dave_bass5

The NY122 does seems like a good match for the LMIII. Much better to turn down than to push the cab too hard IME.

[quote name='Marvin' post='1337793' date='Aug 12 2011, 03:43 PM']Absolutely agree with you. Really gets my goat when other band members say something like "well, it's not that difficult it's just the bass line". Being able to hear for a start would help. And I don't slap either.[/quote] To be honest im the only one in my band that even gets close to playing a song as it should be, and its me that pushes for new songs so im in a different postilion to most of us. Its normally me that says "why not play it like the record" etc. You should hear some of the crap my guitarist comes out with when we first try a new song

Hi Gareth. I think most MB owners will understand completely. Its all very well having loads of knobs and sliders but if the basic character of the head doesn't suit i dont think you can ever get around that. Knowing that the LMIII worked for you before should be a good indication that it will again. In may case i was tempted away, not so much because i wasn't happy, i just thought the grass might be greener on the other side and of course this time it wasn't. I've felt a bit awkward expressing my feelings in the GB thread's, due to the fact that i didnt want to upset anyone (you know what those Americans are like), and especially not Aged Horse (i think that was his user name) but no, i dont think its a great head unless you are after a specific tone and dont expect much more from it. They all seem to be using almost the same cabs as well. I really thought the Streamliner was a one trick pony whereas ive always felt my MB heads could cope with most tones ive needed. There, ive said it, bring it on lol. Even though my 1212L is light i dont like carrying it too much. Its ok i guess, and i can carry it using just one hand so for that it works well. Not sure how i would get on with a longer cab, that might need two hands but really, this is just me being lazy. Compared to any of the other cabs/combo's the band use mine i s a please to carry (although still no else does ) and compared to my old 1210R the 1212L is like carrying a leads bag.

[quote name='Musicman20' post='1337702' date='Aug 12 2011, 02:42 PM']My other option here is to keep the Streamliner 900,[/quote] Dont even think about that. Thats what i did but it was only putting off the inevitable. You have outline all the reasons for getting rid of it, they are all valid reasons and you really dont need 3 heads. Stick to the plan, otherwise this will never end ;-) And you still haven't got that CV yet :-)

I just checked the spec's and the MB cab is wider (across the front) but not quite as deep or tall as my 1212L. Nothing in it really though, around 1". I just got the impression it was smaller from you pic as thats how i normally set my rig up and i seem to have a bit more room on top of the cab. Im interested to see what you think of it. After having just the one bad experience with a MB cab i must admit its put me off them a bit. You do realise that you might have to tape this rig down to the stage once you turn up lol. Ive played a few very smooth stages and found my lightweight rigs move a round a bit when the volume is loud, at least, until i got a Gramma pad.

wow. that cab is even smaller than my 1212L but the looks of it.

I cant slap properly so any of those type of bass lines ill avoid. My main problem with leaning bass lines is actually hearing them. In a big complicated mix i sometime shave trouble picking out the bass line, let alone learning it We hardly ever learn new songs though, shame as i need a challenge.

Good Choice Gareth. I think for the money the LMIII is a better bet over the F500, especially if you dont need all the EQ options, and i dont think any of us really do although i did find it came in handy in the more awkward rooms when i had my SA450. I agree with you about the GB's not feeling quite as well made, at least the Streamliner. I felt the knobs didnt have that quality feel and movement like my MB heads have. They felt pretty cheap to me.

[quote name='Prime_BASS' post='1335842' date='Aug 10 2011, 10:40 PM']You should get a S12T! I'm finding 9 o'clock to be enough with the f1. The preamp is clipping a lot later on the gain stage than with RH. However like all heads, it does run out of juice at around 1-2 o'clock on the master.[/quote] Oh my 1212L is loud enough. Sometimes i think i should turn up during gigs abut listening back to the recordings we always make (from the stage) im always a bit too loud, and thast around 11 o'clock or lower. We arent a loud band but we dont have PA support as such, just a bit fo DI to give a bit of spread to the back of the room. I do find the gain to be a bit higher on the F1, compared to my SA450/LMII, so i have the gain knob around 11 o'clock, on my old SA450 it was around 3 o'clock. I dont have the LED flashing.

[quote name='Musicman20' post='1335652' date='Aug 10 2011, 08:39 PM']I dont think I ever had the master above 1/3 with an 8 ohm cabinet on the LM3! I think if I needed more power itd be the TH RH750, but to be honest, I dont very often need masses of volume. I was told the best way to run amps like this is to not worry about the wattage and add speakers/cabs if you want more volume.[/quote] The times i had to turn right up were with smaller cabs like my MB 151P. I never go near halfway with my 1212L

In my limited experience of running my old LMII and SA450 hard I have to agree. Ive only had to go over about 1 o'clock on the master a few times but it wasn't nice. Not sure if it was the cab or head but it just seemed to compress more and not get louder. Then again it's nicer than doing the same with my old ABM head.

[quote name='Prime_BASS' post='1333902' date='Aug 9 2011, 06:04 PM']It's like old Ed Freidland, I hate the way he cuts the highs and boost everything else, although he will demonstrate "flat" and his videos are the most informative aswell.[/quote] Ed can make anything sound good but i love the fact that he demonstrates with both finger and pick most of the time. As a 99% pick player its not easy finding online videos of new gear played that way.

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' post='1334169' date='Aug 9 2011, 08:52 PM']Have a look inside the Lakland to see if the ground wire is still attached properly if it is try putting some wire from the ground connection (just wrap it round tight nothing fancy) then attach it to the bridge if it's like a church mouse after I'd say take the bridge off and get the earth wire and put it in a new spot under the bridge as it's probably sunk into the body, I have had that a few times and it looked like it was assembled with the body finish still wet![/quote] There might also be a trim pot in there that will allow the output to be turned up or down. If there is a marked difference between active and passive mode on the Lakland this can be used to balance the two modes out. It might be set too high (im basing this on my old 55-01 with NTMB preamp)

[quote name='Musicman20' post='1334168' date='Aug 9 2011, 08:52 PM']I know, but no chance at the moment. Id love to be able to gig both, and see which cuts it. Then, what happens if I also took the STL900 and that worked better?! Haha. What a nightmare.[/quote] Thats what happened to me when i thought i was trading my STL600 for Clarky's F1. Used both on two gigs and ended up buying the F1 as well :-)

I know what you mean. Ken has a certain style and he likes a certain tone but thats not for everyone. Seeing as your thinking about the LMIII why not lower your sights slightly and think about a F1. Its a lot cheaper than the F500 and has the same EQ (although its missing a few other features).

my stickers have arrived so hopefully ill get them on my neck before the next gig. They do seem pretty bright once activated with my LED keyring torch.

Ken's got this F1 vs LMII comparison video. Thats the closest i can think ive seen. To my ears the F1 did sound nicer but both were so close i doubt it would matter at a gig.