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[quote name='Bay Splayer' post='633486' date='Oct 22 2009, 03:13 PM']i bet alex is too [/quote] Snigger.................

I have the MB combo CMD121P which I assume would be similar to the 12" cab. It's plenty loud on it's own for smaller pub gigs and easily keeps up with the drummer. For rehearsals it's really handy to carry, and loud. The sound is middy and a litle honky to my ears but not altogether in a bad way. It can sound quite rich and warm too. I think a pair of these cabs would make a fine portable and loud rig. One snag is the price, around £500 each; for that money I think a Barefaced midget ( or a pair)has got to be a better and safer bet. Lighter too. I use a Barefaced Compact powered by LMII and it is really something. I intend to write a review after a few more gigs but I can say now that I'm very impressed with the Barefaced cabs. Hope this helps in some small way. Frank.

Even my earlier Compact weighs only 31 lbs as opposed to the published 32 lbs. I weighed mine on a set of reasonably accurate fishing scales. Frank.

[quote name='alexclaber' post='628981' date='Oct 17 2009, 07:38 PM']Any amp worth buying will be able to handle the power in the UK without a so-called conditioner. In fact if you use a high power amp a 'conditioner' is likely to cause a bottle-neck in the supply due to insufficient current capacity, thus causing worse performance and no better protection than if you plugged into a cheap surge-protected 4-way extension lead. Alex[/quote] I have to agree with Alex here. The UK power supply is very clean and stable and any decent amp will be fine. Frank.

You only pass this way once. If you know you'll love it, just go for it. If you want to sell then yes, you'll have a smaller market but someone, somewhere will buy it eventually. Sounds like you won't be selling though....

Well, I can tell you that the UK voltage has been harmonised with Europe at a nominal 230V.. Check your own area with a meter though because, in practice, voltage can vary. You should be OK though. Frank.

My own opinion? Get a good keyboard player. He/ she can do brass, strings, sax etc and it keeps it real live music. Piano players are rarely that useful on the keyboard in my experience so don't fall for that one. Still, it does devide the money more and you might not want that. Frank. PS> Coming to Strandhill on 28 August for the weekend. Are you gigging?

[quote name='Finbar' post='565969' date='Aug 11 2009, 03:16 PM']I used to use one battery in my old wireless, and it would last me about two months. This new one eats batteries in about 2 gigs.[/quote] Change it every gig then... simple. Frank

Rechargeable batteries are fine but the main problem is that they die with very little warning. If you compare the voltage over time graphs you will see that the voltage value drops more gradually in non-rechargeable types. This gives you time to change before they die completely. The answer is to keep fully charged spares and change them before the ones in use die. You'll have to work out for yourself how long they will last in your own gear though.. Take a note of how long they are lasting and change them at 75% of that time. Frank PS. I can't remember the exact figure but it's something like this : non-rechargeable batteries are about 500 times more expensive.

I have just bought a bass off Dangee. The whole deal went very smoothly. Negotiations were polite and responses were quick. The bass shipping packaging was properly done and the delivery time was excellent. I would fully recommend dealing with Dan. Frank

I would certainly say go for a Compact. Light weight, good shape to carry and reasonably priced when compared to Markbass cabs. I also love the LMII and I had the LMI before that. For your £1000 you could easily buy a new compact and LMII. Other light weight amps are out there but I have no experience of them. Frank

Thinking about this light weight and large or small box sizes got me thinking. Is anyone aware of a cabinet manufacturer making a cabinet that slides out in a telescope fashion? I realise there are issues to be overcome in such a design such as airtightness, rigidity and so forth. However, the advantage would be that it could be light in weight and small for transproting/ storing, but, when extended, big enough to go loud and low? Should I patent this idea? Frank

[quote name='alexclaber' post='558722' date='Aug 2 2009, 08:17 PM']Indeed I do. It's a very nice height so easier to hear plus the Midget is quite a lot more midrangey and less deep in the lows, and the two together sound really thick and punchy. Just assembling the first tweeter crossover right now so I can tell you how the Midget T plus Compact sound tomorrow! Alex[/quote] I'm looking forward to the appearance of these Midgets. I like the idea of having the choice of using one or two cabs and in this case, maybe either on their own depending on the gig. Very useful methinks. Frank.

I feel all left out. Frank

Is it possible that the seller got his money as well, and ebay are swallowing all the costs? I have no ebay experience so.......... Frank

Musicman20. Of the cabs you mention I've owned a 1212L, a pair of Markbass 210 traveller, a Markbass 151 traveller and a Barefaced Compact. I also have a Markbass cmd121 combo. (The smallest one, 1 x 12) I also have a Markbass LM II. I am in a minority who like the sound of the Markbass cabs and a single 2 x 10 traveller is good for small pub gigs as is the combo. I just received my Compact a couple of weeks back and we don't gig in July due to holidays so I've only tried the Compact at home with the LM II. I have no doubt that the 1212L will easily do the job for you but I really think the sound of the Compact is more versitile and seems as loud or close to it as the 1212L. Although the Compact is a tiny bit bigger than the 1212L it's about 10 lbs lighter and a better shape to carry. I'm looking forward to gigging the Compact but I already feel confident that it will be a brilliant cab. When I consider weight, portabilty, sound, volume and price I am bound to say I think the Compact is the best allround cab of those you mentioned. Hope this ramble is of some help. Frank

There's a couple of shops in Belfast stocking Warwick gear. With the current strength of the euro, a trip to Belfast could more than pay for itself when you compare Dublin prices. If I can help just ask. Frank PS. You could also try my new Barefaced Compact........

I tried the Suitcase (I think it was the Suitcase, 4 front-firing speakers, 300 wattts) Lovely sound, looked extremely well engineered. Very clear sound. The reason I didn't buy was because it simply wasn't loud enough for even pub gigs. (IMO of course, others will disagree) Frank.