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I'm interested in buying one, and I also want a Polytune 2.0 (TC Electronic). So, does that help?

I understand that many of us like to support UK based businesses. I suppose Im the same with OBBM's cables, (plus they are just great cables). However, I personally would think payment a day or two before delivery is a better option. Deposit? No issue. Full payment? Only if its going to be with me very very soon, and I have a delivery date with a few days. As much as there is a sense of 'I'm supporting a business in the UK', that doesn't really matter to me now. I buy from a business because I want a product, and good service is key.

Surely if the Midget is snarly and 'bitey', this would suggest it DOES have a 'voice' and colour...eg a mid bump? Not that I mind that at all.

[quote name='dannybuoy' timestamp='1376908754' post='2180558'] The cabs are well overpriced when you compare them to the SVT210AV, which is half the price of the 112! [/quote] Agreed. Very expensive for an Ampeg cab.

On the Streamliner, you have a lot of bass and a lot of headroom IMO. Drop the bass, boost mids, make sure you are setting the gain/volume/master to their full extent, (don't crank the master but get enough juice from the gain etc).

[quote name='Ou7shined' timestamp='1376909878' post='2180586'] In the interest of balance and using the same principals, have we ever known Molan to exaggerate or with malice aforethought misrepresent facts on here. I certainly haven't... then again I'm not as rabid a basschatter as I used to be. He seems quite adamant over his position and claims to have unpublished info. Of course I would love to know all the juicey behind the scene bits but I find it hypocritical that we are calling for all the beef from both sides while simultaneously calling into question JC's (and to some extent Molan's) professional ethics. Who here would like their luthier to discuss in detail their private interactions? Having read JC's outburst, I'm sure he would love the details of his side of the story eloquently set out on his behalf... but would it be right to do so? Time will tell I suppose. In response to those fed up with the thread, unsubscribe. I personally enjoy daily serialisations like this - when they are kept civil, as has been. I find them pertinent to our interests and the longer they are left to mature (often a rarety on here) they go to prove how different and interesting and fallible we all are.... even world renowned luthiers. Often we come away wiser than before and as usual it's never the end of the world. [/quote] Excellent post.

http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1003813

[quote name='Beedster' timestamp='1376813408' post='2179281'] Hey mate, do you have a link to the TB thread, couldn't find it? Cheers C [/quote] Hiya! I'm on my phone at the mo but I know it was mentioned in the new thread over there that's run into a lot of pages...I'm no tube expert at all but one of the guys over there thinks the tubes / plate voltage won't be the same...

EBS - Your cool white GB!

[quote name='Mr. Foxen' timestamp='1376663974' post='2177649'] No, they've moved on to poly, but people still demand the inferior old way of doing it. Kind of like wanting tolex or carpet instead of hard coatings. [/quote] Is tolex/carpet inferior to the textured paint?! Doubtful. Tolex might be a little delicate, but it looks fantastic. Carpet is the strongest.

I would be shocked if someone didn't buy Modulus...but it shows how bad the economy is. SWR is apparently no more, and Genz are (apparently) going through changes....I predict that as they are part of Fender, we are going to see new Fender micro amps from the Genz chaps. In fact, I want a Modulus, so they best carry on. Flea Bass PLZ.

These are hitting the UK!!! I need one.

Bass Gear, Bass Direct.

Molan - I'm glad AC is still proving popular and this hasn't affected Bass Gear. I still haven't managed to buy anything yet...but I've got my eye out. Pete - I'm the same as you. I could sell all my EBMM's and buy two very high end Fender copies, or a vintage Fender. Absolutely no desire to at all....

[quote name='risingson' timestamp='1376580542' post='2176410'] I wanted to love Sadowskys but I was consistently underwhelmed with 80% of ones I've tried, both NYC and Metro. I even swung by the new shop in Queens a few months back. Some lovely stuff but almost nothing to justify me spending. The exception are the (relatively) new Will Lee models with the mid boost. Really helped the preamp along and so easy to play. Mike Lull stuff is doing it for me at the moment. [/quote] Ay, this is no criticism of the Metro basses, (and the elecs are almost the same are can be exactly the same) but I found the Metro's I tried to be a bit 'dry' and not that exciting, BUT, this was a few years back, and the shop had them hanging next to bright sunshine in the middle of summer. They probably weren't wearing the best strings etc etc. I still like Sadowsky basses no matter what to be honest; Roger just has a way with aesthetics and quality that pleases me. Lull's look great, but I personally would get a Sadowsky.

[quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1376558554' post='2175838'] [size=3]Buy with your ears not your eyes. [/size] [/quote] Absolutely, I agree, but you can do both...its not hard to make something look fantastic.

I've tried a fair few cabs in my time, and I've yet to find anything I like as much as the 'Aguilar DB 12s' sound. I used to own two DB212s, and then downsized to one Classic Black DB212 at 4 ohms. They just sound fabulous. Very clear, very 'bass guitar orientated' (eg not a PA-like response), lots of punchy low mids, plenty of sparkle IF you want it, (just dial the tweeter if you don't) and slamming low end. The low B response is fabulous. If I were to want to get something a little lighter, I'd be opting for the Berg CN212 at 46lbs.

Ay, tiring thread. Hopefully the OP now had the funds on the way back to him, and he can plan his next purchase! For THAT kind of money, I'd be straight onto Roger Sadowsky for a custom 5 string. Guaranteed it will be perfect.

[quote name='mr zed' timestamp='1376510226' post='2175305'] Yep- most people forget about the 25th/Reflex which is a real shame because they are outstanding.....IMHO of course :-) [/quote] I want a Reflex 5 HH in the Tangerine Pearl colour!

[quote name='EBS_freak' timestamp='1376498042' post='2174976'] Above - £960 at Bass Direct (thats including the 10 pounds for postage) S12T (with tweeter) at £870 (with postage - [b] Postage and packing[/b] UK postage and packing is charged at a flat rate of £30 for small cabs (Compact/Big Baby/Midget) and £60 for large cabs, i.e. the ones with wheels (Big Twin/Super Twelve/Dubster/Super Fifteen/'69er). ) So that's £960 vs £900. (Plus Berg has come from the US and through a dealer) [/quote] £60 postage?!

[quote name='Matt P' timestamp='1376494896' post='2174880'] [size=4][color=#222222][font=Arial] [/font][/color][/size] [size=4][color=#222222][font=Arial][/font][/color] [/size] [size=4][color=#222222][font=Arial]If you're planning on popping along to the upcoming North east bass bash you're welcome to have a go with my barefaced midgets, there might be a super12 there as well if i can persuade it's owner to come along. Your very welcome to use your own head too. [/font][/color][/size] [color=#222222][font=Arial][size=1][/size][/font][/color] [size=4]Matt[/size] [/quote] Cheers ill check the diary.

I will have a point in the next 2-3 months where I might get a new lightweight superduper 2x12. I am not saying whose is better, but the money so far is on the Bergantino CN212 at 46lbs...unless I can be pursuaded otherwise. If the BF really is better, then perhaps I'll get that.