Musicman20

[quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1340691119' post='1708060'] IMO, you get the balance right. So, when do we get to see this product around here..? [/quote] Plus one. Just right. They look very professional and I've heard they sound fantastic

[quote name='Bill Fitzmaurice' timestamp='1340663629' post='1707938'] Gettting it right? Or getting it familiar? Just because bass cabs have looked pretty much the same since 1960 doesn't mean that's how they s[i]hould[/i] look, at least not if their main purpose is to be listened to. Not that they need be ugly, like these close relatives of Daleks: Those who can afford the hundred thousand quid a pair go for must not be bothered by their look any more than the likely Picasso on a nearby wall. [/quote] Not familiar, just 'right'. I personally know I have a good eye for aesthetics and what looks almost like art. I'm personally one for making things look right. A coat keeps you warm, but isn't it better if it's a coat that suits you and looks great?! I like to think I pay attention to the way I look and I enjoy getting new clothes, shoes, etc. All products can look good if it's thought about. I don't mean 'this cab needs to look like an Ampeg 810E', it isn't that, it's making a logo that shows the product in the right light, and doesn't look like the 80s Peavey logo, it's making the right choice on the fit and finish and colour, and making those finishing touches. Look at Aguilar. Great product. Great sound! But, there is something else, a kinda 'New York' vibe meets Apple sheen to their website and their logo, to me, matches their individuality and personality. I look into this deep, I admit, but getting a bit of art/marketing advice is very easy and cheap for any business. Heck, even I could do it. Off the musical topic, look at the iPod and how it influenced companies like Nintendo to make a minimalist white console (Wii). The Wii has been a massive massive hit. Part of it is the modern marketing and the fact it isn't an ugly massive box.

[quote name='hamfist' timestamp='1340328933' post='1702998'] They are the same speakers in both ranges of cabs, as far as I understand it. the difference is in the size, quality and construction of the cabs. There are multiple stories around of MBE cabs suffering awful boom problems and also bits of hardware breaking or falling off them. Also cab buzzes and rattles in the MBE cabs seem to be too common also. The neo range also have much nicer, higher cost, tweeters and also adjustable tweeter control. My experience with my Neo 212 has been all good and I have heard/read very few (if any) horror stories about them. THe cabinet is just as (if not even more) important than the speakers in a bass cab. The MBE range are OK, but are very much built down to a price. THey are what they are. If you played them side by side (which I haven't) I would suspect that you would instantly choose the Neo range. [/quote] How you finding the 2x12?

[quote name='TheDaivisch' timestamp='1340661519' post='1707875'] Would this be a chinese one, then? http://www.soundslive.co.uk/product~name~Gallien-Krueger-MB800-Bass-Amplifier-Head~ID~17422.asp [/quote] Not sure but I want one haha!

I think ALL engineers, no matter how difficult they find it, should find time to get the aesthetics right. Heck, they are probably missing a huge chunk of the market. The Baer's look great though

I've just seen how cheap and light the Neo 212 is....that is a crazy price! There is a lot of love for them on Talkbass even by players who swear by high end gear....

[quote name='R Baer' timestamp='1340606315' post='1706749'] We are working on finding a distributor in the UK, but your'e correct that by the time you add on shipping and all the related fees and taxes, it does drive the cost up considerably. [/quote] Thanks for chipping in, I'd really like to try your gear our when it hits the UK.

Cheers! That was an issue I had when I tested the Compact (went past my legs, and a LOT of low end)...although Alex has explained why this might be the case so I'll put that down to one of those things. However, these GK cabs are superb value and seem to get good reviews!

Yep, and shame we aren't in the USA as they would obviously prove a lot cheaper to buy!

[quote name='jaydentaku' timestamp='1340487957' post='1705281'] Guitar Guitar in Newcastle wasn't willing to get a bongo in for me. "if you didn't like it, we would be stuck with it" "they are really ODD guitars" (pulls face) Nice [/quote] Soundslive will do it. In fact, any Musicman stockist can do it and it is a Strings & Things policy to send them out for trial. In my experience, Guitar Guitar don't understand bass and need an expert in who is up to date. If they had a Bongo in, maybe more people would buy one?!

Which store was it?

These are such a good price I want one, but don't need it.

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1340400985' post='1704194'] I might go for those Gareth, I'm about to order some. Question is which one to try them on, ceramic or Alnico? [/quote] Hmm, I'm trying it on my 2010 Ray 5, so Alnico for me!

I've tried a few brands and still find Ernie Ball strings fantastic. I go for the stock .130s. I have some Cobalts that I have yet to put on...might do it this weekend

Did they not? I thought all of their Shuttle cabs had tweeter controls?

Never tried the Ampeg, but looking at the spec and design, I think I'd prefer the Orange still.

That screams Gibson to me.

[quote name='eddiehoffmann' timestamp='1340282375' post='1702227'] You might wanna try two of the OBC 115's together. I used to have this rig and, for me, it's the best cab combination ever. These cabinets are awesome! [/quote] The Orange 1x15 is a great cabinet

[quote name='phatbass787' timestamp='1340124173' post='1699520'] Think GK may be going down the route of creative marketing with these Neo's(I assume they must have outsourced to TC Electronics marketing dept) theres no way the 112 cab Soundslive are selling has a real Neo in it, cannot be done at that price, I'm sure it's a perfectly decent cab and light but getting tired of companies and their half truths... [/quote] I'm pretty sure with the weight it is a neo speaker. I'd be shocked if it wasn't, as otherwise that's a lot worse than TC, as the whole concept of the cab is neo, has neo in the name, etc. GK do make their own speakers though, so no doubt they can make them cheap and not have a speaker company charging them obscene amounts. However, i'd be interested if someone could take one apart and check haha.

[quote name='leftyhook' timestamp='1339165376' post='1684718'] bah! just been to Newcastle Guitar Guitar. Not a single left handed bass in the store!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So i pick up a few R/H P basses, American and Mexican.Look noce but ranged from average action to bloody awful. Upon enquiring about L/H availability, only 2 P basses in the whole company (Scotland to London) and if I put down a deposit to have one sent, found I didn't like it, the deposit would have to be transferred to something else in store. &*$%£"!!!!!! Certainly won't buy before I try after today's experience. Predictably disappointed [/quote] They are a bit tight in my experience. Buy it online from them and use the 7 day returns policy. If its faulty you pay nothing, if it's fine but not for you, you pay their pickup fee (£15 I think). This is why I don't bother spending money going all over the country anymore. More power buying online It is a mess about though I agree.

Quite nice now I've seen em a few times.