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Absolutely stunning! He's a fairly talented chap that Alan ain't he Eude

[quote name='algmusic' post='1238285' date='May 20 2011, 03:28 PM']Do you mean the barefaced midget (1x12)? That's one of my thoughts or do orange do a 1x12[/quote] Sorry dude, I misread the thread... Ignore what I said. What I should've said is go with the Orange SP212 as an additional cab, that should sort you out I don't think adding a Midget would offer you enough extra to justify the cost, but you could go with a Barefaced Compact, they're meant to put out a whole whack and like a lot of wattage. Eude

[quote name='algmusic' post='1238207' date='May 20 2011, 02:22 PM']I have considered that.. I also thought about sp212 with my 210 hmm[/quote] What about the little 1X12 they do? Would add a nice sub element and be handy as a stand alone cab for practice or tiny gigs... Eude

[quote name='obbm' post='1237820' date='May 20 2011, 10:06 AM']I've had a good look at the circuit of the Twin Valve and unfortunately all the EQ is all solid state. It's full of transistors and op-amps. I have a feeling I'm going to be looking for an Ashdown.[/quote] Or maybe try out some Guitar Valve jobbies. The smoothest recorded bass sound I ever got was using a 90s all valve 15W 10" Laney combo mic'd up, albeit blended with a bit of DI for a bit more weight as the speaker was a little lacking. Eude

[quote name='krispn' post='1237765' date='May 20 2011, 09:14 AM']The EBS seems like the middle ground loud enough but portable enough - I emails a retailer a while back asking for some first hand opinions and they basically told me not to get it!! Said it was more a studio amp but surely 90 'valve' watts would be useable live in smaller venues with pa support? The price is high for what it is but then who else is making anything in this range volume-wise? Be keen to hear if anyone has tried one out?[/quote] Ampeg used to do a "small" valve head, was it the V-4B? Get's confusing as I think it was a new model but using an old amp's name... There's a piccie here >> Might be worth seeing if you could pick one of them up. I think a second hand Trace Twin Valve would fit the bill nicely though if you can find one. I still think the EBS is stupidly overpriced, god knows who'll actually buy one, for less money you could get an Ashdown Little Bastard and an OK PA System! Eude

Had another thought, how about talking to the Matamp guys? They don't seem to mind customising what they do and it's already along the lines of what you like. I'm sure I heard someone on here talking about getting them to make them a smaller amp for home use... Eude

[quote name='Roland Rock' post='1237513' date='May 19 2011, 10:28 PM'][url="http://www.absolutemusic.co.uk/store/guitar-department-45/bass-amps-456/ebs-classic-t90-all-tube-bass-head-24690"]Ticks many boxes, except for the budget one[/url][/quote] How much!?... Those guys are insane!

[quote name='nick' post='1236259' date='May 18 2011, 08:24 PM']Always get my Lo-Riders & La Bellas from some eBay dealers in the States. Significantly cheaper [/quote] +1 Unfortunately, UK prices for DR are unjustifiably high, you can sometimes get them for about half the UK cost including shipping from the US! I don't think I'll ever buy DR in the UK again... Eude

Ashdown Little Bastard not in the running?... Eude

[quote name='jantheman' post='1235592' date='May 18 2011, 12:49 PM']Just checked and it was 548 @Thomann Would anyone like to comment on EffectPowerSupplies, how would they rate them as a dealer....before I drop my wedge......[/quote] Better than £599 Eude

[quote name='jantheman' post='1235576' date='May 18 2011, 12:38 PM']The promethian has struck an interest....then I seen this... [url="http://www.effectpowersupplies.com/ibanez-promethean-p5110-combo-1131-p.asp"]http://www.effectpowersupplies.com/ibanez-...ombo-1131-p.asp[/url] £515.... But look on their Ebay site and the same seller ..but note the price. [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/IBANEZ-PROMETHEAN-P5110-500W-BASS-AMP-COMBO-AMPLIFIER-/220534998903"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/IBANEZ-PROMETHEAN-P5...R-/220534998903[/url] Someone is taking the pi$$[/quote] Bit cheaper at Thomann... Eude

[quote name='Jesso' post='1235535' date='May 18 2011, 12:19 PM']I'm waiting for mine to arrive from Thomann. Looking forward to downsizing for a while. I'll report back after the weekends gigs.... 2 weddings 100 - 150 people each. Gunna use the amp on it's own with no extension cab with just a touch of FOH support.[/quote] Looking forward to hearing how you get on dude Eude

[quote name='jantheman' post='1233056' date='May 16 2011, 02:10 PM']Thanks for the replies so far guys. The PJ and MB were seleced for my list because they are regared as quality kit AND that they would be easy to carry and be quite unobtrusive in the house. That is an important point for me or should I say...SWMBO. Dont know if any others fit the bill........[/quote] Well if you're worried about the Ibanez, it might not be quite as handy form factor wise, but man is it good and the build quality is as good as if not better than the Markbass kit. I went from Markbass to the Promethean and was very pleasantly surprised It might not be the same shape the the MB of PJ combos but it's still a very very easy one hand lift, it's a lot louder and more versatile in tone and application too - you can hook up an 8 Ohm extension cab and you've got a 500W rig, plus you can pop the head out and use it with any cab or combination of cabs you want... Cheers, Eude

[quote name='janmaat' post='1232926' date='May 16 2011, 12:30 PM']Minimark and PJ are great since they're not square - so very easy to carry for a distance as say to the tube station; bass in one hand amp in the other - hence sought after by DB players.[/quote] That is true, the Promethean being a cube is a little more bulky...

[quote name='wateroftyne' post='1232752' date='May 16 2011, 09:46 AM']Ah, OK. Looking at the price of the MiniMark, I've got an idea of your budget. I can only recommend what I've used, and I'd 100% recommend a Promethean: [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/ibanez_p5110_promethean.htm"]http://www.thomann.de/gb/ibanez_p5110_promethean.htm[/url] There's a few Promethean lovers here on BC.[/quote] +1 - Kicks the ass off the competition! Eude

[quote name='Johnston' post='1229738' date='May 13 2011, 10:25 AM']Thinking about it. But I think with the kid on the way that one will be blocked by 'er indoors Nah I just thought you possibly found a decent place over here that actually kept something worth while. I should really think things through before I type [/quote] I don't think there's that many folks stocking these unfortunately. It's the same problem all over though, only the big name bits sit on the shop floor, Ampeg, Peavey, Ashdown, Hartke (in some cases) and now MarkBass - Absolutely Everywhere! I've gotten used to buying kit blind, or should that be deaf... Either way, if it ain't right you can send it right back Eude

[quote name='Jesso' post='1228165' date='May 11 2011, 10:34 PM']So say a gig in a big room, big stage, 400 people. Would you be comfortable enough using it as your stage monitor DI'ing out to P.A?[/quote] 400 might be pushing it a bit with a single 1x10 but it worked fine on one gig I played in one of the Speigaltents. Must've been about 200 folks there and the sound guy had me turn down as I was messing with the front of house sound, he thought I was using the MarkBass rig behind my little Promethean Eude

[quote name='Jesso' post='1228118' date='May 11 2011, 10:07 PM']Kinda defeats the purpose of the tiny wee 1x10 bugger though don't it? Hmmmmmm....[/quote] Ah, well it does and it doesn't, depends on your requirements. I needed something small enough to use as a REAL practice amp but with enough baws to play smallish gigs without PA support and to use as a stage monitor for bigger gigs. I'll probably look to get the 1X10 ext cab once I get into a band down here in the big smoke but for now it's absolutely perfect Eude

[quote name='Jesso' post='1228029' date='May 11 2011, 08:52 PM']I'm watching this thread with interest. Thinking of picking up a combo in the next couple of months.... despite the potential hiss issues! Couple of questions... Someone in the thread mentioned that the next time they might buy 2 x 110 promethean extension cabs to go with the combo. Does this mean the combo can run 2 extension cabs... which would mean it can go below 4 ohms? Next question. Does anyone have the IBANEZ P5210 (the 2x10)? That would be pretty cool for getting the combo up nice and high - I like to have speakers close to my head as possible. Plus it should move some air (3x10 as opposed to 2x10). At the moment I use 2 1x12 cabs, so I reckon I'd need at least 3x10 cabs to get near to the same volume levels. EDIT - Just realized the 2x10 is a combo.... anyone have it? PHWOOOOARRR!!!![/quote] As far as I'm aware you can only run 1 extension cab with the P5110 and I think the P5210 might be running at 4 Ohms already which would mean you couldn't hook up an extension cab. This "hiss" issue is fairly rare it would seem and any reasonable retailer would replace or refund if it cropped up, never happened with mine I'm not sure if the P5110 and 1X10 cab or the P5210 would be a match for the overall sound of your 2 X 1X12 set up, but I replaced a single 1X12 with the little 1X10 combo and I don't regret it one bit. I guess there is naturally less weight to the sound, but you can dial it back in with the EQ plus the sheer "swing-round-the-head-one-handedly-ability" of the little bugger is insane considering power of it! Cheers, Eude

[quote name='voxpop' post='1226056' date='May 10 2011, 12:26 PM']Body has been made and the pickups will be by Wizard or Aaron Armstrong. Pictures posted when I receive them. [/quote] Wow - that was quick!... Eude

[quote name='Musicman20' post='1222346' date='May 6 2011, 04:39 PM']Any more ideas on this? Has anyone used the Promethean 1x10 with a drummer?[/quote] Yup, many many times. In the kind of setup you're talking about it's just fine.

[quote name='Scoop' post='1222106' date='May 6 2011, 11:53 AM']You forget, with the Tefano which arrived after I began this thread that makes eight anyway. The crown sceptre and orb stays with the incumbant in the event of a tie. Four out of ten, must try harder. And anyway, who says I'm going to stop at eight? Muhahahahahaha! [/quote] Damn you Scoop! The flaw in my plan is the fact that I actually have to win the lottery, something which is highly unlikely... How you getting on with the Tefano anyway? If it needs a rest, or a holiday, I can give you my address [quote name='BottomEndian' post='1222117' date='May 6 2011, 12:02 PM']Aaaaaahhhhh, right. You're not going to Sweden. I am the king of misinterpreting the written word. [/quote] That's right, I'm stuck in blighty on my lonesome. Not all bad though, as nice as canoeing around Sweden sounds, it's with her work and they're camping out over night too, for a week! My bro is in Sweden at the moment and he says it's not exactly good camping weather this time of year... Eude

[quote name='BottomEndian' post='1222109' date='May 6 2011, 11:56 AM']Fixed, for the perfect solution.[/quote] No no, the camera stays with me at home. I'm flying solo next week, which is well timed, as I have a wee secret web project I need to get done ASAP! "The wife" will be taking my new Olympus TOUGH camera with her, as they canoeing for the week, that'll be perfect - I couldn't even break it when I took it snowboarding and landed on it several times, cracking wee camera! So I get my new toy all to myself Eude

[quote name='BottomEndian' post='1222105' date='May 6 2011, 11:51 AM']Bwahaaa... there goes your weekend! [/quote] I'd love nothing better than to spend the weekend with new toys, but I'm out for dinner, and beers of course, tonight, then some friends are down from Edinburgh tomorrow, staying Saturday and going to see Skindred in the evening, then parceling up the wife for a week away with work in Sweden on Sunday! Fiddling with the new toy might have to wait till next week... Eude