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The CVs are made in a factory in China by a separate company. Their own brand is Farida and they are excellent quality, very well built instruments. I think the VMs are made in the same Indonesian factory that produces Cort, Ibanez and other brands. I sold my Mex Fender when I got a CV Jazz and I sold the CV when I got a Farida Jazz. The Farida is closer to a US Fender and it shows the quality available in Chinese instruments. I also have a VM Jazz and it is very good, but again not as good as the Farida.

[quote name='EBS_freak' timestamp='1383252645' post='2262299'] Routers arent included because a ) its an added expense for Mackie... and b ) if your mixer starts taking out other wifi services, Mackie isn't liable. [/quote] Obvious really, but it's not a big problem - just get a cheap router or don't use one at all. We played a gig last night with the Mackie rig and didn't use a router. The sound guy was on stage with us using the mixer to add dub effects, which was nice.

Be careful not to blow all your books off the shelves - it's loud! I downloaded the manuals before purchase to get an idea of what to expect, but it seems a bit mean not to include them in the boxes. You will need to download the iPad app and get used to it's functions. The special tool may be to prevent anyone nicking the i-Pad when you're not looking. It would have been nice if the router was part of the mixer, but if there was a problem with the router the whole mixer would have to go in for service. A router may not be included to save costs, because not everyone wants to use the mixer that way and a cheap second hand router should work fine. There are lots of tutorials on youtube etc. - keep us updated

It's on the iPlayer: [url="http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b03gln7r/imagine..._Winter_2013_Jimi_Hendrix_Hear_My_Train_A_Comin/"]http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b03gln7r/imagine..._Winter_2013_Jimi_Hendrix_Hear_My_Train_A_Comin/[/url]

This is very similar to the system we use. The pre sets for vocals and instruments are good starting points and the combination of gates, compressors, EQ and FX on each channel are very handy. I look forward to hearing how you get on Edit: We use a cheap drum mic from a T.Bone set from Thomman, it's the same drum mics we've used on all our albums and we're very happy with the sound.

Nice one.

Looks good, hope to see them at a festival next summer.

[quote name='Bigwan' timestamp='1382962388' post='2258410'] The inability to bump your own wanted ad makes the section pretty useless. Que people putting up new ads every time instead, as has already started to happen. [/quote] I didn't think about that - what a PITA.

[media]http://youtu.be/2LTSFPkqZyg[/media]

Thanks for the explanation. I hadn't really understood the problem and I'm still surprised that anyone would post a wanted ad containing their own items for sale. I presume it was mostly not [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]illegitimate wanted ads as much as [/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]illegitimate posts on wanted ads that were the problem because it allowed sellers to advertise their items to people other than the OP.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]If you had an item for sale and didn't want to pay the fee, you could keep browsing the wanted ads to save you posting and paying for a for sale ad.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]You can still do that, but your item will [/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]only be seen by the OP and [/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]not be shown publicly.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]The solution is understandable in the circumstances.[/font][/color] Sellers can still mention their items in other people's general topics and I have seen posts such as "What is the value of my bass" etc. Are these infringements against site rules too?

Were these offenders advertising their items on other people's wanted ads, or were they posting their own wanted ads containing their items for sale?

[quote name='alyctes' timestamp='1382914618' post='2258066'] Lou touring [i]Sally Can't Dance [/i](I think) and sounding quite unlike his usual self. Prakash John on bass. [/quote] I saw him on that '74 tour in Manchester and my life was saved by rock 'n roll. [media]http://youtu.be/ArRexgJ41NQ[/media]

What is an illegitimate wanted ad and how can you tell the difference?

My favourite strings and they get better with age - 10 years is about right

Thanks this looks good.

It may be that it's harder to get a low action on a short scale bass because the string tension is lower. You could try higher tension strings, but many players prefer a higher action anyway. It doesn't matter what bass is best on paper or in other people's opinion. All that matters is that you find the one that works for you.......... sounds like you already have

Thanks, now I understand. I hadn't realised people were posting illegitimate wanted ads - cheeky beggars.

What are the new rules regarding restricting replies to wanted ads? I must have missed it, but I have noticed less wanted ads lately - is that the reason?

You will not need subs if the PA is just for vocals, although they are handy for kick drum and bass guitar in bigger venues. We bought one, with a view to getting another if necessary, but we haven't felt the need so far. The sub is usually placed centrally, but it can be placed against a wall or in a corner for extra bass extension. They are very clean sounding speakers and they can be harsh with the wrong EQ settings, they are also very loud which can accentuate harshness. The speakers have independent EQ and effects if required, here's the specs: [url="http://www.mackie.com/products/dlmseries/pdf/DLM8-12_OM.pdf"]http://www.mackie.com/products/dlmseries/pdf/DLM8-12_OM.pdf[/url] There are probably better speakers for vocal only use, the Mackies are good all rounders for a variety of applications, including full range DJ use. The EQ in the mixer is very powerful and easy to use with the i-pad interface and someone can stand FOH with the i-pad and set the EQ and effects during the sound check. EQ settings can be saved for different voices and instruments, these settings can then be tweaked for different venues and re-saved to a different location. This means you can have a pre programmed mix for every regular venue you play. As I say, the Mackie system works for us, but it may not suit everyone.

[quote name='Phil Starr' timestamp='1382342447' post='2250710'] I'm not going to add to the endless list of brands but to try to home in exactly what you want to achieve. [/quote] Excellent post - it's all about using the right tool for the job. Our Mackie system has to do lots of different jobs and it does them all very well, but it may not be the best choice in every specific situation.

Is this Jazz? If so I like it. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=edUGRcKHccA&feature=share&list=PL4CF8C1F37C208FFC[/media]

Ashbory is the deepest I've played - 18" scale, piezo in the bridge. It's a beautiful sound.

Ha and indeed kerching! I forgot to say the tone is of course completely dire In truth, I'm no expert on the tone of PAs systems and I couldn't say what make of PA was being used at any gig without looking. To me, a PA is there simply to make things louder and the tone depends mostly on how it's set up, EQ, FX and the room it's in. The main thing for most bands is that they get a good clear, loud monitor mix, with no feedback. The FOH sound should be the same, with no unpleasant frequencies to interfere with the crowd's enjoyment of the act. The Mackie system accomplishes this with ease and it is a huge improvement over most of the PAs I've used in pubs and clubs over the years. But that's not to say there aren't better options for your needs and we haven't tried any of the other high end systems mentioned above. We chose this system blind, without auditioning or comparing it to anything else, because we liked the idea of it, (especially the mixer). We haven't been disappointed. The system is also used at a weekly student disco, where it's set up without monitors - just 2 tops on stands. The music is played from the i-pad and consists of a range of chart hits, vintage funk, soul, reggae, disco etc. The kids dance all night and everyone goes home happy despite the dire sound.

[quote name='The Dark Lord' timestamp='1382110070' post='2248177'] So, do you have 2 x DLM12 on poles and 3 x DLM8 as monitors? Also, which one of the digital mixers did you go for - the 8 or the 16? [/quote] Hi DL, The system belongs to our guitarist and he hires it out to other bands and for various functions. It all fits easily in the back of his Skoda estate and the speakers stack nicely for easy storage at home. It consists of 5 x DLM12s and 1 X dlm12s Sub. This is felxible enough for small vocal only gigs right up to larger full band and drums mic'd gigs. The DLM12s are used as monitors as well as FOH on poles, they are small, lightweight and very loud with built in eq, effects and feedback elimination. We usually have 2 x DLMs on poles for FOH and 3 more as stage monitors. The desk is the 16 channel one and it is absolutely brilliant to use, each band member can set their own monitor mix on their i-phone or i-pad. We have never felt the need to do that, but the option is there if required. The desk also stores settings, so EQ and effects can be saved for each instrument or vocal and these can be recalled instantly and then tweaked for different venues. You may not need so many DLM12s or the 16 channel mixer, but it's nice to have the options and with 5 DLM12s there's always a spare in case of a breakdown in one. It suits us and it has been used by a variety of other acts who have been very pleased with the sound, but it may not suit you and there is always an element of risk in such purchases. Ours came from gear4music here: [url="http://www.gear4music.com/PA-DJ-and-Lighting/Mackie-DLM12-DL1608-Digital-PA-System/P1H"]http://www.gear4music.com/PA-DJ-and-Lighting/Mackie-DLM12-DL1608-Digital-PA-System/P1H[/url] Hope this helps. Steve.