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  1. [quote name='cheddatom' timestamp='1469533599' post='3099033'] IMO you could get there with EQ and compression and/or drive, but I think most people will disagree with me. How are you stacking the 2 x 10"s? [/quote] True, compression would do it. I try to keep things simple though. Like me. I stack the 2x10"s either way depending on how much room we have. I don't notice any real difference in the sound.
  2. I will try not to ramble on too much. I have been searching for the perfect speaker cab for a while now. It is an expensive past time. My two favorite cabs from my dim distant past were a Trace Elliot 4x10" in a 150w combo. That thing was loud, punchy and very very heavy. The other one was an Ampeg 8X10" with an SVT head. Not mine. I was in a support band and the headliners let us use their back line. That sound was all of the above and with heft. Over the weekend I did a 45minute set in a local all day charity thing and the backline was supplied. An Ashdown 300w head and a no name 8x10" cab. What a sound. It was so punchy and it reminded me of the old Trace Elliot punchiness, and more. So, my question to the great world of Bass Chat is, do I need to buy an 8x10" cab to get this punchiness? I have tried most cabs available over the years. At the moment I am using two Barefaced 2x10" cabs. The sound is great but it doesn't kick like that 8x10" did. Is it perhaps a sealed cab thing?
  3. I have a brand new Yamaha BB424X for sale. I got it locally in its shipping cardboard box still with paper under the strings. It was totally un-played. I have played it at home but it has never been gigged. Unfortunately I need to raise funds so it has to go. It plays perfectly. Sounds awesome and will be missed. These retail at £355. This one I will let go for £250 + delivery. [b] Alder Body & Rosewood Fretboard[/b] The BB424X’s body is constructed from Alder, a highly popular choice of wood for bass production, producing a smooth and deep tone, whilst remaining lightweight and highly durable. The Rosewood fretboard has a 10’’ radius and features 21 frets with classic white oval inlays. [b] Electronic Pickups[/b] The BB424X features two powerful pickups, featuring a Bar Single pickup on the bridge and a Split Single pickup on the middle. These premium-quality pickups deliver a full-bodied sound which is articulate yet dominant in its tone. This is ideal for a range of playing styles from deep, ringing bass tones to fast and aggressive slap bass riffs. [b] Diagonal Body Thru Stringing & Neck[/b] One of the most unique design aspects of the BB424X is the diagonal body thru stringing. This work by angling the string at 45 degrees at the saddle, reducing stress and securing the tensions of the strings. The larger than normal attachment area to the saddle helps for improved transmission of vibration, resulting in a fuller and more articulate sound. The 5-piece bolt-on neck is constructed from Maple and Nato for maximum durability and style. This helps to prevent the neck from warping or curling over long periods of time. The neck is styled in the classic BB profile for maximum efficiency and style. [b] Specifications[/b] [b]Body & Bridge:[/b][list] [*][b]Body Material:[/b] Alder [*][b]Finish:[/b] Black [*][b]Bridge:[/b] Vintage Style [/list] [b]Neck & Fingerboard:[/b][list] [*][b]Construction:[/b] Bolt-On [*][b]Neck Material:[/b] Maple/ Nato 5pcs [*][b]Fingerboard:[/b] Rosewood [*][b]Scale Length:[/b] 34'' (863.6mm) [*][b]Radius:[/b] 10" [*][b]Frets:[/b] 21 [/list] [b]Electronics & Hardware:[/b][list] [*][b]Pickups:[/b] Split Single x1, Barsingle [*][b]Pickup Switch:[/b] 3-position toggle [*][b]Hardware:[/b] Chrome [*][b]Pickguard:[/b] Black [/list] Pics
  4. [list] [*][font=Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif][color=#000000]F1 Bass Head, 500W @ 4Ω, 2.1kgs Very good used condition. Only selling as I have too many amps and too little money.[/color][/font] [color=#000000][font=Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif]£299 posted. Trades? Try me, I can only say no.[/font][/color] [center][color=#58596B][font=Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif][size=3]Fast becoming the new standard for compact bass amps, the Markbass range features the VLE (Vintage loudspeaker simulator) and VPF (Mid scoop, High/Low boost) tone shaping which gives you fast access to vintage tones and scooped mid tones, plus a very intuitive eq.[/size][/font][/color][/center] [/list] [color=#2B2B2B][font=Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif][size=2][size=3]The F1 is the smallest and lightest Markbass head to date, and boasts an unbelievable power-to-weight ratio - more than 100 watts per pound! The F1's digital power amp gives it a super fast response and a crisp, clear, full sound that will convey every detail of your playing, instantly! Although it is tiny enough to fit almost anywhere (for example in your gig bag), there's an optional amp bag and special rack ears available. [/size][/size][/font][/color] [color=#2B2B2B][font=Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif][size=2]INPUT - impedance 500 Kohm, max. voltage 15 Vpp EFFECT RETURN - impedance 22 Kohm, max. voltage 25 Vpp[/size][/font][/color] [color=#2B2B2B][font=Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif][size=2]CONTROLS[/size][/font][/color] [color=#2B2B2B][font=Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif][size=2]GAIN –80 dB to +25 dB range MASTER VOLUME GROUND LIFT - switch on rear panel[/size][/font][/color] [color=#2B2B2B][font=Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif][size=2]EQUALISATION[/size][/font][/color] [color=#2B2B2B][font=Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif][size=2]LOW - centre frequency: 40 Hz; level: ±16 dB LOW MID - centre frequency: 360 Hz, level: ±16 dB HIGH MID - centre frequency: 800 Hz, level: ±16 dB HIGH - centre frequency: 10 kHz shelf: ±16 dB VPF (Variable Pre-shape Filter) - centre frequency 380 Hz (cut) VLE (Vintage Loudspeaker Emulator) - frequency range 250 Hz–20 kHz (cut)[/size][/font][/color] [color=#2B2B2B][font=Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif][size=2]OUTPUT[/size][/font][/color] [color=#2B2B2B][font=Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif][size=2]LINE OUT - balanced XLR, max. voltage 10 Vpp EFFECT SEND - unbalanced, max. voltage 20 Vpp (pre-EQ) TUNER OUT - unbalanced, max. voltage 25 Vpp SPEAKER OUT - speakon / 1/4" (x2)[/size][/font][/color] [color=#2B2B2B][font=Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif][size=2]OTHER[/size][/font][/color] [color=#2B2B2B][font=Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif][size=2]WEIGHT - 4.63 lbs / 2.1 kg DEPTH - 10.04 in. / 25.5 cm WIDTH - 10.87 in. / 27.6 cm HEIGHT - 1.73 in. / 4.4 cm (1U) OUTPUT POWER - 300W RMS @ 8 ohm, 500W RMS @ 4 ohm POWER REQUIREMENT - 100V; 120V; 230V; 240V, 50/60Hz[/size][/font][/color] [color=#2B2B2B][font=Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif][size=2][/size][/font][/color] [color=#2B2B2B][font=Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif][size=2][/size][/font][/color] [color=#2B2B2B][font=Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif][size=2][/size][/font][/color] [color=#2B2B2B][font=Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif][size=2][/size][/font][/color]
  5. Friday, nearly the weekend, type bump
  6. Still available and open to offers and trades
  7. I have been using it with two Barefaced 2 x 10's. There is never a problem with volume.
  8. Will consider trades. Try me. 😀
  9. [quote name='dood' timestamp='1467193552' post='3081750'] That's two volumes and two tones? [/quote] Yes, a volume and tone for each pick up. I really like it but I don't need another bass. No I don't. No I don't.
  10. [quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1467030602' post='3080576'] Is his new one with the mm a fender or a custom build? [/quote] That one is a Fender.
  11. Thanks, I couldn't agree more. I love it. One day I may be able to keep everything!
  12. I am in Exeter this weekend coming. I could meet halfway between Exeter and Stroud?
  13. Don't forget these are valve watts. I am now using a 500w Aguilar AG500 and volume wise they are almost identical. The Ampeg has a much creamier tone which is really lovely but it's not what I need right now.
  14. After lots of procrastination and a large car bill I am putting this Ampeg V-4B up for sale. It is exactly what you would expect. Loud, loads of tone, heft, punch etc. I am craving a much cleaner, crisper tone at the moment and have found it in another amp. Condition wise it is 9.5/10 It comes with a roksolid cover. I have just had it professionally serviced and the x4 power tubes replaced with Tung-Sol 7581 valves. The paperwork detailing all the work will come with it. This amp will be missed but I can't keep them all. ON HOLD - collection is preferred as it is very heavy. I am in Cornwall but do get out and about occasionally so will help in any way I can to get it to a new home rather than risk it in the hands of the postman. I will ship at cost with insurance. Trades - try me. Blurb: [size=5][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][/font][/size] [size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][color=#000000]The Ampeg V-4B 100W All-Tube Bass Head is a remarkable reissue of the legendary 1971 original, delivering the pure tube tone and unmistakable grind that earned the classic a place in bass history. And with a careful selection of modern features, the V-4B provides Ampeg all-tube tone in a portable design perfect for today’s players.[/color][/font] [font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][/font][/size] [indent=1][size=3][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][b]Preamp:[/b] Tube (2 x 12AX7) [/font][/size][/indent] [indent=1] [size=3][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][b]Driver Tubes:[/b] (1 x 12AX7, 1 x 12AU7) [/font][/font][/color][/size][/indent] [indent=1] [size=3][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][b]Power Amp:[/b] (4 x 6L6GC) [/font][/font][/color][/font][/color][/size][/indent] [indent=1] [size=3][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][b]RMS Power Handling:[/b] 100 Watts RMS[/font][/font][/color][/font][/color][/font][/color][/size][/indent] [indent=1] [size=3][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][b]Speaker Outputs: [/b]1 x 8 ohm, 2 x 4 ohm, 2 x 2 ohm[/font][/font][/color][/font][/color][/font][/color][/font][/color][/size][/indent] [indent=1] [size=3][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][b]Tone Controls:[/b] 3-band [/font][/font][/color][/font][/color][/font][/color][/font][/color][/font][/color][/size][/indent] [indent=1] [size=3][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][b]Mid Tone Control:[/b] 3-position rocker switch[/font][/font][/color][/font][/color][/font][/color][/font][/color][/font][/color][/font][/color][/size][/indent] [indent=1] [size=3][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][b]Ultra Hi/Lo:[/b] Yes [/font][/font][/color][/font][/color][/font][/color][/font][/color][/font][/color][/font][/color][/font][/color][/size][/indent] [indent=1] [size=3][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][b]-15 dB Input:[/b] Yes[/font][/font][/color][/font][/color][/font][/color][/font][/color][/font][/color][/font][/color][/font][/color][/font][/color][/size][/indent] [indent=1] [size=3][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][b]Balanced Line Out:[/b] Yes[/font][/font][/color][/font][/color][/font][/color][/font][/color][/font][/color][/font][/color][/font][/color][/font][/color][/font][/color][/size][/indent] [indent=1] [size=3][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][b]Preamp Out / Power Amp In:[/b] Yes[/font][/font][/color][/font][/color][/font][/color][/font][/color][/font][/color][/font][/color][/font][/color][/font][/color][/font][/color][/font][/color][/size][/indent] [indent=1] [size=3][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][b]Slave Output:[/b] Yes [/font][/font][/color][/font][/color][/font][/color][/font][/color][/font][/color][/font][/color][/font][/color][/font][/color][/font][/color][/font][/color][/font][/color][/size][/indent] [indent=1][size=3][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][b]Dimensions (W x H x D inches):[/b] 24 x 11 x 11[/font][/font][/color][/font][/color][/font][/color][/font][/color][/font][/color][/font][/color][/font][/color][/font][/color][/font][/color][/font][/color][/font][/color][/font][/color][/size][/indent] [indent=1] [size=3][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][b]Weight:[/b] 41 Pounds[/font][/font][/color][/font][/color][/font][/color][/font][/color][/font][/color][/font][/color][/font][/color][/font][/color][/font][/color][/font][/color][/font][/color][/font][/color][/font][/color][/size][/indent] [indent=1]PICS[/indent] [indent=1][/indent]
  15. Halfords for a bike box every time for me. I have just sent a bass to France without a hard case. It arrived safely. (Phew!)
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