/url]

yeah and YMMV: Your milage may vary In other words you may have a different experience

[quote name='mcgraham' post='88875' date='Nov 15 2007, 11:53 AM']That's a good idea OG, I'm based in Nottingham, do you know of anyone with a Schroeder in the general vicinity of said crime capital? God, and Royal Mail, willing I should be receiving my amp Monday, so popping to try out may be possible shortly. Machinehead, SHX did inform me of such a consignment and I'm quite interested in that, I much prefer a matte surface over a furry covering. Mark[/quote] Ah no but pose the question in a new thread and you may find someone .... I think Rhino covers would be better .. I like being able to velcro my cable tidies to the cab during gigs but carpet does get a tad scruffy ...

[quote name='machinehead' post='88865' date='Nov 15 2007, 11:26 AM']I just noticed that SHX are advertising a consignment of Schroeder 1212L in rhino finish on the way. I have the 1212L in standard finish. Superb gigging cab. Frank[/quote] Thatt'le be with two large horns then?

[quote name='niceguyhomer' post='88807' date='Nov 15 2007, 09:22 AM']I'm sure grandad and grandma would love a bit of ACDC [/quote] Hell yeah ... It's in Yorkshire... You'll need a Grimethorpe Colliery band tribute act ...

[quote name='mcgraham' post='88775' date='Nov 15 2007, 07:23 AM']Well, please let me know if you do end up deciding you want to move it on. I'd be happy to step in and take it off your hands That's a valid point I may need to consider as the amp I've ended up going with, at least for now, is designed to be as transparent as possible. Guess we'll just have to see! Mark[/quote] Where are you, Mark? There's a bunch of Schroeders around and maybe you coudl get to try one before deciding..