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Another aspect to take into consideration apart from the lower weight and additional options (nut width, finishes, wood combos) on NYC models is the resale value. A 5 String Metro is now coming close to 2.5k (or above for some models) in the UK and Metros are imo not holding their value as well as NYC basses. I played a number of Metros and NYC's and in terms of quality there was not much between them - very consistent build quality with great attention to detail. Slight edge for the NYC's I'd say. Worth noting that the Metros are not mass-produced but workshop made in relatively limited numbers so that you can't necessarily compare Metros to other "value lines" from other brands.

Thanks molan for the detailed comparison - much appreciated! Sounds like a trip to Twyford to Bass Gear is on the cards.

[quote name='molan' timestamp='1368831736' post='2082192'] I finally got a chance to try a CN212 at BassGear today in the new amp demo room - much better acoustics than the main showroom and you can play really loud Stupidly I forgot to take my AE210 in with me to compare but I was able to run it against a pair of CN112's, HD112's, Aguilar SL112's' some very cool ATS cabs (combination of 10's and 12's) and a weighty Bag End 2x12. To be honest the Baggie was my favourite but it's just too heavy for my ailing back these days Of the others I'd say the CN212 was the best all round cab. Plenty of low end punch and very nice note definition and articulation. Didn't have the mid growl the Aggies have when pushed clean but, using a TH500 or a MarkBass Big Bang, you could dial in some of these mids to get close to the growl if required. Very nice piece of kit indeed. I must get my 210 in ASAP before they are all sold! [/quote] How do the CN112, HD112 and the Aguilar SL112 compare? Thinking of perhaps grabbing one 112 now and adding another oner further down the road.

Congrats on a fantastic bass! Did you go with Single Coil or Humcancelling pickups?