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I should add though, that the fit and finish on the Promethean looks better than on the Red Sub and HB versions, plus, like I've mentioned before, some thought has gone into the design on their combo too, it's not "just a box" unlike the others...

[quote name='4 Strings' timestamp='1335626689' post='1633931'] Which is the clone, Promethean, HB or Redsub? If these really are the same is Ibanez taking the mick? We might assume there are differences beyond the red face (heh!) but there probably isn't. How can we find out? [/quote] The Prometheans came out first, probably by a good 6 months or so. Then, I imagine, the factory who made them for Ibanez pimped out their facility to other amp companies, so to all intents and purposes, they're the same amp in different boxes. What with them all being built in the same place, they should be identical, and dare I say it, with the Prometheans being the first off the assembly line, you'll probably find the latter ones a bit more reliable, as they'll have ironed out all the kinks on Ibanez's watch...

[quote name='thebuckets' timestamp='1335565726' post='1633349'] Ill do my best! just remember that its gonna be a bit subjective though. Im not expecting the Lm to be too far behind in volume as im using a 4 ohm cab. so far they both sound pretty good nice and warm but untill you get it alongside some guitars and drums and crank it up its hard to get the full potential. The LM250 seems a bit more rugged and less likely to be damaged. the sliders on the mibass look like they could get damaged easily. I also like to keep things simple and although the mibass has more ability to tweak the sound i can see me getting a tone i like and sticking with it [/quote] Thanks man, I really appreciate it. I loved the flat tone of my LM250 when I had it, and ideally I would go for a LMIII, but it's a pricey beast. If the MiBass 550 can make the same noise at 550W for less cash, I reckon I'll go for that Eude

Nice work mate! Any chance you indulge me a couple of requests? Firstly, I'm interested in the volume difference between these two, as I'm sure you are to. Secondly, any chance you could compare the core tone (or flat tone) of these amps, and if they differ, how easy it is to mimic the tone of the LM250 with MiBass? Much appreciated mate and have fun! Eude

I get my DR's from here >> http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Bass-Specialties Big big savings over buying from the UK, even when you factor in the postage from the US, we get ripped off something silly in the UK for most strings, but DR's especially... Eude

[quote name='Jesso' timestamp='1335373498' post='1630152'] Yep the wizzy is on the list I've been wanting to try out some EA stuff too. [/quote] That Ashdown Mi10 looks like it's based an a very similar design to the EA Whizzy Cab, bet it's a sh*te load cheaper too!

Eden EX110 might do the trick... http://www.soundunlimited.co.uk/product_3107_Eden_-_300w_compact_full_range_cabinet_-_EX110.html Ashdown are releasing their Mi10 cab very very soon too >> http://www.ashdownmusic.com/bass/detail.asp?section=mb&ID=269 It's popping up at a list price of £200 Eude

Seems some pricing has come up for these new bits and bobs (from soundslive.co.uk) I imagine these are list pricing and might appear a bit lower when the products start shipping, especially on Thomann Mi10 1x10" Cab (still 200W at 4 Ohm I'm afraid peeps, bit of an oversight in my opinion) >> £199 Mi12 1x12" Cab (250W at 8 Ohm) >> £249 - reckon these will sell a bucket load MiBass 220 110 Combo >> £599 - a lot more than I thought this would be, especially seeing as you can pickup the 220 head for about £250 new MiBass 550 115 Combo >> £749 - a lot of power in something very portable/flexible, so not that bad a price TE-500 575W Head >> £599 - seems reasonable enough TE-C210-500 2x10 Combo - £899 Cheers, Eude

[quote name='pantherairsoft' timestamp='1335286803' post='1628696'] Soon-ish... No specifics at the mo. I think we are looking weeks rather than months now. [/quote] Wonderful news pal

[quote name='charic' timestamp='1335279684' post='1628517'] Turn your head sideways and you can see a fat ninja in the grain [/quote] Magic!

[quote name='pantherairsoft' timestamp='1335279166' post='1628503'] Slotting issue resolved and progress is underway. As a taster here is a rough cut of the body (before final sculpting etc)... [/quote] Now that is a cool looking bass. I used to struggle a bit with that Roscoe shape, but to my eye now, it's very much the "Thumb Bass" of the Roscoe range and that's never a bad thing Really chuffed things are on the move again dude, congrats Eude

[quote name='thebuckets' timestamp='1335259890' post='1627981'] I've got my LB212 and was surprised that it weighed 24kg! I had a look inside and its got celestion 12 200x Speakers in. Thinking id been sold a lemon I rang ashdown and spoke to Dave who designed the LB I sent him some photos and he assured me its how it should be? He said they used emminence in these cabs as well depending on what they had and that he would expect it to be heavier as it was heavy gauge birch ply. he told me I as lucky to get one of the few remaining British cabs There is a label inside saying who covered the cab and he said that it was made just up the road by the people who make orange cab. So its heavier than expected but seems top quality. Ill see how it sounds when my mibass head arrives today if its not for me ill just move it on but hopefully its a good un Bri [/quote] Wow, that's a bit heavier than expected! I guess if you can live with the added weight, it'll have added oomph! Be interesting to hear how heavy other folks' LB cabs are?... Hope you MiBass arrives safe and sound and you manage to give the whole setup a damn good go tonight Eude

[quote name='umcoo' timestamp='1335256067' post='1627884'] Luke - do you mean USACG (USA Custom Guitars)? [/quote] From what I've heard, they make all the wood bits for Valenti Bass Guitars...

[quote name='dan670844' timestamp='1335184736' post='1626804'] My LB 212 is defo feels around 15kg which is astounding considering its output,( I am actually going to weigh it on some scales, will get back to you with the definitive) I am not saying the VS are heavy either, when you compare them with similar offerings in the market. Both the VS and the LB are great cabs, they really sound fantastic and because of the shape of them they are easy to move through doors etc and have great on stage dispersion. But who is going to be the first to run two VS212 ? ha ha that would be silly loud! [/quote] Well at 31kg, I reckon the VS-212 is no lightweight, but it's a big capable cab by all accounts and it's very cheap, so you can't have everything I agree, 2 of them would be a very powerful setup, but I imagine best reserved for someone who needs some serious on stage volume!... Eude

Hey mate, love the sound of the spec, and I don't think anyone will make you a better bass like that for the money. There is a small question of a wait, but at the end of the day, it'll be more than worth it. I'm more of an ACG guy these days, but I have owned 2 Shukers and they were absolutely incredible instruments and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Jon's work. I'd say go for it Eude

[quote name='dannybuoy' timestamp='1335173510' post='1626533'] I'm not sure about the VS cabs weighing more than the LB's. I emailed Ashdown a while back when they came out and they told me they were identical except the VS212 is a 4ohm cab and the LB212 is 8ohm. I also think they were lying about the weight of the LB cabs, somebody was selling an LB112 on here recently because it turned out to be 15kg instead of the advertised 9kg! Not sure what's going on really. [/quote] Really? I heard the LB cabs had Neo drivers and the VS ceramic ones, oh and the LB ones were handmade in the UK, hence the price difference. (I see you're a knight of Croydonia, I'm moving to Sanderstead in a couple of weeks!) Eude

[quote name='thebuckets' timestamp='1334958466' post='1624191'] i saw the mibass cabs on the site the other day but not for sale anywhere yet. Thats why i went for the LB 212 I need my new set up as i have gigs lined up. Pity as i would have liked the modular aspect of 2 112 cabs. Still I think i would use both cabs most of the time due to the drummer and guitars so will (hopefully!) be happy with the LB if its as good as Ive been told. [/quote] So, is it here yet?... Eude

[quote name='dan670844' timestamp='1334939840' post='1623850'] LB212 is a great cab powerful, light, tight deep lows, made in uk, exquistly made (well mine is) very well balanced thoughout the range, outstanding value for money. vs is good but heavy and looses 100 watts power. I guess if people starting going on at ashdown they will make some more lb's. They do listen! This could be clever marketing, their UK made stuff is lush. I would have paid £100-200 more for my LB it is a great cab. [/quote] With them opening up their "custom shop" they'll make you anything you want these days

[quote name='BluRay' timestamp='1334939103' post='1623832'] Can't see the combo on their website yet - so maybe there's more to come! [/quote] Yup, there's 4 MiBass Combos, a 1x10, 1x12 and 2x8 with a removable MiBass 220 head and a 1x15 with a removable MiBass 550. I really wish they would do the 1x12 with the MiBass 550 in it, that plus the Mi12 cab would be perfect for me, although I'm sure I could settle for the MiBass 550 head with 2 Mi12s if I have too... More info here >> http://basschat.co.uk/topic/171636-new-ashdown-gear-at-musikmesse-2012/ [quote name='BluRay' timestamp='1334939270' post='1623836'] Presumably its for the 220 head? [/quote] Yeah I guess so, but would it not be a better bet to buy the 1x10 Combo then, as it already has the same head in it, if the Mi10 cab was an 8 Ohm jobby, it'd be the perfect addition to the combo... Eude

[quote name='stevie' timestamp='1334938766' post='1623823'] I agree - a 4-ohm 10" cab is pointless, but it could be a misprint. The new vinyl covering on the MiBass combos looks really swish, at least on the YouTube video. [/quote] I guess they could be going for the EA Whizzy Double Bass market with their 1x10, it's a whizzer style cabinet from what I can tell. Eude

[quote name='BluRay' timestamp='1334937281' post='1623792'] There seem to be some mibass cabs now. I hadn't seen them before [url="http://www.ashdownmusic.com/bass/section.asp?section=mb"]http://www.ashdownmu....asp?section=mb[/url] They look good. quite like the look of the 4 ohm 110 [/quote] Reckon they just appeared on the site today! I personally reckon they should've made the 1x10 an 8 Ohm cab too, as they're doing a 1x10 MiBass Combo, so that would've been a really nice modular setup. Apparently these cabs are gonna have a kinda carbon fibre looking "diamond tolex", and the 1x12 will be a taller vertical oriented cab, i.e. be designed to be up on it's end, the pics on there are the prototypes. Eude

[quote name='thebuckets' timestamp='1334935298' post='1623755'] I just googled it and they ranged from 369 to 390 I found one at music junkie for 329 (never bought from them so taking a chance but its on the plastic so should be protected) seems to get reports re output and weight to take on barefaced cabs Not used them before so we will see I will keep you posted [/quote] Yeah, it's a 4 Ohm Cab, so you'll get all the power of your MiBass from it, and it's apparently very light for a 2x12! Can't wait to hear how you get on! Cheers, Eude