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I nearly went for one of these, the 12.0 Has anyone tried them out yet? Apparently the MAX gets rid of the limiter problems and adds more ummmpph in the lower frequencies.

[quote name='Beedster' post='601508' date='Sep 17 2009, 05:51 PM']Unless of course you trip over it like I've done with my Markbass 1x12 more than once [/quote] Oh heck! As yet ive not used my LM3 live much....but I always attach my lead through the cab handle where possible. If I cant, I use a longer lead and keep an eye on it....I also put a bit of cut-off carpet between the cab and the amp head. If I put the rough rubbery underside so the amp head sits on that with its rubber feet, it helps. No chance of movement with the Orange....even after the gig. I just cant be arsed to even think about moving it hahahah.

[quote name='Kev' post='601070' date='Sep 17 2009, 09:41 AM']Be sensible and don't buy one until you try one.[/quote] +1. They are incredibly well finished off in my experience, but I could not get on with the tone. I must be more of a passive jazz guy....i need that full on growl and bite. The neck looked fantastic, and im brought up on P bass necks so it was comfy. It isnt like a normal jazz neck I agree. UVintage is the way to go

+1....now ive seen them properly stacked...they look good! My girlfriend wanted me to get green, she loves that colour. As if bass cabs appeal to 22 year old women.

[quote name='Poncho' post='599523' date='Sep 15 2009, 07:15 PM']Hi Gareth, I saw you were looking for a band in London and wondered if you might be interested in our stuff? You can find examples at: www.myspace.com/thebottlebrunettes If you like what you hear you can Myspace us or email: [email protected] Cheers, Poncho[/quote] Cheers Poncho, Ive emailed you

Choc Brown and Black are my favourite...but they are ALL nice. Green is a bit weird though.... I wish the Tweed was like the Fender Bassman Tweed

Cheers guys ill read this properly at the weekend busyyyyyyyy night tonight

Ive just realised that ONE tiny 1x12 Mesa Boogie Walkabout Scout costs the same as a Matamp custom made head. Thats mental. Great gear dude.

Well guys....here is a lowdown on what happened today. I am disappointed yet again. I do not like picking fault with stores, but this wound me up a lot. I don’t want a fellow bassist spending his hard earned cash and getting ripped off. Short story version is, GuitarGuitar have these advertised on their site for £1085. Cheaper than normal? Yes. A pretty alright price for a retailer to expect a potential buyer to pay considering it’s a shop floor highly expensive boutique amp that’s been sat around a bit? Yes! So, the Newcastle branch say they are in via email. I email and ask if it’s the newer version with one input. They call me, and say they checked, and that they ASSURE me it is the latest model. The amp is based in the Glasgow. So, they put me onto them, telling me its NO MORE than 6 months old. Glasgow store say its new stock, not ex-demo, and definitely a brilliant amp that isn’t just an old shop floor one. Guess what; I ask for photos, it’s the OLD model….with two inputs. It’s dusty as hell, and the corners have all kinds of scrapes on them. Still looks awesome as Mesa’s do, but I am NOT paying that kind of money for something that isn’t the latest model. £1085? No thanks. Ill be wary of them from now on. This is why I hate ‘general’ music store. Ive never had these problems with the Bass Merchant. This is just the same as my problems with PMT in Leeds when they sold me a ‘new’ Jazz bass that was actually a demo, marked to hell, dodgy paint, etc. I took that back as well. I reported them to Fender and Orange, as they tried to sell me a battered OBC115, and said they were not allowed to order a new one in. Guess what, I ask Orange, and they will always supply fresh stock to customers at the same price. The lesson? Don’t trust certain stores without checking the items! The only exception ive found so far is my small local Orange dealer, Bass Merchant, and Bass Direct. So, let this be a warning to you. They did just email to apologise and then said their best price is now £1450! Nope thanks, not after all that! Rant over. Sorry to bring the thread down, but it needed saying. Glad no-one went for this particular combo on a GAS attack.

So...Im still asking about this WA on offer. Its apparently still brand new as its with the guitar stock downstairs and virtually no guitarist knows what it is. I might ask for a few photos. Hmm...more Berg 112 cabs, or the awesome little WA 12? Its the latest model with one input, just bought before the price rise. And, they have the 15 version same ish price, obviously bit higher, BUT thats still much cheaper than the new prices. They say its new, not a demo, just been on shop floor as a lot of stuff is I guess. Same guarantee and all the bits, plus 7 days money back if I dont like it...

Thanks guys! Gareth

[quote name='Linus27' post='598343' date='Sep 14 2009, 04:09 PM']I have some things planned when I get to the stage of not being in a band or want to be in a band anymore. I plan to do the following, a. Spend a large percentage of time, focusing 100% on double bass. At least a year or two, to get to a standard I am happy with. The plan at the moment though is maybe in around 10 years time or wait until retirement as I just don't have the time right now to fully focus on it. b. Spend a large percentage of time playing fretless bass. I am actually doing it now a little bit and loving it. However, I would like to sit down with proper training material/instructions etc and focus on getting good at it rather than dabbling in it. c. Learn to read music. Not sure any of those interest you.[/quote] +1 I like this idea. I am also going to be bandless when I move to London. I DO NOT want a similar type of band now. Im getting a little tired of DIY hardcore punk. It may well be really fun, but it is disorganised, full of rip of promoters, and no one appreciates a good musician of their instruments / setup. Eg small hardcore band bassist asks me 'mate can I use your amp setup?' To which I reply, 'what the Bergantino HS410 and Orange AD200b Mk3?' 'Yeah'. 'You do realise its worth about £2300 in total?' 'Is it, can I use it?' I usually just alow them to use the cab...but to be fair, they usually just take the piss. If I dont take an amp/cab, I take sansamp and DI. Its different with more pro bands and good musicians, they usually offer to pay if a tube goes, etc etc, or we organise to bring a part of the setup each. So....Im outta this now as of December. I also need a new project.

[quote name='Happy Jack' post='597633' date='Sep 13 2009, 08:14 PM']What's the position with your PA? If you've (possibly) wrecked your back at 19, the LAST thing you want is a huge bass cab to move about. Give your spine a break and focus on DI-ing through the PA until you get some recovery going. With a Sansamp or a Pod plus IEM, and your bass being fed through the monitors so the rest of the band can hear you on-stage, you should be fine. Unless you're part of a successful band that's just about to break through and which absolutely requires you to have a big stack behind you, then your priority has got to be to recover your health. If that means moving bands to one which is built around a big PA, then that's what you need to do. Sorry to lecture, and it's none of my damned business, but I can't believe that your response to wrecking your back is to buy another 4x? cab! [/quote] Actually, this is perfect. I agree, keep the cab IF you like it, but buy a good quality DI that can do a rock bass tone, like Sansamp BDDI or Aguilar Tonehammer. Then you have no cabs or amp to take. Granted, it doesnt feel right all the time, but I did it on tour and most the audience dont really know.

I'd like to go down again soon and test some new gear. Nice lads...most relaxed atmosphere ever...which is what you want! No pressure, no time limits, just good customer service.

As if....they better have something in replacement! I wanted one of those!