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Just be aware that while the answers are OK for the MAG 300, they're not OK for some solid state amps that (still) have output transformers. Output transformers do require a load.

Hey MFD, Welcome! Yup, you came to the right spot. Lots of info here. Enjoy! best, bert

[quote name='thisnameistaken' timestamp='1377429320' post='2187337'] That's basically arsehole tax. [/quote] Genius!

I wonder what the question would have been if we'd played a tenor or a soprano.

Hey Tamaru, Welcome! You and I already have something in common! I'm a seasoned bass player too! (Seven seasons, in my case.) Enjoy the forum! best, bert

Yeah, but who in his right mind would dare mod such a work of art?

Thanks, Skej. So would it be safe to say this is the style sweeper: [url="http://s1170.photobucket.com/user/basstractor1/media/IbanezSR300-4knobsonestacked_zps55b3bc63.jpg.html"][/url] and this is the newer one: [url="http://s1170.photobucket.com/user/basstractor1/media/IbanezSR300-5knobs870_zps86bcc169.jpg.html"][/url] Edit: answered by Marvin! Thanks, guys!

[quote name='4 Strings' timestamp='1377220229' post='2185040'] Not a pro, but I do understand that the impedance is a nominal figure which changes with frequency. Lower frequencies result in lower impedances, the 4Ohms is a nominal average. You may never be operating at 2.67Ohms. [/quote] Yup. It differs by frequency, and is represented by a curve, and that curve has relative changes with excursion. One can never talk about one impedance curve. It's a set of curves. So yes indeed, it's a very nominal figure. Still one that I wouldn't dare taking lightly, but I'm no pro either.

Must Resist Urge ... Thanks for the heads up, and please keep us updated. At this price point, I'm sure a lot of people would like to try a sevener. I know I would.

Thanks, guys. Marvin, does yours have a set of stacked knobs? I'd guess maybe the 3EQ could be recognised by its lacking that, but I don't know or remember anything about it. btw, what's with the filthy avatar? You should be ashamed of yourself, you male shauvinist pig, ruining a perfect ass like that with an apple!! And have you seen the labia on that thing?

Phew! Thanks to this thread I have now deleted my order for two BF cabs. I feel soo relieved, and am very happy Alex was willing to delete that particular order, and send me two BF strippers instead. Thanks, guys! Wait!

What Wayne says. If you still are going to mismatch actual impedance (2.67 Ohm in this case) with output transformer impedance, then it is normally a better idea to have the cab have less impedance - not more as one would expect due to experience with solid state power stages. That would mean connecting it to the 4 Ohm output. [b]However[/b], I have no idea how flexible the SVT is, and in this case choosing the 2 Ohm output might be better. I know this is of little help, but I thought mentioning the general idea was better than not mentioning it. Maybe a pro chimes in.

Hello Santi, Welcome! Yup, it's nice here. Not as nice as Barcelona, but you may survive anyway. There's a lot to learn here, at any rate. Enjoy! best, bert

Hey Jim, From[size=4] behind [/size]the parapet: [size=2]Welcome![/size] Low enough? Yup, do share some wisdom, and enjoy the site! best, bert

The whole point of them is that they are to faithfully reproduce what you put into them, especially the EXT, with wide enough frequency range and quick enough cones etc. , and as a result they will do any style, and you decide sound with bass, effects and head, not with the cabs. Remember that if this type of sound quality is all that you're after, the EXT will give that. The NMT is higher rated, at the cost of some detail. Still awesome of course, but still.

Reading about SR300, I saw Ibanez replaced the style sweeper model with a new model last year or so, that had a different 3EQ and new pups (Cap EXF N2 instead of EXF 4F and EXF 4R). Then I read of another possible change recently, but can't find it anymore. So, did they recently change them again? And in any case, me liking the style sweeper a lot when I tried it between 1.5 and 2 years ago, it becoming my main reason for my SR GAS, I'd order a style sweeper model unseen, but would be wary of getting the newer model (though possibly without good reason). Can one visually discern them from each other? Does anyone know what it would say on the box? I'm thinking that shops' limited knowledge, and their webshops' limited updatedness could mean I order a style sweeper model from the description, only to receive a newer 3EQ.

Great stuff, made by people who're blessedly able to relax their sphincters, and breathe naturally. Class!

Cool story, Happy Jack.

This is soooo wrong! That bass belongs in my living room! Congrats!

Hi Solomon, Welcome! As to what to say in these things, I think you coped wonderfully well. There's a heading in the Introductions forum that says something like that one can tell a little about oneself and one's gear. Mission accomplished! Enjoy your stay! best, bert

As Barkin indicates, the Peavey solution is not "technically better" than the full Ashdown solution. Do as you say: experiment. Let your ears decide, absolutely not the wattage in this case. What you perceive as louder may be due to a different frequency response and possible compression. It's all good, but just let your ears decide. Have we talked about ears yet? Yeah, the Sub on this MAG head is not that great, as it is very slow. Have you looked into removing the MAG head should you go for the Peavey? It should not be too hard. When I had a MAG combo, I planned to split the head and cab parts, to get better handling (but sold it before getting the work done), and seem to remember that the removal of a few screws should be enough for the head to be able to slide out. Good luck!

Thanks for the heads up! This is duly noted, and I hope to remember it when I get a thru body design. That said, this must mean some veritable idiots have designed your bridge then. The problem is not thru body design, but bad implementation of it. Then again, I've noticed gazillions of bad engineering on modern instruments like electric and electronic ones, so it shouldn't come as a surprise.

Sorry to read this, man. Does this mean you can keep it at this level, or is it going to get worse even, no matter what you do? At any rate: good luck! Oh, and Mike, get a German car fer cryin out loud! Nobody deserves that kind of suffering.

Hehehe. You meant "slid down" Can't help, sorry, as I've yet to play my first song, but welcome! best, bert

[quote name='superclive' timestamp='1377015712' post='2182260'] and didn't think to ask who they thought I was. Still bugs me now. [/quote] Fran Pettifer