dave_bass5

Im really struggling to find a 19" rack bag/case that will fit my Peavy PA amp. The issue is the amp is 410mm deep (front to back). This doesn't seem to be a standard size. Id prefer a rack bag, and 3U so i can fit a GE in it, but it looks like i might have to settle for a 2U ABS case. I dont really want a 3U case and i can do without the GE if i have to. Price is an issue though. Looking to keep it under £60 is possible. This seems to be ok but i thought id ask here about bags first. [url="https://www.bax-shop.co.uk/double-door-flight-cases/gator-cases-gr-2l-deep-19-inch-synthetic-rack-case-2u?utm_source=amazon&utm_medium=marketplaces&utm_campaign=amazonuk&&utm_term=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.co.uk%2Fmusical-instruments%2Fdp%2FB0002D020S%2Fref%3Dsr_1_1%3Fie%3DUTF8%26qid%3D1441980467%26sr%3D8-1%26keywords%3D3u%2Brack%2Bbag&utm_content=ABM-HGAGR2L"]https://www.bax-shop...ent=ABM-HGAGR2L[/url] Cheers.

[quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1441976795' post='2863448'] Judging by people definition of vintage on these pages, describing any cab as such is like the kiss of death. [/quote] In this case its spot on, although i believe the "retro" is getting dropped from the name soon. its definitely got that old school sound. A bit broken up, but in a smooth way, definitely not "woolly" Ashdown though ;-). It has top end, but i dont think you will really get a horrible tinny tone out of it, no matter how hard you try. I had a bass player come in from the next studio to ask to borrow a lead (bass player eh :-), he said he could hear the bass through the walls (they aren't that thick) and loved using that stack in the corner. I pointed out i wasn't using the 4x12 and large head, but the small rig sitting next to it. He was very impressed and said he was getting one. Never seen him down there since so i have no idea if he did or not. Mine is the lightest cab ive ever owned, even lighter than my MAG combo (by a lot). I wouldnt mind if it was heavier, although not too much. Picking up my 1212L i can feel a huge difference, and thats a neo cab as well.

[quote name='Merton' timestamp='1441971510' post='2863368'] Well the CTM30/LB30 is an epic amp as you know. Through the Super Compact (1x12) it sounds big and has that modern bite. Through the Retro Two10 the vibe is definitely more vintage, but it's beautifully even and polite. Where the SC barks as the valves go into overdrive, the Retro Two10 gets nasty in a more refined manner. It still snarls and I have to say it sounds glorious but it isn't so "shouty" if that makes sense? I honestly felt quite tempted to look into switching out my SCs for the Two10s. I reckon the LB30 and Two10 are a match made in heaven based on the little experimentation we did yesterday. I'd be interested to hear Stew's and Ewan's views too though [/quote] This is quite a useful report. Although i like my RT10, and i definitely need to give it a few gigs, it sounds like i might need a SC instead. I find the vintage tone a bit too vintage for me, although that might just be because of what ive been used to. The deep low end is taking a bit of getting used to so far. I also miss the sparkle im used to, although ive gone and got a VTBass DI to liven things up a bit. I do love the extended low end, its great actually hearing a low C clearly, although im back to 4 sting this week :-). The SC seems to be more what im used to judging by your's and Eudes posts, and i think this might be my next cab

[quote name='dincz' timestamp='1441789385' post='2861701'] That works but reduces the output level even more. I found the BDI21 could only fully drive my power amp (1.24V sensitivity) with bass boosted. [/quote] Indeed, its not ideal, although ive never boosted the bass on either my BDDI or BDI-21 anyway. Ive always run them with blend on about 10 0'clock, just enough to add some depth and girth (giggady rather than full on emulation.

[quote name='cheddatom' timestamp='1441725547' post='2861239'] Those of you who like a mid control on the BDI21, is this for further scooping? If not, I wonder is there a big difference between turning up the (modded) mid control, and turning down the bass and treble? [/quote] Not for scooping, but for bringing back the lost mid freqs. Tech 21 suggest that yes, turning both bass and treble together gives the effect of raising the mids, although IME thats not the same or as convent as having a dedicated Mid knob.

One more thing i would consider, is the VTBass DI, as this also has a blend knob on it. Ive got the BDI-21 and a VTbass (v1) at home at the moment, and they are quite different beasts. Ive also had 2 BDDI's over the past 6 years. Tone wise the BDDI and BDI-21 are very similar, although i actually prefer the cheaper one as its a bit brighter. Ive also had a Paradriver, i got that for the mid control, but didnt keep that long. It was good but not quite the same tone as the BDDI and i preferred that tone. I have tired the VTbass and BDI-21 together at home and the VTbass sounded so good ive just brought the DI version off someone on here. The blend is very useful IMO, and while the VTBass sounds awesome the DI seems a lot more versatile, plus of course it has the DI out. Its not cheap of course, but i feel the XLR out and the Blend make it worth the extra over the old version. Given the choice, the VTBass seems a lot more complete as a pre amp to me, but ill never part with my BDI-21.

[quote name='Merton' timestamp='1441294032' post='2857692'] Do let me know when you want to shift it on...... Just don't tell the missus [/quote] :-)

[quote name='FuNkShUi' timestamp='1441289788' post='2857602'] Im relieved [/quote] Yeah, cheers, good call. I doubt ill have it this time next year but for now its doing fine (not yet gigged it though).

Yep, apples and pears. The 1212L sounds pokey and more open, the BF sounds very round and, well vintage. The low end from the BS is very deep, but clear. It definitely has a more traditional tone overall, and handles a low B very well. Not really a cab that you can slap with (not that i do a lot), and not a cab that will give a piano tone. Its quite a warm tone, and although there is top end its not in the same class as the very clear 1212L. It is good for what i need though, but i expect this time next year ill have one of the larger BF cabs.I have a feeling im going to find it just a bit too retro if we start doing more up to date songs. The reason i was looking at the VT500 was to get rid of needing my VMTD, and this cab has actual solved the problem for now.

Talking of BF, ive now come to the conclusion that my Retro two 10 has enough warmth and vintage vibe that i dont actually need a warmer head now. In fact im selling my Darkglass and wont even need a BDDI any more.

Ah yes, off course, the 305 is 5 string. I missed that, thought you had put 304. I wish there was a 5 string M3.

I had a TRBX505 and it was a nice bass. I tried the 305 as well and thought that sounded better, but i wanted more control over the tone, and the active/passive switch. I did feel the 505 sounded bland, but maybe that like a blank canvas. It certainly did the job for almost a year. Mark mentioned about the Sire basses, and IMO the Sire M3 is a lot closer to the TRBX than the V7. If its humbuckers you want then the Sire M3 is worth a look IMO. The pre amp is better than the TRBX, and its a lot cheaper.

I dont want to derail this thered but I believe if it was brought in the EU (might just be UK though) it should be good for a free fix for a good few years, 4 or 5 I believe. Although manufacturers mostly give 12 month warranty (what, don't they trust their own goods to last lol) UK sale of good acts says it's much longer. So what I'm saying is if you don't have to junk it, or pay to get it fixed.

Agreed, i cant use anything else these days. I was a bit worried about a .107 E but after a few mins playing it seems logical.

Oh, the offers have been very appreciated, thanks for taking the time to make them.

Thanks for the invite (again). Actually I'm out for now. I've decided to sell my Darkglass and have brought a compressor, and im going to give my old BDI-21 another shot. For now a new amp isn't going to happen, although I'll be interested in how the day goes.

It's more than just one freq though. To my ears the cab seems to have an almost sledgehammer tone. It punches through anything but I've always wanted a more traditional sounding cab. It's not a bad tone, it's worked for well over 200 gigs, but I've always been looking for something different. I've tried many things, and found the best I got was with my BDDI, this seemed to take out quite a bit of the mid range punch, but the cab was still lacking in true low end thump. It will take me a while to get used to the Retro, especially if I'm dumping the VMTD as well, but for the first time in over 20 years I can actually take my own rig to rehearsals, so I'll get used to it very quickly.

I caved in too quickly and just ordered a Seymour Duncan Studio Bass Compressor. I like the idea of the blend knob and how it works with the filter switch. I'm still interested in seeing what the DG can do but I felt it's a bit too much money for me, even after selling my VMTD.

Agreed. I was keen to get this, as I liked the VTDI without speaker sim on. Now I've fouud out its going to sound closer to the VTBass which I wasn't as keen on, I'm stating my dissapointmet. Nothing wrong with that. It's not negativity for the the sake of it,

Damn, I hadn't tried that ;-). Actually that's high mid and no, that's not the solution.

[quote name='Merton' timestamp='1440192416' post='2849064'] Yeah they're all the same but different power amps. They were originally brought in as the new MAG line/replacement but I wonder if the MAG moniker will be dropped in favour of the RM... Or they will keep the two lower powered units MAG Rootmasters. Who knows [/quote] Thanks. Just been reading your wonderful review of this head in the reviews section. Im pretty much set on getting one (RM800), just need to make sure i have gigs coming in to warrant it.

[quote name='Kev' timestamp='1439674561' post='2844950'] I'v preordered the Darkglass Super Symmetry from Thomann so hopefully in a few weeks I can have a shootout with the original Cali76. The Super Symmetry will go back if it can't compete, if it can... [/quote] Im also looking forward to hearing your views on this. Im thinking of ditching my VMTD and just getting a compressor, and i do like the look of the DG.