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Wonky2

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  1. Good feedback guys, thanks.... My aim is to get to a single unit solution.... Ext cabs route is great but I would probably only use it once in a blue moon so not sure I can justify the spend on the 121p combo AND the 121ny cab (circa £900 together) ..... One amp solution the 121h alan c model may bring is appealing .... Can any one confirm the differences between the alan c and the standard 121h ? Is it just that the alan c runs at full 500w with I presume a 4ohm speaker in the combo ? If that is the case, I'm guessing that means the Alan cannot take an additional ext cab should the need arise ? 500w may be well and good but sometimes an additional speaker moves the air you need ? Still, as I say... I want a one unit solution so not concerned bout ext cabs.... Just that the Ålan c can cope well with full bore 500w ? I did prefer the top load amp head as the thing is so small I will obviously be looking down on in to adjust knobs ( arthritis don't lend itself well to crawling round on your knees) .... My feelings are that if I go down the 121p route I may yearn for the ext cab.... Lugging an extra cab (yes I know they are tiny and way 1/2 a gram) is ok if it's for the odd bigger gig but I don't want to be having to fetch it to rehearsals etc..... Saying that, the band is fairly quiet.... Ahhh ... I used to be indecisive but now I just can't tell !
  2. Ive seen e Alan c model, didn't realise it's usp was it kick out the full fat 500w ? That's appealing as I really don't want to go down an ext cab route just to unlock he next level.... I assume the Allan c model has a 4 ohm speaker then ? Any users, any comments on the Alan c model, what are its other points ?
  3. Guys, needs some help..... Who stocks a fairly comprehensive range of markbass gear in the northwest ? I'm wanting to buy but completely torn between a few and need to try them all... Combo's , cmd 121p, 121h, 151p Any suggestions.... Failing that. ... Who outside of northwest ?
  4. Thanks for the comments... I'm aware it would have place of manufacture on the back , difficult to see when ordered blind from shop as out of stock or net The ref to the yellow horn is the horn in the 121h not the piezo tweeter in the P model? I see that the newer ones (the horns in the h) are black and wondered if that indicated the change to non Italian manufacture? I think after much deliberation I'd like the 12 but fear I would yearn for the 12 ext cab , I want a single unit solution (rehearsals and small gigs or di for larger) I just wish I could find somewhere local ish I could try them all !
  5. Lots of head scratching....... Took some measurements of both and sized it up against my Mesa walkabout..... Never realised quite how small the 121p is ??? Having only played the 151 traveller cab in the bass lounge Manchester (thanks drew ) that's my only reference point sound wise.... I wanted to down size, just enough to get any combo/ cab in my boot and also reduce weight significantly.... Well, in closer inspection, with a tape measure in hand, the cmd151 is probably just that but small and a lot lighter so I could go that way too? I've had 15" speakers for a long time, but I like the tight sound of tens and twelves.... I guess the 15 and 12 will sound massively different but I'm told that the 12 is good enough to deliver 15 like depth ? Would really appreciate some opinions ?....
  6. Hey folks I'm in the mArket for a new combo , having a size down..... I've checked out a tc elec rs 450 combo today, it was good, but I didn't like running it quite so high to get the kind of volume I'd like and maybe would need the 750, also bottom end allthough big, felt shallow ? Maybe my poor use of control on the eq but still,......... but played a few other cabs/ combos and prefer the tone of the markbass stuff..... Pains me, as I'm not a fan of the looks and prefer a vintage look, but who cares, it's what it sounds like really. Size, weight , volume, warmth/ depth is important.... I tried the markbass 151 cab and a 300, then a Big Bang head, sounds great. I'm narrowing my lead down to the cmd121p or the cmd121h ..... I've got to get the tape measure out and see just how much bigger the h is than the p, any one seen them side by side and can comment if it's vastly bigger ? I wondered what he hatch in the top of the h was, and quickly realise it gave access to rear plugins.... Which then made me wonder how in the heck your supposed to have visual access to the rear panel on the 121p which is top mounted as opposed to front slot ? Any comments ? If any can offer any advice on just how much better the h model may be for the extra cost and of course compirmise in size..... I'm guessing it will give more bottom end girth due to size ? Also, I see a give away on the h models is that any of them with a yellow horn is Italian made ? Is that a correct guess or wrong ? I guess all the 121p 's now will be non Italian models.... Is there a great deal with quality with that in mind or not? Any advice is welcom.
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  8. There must be a basschat equivelant like .....errrr.... Drumchat ? Loads of talented chimps on here so in the drummers parallel universe of drum chat there may be just the guy waiting for you? Worth a trawl and maybe drop a post to set up some ordy's ? Don't dispair mate, that twitchy ,can't sit still, little oddballs outthere somewhere
  9. That's poo andy... I lost a guitar buddy I'd played with for years when he bogged off to the states..... It can be like losing a limb.... Diz will stand in for you I'm sure
  10. Played through one of these tonight at the rehearsal studio, interesting little amp with loads of gizmos, built in effects ,tuner and compressor etc... Great fun with the filter and synth effect.... Lots of fun managed to get a nice fat full tone out of it too ... For the money , a great little amp Glwts
  11. Still available, in great condition..... £100 collected from Runcorn or £110 delivered (mainland uk)
  12. Thanks, no problem, but perhaps a pm would be more appropriatr in a sales thread ?
  13. Ahhhh buddy, I'm sorry...... I'm set on another walk about but the 12.... I may well live to regret it but I'll take the compromise in girth on the small win in size, weight.
  14. I've got an A4 ish sized photograph ( not a print) of all 4 Beatles on the ferry in front of the liver buildings, the back is signed by all for with love to my mum Which is nice.......
  15. Plenty bass player can play this genre as its what a lot of us like, but not many full bands can support it, pull it off or provide a bass player with the correct platform quite so well, some excellent musicianship in the mingle.... Love it
  16. 1612 Vulfpeck peck https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=KQRV0c1KXYc Vulfpeck - prom https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=hNn9_NMaW5k
  17. Saw these lovely geeks a while ago, and recently noted on the SBL web site.... Realise lots will already be very familiar with Vulfpeck, but for those who aren't ...... Truly great funk , what's not to like from bass player joe dart https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=hNn9_NMaW5k https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=KQRV0c1KXYc
  18. Cheers Steve. I've just spent the last ten minutes look on gak web site at all the bass combos on offer.... Just to give this further context.... The Mesa walk about 15 combo is 28kgs By comparison : The TC Electronic rs450 2x10 combo is 26kg Phil Jones bass suitcase is 23kg Bergantino nv115 is 24kg The Ashdown abm c115 evo 3 "lightweight combo" 26.6kg Most Trace Elliot gear is far far heavier with some of their heads weighing almost this much !!!! The Mesa walkabout 15 ext cab is only 19kg's. By comparison: TC Electronics rs210 cab 19kg Vanderkley 115mn6 cab is 23kg Eden ex115 cab 18.7kg (Mesa cab is 19kg) You get my picture? In comparison they stack up quite well and are not quite the beast some might suggest. Even so, the sound from them makes up any difference. Granted, ultra Light weight gear does come in anywhere from 5-10 kg less than the scout 15 combo .....but frankly, I've had heavier turds. This is not a d class amp, it will not compare with something the size of a cigar box on weight, but it sure make up for it in boogie Any way, I can always throw in a pack of weetabix ? Nuff said ?
  19. Thanks guys..... I'm not entirely sure some of these opinions are to be taken as general view on the gear ? The way we're talking here you'd think it was excessively heavy, and it is by no means the case. It's not going to compare with any of today's lightweight gear but they will in turn no way compete with this rig in regards to depth of sound or tonal capability. Think of these lightweights as a pint of lemonade, the Mesa as a pint of Guinness. It's not difficult to manoeuvre either, a genuine one handed lift in and out of car. The only reason I wish to move to the 12 is it MAY be a little easier to handle for a disabled person.... Bet that in mind when you think would the 15 be too big or heavy? Nope, I've been using it without too much problem... Easy lift in out the car and then bearing in mind my hips are shot and my back is completely ruined) I usual use my little fold up truck to gently wheel it in wherever I'm going... Easy.... Just to put it into context, At 28kg it's just heavier than a single bag of sand or gravel from B and Q (25kg) .... My gigging days are over, I simply want to get down to one combo, one bass.... Just to keep my hand in studio wise and maybe the odd gig as requested.... If I was a regular live player there is not a chance on earth I would want any other rig than this. It's not huge, it's not mega heavy, it delivers a knock out sound, is louder than you would ever need , has a fantastic di for studio and stage, paramedic eq to dial out the boom of ANY room.... And the condition is like new. One of the best regarded amps on the market for a long time. What more could you want If it doesn't sell and i will quite happily keep it as it just isn't that much of an issue, I just thought I'd take a leap and down size by all of 3"! I'll take any advantage I can get..... But to anyone else, it's fine....I've had trace Elliot and ampeg gear which makes this feel like an empty card board box ! Hahaha Ber in mind also, if it was that much of an issue, I would not be suggesting I'd swap it for the 12" which is only a couple of inches and kg smaller/ lighter I'd be running out to buy one of these ultra light cabs wouldn't I? .? I did contemplate selling it to buy a TC elec rs212 and a rs450 but there is not chance the sound could EVER compete. I'll be sticking with Mesa no question. It's nearly crimbo, treat yourself !
  20. I am teetering on the brink of ordering a posh padded strap.... Criteria - min 3" pref 4" , leather, black, most important, PADDED. the Levys ones look good but I can't decide if I'd just be paying over the odds for the brand, they do look well made though. I've seen lots of hand made by players types but they often look a bit like a dress prop from some battle re enactment group thingy ?? I did order a sandberg one off thomann but it was crap, cheap plastic looking and thin....sent it back and thomann were fab , even provided free postage return label ! Any suggestions on a strap welcomed?
  21. Laetitia sadier ( ex stereolab singer) latest album "something shines"..... Beautiful ... https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0jQCl94PAqs Never hear any one on any bass forum mention stereolab ? Their early stuff is a bit chordal and very repetitive but mid way through their back catalogue they acquired a new bass player...... Changed everything..... From "dots and loops" album onwards is great with some great bass sounds.....as well as seductive French female vox.... Mesmerises me For example : https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2tIEf4hq6n8 Would like to know what most think of this as I always think I'm just out there in my own liking this stuff https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=8XGKMVeXpAI
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