taunton-hobbit

So I've got a couple of Barefaced Dubsters and Matamps to go with them - foolishly decided to play some Dub reggae earlier today (you know, King Tubby et al),
In a large hall or the local park it might have been a good idea, but this was in the lounge.....my ears might recover in a day (or three).........

If this is new - contact the seller - it's their job to supply gear that works properly, it's not up to you, as the customer to do stuff to make it work - indeed, it could invalidate any warranty...you are covered by the Sale of Goods Act.....don't be shy, it's your money, at the end of the day..........

Pressure Drop - Toots & Maytals - gotta be LOUD though (!)

I used to run a regular gig at a pub with a disused off sales 'shop' - used to have dayglo posters printed, mounted on a board in the window & left a uv tube on 24/7 - worked very well indeed (for several years).

'Thumps' do not have a good rep - my tech always seems to have a couple in for repair..........

I'm sure it was my Celestion SR1 that allowed you to swivel the logo - why I can't imagine - would have been a better idea if Lord Claber of Brightinghelmstone had screwed the ruddy things on, really.............

Try a Google search for 'stage clothes' or 'Teddy Boy Clothing' -there's a shop in Huddersfield (Revival) does a nifty-looking Ted Drape jacket for 24quid....

Thinking out loud here, but Barefaced seem to find no issues with what you're proposing - why not have a glance at the tech stuff on their site, some of it might be helpful - if you're feeling really cheeky, you could pm Alex & ask - he might advise........

I've owned a Crown 2k XLS class D for a couple of years (roughly) and I've never had the inbuilt fan cut in yet, not that I've noticed. As other posters have said, valve amps tend not to have fans - I've had Marshall (plexi), Ormat & Matamp, none of which had blowers, nor needed them (though the big Ormats did get a bit warm towards the end of the night).I recently had my tech replace the jump-jet fan on my Marshall twin100 chassis with three slower, quieter (& more efficient) units.........you pays yer money..........

I'm guessing that EBay technically makes the sale on your behalf, a sort of 'agency' thing - where that leaves you if you make an 'informal' deal off the Bay with a foreign purchaser, I dread to think.............

That'll be back to carpet felt underlay then.............

Beside - Chris Squires (Yes, wot woz) legal team would have all their Christmases come early!

If anything was ever calculated to make me NOT sell from my individual on-line site, this hits the spot. It's a gift to Amazon, Bandcamp, EBay et al, who are now going to have a mass of sellers effectively forced to use their already overpriced services.......

I've just flicked through about 45 minutes (about 40 too much?).
Joss Stone never seems to (quite) deliver, though she's improved with age
Ronnie Spector I like, but the range ain't there no more, but a fun (& talented act)
Paloma Faith - reeeally? Someone needs to tell this one that NO ONE struts like Tina....
....reminded me of Mrs Overall on a talent show......
Someone earlier remarked about JH showboating, got it in one, so bloody irritating.
I don't think I'll bother watching the rest.

Only Matamp make Matamps (or Ormat, if you must) - talk to Jeff - the handles don't fall off his stuff......

Old-fashioned carpet felt underlay is very good, if you can get hold of it...........

In my humble opinion, Woodstock (1969, for those that missed it ) was THE birthplace of Corporate Rock; it changed the way we looked at the Product forever.........

I'm probably going to get flak for this, but have a look at Mackie c200 passives - they're a good 10" and the horn cuts through well - I'm using a couple as upper-mids, driving variously with Crown 2k xls class d and Ormat 300s (valve) - I've had no issues at all.........

I've just had a look at my Dubsters - the baffle looks to be about 3/4" back from the grilles - I'd get some substantial steel grille cut to fit the internal size of your cab and mount, slightly below the outside edge level, using black wood screws and rubber cabinet feet (or doorstops, if enough room) - available from any DIY store. The rubber will damp the grille, as well as holding it away from the baffle........

'owner switchable' fans are not a good idea - the chances of forgetting the thing is off simply begs for trouble, imo..........

Having regard to the Marley stuff being tailored for a white audience, it was very successful, so it makes sense to concentrate on this as a start-point......at least you know it has a track record (unintentional pun) and will likely be well received.

Powered speakers have always worried me - it all looks fine when it's on a stage where you have control - put it 'down there' and watch some village idiot do something silly/terminal.....I'll stick with amps and string - it's easier, long-term.....

I'll come back to this later next year - 'things' are going on at the Hobbit house...............

'Things on poles' are fine for vocals (sorry Vladich) - but you ain't gonna get anything worthwhile (full range) without subs..........

It's ever so quiet in here........no-one want to own up?