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Just now, taunton-hobbit said:

I've got a guy that will deliver all over England, is insured, used to music kit - job done !

 

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Now you tell me!

I've actually just assumed he packaged it! I thought couriers would refuse to carry it if it wasn't packaged appropriately.

He's sold a ton of stuff, some guitar gear and hi-fi stuff, so I had thought it would be well packed.

Just now, Burns-bass said:

I’m sorry but I’ve been on his side of this. eBay offers zero protection to sellers. Buyers can - and do - sometimes claim items haven’t arrived and claim compensation. If he’s given you the tracking details what more can he do?

 

Royal Mail is under huge pressure at the moment and deliveries can take some time. I’d give it until the end of the week and see what happens.

 

Again, if you paid through eBay there is zero risk. If you kick up a fuss now and the cab does turn up (which  in 99% of cases it will) you’ll have created a load of hassle for nothing. 

Fair enough, and I'm happy for it to turn up. He's just been either dismissive or inactive. 

Freight was organised through a 3rd party (parcel 2go or something similar) so I imagine it would be fairly simple to sort out. 

I don't really understand how there can be no further tracking information.

3 minutes ago, sammybee said:

I'd just file a complaint with eBay and let them take the strain.. Afterall, they should earn their high fees

 

I agree,no suppose I'd like him to be more proactive. He was really reluctant to even entertain the idea that it wasn't at my end. 

He has insurance, so I'm not sure why it isn't more straightforward.

1 minute ago, sammybee said:

I'd just file a complaint with eBay and let them take the strain.. Afterall, they should earn their high fees

 

Thanks.

I have started that process, and they won't get involved until after his 'end of the week's timeframe. So I suppose I can't do much anyway.

I was looking for a cheap (but quality) cab and an Eden D210 MBX turned up on eBay. The Seller sent an offer and, as it included postage, I bought it. 

This was on Sunday 9th of June. The seller posted it on the 12th and sent a tracking number. It took a while to get picked up and then said it had left the hub and nothing else happened. It was due to be delivered on the 13th. It was never delivered and Parcelforce told me it had been delivered to Royal Mail and that they had no more information about it.

I contacted the seller and told them and they attempted to push back, telling me it must be in my local depot and I needed to arrange to pick it up. I sent the seller the chat contents to confirm what Parcelforce told me and he seemed to come around, but he has been really slow to acknowledge that I'm not likely to be getting it. He asked me to bare with him as he was working late, but today said I had to give him until the end of the week. I don't feel inclined to do that, apart from really wanting the cab!

Should I just press for a refund? A few cabs have turned up locally and I could actually go and test them rather than buy unseen.

What would you Basschatter's do?

4 hours ago, NJE said:

Just posted in another thread as well, but wanted to report back on the Rootmaster rig after its first gig.

 

Loads of power on tap, only went to the third notch I think. The 2x10 and 1x15 are a great combo, loads of top end for the slappy stuff and then loads of thud for the soul and rock stuff.

 

One cab in each hand for load in is just heaven as well, and the footprint is small which is perfect when your in a 7 piece playing pubs and clubs. 
 

Got some compliments on the sound which was nice as well.

Have you tried either cab on its own? They pop up reasonably cheaply, would it be of them do for your gig?

Very interesting reading everyone's take. I hadn't learned many new songs until quite recently joining a tribute band. 

I find learning the basslines reasonably easy (unless they're not!) but I often forget the structure. I spent a good few hours scribing the structure of a whole set and then playing through it a few times, that really worked, except that when rehearsing, my notes were on top of my amp (which was on top of a 112) and I couldn't read them from that far away. 

I think I'll need a music stand at rehearsal until they're committed to memory.

Third rehearsal for a Madonna tribute (ish) project.

With various members' holidays (including mine) we hadn't got together for about 4 weeks, giving us the chance to really learn the songs.

The keyboard player (who is masquerading as such - he's really a guitarist) was talking a lot about mistakes before we started - you'll see why later.

I had spent the previous week nutting out all the structures of the song list, writing them down, sorting out my sounds (via Boss GT1 B) and generally studying the songs. I had to especially practise the 8th note runs of a few as I can't get them clean and in time well enough yet. Once we started it sounds pretty good, mistakes here and there, but it's early days with this band. No one knew each other, all answered the singer's ad on JMB, all from various backgrounds (none of us currently in a tribute band, although the drummer had played in a pretty successful Jam act).

As we get further into the set it's apparent that the keyboard player hasn't really learned the songs. He's got a few bits from a few songs down, but there are others he didn't know at all. He just sat completely out on a couple. 

Lots of the songs sounded really tight and others aren't too far away so we were all feeling pretty goods by the end, keyboard issue notwithstanding. As soon as we'd finished, the keyboardist went, which prompted a discussion about what we do. Advertise for someone else? Stick with him (they're hard to find, apparently)? Both?

Discussions were still ongoing when I left, as I have an hour's drive to get home.

31 minutes ago, JazzyJ said:

The VU is doing what it should. Not having owned Ashdown gear for about 15yrs, I must say that I'm liking this head very much. Sounds awesome through the ST.

I would love to hear that!

I've got a new old cab on the way to me that I'm very keen to hear, but not in that league.

On 12/06/2024 at 10:29, carlsim said:

 

On 12/06/2024 at 10:29, carlsim said:

A slight amendment, I like the circuit showing so cut a shape of copper tape to shape around the circuit and rest of the cavity. Looks a bit more interesting this way I think. 
it’s not perfect but a lot better in my view! Maybe add an led strip a bit later!

I reckon that looks great!  Huge contrast with the wood and copper/circuits and no one will have anything looking vaguely like it.

Nice.

Nice.

I'm looking to get my first fiver and have seen a few of these pop up (I think, I'm no expert!). I'm well disposed towards Cort, they definitely look good value.

That looks lovely!

How does it play?

2 hours ago, dclaassen said:

Got a nice Trace 4x10 for sale here…monster cab dirt cheap

Thanks, I just bought an Eden cab. 

Good luck with your sale.

9 hours ago, lemmywinks said:

Proper cab for budget money (as long as it's fully working obvs!) and not crazy heavy either.

Well, I've gone and bought it now, so I'll report after I've had a good play through it!

6 hours ago, lemmywinks said:

 

I think (not 100% and can't see from the photos) that it's the version of the D210 that has the tilt back function which is a fair few kg lighter than the older model. Looks like "D210MBX" to my old eyes.

 

Proper cab for budget money (as long as it's fully working obvs!) and not crazy heavy either.

I think you're right.

Now I'm thinking it's too good to be true!

45 minutes ago, lemmywinks said:

 

There's an old Eden 2x10 I was watching on eBay for £150, seller sent an offer for £139. Even with postage it's a good deal.

I've got that offer, currently having a good look at it!

Part of the difficulty is not being able to try it. Postage is great, but that means buying sight unseen.

So, if you had to go cheap, and reasonably heavy wasn't a problem, what old school cab would you look for? I'm seeing Ashdown ABM 115s, some 210s and the odd TC Electronic 115, 212 and 210. Some Fender Rumble cabs and a fair few Peaveys, but they seem to be mostly Headliners (their cheapest) or 80s and 90s cabs.

Yes, too much cab and way too heavy for me, but if you were buying it for a rehearsal room or studio, bloody hell it would be great value!

I'm in the market for something cheap, which was why I saw it, and that basically means heavy. But that was in another league!

Did anyone here score this?

Wowsers! It's a monster and a bargain.

42 minutes ago, fretmeister said:

 

I sent mine into Ashdown and Dave swapped the volume pot for a smooth one for me.

Mine ended up going back a number of times as the issue kept coming back.

Dave eventually swapped it for an RM800!

Weirdly, I don't find the detents an issue on the 800.

14 minutes ago, NJE said:

I have only used the cab at home but sounds really nice so far. Nice top end and good response, but think I’d like another one or a 15 to go with it for gigs so I’m not pushing it too hard. I play in a 7 piece with brass, so a lot to fight through.

Cool.

I'd love your insights after a full band run. I'm constantly looking at old and weird solutions. The RM cab would just be easy if it's good.

Lovely!

How do you find the cab? I'm looking for a (cheap) partner for my RM800 and they sometimes pop up.

I thought I was heading downhill after moving country and a couple of local ish groups didn't work out. 

Answering one advertisement changed everything. Despite not having done anything significant in 14 years, I'm now in a band with talent and aspirations that I had pretty much given up on. You really never.know what's out there!