VTypeV4

Im not biting this time..

Wicked, thats really cool.. I've had my original MS-20 for many years and would never let it go. I did own an MS-10 for a while too. Great synthesizers!

If you like the style of them, why not remove the old drivers and install more modern ones? It wouldn't be particularly cost effective and you'd have to do some research into what models would work well in a small sealed box.. Might be a ball ache or it could be fun, depends on how far you want to go really? My experience of WEM cabs in that they're solidly built and will put up with a hard life. My two 1x15 are still alive and kicking. One has a '90s HH speaker and the other I use as a low frequency enclosure loaded with a JBL 2225 and neither flap or distort even when worked hard.

Brutal man, brutal! Pop over during the week and we'll have a blast..

I haven't crunched the numbers but I too am aware that a D140 works well in a small box and have briefly loaded one into an ancient Peavey TNT130 for evaluation.. Significant improvement over the OE Scorpion: More lows, more highs, same volume and no complaint..

Picked these little monsters up today.. [URL=http://s778.photobucket.com/user/VTypeV4/media/DSC_0050_zpsi8lnx53t.jpg.html][IMG]http://i778.photobucket.com/albums/yy70/VTypeV4/DSC_0050_zpsi8lnx53t.jpg[/IMG][/URL] They're nothing short of stunning especially considering they're 'only' a 2x10. What a great cab.

I've used the 02R everyday in this last week as both an FOH and a post production console. It worked very well on both occasions which I'm very pleased about. FOH: I spent a little more time configuring the console to how I want it setup which has also helped with it's functionality. Using the four stereo in channels (17/18, 19/20, 21/22, 23/24) faders and re-assigning them as sub-group pairs was a handy trick which wasn't immediatly obvious how to do. A bit of googling and reading a few old SOS helped with that. I always like to use and assign groups rather than just sending the lot to L/R. Production Mix: I tried this for the first time yesterday by using the ADAT outs on the MOTU and the Tape ins on the 02R. Using my Headphones and the Rigger PA as a monitor was less than ideal (it sounds sweet but isn't particularly flat or honest) but fine as a test bed for demonstration purposes. I haven't done any mixing on a recording using an actual mixing console for a very long time but I actually found it quicker as it was like mixing a silent and invisible group. Mixing using Pro-Tools mixer and setup works well as there's loads of options and controls so I'm a bit torn as whether I prefer it or not. Without going on and on, I'm slowly finding love for the 02R appreciating it's power and flexibility.

Some shots of the 02R in action this evening.. [URL=http://s778.photobucket.com/user/VTypeV4/media/FullSizeRender4_zps01cca32b.jpg.html][IMG]http://i778.photobucket.com/albums/yy70/VTypeV4/FullSizeRender4_zps01cca32b.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s778.photobucket.com/user/VTypeV4/media/FullSizeRender3_zps2f12eac3.jpg.html][IMG]http://i778.photobucket.com/albums/yy70/VTypeV4/FullSizeRender3_zps2f12eac3.jpg[/IMG][/URL] The meterbridge has been an excellent addition to the console, it has helped massively with the functionality and navigation during the heat of battle. It's one less thing to worry about and saves changing and checking the 'meter' page, I really cant believe how much difference it has made! The fact that it looks cool too is a massive winner..

Bought myself a meter-bridge for the 02R, pix to follow..

Shoot me a PM, I may be able to help..

Another 'Warwick & Trace' +1 here.. Works great for me! I can't really think of many amps I plugged the Warwick into that wasn't at least useable. There's an old TNT 130 at the rehearsal studio and even that works to an extent.

I haven't used these particular speakers but I have had good experience with their own brand replacement drivers (JBL 2226 copies) which have proved to be both tough and sonically fit for purpose.. I can't imagine they'd sell anything thats poor or sub-standard as I know a few other folks who have had items from SS and talk highly of the service and product..

Have a flick through the classifieds as there's often a bargain to be had in older (heavier, sorry!) Peavey or Laney speakers. These cabinets but are more likely to be single fifteens or multiples of ten rather than loaded with lightweight 12" drivers as these seem to be very popular at the minute. Hope that helps.

I'd say the cabs are in-keeping with the age ('86 - '89 ish) of the head, the tens look to be the early version of the Celestion driver (some very early ten-inch cabs were fane loaded) and the 15 is the larger box size which has the Fane component inside. Later versions of the 4x10 had the updated Celestion speaker from aboout '90 (smaller dome, different edging, higher power handling up to 80w from 50w amongst other things) in this style box and then the slightly larger enclosure from around '92 till '02 with round ports which also came with an HF component. The current model is from 2005 onwards and comes with different style cabinet and higher power handling Celestions. The 1x15* which followed this (again from about 1992) came loaded with a 300w BX series derived Celestion in a slightly smaller box to pair with the 4x10 of the same period. Again, the current 1x15 is from '05 on, is styled to fit with other cabs in the range and now boasts a 500w Celestion. * Refers to standard size 1x15 cabs, not the compact size older model 1152 and 1153 or current model 1518C cabinets.

[URL=http://s778.photobucket.com/user/VTypeV4/media/20150115_113411_zpsgkrtzqov.jpg.html][IMG]http://i778.photobucket.com/albums/yy70/VTypeV4/20150115_113411_zpsgkrtzqov.jpg[/IMG][/URL] My old Legend (Aria) and Squier VM basses. Photo taken by big lad Greg.

[quote name='Ashdown Engineering' timestamp='1421274831' post='2659402'] Sounds like it could be a noisy valve as shouldn't be particularly hissy, fire an email to [email protected] and let's see what we can do [/quote] Ashdown really should be complemented on their excellent customer service. I've had good service from british companies in the past notably Trace, Celestion, Cloud and Allen & Heath but it seems Ashdown go the extra mile for their customers. It's nice to see them well represented on this forum too. Top drawer, chaps. Hope the O/P gets his amp sorted.

Whatever it says on the headstock, they're made by Cort or Samick anyways! Ha! I considered putting an active circuit in mine but it sounds transparent and slick enough without. I like the idea of the Marcus Miller (I've been listening to him alot again lately!) John East circuit but having a questionable experience with the signature model bass, I'll leave it passive..

A friend of mine has a 5-string Cort Bass (Artisan or something?) and it it's a great bit of kit, nicely built, well setup and ergonomically spot on..

Mine seems to be an early one, didn't think they made them as far back as '06 but its a corker anyways..

They're a great bass! Enjoy!

The first part of the serial number according to my friend Google. IC is the Cort factory whereas IS refers to the Samick ones then the next two numbers refer to year of manufacture - seemingly '06 in my case. Hope that helps.

I love mine too, its the best sounding passive 'Fender' I've ever owned and I too am very proud of it being 'just a squier'.. The only mod I did to mine was black knobs. [URL=http://s778.photobucket.com/user/VTypeV4/media/DSC_0027_zpsrpcxyysn.jpg.html][IMG]http://i778.photobucket.com/albums/yy70/VTypeV4/DSC_0027_zpsrpcxyysn.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Apparently its a Cort built one as opposed to the Samick factory ones.

I've used '57s for live and recording many times.. As stated, they don't go super low but certainly do a great job of capturing character and detail especially with a cooking valve amplifier. Normally I'll take a direct out and that covers everything I need (for my bass at least) but for certain 'angry' type sounds, a dynamic close to the driver centre works very well indeed. Alan Davey is a great example..

[quote name='icastle' timestamp='1420384369' post='2648615'] To me, that only makes sense if the company you are taking over are competitors. Fender bass amps have been mostly the big valve jobbies or bog standard 'budget' transistor stuff for years now. If I was in the market for a GB type setup then I'd certainly check out other brands while I was at it, but I wouldn't even look at Fender as their product range seems to fall well outside that. IMO, they'd have been better off buying[i][b] Peavey [/b][/i]or Ampeg if they wanted to divert market share. [/quote] That'd shake the tree! Fender buying Peavey would be something else.. Can't see it happening tho.

Yeah, they were a funny engine, I don't understand why they didn't use an iron block version of the existing 3.5 litre V8?