Clarky

Hey John if my Acme Low B2 2x10" sells, I will be dropping you a PM about this ... unless you fancy a straight trade?

Just checked new pricing: its $639 plus shipping (about $125 from memory), add in 21% HMRC/import and divide by 1.60 xc rate = £578 to get one into the UK, so £400 (if collected) is a 30% discount for a pristine, as-new example

I imported this cab from the US manufacturer about 9 months ago. Its utterly superb for loud double bass applications and as a hi-fi cab for electric bass. Its the louder 4 ohm version as these are noted as slightly inefficient cabs, requiring a lot of "juice" (500W from an amp is good) to get maximum volume and performance. I cannot fault this amp for performance. However, I have a dodgy back and at 50 pounds its too heavy for me to hoik in and out of venues. I am going to replace with a lightweight, high quality 1x12" (EA or Epifani) for louder gigs with my DB. So this uber-quality and hard-to-find on these shores cab is up for grabs at a very reasonable £400 collected. It cost me about £550 to import, including duty/HMRC costs and delivery. It is in perfect condition and comes with a flimsy (frankly rubbish) slip cover from the manufacturer, which at least prevents knocks and keeps out the elements. Would prefer meet-up in London area (I live nr Hammersmith in West London) but I have found the box so I can post at cost It looks completely new and here's a link to a pic of an identical cab: [url="http://www.talkbass.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=220939&d=1311697963"]http://www.talkbass....39&d=1311697963[/url] Marketing blurb and specs from website [url="http://www.acmebass.com/#/products"]http://www.acmebass.com/#/products[/url] : [size=2][size=2]• A very compact cabinet with the bass extension of a good 18" subwoofer.[/size][/size] [size=2][size=2]• Amazing transient response; from the fundamental of the open B-string, right up to the highest harmonics of a C or F-string.[/size][/size] [size=2][size=2]• Loud enough for a single cabinet to hold its own against most drummers.[/size][/size] [size=2][size=2]• High power handling. 350W RMS is a good starting point due to the relatively low efficiency of the cabinet. 500W RMS is ideal. The more power, the better the sound. (Within reason - It's only a 2x10"!)[/size][/size] [size=2][size=2]• Use it with an upright bass for loud jazz gigs and be rewarded with true acoustic tone.[/size][/size] [size=2][size=2]• A pair makes a very loud, versatile and compact rig. Stack them end on end for amazing dispersion and clarity or side by side for enormous kick. Use them as a high quality PA. For those occasions where true bass response is paramount, monitor your recordings with them. They really are that 'HiFi'! And the entire rig will still fit on the back seat of your compact hatch.[/size][/size] [size=2][size=2]Model: Acme Low B-2 Series III[/size][/size] [size=2][size=2]Frequency response: +/-3 dB 41Hz to 22 kHz -6 dB at 31 Hz[/size][/size] [size=2][size=2]Power Handling: 350 Watts RMS continuous[/size][/size] [size=2][size=2]300 Watts sine wave @ 30.87 Hz[/size][/size] [size=2][size=2]Sensitivity: 93 dB 1W/1M[/size][/size] [size=2][size=2]Impedance: Available in 4 or 8 ohms[/size][/size] [size=2][size=2]Dimensions: 23"H x 15.75"W x 16.5"D[/size][/size] [size=2][size=2]Weight: 50 lbs / 23.2 kg[/size][/size]

[quote name='RandomBass' timestamp='1358790331' post='1945082'] I do like these very much. I have to ask though, what is a "dedicated thomann volume control contour control"? [/quote] hmm, let me edit and re-post the specs from a site other than Thomann!!!!

[quote name='Gareth Hughes' timestamp='1358790175' post='1945072'] Alas no, my Epi's will stay with me til they're modded into my casket. (Speakers pointed inward, iPod on shuffle til the battery runs out). [/quote] No worries mate! I trust the iPod will fade to the tones of 'Hero' by Bonnie Tyler?

Hi Gareth, the only thing I could really do with is a nice lightweight but high quality 1x12" (EA or Epifani) to go louder with my DB than my Crazy8 (1x8") cab. I have an Acme Low B2 (2x10") which sounds superb but at 50 pounds is too much for my glass back and will be up for sale soon. Don't suppose you want rid of one of your Epifani's?

I got this as part of a trade a couple of months back with Happy Jack. Due to new EA amp I am putting this up for sale. Given photo importation problems on BassChat, I will just show an ad here for the amp from DV247 [url="http://www.dv247.com/guitars/gallien-krueger-mb500-bass-guitar-amplifier-head--97438?gclid=CJbGxPz2-bQCFaTMtAodkycACQ"]http://www.dv247.com...CFaTMtAodkycACQ[/url] where you can see its normally £400 (although its not in stock, nor is it in stock at GAK, the other 'cheapie' site - Thomann has them for about £415 as does Gear4Music) Condition: generally good. A few slight scratches on the top, from having things (pedals? tuners? preamp?) sat on it while owned by Happy Jack, plus he had appended some velcro on the top of it (presumably to attach said pedal/tuner/preamp) which can easily be removed. Nothing at all major and nothing visible front on. Functions perfectly How about [s]£315 £305[/s] £280 ncluding UK postage? Specs here: [b] Gallien Krueger MB500 500 Watt Ultra Light Head[/b] This ultra-light, under-4-pound Gallien-Krueger MB500 bass amplifier head is fully equipped with professional features: master and gain, padded input, contour, 4-band active EQ, footswitchable boost, tuning mute, effects loop, isolated DI, Speakon combo outputs, headphone/line out, and 500W of power into 4-ohm loads. [b] MB2 500 Watt Ultra Light Head Features[/b][list] [*]500W at 4 ohms, 350W at 8 ohms [*]10dB pad [*]Tuning Mute [*]Input Gain, Master [*]Contour [*]4-band active EQ [*]Footswitchable boost with independent volume [*]Effects Loop & Tuner out [*]Transformer Isolated DI out with Pre/Post Switch and Ground Lift [*]Dual Speakon Combo Outputs [*]Headphone/Line Out [*]Footswitch Input [*][b]Dimensions[/b]: 11" W x 1-3/4" H x 7-3/4" D [*][b]Weight[/b]: Less than 4lb. [/list]

[quote name='Wiggybass' timestamp='1358782418' post='1944868'] I think you might mean 'Irish yew'...? [/quote]in the name of the law (Bad joke, sorry) More seriously, best of luck with your sale but adding a link to pictures of the bass in a hosted website like photobucket or flickr would really help your sale along Edit: I see you've added a link. Good stuff! Beautiful bass

Sold

and replied!

Been a few days bump

I keep coming back to look at this, just beautiful with lovely real mojo - my favourite looking bass for sale on BC right now (and there are some other beauties too). Wish I had the cash right now but, as I don't, have a bump from me!

On this google images page, the fifth pic shows Willie playing the bass on tour https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=alleva+coppolo+willie+weeks&hl=en&client=safari&sa=X&tbo=u&tbm=isch&source=univ&ei=hcb7UOW8Iemp0QXspoHgDA&ved=0CEgQsAQ&biw=768&bih=928#biv=i|4;d|LUIfLb4LaFvlPM:

This is a superb bass with provenance, played by the great Willie Weeks on a tour with Clapton. Get in quick!

[quote name='Mr Bassman' timestamp='1358374893' post='1938272'] Really? Ok, gimme the Kolstein Just kiddin' thanks mate [/quote] of course I would but I need it for a gig on Saturday

your wish is my command Keith