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I've used the OBT with an SP212 cab for quite a few gigs in various set ups (one guitar, two guitars, guitarists using Marshall half stacks etc.) and in big/small bars. The rig has no problem competing with guitarists/drummers or filling any of the rooms. The bass cuts through no problem and certainly isn't lacking in 'oomph' or bottom end. I scaled down from an Ampeg set up with a 15 cab and I'm much happier with the OBT tone and the portability speaks for itself. I swapped out the valves in the OBT for less gain at lower settings. The eq takes a bit of figuring out (well it did for me anyway) but I've never been happier with my tone using either my Yamaha Attitude, my Hofner or my Musicman Sub. The OBT and the SP212 are a great pairing IMHO.

[quote name='Chris2112' timestamp='1363799674' post='2017880'] What a shame. He had kept on working until just a couple of years ago and went into semi-retirement, moving from California to New Hampshire or Viriginia, or somewhere like that. He was a superb craftsmen and one of the most innovative bass designers ever. In fact, he might be the greatest bass visionary ever. The Ex Factor was so, so advanced at the time and pioneered ideas that still put it head and shoulders of most basses made today. And that was in terms of design, materials used and how he used them, electronics and fantastic ergonomic ideas. He was also a Fender R&D man in the 70's before setting up on his own too. I felt extremely lucky to get a Kubicki Ex Factor when I was 16, after months of hard saving at work. I've had two, #1777 and #1659, both 1989 'cross over' basses with the Fender custom shop stamp but made to the original spec with 18v electronics and 6 position preamps. Fabulous instruments, and without a doubt the ones that will hold the dearest place in my heart. I've had basses come and go since (such is my way) but the Kubicki Ex Factors were among the best. Only my old Status could compete with them. Phil was also a fantastic guy. Always willing to offer advice by email or over the telephone, despite the fact that I had bought the basses second hand and he never saw a penny from me. He also shipped me some replacement parts free of charge once when I enquired about where I could replacement parts. A great guy, no doubt and a hard worker until the end! [/quote] You got that first Kubicki from me Chris. I'd just just like to echo whats already been said, I exchanged a few emails with Phil and he was always helpful, generous with his time and very patient. I think he was also involved with the building of George Harrison's famous Rosewood Telecaster in the late 60's. Anyway, RIP Phil and thanks.

Cheers Karl, pleasure doing business with you.

A big thank you to Karl for the Orange SP212. The cab is in pristine, as new condition just as he said it was and was packed better than most shops would bother to. Karl replied promptly to all my queries and is a top guy to deal with. He deserves a special mention for going out of his way to make sure I had the cab before this weekend.( I wont go into the exact details). I had mentioned to him that I had a gig on saturday night, and would love to have my new rig to use on the night, with no fuss he arranged a 24 hr delivery and I'll be blasting my new Orange set up at the gig. Highly recommended, and an absolute pleasure to deal with. Did I mention he was a top bloke?