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[quote name='RandomBass' timestamp='1351424504' post='1850989'] I recently enquired about a pre-owned LB212, and the owner kindly weighed it for me. It came in at a fraction under 28kg, which is twice the advertised weight. Be wary if weight is a deciding factor. [/quote] Whoa! Thanks, mate! Weight is essential, as the friend who's gonna borrow everything is a petite lady who works in IT. Happily, she [b]is[/b] able to press down the keys on her keyboard, and win over me in a catfight. best, bert - fetching his LB30 tomorrow morning and plugging it in a MAG410 for the time being. Sceptical about that, but hey.

Hey Dunc, Welcome to BC! Share some wisdom and buy some basses! best, bert

Thanks very much guys! This has really helped. Not being able to test them, I'm going for the Little Bastard that is on special offer. Can always get hold of an OTB later should I want some serious wattage. [quote name='walbassist' timestamp='1351242553' post='1849064'] And the matching LB212 cab. A match made in heaven...... [/quote] Ah! There you have it. I'd been wondering about a special cab for the LB, and here's my answer. These are not imported to Norway, so I'd never seen one. On the Ashdown site both the LB 112 and the LB 212 are under Legacy, and under Dual Tube one can find the VS series. I notice the VS models weigh quite more than the LB, and have a "road-ready" description. They seem a lot cheaper though. LB 112: 09 kg VS-112: 17 kg LB 212: 14 kg VS-212: 31 kg Q: would the LB 112 do as well? There are some left in UK shops. Q: would the VS series do as well? (I already just ordered a super cheap VS 112 for a friend of mine, but ... well ... ya know ... GAS) best, bert

Thanks very much, guys! My listening experience in a shop today taught me again what I'd forgotten: that amps may well need a lot of volume before showing their true character. Can't test these two though. I have planned on using the new amp almost exclusively at home only, so I don't need the OTB's 500W. I'm guessing the Little Bastard will sound well in the living room, and that the "overkill" aspect has to do with price, yes? There's one on offer locally where I basically get it at half the price of the OTB, which makes it more tempting. Would the OTB sound well at low living room volume, you think? I guess it won't. best, bert

Hi, Disregarding wattage and the like, are there strong reasons [b]soundwise[/b] or [b]buildqualitywise[/b] to choose one or the other? Anyone know? I'm looking to have two rigs: one "trad." and one "Hi-Fi", and then experiment and learn. The choice between these two also depends on their traditionalness. best, bert

[quote name='silddx' timestamp='1351022472' post='1846393'] Not enough people listen to music on Basschat IMHO, or watch eachothers' videos for that matter. [/quote] Wholly agree, and guilty as charged. "I'll listen this evening... tonight... tomorrow morning..." Yes, I'm a procrastin

[quote name='Low End Bee' timestamp='1350982644' post='1845732'] Empty pub.[/quote] Not. I'm asking for an encore of Plain Truth. You played that very well, guys! best, bert

Does this Big Al count? I have no idea. best, bert

[quote name='Rick's Fine '52' timestamp='1350985994' post='1845787'] [/quote] Brilliant!

[quote name='Doddy' timestamp='1350951629' post='1845592'] It's a strap isn't it? [/quote] What's a strap? Seriously though: sorry for pulling your leg. I didn't mean to, but just thought a winkey was superfluous. Will be more careful. I suppose Stu meant a strap with extra resistance so neck dive gets less impact. best, bert

You'll need a medicine called Placebo. Get some help in the Off Topic forum. Got my coat.

Hey Jim, Welcome to the surface! Keep on enjoying the fora. best, bert

Hi Lee, Welcome to BC! best, bert

[quote name='Big_Stu' timestamp='1350944402' post='1845536'] [/quote] Don't wanna be a negative force on BC, but would it be too much asked for you to tell the rest of us what that object is? best. bert

Punky's Dilemma - Simon & Garfunkel Crazy Love, Vol II - Paul Simon Alone in Paradise - The Zombies Mindless Child of Motherhood - The Kinks It's Time to Leave Her - Mike Tingley Harlequin - Weather Report Revolution I - The Beatles For My Father - Andy McKee Intermezzo from "Karelia Suite" - The Nice Finalvals - Lars Hollmer That is what shuffle will do fer ya: very unrepresentative stuff, and also wouldn't play it in a covers band, mostly. best, bert

Silly man! Don't talk to the wife about it. Remember it's a lot easier to get forgiveness than consent. BTW, the headless stays. dammit! But seriously, of course you sell the one that can be replaced with something similar when money is better again. That or the one that gives you the amount wot you need. I wish upon you the strength that's needed. best, bert

Hi Jair-Rohm, Welcome to BC. I too look forward to you becoming a valued member. For that to happen, you take part in the banter, share som wisdom, give us something to laugh about, send me your basses and give us all of your bank account info as well as its login codes. Simples! Seriously though, I hope you'll enjoy these fora. Edit: visited Fiverr (what silddx says) and iTunes, and immediately started downloading some exquisite noise. This really i da sh*t, man! Thanks for making the noise These days I'm "celebrating" 30 years without making stuff like that professionally. Sad, eh? best, bert

[quote name='Coilte' timestamp='1350814652' post='1843653'] The ideal compromise is to have the main body of the bass at about belt buckle height. [/quote] I concur

[quote name='chrismuzz' timestamp='1350765557' post='1843351'] Sorry mate not actually sure what you meant by this post![/quote] There are some grave mistakes on yer T-shirt, spellingwise or otherwise: [quote name='BassTractor' timestamp='1350764101' post='1843326'] [size=4][b]M A R S H A L L -->[/b][/size] [size=4][b]M A R K B A S S[/b][/size] [/quote]

Unless you were only joking, to me this seems like a real problem indeed, and you should correct it. Here's some initial help. PM me if you need more. [size=4][b]M A R S H A L L -->[/b][/size] [size=4][b]M A R K B A S S[/b][/size] best, bert

[quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1350674571' post='1842271'] If lessons can stifle creativity and inhibit originality then there can't have been much creativity or originality in the first place. On the other hand, most creativity and originality is total cr*p anyway and would be better stifled. [/quote] Very funny. Very true. best, bert

[quote name='RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE' timestamp='1350726911' post='1842673'] They also did not do " all around my hat' ,) [/quote] Biggest flaw in my book, apart from that I don't really like SD despite all the obvious qualities. I _think_ they are very good at what they do, but I'm not _moved_ by it. Give me the Sex Pistols or Flux of Pink Indians any day. best, bert

Great! Enjoy it. Looking forward to something like that myself. best, bert

Hey Phil, Welcome to BC! I'm sure we're eager to sit on your lips. When you say double bass, you mean twin neck bass guitar, right? R I G H T ? ? Enjoy! best, bert

Hi Dave, Welcome! Seems you already know what BC has to offer, and my advice on what to sell is not part of that. Don't even know what those things are. But I hope you'll have a good time here, and find it worth your while. best, bert