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[quote name='LawrenceH' post='832133' date='May 9 2010, 01:02 PM']Does the Compact not have a pair of speakons then? If so, daisy-chain from that, it'll be parallel. If not (why not? Grr) then just use the speaker out jack, it'll be parallel with the speakon and with an 8 ohm cab will give you 4 ohms total load. The amp doesn't care which way round you connect the speakers as long as it's a parallel connection it's electrically identical, the speakon is just a better socket design than a jack.[/quote] Yes, the single speakon seems a little odd. Ways around it though I guess.

[quote name='jezzaboy' post='832186' date='May 9 2010, 01:56 PM']I saw this picture on Talkbass (forgive me I was bored!). This was from a thread about a guy who has owned the Jazz he`s playing for 40 years. Now I know you can`t see the bass but I just think that it`s a cracking photo. Better than playing a sweaty gig down the dog and duck. [attachment=49291:scan0014.jpg] Jez[/quote] Awesome photo.

[quote name='Prime_BASS' post='832173' date='May 9 2010, 01:39 PM']If wieght wasn't an issue and looks were I probably would have gone for the orange 1x15 as the orange tolex ghee me a small crisis. But after lugging around my guitar rig and being bent over at work hurts my back.[/quote] I dont blame you haha. The weight is pretty immense on most the Orange gear. The guitar PPC412....that is a killer.

[quote name='CHRISDABASS' post='832176' date='May 9 2010, 01:43 PM']Despite my "issues" i do have severe gas for the 4 string Big Al do u ever think a shop in the UK will have any in stock? [/quote] Haha, catching isnt it. If I order, im going through Darren n Co at the Bass Merchant as usual. Ive got a good quote im just making sure im 100%. When I emailed him, he said they have a Blue Big Al 4 in stock...not sure which blue. Id love to go and test it, but I cannot get down there at the moment. I think they are pretty damn rare at the moment.

[quote name='cameltoe' post='832126' date='May 9 2010, 12:59 PM']No, Road Worn [u]Precision[/u] in Fiesta Red. Honestly, I was blown away by it. And I was determined not to want it, as I always thought the Road Worn range was overpriced. I don't usually like red on instruments either, but for some reason I kinda like Fiesta red. I didn't actually like it at first, it grew on me big time. The fiesta red CV precision looks badass with the rosewood board. I kinda like Sonic blue but it doesn't all come together as well as the Fiesta red. This thread isn't helping- I'm now GASSING for a Fiesta red CV Precision. I guess it would be cool to have a little brother for the Road Worn![/quote] Ah! Got ya. It will essentially be the same apart from the fact the Road Worn will obviously be better. Hmm, if I were you, and you really like the Precisions, and didnt want a CV 60s Jazz, id get the 50s CV just to have a different option. Then again I can see why you want the Fiesta Red CV Precision.

[quote name='CHRISDABASS' post='832145' date='May 9 2010, 01:09 PM']i love the look and sound of these basses However, something really bothers me about them! and all Musicman basses! The string spacing and pickup pole pieces never, ever match up! it just does my head in! i mean how much money/time goes into the design process? my guess is rather a lot! but they still cant get that simple issue sorted out! The picture above really shows how bad it is, i personally like a little more attention to the design of a bass and its pickups, we could be heading for another Musicman weak G string issue here! Rant over [/quote] I never experienced the weak G string, and I had two 3 band EQ Ray 4s before my new orders. I have heard its usually those basses that you find it on; the Ray 5, for example, never has it. I dont think the weak G string is a pole position issue, I think its an EQ design that some notice and some do not....and maybe different amps/cabs pronounce it more. I know what you mean about pole/string position, but surely there is a reason for it? The main reason I like EB is that you just get great QC (Im hoping I do on my next few) for a good price. I wouldnt dream of swapping the electronics in them as they just work. Thats me though, EB fan boy hahah.

[quote name='LawrenceH' post='832133' date='May 9 2010, 01:02 PM']Does the Compact not have a pair of speakons then? If so, daisy-chain from that, it'll be parallel. If not (why not? Grr) then just use the speaker out jack, it'll be parallel with the speakon and with an 8 ohm cab will give you 4 ohms total load. The amp doesn't care which way round you connect the speakers as long as it's a parallel connection it's electrically identical, the speakon is just a better socket design than a jack.[/quote] +1 4 ohms minimum means your amp can power 1 x 4 ohm cabinet, or 2 x 8 ohm cabinets. You may need some combo speaker cables (speakon/jack) like I use with the Orange and take to gigs where Im expecting an old cab with no speakons. OBBM can sort you out very cheap for these and they are uber high quality.

I recently noticed a band using the guitar version, Albert Lee Guitar (The Swellers). It looked amazing. Im not normally one to go for the unusual, but this bass just works visually for me.

Looking good! Clarky...there are now two non-Fenders in your stable! Quick, get another Fender.

[quote name='Eight' post='832121' date='May 9 2010, 12:53 PM']This question probably makes me look even dumber (but hey, if you've been on this forum for a while then you've seen me make stupider posts)... I'm currently using a Warwick Pro Fet 5.2 and a Barefaced Compact. The Fet is 500W @ 4ohm (so maybe around 300W into the 8ohm Compact). I often see posts about getting another 8ohm cab to get the most out of an amp... but if I did where would I plug it in??? The amp has a 1 x speakon (I think) port marked "500W@4ohm Min" and 1 x standard jack "Speaker" output. I'm probably misunderstanding but presumably you can't plug an 8ohm cab into the speakon??? So can this amp only take one cab then??? Or am I missing the vital piece of information all other bass players know? [/quote] Does it have one speakon and one normal jack for the speaker connection? If so, plug one into each. You can also daisy chain although not from the Compact as it only has one speakon.

[quote name='cameltoe' post='832103' date='May 9 2010, 12:37 PM']I would JUMP on the fiesta red, but I've got a fiesta red Road Worn coming for my birthday Having said that, it's still the colour I like best. TBH I kinda love them all, there is something wicked about the CV '50's. I guess I'll try em all out.[/quote] Cool, Road Worn Jazz in Fiesta Red I dont normally like red on instruments, unless its that Fiesta Red with the right guard, and then I REALLY like it. How odd!

[quote name='EdwardHimself' post='832110' date='May 9 2010, 12:44 PM']I can't believe this. Someone on BC orders the "first" (supposedly) big al 5 and now all of you want one! I can see why though, it is interesting.[/quote] Haha, well, I agree, we all create GAS for each other. BUT, I wasnt in the slightest bit interested until I heard the demo video. That was it...sold.

I know, there is still divided opinion on these instruments, just like the Bongo. But Im a EBMM fanboy, lets face it. If people can like the frankly odd Warwick shapes, then Im sure a little push in the right direction and theyd start to see why I like the bodyshape. The tone on these basses from the videos is just STUNNING. Perfect combination of MM punch but with single coils! It also does passive as well as active. Both settings sound really good. I didnt really look into these basses until I heard the Ed Friedland demos on YouTube. This is the reason Im suddenly drawn to the bizarre bodyshape: [attachment=49288:bigal5sss.jpg] That is the exact spec I want. I figured despite the fact I could just keep saving and get a true vintage Fender, Im actually really happy with the modern ones I own. At this point my next bass has to be different and offer me something Ive never had before.

[quote name='cameltoe' post='832095' date='May 9 2010, 12:31 PM']Ah but which model to go for? I've got huge GAAAAS for one at the moment, and being a precision lover, I'm undecided between the CV 60's in Sonic blue and the CV 50's.[/quote] 50s CV or the Fiesta Red CV.

[quote name='Prime_BASS' post='832044' date='May 9 2010, 11:30 AM']I believe the only way you'll achieve a similar loudness with those smart power ones is 2 of those 2x10s but that's expensive. The only orange bass cab I'd feel comfortable with is the OBC 115, but it won't be as loud or light as the compact. But lol at the bass off idea.[/quote] The OBC wont be as light as the compact, without a doubt. BUT, I did test the two side by side when Alex sent Compacts out for the baschatters to try out. Only briefly though. It was certainly a LOT lighter, but the sizes were similar. I wouldnt say one was louder than the other...very similar. Not only that, the Orange, as per the Tom Bowlus 1x15 shootout, has a really nice high end despite the facts its a 1x15 and has no horn.

[quote name='Jamesemt' post='832000' date='May 9 2010, 10:47 AM']Had a great gig last night but had to use SS strings instead of Nickels and dug in a bit too much (Im a sucker for a good crowd...). I've now got a blister on my finger - should I pop it today so that hopefully it heals for next Saturday?[/quote] I had two blisters the other day from continued use of my fingers I used to be 95% pick, but now its shifting to 80% fingerstyle, and I like it. The blisters hardened up within 2 days, just leave them

Finally got the T-Rex Chameleon Power Supply. Pricey, but very very slick and silent. Comes with an entire package of cables to hook it up to your pedals. Switchable voltage for the mains, and the main attraction is the sheer amount of options. Will power anything you have basically, without needing a workaround. It even powers 12V TC Pedals. Recommended

Bargain. I started on an Encore.

[quote name='alexharvay' post='831684' date='May 8 2010, 07:12 PM']You're an amp whore as well. I think the first time I had amp gas was looking at your porn thread and seeing your Orange rig, the 2 Aguilar 2x12 cabs, the white Orange guitar cab and something else....[/quote] Glad to know im having a GAS effect on others haha! The Orange rig (bass and guitar versions) wont be moved on despite the fact they are more of a home/recording use purchase. I will use them live if I get chance at a decent venue though. The DB212s are fantastic, but Ive gone for 1 4 ohm version now in Classic Black and sold the two 8 ohm ones to Higgie. I miss the awesome style of them but I just didnt need another stack next to the Orange cabs! I am an amp/cab whore. lol.

I love amps/cabs. What I like is you can build up quite a collection for less than a boutique bass. Then again, don't get me started on overpriced basses that look more like coffee tables. I think I've hit my pinnacle. I've tried a hell of a lot, and even moved on cabs that have been classed as the best money can buy. Why? Because not all hype is correct! I just listen out now, and weigh it up, literally, with the size/weight/wattage/features etc. Do I miss my old Trace? A little...but the amps I have now are definitely more to my tastes.

Thanks for all the input. Ive looked about and its still back to the Mono vs Comfort Strapp. Are the parts on the CS made from some sort of metal or plastic?

[quote name='Wil' post='830812' date='May 7 2010, 04:49 PM']My first proper amp was a BLX 130. It still belongs to a mate of mine. Had a nice enough tone, not huge amount of volume though. Never quite saw the point of a heavy, 130 watt amp - louder than needed for practicing and too quiet to compete with a drummer, although I suppose it would do well in an acoustic based band.[/quote] Yep, my first real amp as well. I got a great price trading it in. It was VERY heavy for a 1x10...and it struggled with volume. I jumped up a GP12400SMX after that, and wow was that loud! (And heavy).

I have one of these. Might not have been this exact spec but I have a 1x10 Trace Combo with that design port.