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[quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1409519013' post='2540503'] Yes, that's what I don't quite follow. Shortening the life from 6 centuries to a mere 5 doesn't seem like much of an issue to me. How much 'shortening' actually takes place, does anyone know, or is this just a legend..? Are there any 'real-life' figures available..? I've never seen any, but I'm open... [/quote] It think it depends on the component & build quality of the amp. Like a well built engine will take a lot of running hard compared to your everyday engine. Ashdown Superfly is an example to start with for component failure.

[quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1409516989' post='2540473'] No, I was in no way suggesting that a load of less than manufacturers spec is 'safe', only that, whilst remaining above minimum load, any extra heat will not, in the reasonable life of an amp, be a factor of shortening that life. Do not run any amp at less than makers spec, at the risk of releasing the 'magic smoke'..! [/quote] That's what I was referring to, running a 4 ohm amp at 2.6 ohm. I know we've debated running at max ohms to get max watts before. Good if you're using cabs that's are gonna benefit from it, not so if you're only gaining a couple of db. Extra heat will most likely shorten the life. More current going through the components speeds up the wear & tear process (just like with anything).

Get yourself to GuitarGuitar (trongate) & Kennys (Jamaica st) & try some rigs out. I found Markbass to be my ideal, but you might prefer some other.

The down side of that is you're running your amp hot, therefor shortening it's life & increasing the risk of failure mid gig.

Like Lozz says, having 2 different cabs is a bit of a mismatch. 2 good 2x10s or 2x12s would be a better option than any of the others as it gives you the height of an 8x10, but with a much better dispersion (so folk who are not stood directly in front of your rig get to hear your glorious sound too). If you need more than this, then the stadium PA should offer some monitoring.

Why not use your 5 & pop a capo on the 1st fret (or is that too folky/Kings of Leon looking)?

I enjoyed that. I had a SX1000 too.

If you can take a lone out from the LB30 that bypasses the power amp section, then you could buy any lightweight amp & put the pre section of the LB into it. Alternatively, buy any amp you like & put a valve pedal in front (such as a Sansamp or DHA VT1).

The LM2/3 will fit in the front pocket on your gig bag. I'd get to some shops & try as many as you can.

I would only say that your overdrive & compression is sorted out if you either want both at the start of the fx chain (using the fx loop) or both at the end (not using the loop).

You could go to a hardware store & get some mesh of a punk sort to the same size as the grill. Take off the grill & put the mesh on (or put the mesh in front of the grill).

[quote name='KingBollock' timestamp='1408647172' post='2532241'] If I have a 4x10 that is perfectly square (with the port on the back) and I was able to prop it up on one corner, in a diamond shape, what happens with the dispersion? And, not taking all the mucking about into account, would it be preferable to being sat flat? [/quote] I'd like to think that the single 10 would give a better dispersion, but the 2 even further apart may play about with that theory. Besides, your amp would slide off the top, or was you planning on using it as the prop?

Having it set "right" should mean you don't know when it's on, but know when you turn it off. Ideally, you want a meter to set it up. I had a lend of the boss one & gave it back after much playing about. As for position, that's up to you. Some prefer start, some the end & some in the midst of the chain.

[quote name='gsgbass' timestamp='1408218157' post='2528206'] Markbass claims the LMll, is a LMlll head without the the top panel on it. [/quote] You mean the "Combo Head II", not the LMII? If so, then you would be correct.

The LMII is a combo head (LMIII - combo head II). There's a few MarkBass amps of a similar size that you could use, or even some others fit (I've seen an Aguilar in the 2x10 combo). Edit to say, the only difference with the combo head is that it doesn't have a lid on top, so to use the LMII, you have to remove the lid (it's a flat plate on top, you don't remove the sides).

The smoking ban only relates to lit tobacco, so don't use tobacco in your smoke machine. Smoke machines don't set off alarms unless you use an extreme amount in a confined space. If you use a decent fluid, they have no smell or have any effect on people other than visual, though if the fluid has glycol in it, then it could affect some people with asthma. Fog or mist machines are usually the safest option. If a venue asks you not to use one & you really want to, then ask them the reasons why not. Google is your friend when it comes to finding out more. It's then down to which kind of smoke/fog/mist you make & what you use.

[quote name='Baronoli' timestamp='1407883773' post='2525129'] Should I have opted for the 4 Ohms then, do you think? I didn't want to limit my expansion options when browsing! [/quote] Nope. The extra couple of DB from the 4 ohm version isn't worth heating your amp up for.

It should be plenty loud enough, but that depends on the efficiency of the cab & if your guitarists are musicians or muppets. Watts don't make decibels. If the 8 ohm version ain't loud enough, then the 4 ohm one wouldn't be either.

[quote name='Guinness21' timestamp='1407776080' post='2523899'] Thanks for the advice Yeah think it's either the b3, or the boss limiter enhance, tuner and bass overdrive. [/quote] Try the pedals before buying. I made the mistake of thinking that I needed a compressor & whereas I used compression in the studio, never liked using a compressor pedal live.

The SR1000 has been my main bass for over 20 years & fitted in with everything I've played starting with metal, through various forms of rock, then to folk & jazz & finishing on a bit of electronica. Although I've given up playing bass, it's the only bit of gear that I'm not selling.