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The difference between your website, an artist press kit and an EPK is that the EPK should be short and to the point if it's going to promoters / labels etc but include a clear link to more details directly to your website. (a single click) I've got a couple of pre-release album EPK's here that are a zip file with selected album tracks in MP3 format, some press quality photos and a couple of PDFs. One has the general band blurb the otherhas the album release blurb. A press release with positive comments from publications / labels should be included as well as noted big gigs proving you have a huge fan base. Should also include a bit about the band too obviously. A little bit of hyping doesn't hurt but no BS lol. In short, the promoter wants to know if you're worth putting on. Much like a job CV, you can expect that they have tons of these press releases to get through. The EPK should be a short, clear yet detailed resume of all ya band best bits!

Excellent, i'll keep an eye out if one comes up, or something similar. Havent really decided yet!

[quote name='Will Farnell-Smith' timestamp='1342013804' post='1728069'] Iv since been in touch with them again and they were hesitant to answer when I suggested it was an ex demo. [b]They also tried to tell me that Hartke "do not provide manuals with their UK stock as it is too expensive to do so". Clearly they're BSing.[/b] They're taking it back tomorrow anyway, and I'll be sending a message to Larry with photos of how his new flagship is being presented by guitarguitar. [/quote] Yes, that is utter ball-hooks - As it has already been said, Larry prides himself on his customer service and that includes the packing of goods and the no-nonsense manuals supplied with all the kit. Definitely let him know - he'll probably be in touch with Hartke UK (Who are also very awesome too). - Infact, Hartke UK pop in on here from time to time!

Excellent, thank you for the reply! - I'm thinking of keeping my eyes open for a second hand one to use with a lil covers band - ya know, for the odd synthy sound or bit of dirt & chorus. Just wanted to know how peeps were getting on with it. What's battery life like?

So guys, a couple months in use now, how are you getting on with your B3's?

I haven't had a chance to get my mits on the GB kit yet, so I can't comment on those. The Streamliner looks dead sexy though! One of the nicest looking heads out at the moment i think.

Speaking of amplifier ratings, i'm a big fan of Bass Gear Magazine who set up a special testing area to do real world ratings of amp heads compared to the manufacturers specs. Some very interesting results so far. I believe it was they who uncovered the odd output ratings of the RH450? My faves so far in terms of surprises being the Orange Terror 500 kicking out peaks easily of up to 900W and the Hartke LH1000 that should probably be renamed 1100 (Watts RMS) I'm such a geek, but i do like to know what figures are actually being produced. Tells you a little bit about a companies marketing department!

Just checking in. I've been really pleased with the GK having done two gigs with it already. I've been suffering back problems again and my usual monster head has had to stay home. It makes for a great back up amp too. Just throw it in a gig bag and bring it shows as a spare. Mainly, in my iGuitar Mag video review, i was really impressed with it's low end punch, something i have found missing, or a lack of in other D Class heads. Annnnnd it's bloomin loud! Noticeably more so than my MarkBass F1 i've just sold, which in itself was no slouch. My other contender for tone that i have reviewed most recently is the EBS Reidmar. Sounds great, but i'm not sure how it would get on powering the ACME though. EBS believe it can match a 500w in terms of volume output, but i was unable to compare at the time of review. The Acme requiring a little more juice to get it fired up may mean the Reidmar would struggle to be heard. TC RH750 gets a thumbs up in terms of tonal options and is loud, but I felt i needed some deeper girth from it personally. It seems to favour a highe EQ centre even on the lowest bass setting. I'd love to see a Stacatto 750 in production as i think that might fill the gap that i feel the RH750 could do with being able to cover in tonal options.

I was going to mention the PW too! I have one for my headed basses. It's brilliant! Haven't quite figure out how to attatch it to my headless bass though!!

Yup, a new Kilo comes in a sealed white box inside of a sealed brown packing box. You'll get a power lead and a manual in a sealed plastic bag. The amplifier should also be in a sealed plastic bag. The packing on Larry's kit is very substantial too. Epson GuitarGuitar i jave heard great things about and their staff at LBGS were friendly and helpful. (not sure if that store is involvedwith the webshop though??) But any shop selling ex-demo as has to advertise it as 'used'. I know eBay have come down pretty hard on companies that try to flog ex-demo as new on their site. Isn't in in contravention of consumer law? Oh and if you wanna talk to Larry Hartke personally, you'll find the man himself on Facebook! I chat to him often!

A quick reminder to heed the advice above when using this forum. I would like people to use the report button if members are responding in a fashion 'contrary to the spirit of the forum'. Warnings and Bans I am happy to dish out.

And I'm reminded of that little phrase that goes something like 'if you have nothing good to say, then it's best not to say at all.' This thread is for advertising for musicians for a band, not a request for critique over the band's music. If you don't like it, you don't need to apply for the job. You'd be better off trying to support your fellow musicians people, not having a cheap shot at them.

Let's not do things by half - here's my favourite power amp manufacturer! Loved my ole powersoft. What a beast! - I think a rack full of these might just do the job!! [url="http://www.powersoft-audio.com/en/products/touring-amplifiers/k-series/k20.html"]http://www.powersoft...series/k20.html[/url] GENERAL Number of channels 2 Output power [b]2 Ω[/b] [b]4 Ω[/b] [b]8 Ω[/b] [b]4 Ω Bridged[/b] [b]8 [/b][b]Ω[/b][b] Bridged[/b] EIAJ test, 1 kHz, 1% THD 2 x 9,000 W 2 x 5,200 W 2 x 2,700 1 x 18,000 W 1 x 10,400 W

[quote name='bremen' timestamp='1341930803' post='1726390'] I don't understand the reference to the transformer...? [/quote] I wasn't referring to the transformer having a fault, but as you know a transformer will have an impedance (or DC resistance when read with a multimeter) I simply wanted to know if the tester unit was meant to be used without anything plugged in to get a proper result or if the loading of the mains transformer on the circuit (if the amp is switched on of course) would interact with the tester? I mean, for example, you wouldn't try to measure the impedance of a speaker whilst it is connected to another speaker cabinet as the reading would not be true. I wanted to know if the tester simply measured open/short circuits or if it relied on resistance too. If it did, would loading on a mains socket cause the threshold for those readings (and alarm) to change. Make sense?

I have just watched the video for these. They look great and the toneprints are a great idea. That Octaver example by Uriah tracked all the way down to B. That's worth it in itself!

[quote name='bremen' timestamp='1341917113' post='1726030'] I don't see why you'd need to unplug everything else. Anyone? (LOL at Gust0o) [/quote] I wondered if the loading of the devices (such as transformer impedance) would have an affect on the gadget's ability to read certain fault conditions. Would love to hear from a PAT tester who knows these units inside and out. I guess there's only so many fault conditions that it can test anyway - but the most important ones, such as 'no earth' would be easy to detect.

Guys, Would this tester work if, say it was plugged in to the end of an extension lead that was plugged in to a faulty (say bad earth) mains socket? I'm thinking yes it would. I was wondering as I have a spare outlet on the extension fitted to the back of my rack case. I'd happily leave one of these plugged all the time as a visual guide to the status of the socket I am plugging in to. [edit] actually, I'd have to unplug all the devices from the extension first for a proper clear reading wouldn't I?

Ahh! Thom beat me to a reply! Yup, the MB's are 1u high. I keep mine in a 4u rack with a 1u distortion preamp and probably will slip my compressor and half rack digital EQ in there too.

I've not got a half width rack, but I've put my GK MB800 in to a Gator Shallow abs rack case with some other bits n bobs for a super light and convenient system. It is full 19" width though.

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