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[quote name='Ghost_Bass' post='1301173' date='Jul 12 2011, 03:40 PM']I'm very happy with my STL9.0/12T rig. The head has more bottom comparing with the 6.0 but i find the cab a bit lacking on that region. GB gear is exactly as described, very transparent and clean sounding. You can't go wrong with the 9.0 but i would try other cabs (if possible) before buying. The 900W from the head are overrated, i could have the same amount of volume from my old 300W Trace Elliot rig but we all know that Trace is known for underating their gear... but don't let this put you off, it can drown even the most savage of drummers! I tried running my head through 2 PA cabs (HK, 15" + 1.5" tweeter with 400W RMS @8Ohm each) and i managed to make them reach their limit before maxing out the amp! The Streamliner series look very nice too.[/quote] The 9.0 sounds awesome, am becoming more keen! Thanks for the user feedback!!

[quote name='paul_5' post='1301115' date='Jul 12 2011, 03:01 PM']I've been looking at Genz stuff lately. The manual that I read online states that they can be run as a standalone DI, as the power stage is solid state. Hope this helps.[/quote] spot on, thanks matey!

[quote name='JTUK' post='1301117' date='Jul 12 2011, 03:02 PM']Big fan of GS112 here..but only as a pair.... wouldn't use only one. Easy to get hold of and decent value. The DB version uses the same chassis and has tad more presense, IMO The GS crop up here S/H...but Berg and DB options less so. Not sure about GB cabs... if you think Berg will run out of magnets, you might apply that thinking to NEO in general.. or at least think price HIKE..???[/quote] Ah Aguilar, I'd forgotten about them (oops!), they're a good price too compared to GB and Vanderkley! they appear to be marginally less sensitive (vanderkley quote 100db 1w m) and Aggie are quoting 95. So are they not quite full enough to use individually? Do they take a low B nice and tight or do they get flappy? Thanks matey

Am wanting a bit of advice...so this is clearly the place for that! Lots of questions for y'all! I currently play stingray 5s (fretted and fretless) and a p-bass through my PJB Sixpack, I used to play them through an Eden WT800 with 210XLT and 410XLT which sounded rather nice but was rather heavy (this is why I changed to PJB)... My future bass aspirations include a possible pair of Shuker custom 6s (fretted and fretless) so any amp/cabs would need to accomodate that extended range and clarity... I would describe my sound as 'versatile', the main band I play is covers so everything from bright p-bass rattle through mid-range punch with the rays to fat bluesy/jazz bottom end thump...I also play in church and in studios on and off. Am hankering for a sound change and really like the look of the Genz Benz Shuttle 9.0 (I also like the sound as far as can be discerned from you-tube and manufacturers websites) so first off - any lovers/haters of the Benz with wisdom to share? Any opinions on 9.0 over 6.0 too please? I 'read' somewhere about the 9.0 having a fuller bottom (as it were) than the 6.0, anyone experienced this or is it negligible in use? Can the Genz Benz heads be used as preamp only to DI straight into a desk? As that would be very handy occasionally too. Then I'd need some cab/s to play it through and I like the idea of 2 1x12 cabs, one to use for most gigs and bring out the other one for any bigger stuff or where pa provision is insufficient (the second would also double as home practice) 1x12 rather than 2x10? Bergantino get a lot of love but they're about to run out of magnets, Vanderkley? Genz Benz? others?? I know I ultimately need to try something out in a shop before I finally decide but am trying to gather my bass-bro's real experiences of this kit which will help narrow down the options... Thanks in advance for your input folks!

Nick bought an SR4 from me, paid by cheque very very quickly, was very patient while waiting for it to clear and be delivered, friendly and communicative, thoroughly nice chap to deal with!

Fantastic, lovely demo of the sounds available! I still want one...

[quote name='GarethFlatlands' post='1283490' date='Jun 26 2011, 11:03 PM']Maplin sell acoustic wadding for speaker cab stuffing/tuning. I imagine other places sell it too, and probably cheaper.[/quote] [quote name='Dubs' post='1293615' date='Jul 5 2011, 05:08 PM']Just ripped out the inside of an old cheap pillow, it worked well! Just make sure you stick it down with lots of glue otherwise you could have all sorts of problems once there's a lot of air being pushed around...[/quote] Thanks guys

[quote name='clauster' post='1293038' date='Jul 5 2011, 07:45 AM']I'm pretty sure that is the amp section of a combo in a home made sleeve. Potentially nothing wrong with that. But if you're new to amps, walk away.[/quote] Yep, that's what it looks like to me too! The guts from a kickback, you can see where the amp model has been 'marker-penned' out on the right of the photo! Avoid Hartke are v good tho, I used to have a stack with HA3500 and 2 of the alu coned 4.5XL 4x10s, sounded really good, traded up to Eden after that and then on to Phil Jones for a reduced size with a similar kick...

sounded lovely and fat didn't it!!

[quote name='Doctor J' post='1292445' date='Jul 4 2011, 05:14 PM']Lakland 55-01 [url="http://www.lakland.com/55-01.htm"]http://www.lakland.com/55-01.htm[/url][/quote] Yep, you can see the soapbar bartolini pickups in your photo...

Wow what a thread but it's been beautiful looking before in your 'imperfect' stages so am really looking forward to the finished and perfect article!! Good luck matey

I like meaningless/helpful derogatory fun! things I hate / have grown to hate over the years... Ashdown - am well on the bandwagon there! flabby and gritty nastiness with pointless Spinal Tap 'how fast are you playing meter' Mark-Bass - sorry guys, flappy, farty rubbish - cabs and amps G&L basses, sound lovely with brand new strings but sound exactly like soggy cardboard when strings are 2 days old! that is all...for now

a mate of mine (Martin) worked for Matamp as a builder and is now going solo [url="http://www.martamp.com/"]http://www.martamp.com/[/url] he mostly does all valve guitar amps but he does do nice cab builds too...ask him for a quote (and a timescale - he's usually quite busy), lovely guy though.

frickin laugh out loud awesome!!!!!!!!

Welcome to the party!

I really like the sound of my PJB Bass Buddy! it works really well as a headphone amp as well as a DI preamp straight to a desk...comes in a nice little carry case with a strap too!

[quote name='Al Heeley' post='1285382' date='Jun 28 2011, 04:12 PM']No bass collection is ever complete without: 1) Fender jazz 2) Fender precision 3) MusicMan Thingray 4) Rickenbacker 4001/3 5) Decent Yamaha workhorse 6) Custom Fodera 5-string. Now its just a question of which order you get them in.[/quote] I've had four out of the six (several of each in fact), will likely never have a Fodera and haven't ever tried a yam that I liked...maybe one of the ones that myung used to play might be ok I suppose?

MooSickMan SkimmedRay

Have you tried looking at completed listings on ebay to see if any have been sold recently? This is usually my first port of call when pricing gear up... "anything is only worth what someone will pay for it..."

[quote name='neepheid' post='1281638' date='Jun 24 2011, 11:05 PM']They won't pay out even if you pay for the insurance - musical instruments are explicitly excluded from enhanced compensation. Do yourself a favour and boycott ParcelForce - they are absolutely no use to you, the insurance mis-selling gits.[/quote] I never knew that! I'm shocked and disgusted!! [url="http://www2.parcelforce.com/send-worldwide/delivery-times-worldwide-destinations/prohibitions"]http://www2.parcelforce.com/send-worldwide...ns/prohibitions[/url] It's right there but they don't tell you at the post office counter!! Appalling!!

Mine took a long long time but it really is lovely, you need a lot of patience but the end result is v pleasing! I sent weekly emails chatting and checking for update and always found him helpful and communicative.