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[quote name='alexclaber' timestamp='1352906876' post='1869224'] Half the power is going into moving the front woofer (which makes sound) and half into moving the back woofer (which makes the front woofer think it's in a bigger enclosure but doesn't make any sound). So if you've got 500W going into an isobaric 2x12" the sound coming out is equal to 250W going into a standard 1x12" of twice the net (internal) volume. [/quote] So, does that mean the cab technically goes lower, but at the expense of volume then Alex?

[quote name='Mr. Foxen' timestamp='1352902344' post='1869106'] Not much point in drawing all the watts when only one speaker is actually moving air. [/quote] There's two speakers in the SP212 cab, although aren't they acting as one, not really sure how isobaric stuff works...

[quote name='Who's Who' timestamp='1352892412' post='1868839'] How about getting one of the Orange SP 2x12 cabs to go with the head. Could always even add a second one in the future. [/quote] Very good idea, as you can get the full 4 Ohms into one cab with the TB, right? Eude

[quote name='Inti' timestamp='1352892183' post='1868832'] I feel inclined to agree [/quote] I should've added, nice bass mate

I personally really like the Katana shape, I think it may have been a little bit too quirky, in an "un-warwick" kinda way, if that makes sense? The weirder Warwick shapes a more elegant you see, but the Katana always seemed like a bass that put function before form, which is never a bad thing, at the end of the day, we have to be comfortable on these big chunks of wood or we will keep looking for something else. Just a quick thing for [b]Warwick Official[/b], has there ever been a 6 string version of the Katana made?...

[quote name='PlungerModerno' timestamp='1352818592' post='1867798'] The Silver grille cloth option does make the barefaced cabs look killer . . . [/quote] +1 [quote name='PlungerModerno' timestamp='1352818592' post='1867798'] The barefaced cabs are built with a pretty balanced approach IMO. They are designed to be light and rugged. They are very very light, and feel well put together (everything fits fine, looks good, and works without issue - at least my version of the compact does). The only niggle I have is the feel of the duratex coating - it looks good, is readily touched up for repairs, and seems to be very tough - but it feels rough and unpleasant. Still feels better than rat fur, and while tolex might feel better . . . I'm not eager to strip and reapply it after it scraped and torn. [/quote] Had no idea you could patch and repair the finish, that's pretty cool My impressions of barefaced are based on a fairly old compact from a while back, so things may well have changed wildly since then... Eude

[quote name='Highfox' timestamp='1352814734' post='1867720'] Sorry to hijack this thread but, I'm looking at getting a small combo for home use and wondered if you guys with the Promethean can tell me are the aux/mp3 - in and headphone outputs decent quality soundwise? I'd like something I would be to be able to playalong and practice songs. Also when you plug the headphones in does it disconnect the speaker output? Thanks. [/quote] I quite often plug my Mac into the aux and use headphones to practice and as far as my ears can tell the quality is pretty darned good! Eude

[quote name='bassjamm' timestamp='1352810908' post='1867651'] Thanks for the opinions guys. That combo sounds Ibanez combo sounds interesting not sure if it's my bag though. [/quote] I appreciate that, I wasn't sure about it, but pulled the trigger anyway, change in lifestyle forced the decision. I've been nothing but amazed since though. WoT is a big fan of these little buggers too. If you are looking for one, I'd suggest you try one out first just to be sure, if you can make it over to South Croydon/Sanderstead way, you're more than welcome to try mine. There are a few other combos out there that might meet similar criteria, Tecamp's Puma Combo 110 might do it if you can get hold of one, but the head ain't removable, and there's the new Ashdown MiBass Combos which have a removable head too, but I think they're kinda pricey for what they are. [quote name='bassjamm' timestamp='1352810908' post='1867651'] Surprised to hear that on the Barefaced though. [/quote] I've heard similar, mixed reviews of some of the earlier designs, but the newer 12" based cabs seem to get nothing but good feedback, still not convinced about the build quality but man alive, do I love the look of the more retro styled ones Eude

When I moved down to London, I sold up and bought an Ibanez P5110 Combo, perfect for low level practice, as it's really very small, plus the headphone out and aux in are very useful, it puts out more than enough volume on its own to keep up with a drummer at rehearsals, and small gigs - assuming you're not in a metal band, can be used for very effective on stage monitoring when there's PA support to be had, you can hook it up to an 8 Ohm cab to get the full 500W out of it and if all else fails, you can pop the head out and fire it through 2 big cabs. I finally got my hands on an EAD Foundation 112 cab for when needs must, too good to let it slip by, but for 99% of the time, the combo by itself is perfect. I have a love/hate relationship with 10" speakers, much prefer the natural low end of a 12" speaker, but whenever I get close to parting ways with this little combo, there's nothing that can really compare for my needs right now. By the sounds of it, it would suit you too. Might be worth considering one if you can find one, or perhaps something similar?... Eude

Nice, love the bound fingerboard Eude

That's a real shame! I was actually considering maybe swapping my older version for the new one, even though its not as powerful, the eq section is a lot more along the lines of what I prefer, not a huge fan of graphic EQs... Might hang fire for a bit me thinks.

[quote name='andydye' timestamp='1352720335' post='1866415'] Thanks matey, it's a keeper that's for sure! Not even sure if I need another ACG, maybe a bolt on 5'er with Black Limba body and some pleasing facing wood, 2 humbuckers and the preamp of doom...mmm that sounds like fun! Thanks matey, I was gobsmacked when I tried it in the mix, these are seriously amazing pieces of kit! [/quote] I told you! I can't recommend ACG basses enough, I know some folks might want something a little more traditional looking, and now there's a couple of more trad shapes available now, and with the Graft range you can be even more trad if you want. It's a one stop GAS shop! Eude

[quote name='andydye' timestamp='1352671501' post='1866013'] Hiya matey, I've had a couple of hours with it now and I can honestly say it's superb, solo it has a poise and clarity I've not known in a bass before and in the mix it has sufficient low and low mid impetus to power through in a classic rock style or mix in a bit of bridge pup and you've got fingerstyle funk but with more guts than any other bass I've had. Bridge pup only gives a superb solid quack. It's heavy but beautifully balanced so that despite playing standing for a while my shoulder is fine and dandy! Its weight also translates into a real feeling of substance, in that, it feels real in your hand, not some pansy necked lightweight balsa nasty, but a glorious marriage of pieces of wood! I'm sold. The preamp is the dogs b€£&€$&s too, and with the pups, provides a vast array of possible tones, I played everything from abba, Jackson 5, wham, Texas, bad company, Steppenwolf, queen, Paul Simon, journey, mika, the fratellis, Whitney Houston and van Halen this evening and with a flick of a knob or two I got each bass sound close enough that it sat right in each track, mid peaks in the right places, everything! Well impressed!! [/quote] That's awesome mate! My experience of ACGs is that they have a lot more guts too and the bridge pickup solo'd always sounds surprisingly full and punchy! Nice Eude

[quote name='Conan' timestamp='1352706751' post='1866245'] I've never owned a Peavey at any point in my career... [/quote] Give it time, give it time...

Hey man, how you getting on with the new bass? It's an absolute peach! (sorry, no new pics from me, was up a ladder painting ceilings all weekend, was dark before I got down, on Saturday and Sunday , maybe next weekend...) Eude

Fantastic news dude! Peavey amps are amazing, everyone owns a Peavey some point in their career. I used to have a 600W 2 x 4x10 Peavey stack back in the day, they don't make them light but they make them very very solid and that barky aggressive tone is always marvelous, even they're little practice amps sound good! Cheers, Eude

Very nice dude

Congrats matey! Can't wait to hear how you get on I intend to take some reasonable pics of my ACG family this weekend, assuming the light is OK, we all expect you to do something similar Eude

Ah, so you're the lucky guy! Congrats dude, that's one hell of a bass! Eude

Still no pics of this little rig?...

If you can find the other £50, this would be worth every single penny >> http://www.gak.co.uk/en/peavey-tour-tko-bass-combo/26236 Easy enough to move around by yourself, it'll fit in a corsa and it will be VERY loud when compared to the competition, Peavey Watts tend to be a lot louder than regular ones... Eude

Hubba hubba!

[quote name='andydye' timestamp='1352116725' post='1858821'] It's just gorgeous, such understated class to it! I've just dealt with the invoice so it should be shipped Thursday for a Friday delivery [/quote] Splendid! Eude