Opticaleye
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I tried the S112's and although I liked them there were a few reasons that I went for the 1126. As a single cab, I thought that the S112 might not have enough bottom end for my needs. Likewise, when used as a pair, they had a (albeit nice) bark which might not suit my playing style for all genres. I've seen people have paired the H115 with the 1126 but just wondered if an S112 with a 1126 might tame the bark for my bigger gigs.
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I've today ordered a 1126 from Bassgear with the aim of using it as a single cab solution for the majority of gigs. Anyone have any thoughts on whether my Markbass TTE 500 will have enough power at 8ohms for me to achieve this with a band with keyboards? I'm wondering if upgrading to a TTE 801 would be advisable. Also I'm thinking that another 1126 would be overkill for what I need so would pairing it with a S112 be feasible? Any thoughts from owners?
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I understand that the OP has been sorted now but for future reference I use 2 of these [url="http://www.diy.com/departments/verve-kneeling-cushion/319289_BQ.prd"]http://www.diy.com/d...n/319289_BQ.prd[/url] and they work really well.
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The stickiness disappears in time. I gave my second set a helping hand with string cleaner and a non-stick safe scourer before I put them on.
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I'm a big fan of the new Ernie Ball Cobalt Slinky Flats. Very bright (and kind of roundwound-y) for flats but if you roll off the tone they have loads of character. Alternatively, I find that Status flats really have that old school sound when worn in and are exceptional value. I prefer the sound to LaBellas or TI's
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As a TTE owner I would suggest that a cab with good lows would match well. My suggestion would be the Randy Jackson, Traveler 121H (preferably 2), or one of the 4x10's or Standard 2x10. I wouldn't recommend the Traveler 102 by itself though as it's a little too shy in the lows for that head.
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Having used the Cobalt flats live at a jam night a few times I can report that I really like them and also, having heard people play my bass, they really sit in the mix perfectly. The initial stickiness wears off ( I gave my second set a helping hand with a non stick scourer and methylated spirit before stringing) and the tone has all the character of a good flat with some roundwound punch and brightness without string noise. Having tried most of the strings that aim to operate between flats and rounds these are [b]by far [/b]my favourites and will be my go-to string in future.
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The 4 string 2 band active Sandbergs have a tone control that works even with the battery removed in passive mode. My vote would be the all passive Sandberg Umbo though. Not the best recording but.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-RjmUFec40
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Very much so. Almost round wound in the way they sound with tone fully open.
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I bought 2 sets of these while visiting the USA. I had a D string break (a replacement is on it's way) but robbed one from the other set and put them on my Sandberg Umbo which seems like a good match. They are quite bright, a little more so than Status half-rounds for instance, and by use of a passive tone control, can obtain sounds from roundwound-ish to flatwound-ish. What it seems to do best however is it's own sound which combines the qualities of both. It has the percussive sound of a roundwound with the thump of a flat. As an all round string this may be what I have been looking for. I will report back when I've done my first gig with them.
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I'm interested in how you find the MFD's with no bass cut. My L1000 sounds a little full on with both of the passive controls on full.
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Cabs now on hold...... -
Both cabs still available. At this point I'd rather sell as a matching pair.
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Traveller 121H sold. Club cabs still available.
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[quote name='Mattybob7' timestamp='1429784269' post='2754856'] still available? [/quote] Yes. I've had a fair bit of interest but location appears to be an issue with everyone that has enquired. Kev
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Bump
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Some interest. May be willing to meet halfway if distance an issue.
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Just off J15 of the M1 Northampton.
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Weekend price drop !
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Bump :-)
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Having bought yet another Markbass cab (NY604) on the spur of the moment I have decided to sell the following cabs to make room in the house. [s][b]Markbass Club 121 (x2) with Roqsolid covers . 400watts RMS [size=5][color=#0000ff] Now £260 each[/color][/size][/b][/s] [b][color=#ff0000]*NOW SOLD*[/color][/b] Markbass brought in these speaker cabs with new generation B&C drivers, proper horn and smart tolex covering with piping. Super lightweight at less than 28lbs with a massive but more open sound than previous Markbass cabs. [url="http://www.markbass.it/product_detail.php?id=146"]http://www.markbass....tail.php?id=146[/url] I've been using these cabs as my main rig with a Markbass TTE500 and they sound great with electric bass. I also play Electric upright and although it sounds good with these cabs finding a sound quickly when swapping instruments led me to wanting a separate rig for my EUB. Can also be used in kickback mode. Horn attenuator on the side. Cost me £550 each new. [s][b]Markbass Traveller 121H with Roqsolid cover. 400watts RMS [size=5][color=#0000ff]*Price drop* now £260 [/color][/size][/b][/s][b][size=5][color=#0000ff] Now sold.[/color][/size][/b] [s]I bought this to use with my EUB but ended up using it alone for smaller electric gigs and bought a NY121 instead for EUB. This cab is just over a year old but is Italian made. Like the Clubs this cab is full range and has the classic Markbass 12" sound. Really punchy especially with my LM2. Has a proper 1" horn with attenuator.[/s] [b]All in very good condition[/b] [b][u]Club cabs pics[/u][/b] [url="http://s139.photobucket.com/user/optical_I/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20150406_114050.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s139.photobucket.com/user/optical_I/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20150406_112358.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s139.photobucket.com/user/optical_I/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20150406_114500.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s139.photobucket.com/user/optical_I/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20150406_114110.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s139.photobucket.com/user/optical_I/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20150406_114136.jpg.html"][/url] Would only consider trade involving a Basswitch IQ.
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All of my Sandbergs are around or just over 9lbs.
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I'm hoping to do a Youtube vid showing this bass with rounds and my other Umbo with flats going through a number of different styles. Within a week or two I hope.
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[quote name='Thump' timestamp='1426272763' post='2716520'] That's a gorgeous shade of blue [/quote] [quote name='White Cloud' timestamp='1426280400' post='2716647'] That is stunning...congratulations! [/quote] Many thanks. I got some funny comments from my band though so it's probably not to everyone's taste .
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I have an early VM (soft aged) but in a band situation I find the blend of P and MM pickups, in the positions they are in, not useful. I preferred my old TM blend of J and MM. The Umbo's (at least the aged ones I have) are much more vintage and woody sounding and very versatile. The 3 position switch is very useful although I don't use the centre mid cut position. You can get a lot of really good passive tones from clean "Jazz" to dirty "P" The Umbo also has a thinner body to my Sandberg TT. The Umbo uses Alnico II pickups instead of the usual Alnico V's on Fender jazzes and there's a bit more complexity in the mids. I'm not so keen on Delano ceramic pickups personally, and I replaced my VM pickups with Alnico Haussels.
