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[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

[quote name='thebuckets' timestamp='1334930903' post='1623661'] Cheers Stevie I've ordered a mibass 550 and an ashdown LB212 cab both get really good reviews and recommendations on the forums ill let you know how I get on with them both thanks everyone Bri [/quote] Nice one mate! Really looking forward to hearing how you get one with it! Where'd you find the LB212 Cab? They're quite hard to get hold of these days, plenty of VS212s kicking about, but they're a bit heavier. Eude

Beautiful mate, congratulations! Eude

Jon has updated his website with new contact info and "rules of engagement" to help him stick to his build times and manage his communication better >> [url="http://www.shukerguitars.co.uk/contact.htm"]http://www.shukerguitars.co.uk/contact.htm[/url] Great to see him sorting things out Eude

[quote name='walbassist' timestamp='1334738673' post='1620359'] Two Vs-112s is a great little setup, I am a big fan of paired 1x12s as they are so versatile. The only concern I have with the VS/LB112 is that the power handling is pretty low, so I wouldn't want to put a Spyder/ABM/MiBass 550 through a pair. [/quote] I'm sure it would be fine if you're careful with the volume control and keep you ears open for any signs of distress. Perhaps the Spyder 330 would be a better match for the VS-122 cabs then... Eude

[quote name='dan670844' timestamp='1334700508' post='1620119'] I have a LB212 a really great cab, It sounds fantastic, light and beautifully made (in uk) it has great lows and good mids / highs even though its got no tweater. It is also very sensitive so its loud, great dispersion. It also is very clean, it handles rated power nicely. The VS series, I was told are identical except the vs is chinese made (still fantastic build quality) and has custom made ceramic drivers rather than the uk made neos, bit heavier but still a great cab, 112 are also great cabs. There are quite a quite a few lb112 still around, you can pick them up at the same price as a vs equivalent which is a steal, considering the price of the drivers in them. In hindsight I would have gone for two VS/ LB112, as it gives me more options for rehearsals etc. But I am happy with the LB212 its seriously all you ever need for most gigs, it has a great on stage dispersion, and sounds fantastic from any angle, happy bunny here. I am using my Di'ed LB30 and 212 for most stuff I am doing, ( we are all miced / di ed even the drummer, I cant be arsed with stupid on stage vol) . But I have got some big shows lined up in the summer, so have got a CTM300 and CL610 on order, cant wait. LB30 CTM300 are seriously ground breaking amps (these are the work of Dave Green, the ex Matamp designer) the VS LB and CL cabs are also fantastic, they need to be to keep up with these amps. I also like the MIbass def, the best lightweight amp around at the moment, esp if you use it with an optical valve squasher like a EHX Blackfinger, blows all other lighweight stuff into the weeds. [/quote] Wow, thanks for the input dude, and you Walbassist. I've had a dig around online and found a few LB-212 cabs still on the go, and the LB-112 ones too, however the VS-112 cabs are £123 over on Thomann! At that price I could get a 2 x VS 1x12 setup with a 500W ABM head, a 550 Spyder or the MiBass 550 for a little over £600, or maybe even just got for the 330 Spyder and spend the rest on liquor and black jack! I am tempted to hang fire till the MiBass cabs come out though, especially if I end up going for the MiBass head. I had an email conversation with Lee for Ashdown who said the cabs will be very keenly priced. Dan, what's the flat tone like from the MiBass head, my previous tonal nirvana was a MarkBass LittleMark 250 head run flat, for reference. So now I'm thinking, either a more classic sounding rig with VS 1x12 Cabs and probably a Dual Tube Series Head, or... a more modern sounding rig, with MiBass 1x12 Cabs and the MiBass 550 Head. Shame I can't afford both. Watch this space... Eude

[quote name='walbassist' timestamp='1334679210' post='1619652'] I'd imagine there's little difference between the LB112 and the VS112. I'd say go for it! [/quote] I know they're heavier, I guess as they've got ceramic drivers instead of the LB neo jobbies. Reckon they'll fairly versatile? I like a fairly clean full, lots of low mids, and a little bit modern sound. I know most of that will come from the head, but do you think the cabs will be able to deliver that kind of tone? Eude

Hey guys, sorry to revive an "oldish" thread, but was wondering if any of you can help? Have any of you tried the newer Ashdown 1x12 cabs, the VS-112's? Particularly running a pair of them? I'm looking to get a 2 x 1x12 rig later this year and these little cabs have got my attention, for two reasons, I'm quite keen to buy an Ashdown setup if I can find what works for me, will probably end up with a MiBass head, but the price on these lil' pups is almost too good to be true... Cheers, Eude

[quote name='xgsjx' timestamp='1334614248' post='1618732'] If they was made in the UK, then I could understand (to an extent, as we usually make crap). But it's probably made in China, therefore you're not really buying British! Markbass is Italian & made in Italy. If you can get an LM & a Barefaced cab, I can't see you needing anything else amp/cab wise for some time. [/quote] Well, they're a British company, which is something at least. LM, yup, cool, Barefaced, I'm afraid I'm not sure about. I didn't like the Compact I tried a wee while back, plus they're designed to sound great in a live, loud, band context, as far as I'm aware, but that comes with the sacrifice of good tone at lower volumes, I really want a versatile solution. If money was no object, I'd have a MarkBass LittleMark and an EAD Foundation 212 in a heartbeat! Eude

[quote name='stevie' timestamp='1334594086' post='1618206'] It depends what you call "flat". I'd bet a large sum of money that all these amps would sound identical if you were to set them to a flat response. The MiBass is pretty flat, I'd say. It could have a slightly rolled off top end, but without measuring I couldn't swear to it. Doesn't the MarkBass have some built-in contour? The tone controls of the MiBass are really versatile. They're parametric with infinitely variable frequencies - similar to the Rebelhead 450. I'd be surprised if you couldn't dial in the MarkBass tone. I've compared the MiBass flat sound to the TC Electronics Classic 450 and prefer the former. [/quote] I'm just keen to get back what I had before, later this year, but with a bit more power. Running the LittleMark 250 flat into an Aggie GS112 got me exactly the tone I had in my head I know the simple thing would be to just buy a LittleMark III and 2 Aggie GS112s, but like I said, it would be nice to "buy british" and save a bob or two, as I want to buy new - by the way the Aggie prices are going, you'll probably be able to get 2 of their Mi12 cabs for the price of one GS112 when they come out... Eude

[quote name='stevie' timestamp='1334593405' post='1618187'] I think the LIttleMark 250 is probably the equivalent of the MiBass 220. The power amp / power supply on many of these amps is identical. Don't quote me, but the Markbass and Gallien Krueger 450/500 watt mini-amps (and the Genz Benz equivalent and more that I can't think of at the moment) all use the same B&O power amp and power supply. The only difference is in the preamps and cases. I can confirm from experience that the MiBass preamp is faultless, if you ignore the stupid Deep switch. It also has a very good tone control section, but no buit-in bells and whistles or valves. [/quote] Don't 'spose you can compare the flat tone of the MiBass and the LM can you? I love the core tone of the LM, but would like to be able to "Buy British", plus the Ashdown stuff represents great value for money... Thanks, Eude

[quote name='thebuckets' timestamp='1334590318' post='1618118'] Bugger! thats me more confused than ever. No seriously thanks for the advice of your experiences. im about to shell out a lot of dough on this and want to be happy with it. Just seems a good price on the mibass inc 3 yr warranty as opposed to SH although ive heard the markbass stuff is pretty reliable. would you suggest a 2x12 a 4x10 seen a couple in my price range. would have likes the LM3 and Barefaced compact that was up the other day but the cab got snaffled super quick [/quote] Personally, I think a 2 x 1x12 set up would provide you a lot more flexibility, and a nice thick and punchy tone. A 4x10, would offer that too, but you wouldn't have the option of taking half of it with you if you had a quiet gig or rehearsal. You could also check out a 2 x 2x10 setup too if anything comes along, again, that would give you a flexible modular setup too. As far as the head goes, it's down to what sounds best to you I'm afraid. I certainly think the LittleMark heads sound brilliant, but we might be after very different sounds. I've not heard anything bad about the MiBass heads though, and Thomann have a very good returns policy apparently. Eude

[quote name='thebuckets' timestamp='1334572347' post='1617669'] seriously thinking of a mibass 550 (£360 deivered from thomann delivered and with 3yr warranty -about the same price or cheaper as peope are after for SH markbass) with either a 2x10 2x12 or 4x10 possibly the GK mbe 4X10 as a ligtish weight rig that can do the business and come in at budget anyone used Mibass and markbass and can give an honest opinion? [/quote] I used to have a MarkBass LittleMark 250 with an Aguilar GS112. For me, it was the perfect tone, I used to run it completely flat and it sounded awesome, to me anyway! I know the power was a bit limited, but for what I needed it for it was perfect, the GS112 cabs put out an incredible amount of low end. I moved to my little Promethean combo due to a change of circumstances/space, but I miss the low end of that set up. Personally, if I was you, I'd aim for a micro head and 2 1x12s if you can get a good deal on it. You could then use one cab for rehearsal and quiet practice and whip out both to get the full 4 Ohm welly out of the head. I can vouch for the MarkBass kit, it's all amazing, every single bit of it, however I've yet to try the MiBass heads, but I am very interested in them. Probably not much help, but it's my 2p anyway Eude

I believe a sharper break angle over the bridge saddle and nut might help? Stringing through the body, if it's possible with your bridge, could help at that end and an angled headstock (probably not a viable option) or a string retainer to pull everything towards the headstock might help at the other end. Making sure your nut is cut probably could help too... Also, you could maybe just try tighter strings of a the same gauge. I've used DR strings for a long time, the hex-core ones (lo-riders) are higher tension than the round-core hi-beams and sunbeams. You could also maybe see if the nice folks at Newtone can wind you a custom set of strings with higher tension... Eude

[quote name='neepheid' timestamp='1334571709' post='1617651'] Why do you hope it was a BCer? Not trying to pick an argument, it just struck me as a strange thing to say. [/quote] Just keepin' it in the faaaamily... (innit)

[quote name='bassmansky' timestamp='1334488268' post='1616712'] wish i could answer that as i had a guitard belting out black night in one ear and a bassist trying out and buying an abm head in the other!i dont think theres much difference in the mibass head to an abm head to be honest.i did prefer it with the bass boost on and the sliders do make a big difference unlike the rotary controls.i did crank it up and the sound kept clean.much better than ashdowns Lg heads.why is it though you cant crank up the input more than 9 o'clock on most ashdowns before it starts clipping? [/quote] Thanks anyway dude. I'm keen to know how these little MiBass's compare to MarkBass LittleMark's. Hopefully I can get round to trying one myself soon. Cheers, Eude

Fantastic news "ead" You won't be disappointed. Can't wait to see this develop! Eude

[quote name='bassmansky' timestamp='1334425473' post='1616122'] i tried the mibass head in pmt the other day.the 220 would not imo be loud enough for most gigs but the 550 definately had enough power.i tried it through an abm 1x15 cab and it sounded ok.so a mibass combo might be the answer whenever they are available as long as they are not overpriced! [/quote] From what I've heard they're going to be very competitively priced. The only problem I can see is that, at least from the prototypes they've shown so far, the only one that has the 550 head is the 1x15 combo, wish they had popped that in the 1x12 too... What was the flat tone of the MiBass like by the way? Was it clean and transparent, or fat?... Eude