dave_bass5

As you know Gareth, ive gone back to MB, albeit a new (to me) F1 rather than the older class A/B heads. I did get to compare both my SA450 and F1, both running flat at one gig during sound check. It was just me playing through my rig while i waited for the others to turn up so not really in a band situation, but at gig levels. To my ears while the SA450 was a very tiny bit thicker, or warmer, in the low end, the F1 has a bit more punch and clarity to it, while still having that nice warm MB tone and still plenty of low end. Both the Streamliner and F1 were the first class D heads ive used, and both came along almost at the same time, and while each has its own character i dont think ill miss the Class A/B heads. I dont regret selling my LMII and SA450, but i do wish a F500 had come along instead of the F1. [quote name='gafbass02' post='1325305' date='Aug 3 2011, 10:11 AM']For me it's the high and low mids on separate controls I miss.[/quote] Same here. While the Streamliner has a nice EQ section i feel its a bit limiting having just the one mid control. I love the filters on the MB heads and although you can get them in pedal form i prefer them in the head. [quote name='Linus27' post='1325698' date='Aug 3 2011, 02:27 PM']So much so that I have already priced up a MarkBass F1 head with a MarkBass Traveller 1x 15 and 2 x 10. Its a slippery slope I know [/quote] when i can track a F500 down ill be selling my F1. Just a FYI.

[quote name='andydye' post='1325438' date='Aug 3 2011, 11:37 AM']I have just emailed Epifani and copied Alex at the Gallery in too in case it's a dicky batch...(which seems a little odd!)[/quote] Good luck, lets hope this gets sorted one way or the other. Im pretty sure my 2 UL's would allow me to use either, i certainly dont recall ever having to use a certain socket on either cab. Maybe the changed the design. My issues were well documented so ill just say both cabs looked great on the outside but on closer inspection the UL212 seemed to have been made by a child in a dark room. The 112 i had farted too much, even at bedroom levels (i got that from the Gallery but Alex was great about taking it back and i ended up with a UL115, no issues with that ever) They are great cabs though and i do lust after another UL115

Ive had 2 UL cabs, both poorly made, but as Dave says, the two sockets are identical and will be connected together (or in your case, maybe not). Its probably a loose wire, nothing major.

yeah, it sounds like its a very good head. Im now very tempted to look at getting one over a F500.

The TC review also includes the RS210 and RS212 cabs, while the Orange review includes the SP210 and SP212 cabs. Just a FYI.

[quote name='flyfisher' post='1324154' date='Aug 2 2011, 12:55 PM']Hmm. You won't name the guy who took your money but failed to fix the problem, but you named Ray Cooper who was honest enough to tell you up-front that he couldn't help with the problem. I'd suggest that the first guy is the one to avoid in future and that Ray Cooper sounds like he's honest and straightforward enough to say if he can help with a problem - up-front and for free.[/quote] [quote name='davebass66' post='1322890' date='Aug 1 2011, 11:25 AM']Last week I spent £50 sending it to a tech to get the bass fully copper shielded and have the wiring checked. This did not fix the problem. Having spoken to him again today he has basically said he can't do anything else but is happy to keep my money having not fixed the problem (he will remain nameless)[/quote] The first guy did the work asked of him. Shielded and wiring checked. As already pointed out, if its not the shielding and the wiring is fine then the guy did his job and should be paid. If it turns out the work was faulty then i think thats a different story of course. Thats how i see it anyway.

The Blue ones seem popular. If its at all possible ill take 2 blue and two orange (so yes, im up to 4 now lol). I appreciate its getting complicated though so whatever comes along ill be happy with.

[quote name='andydye' post='1323294' date='Aug 1 2011, 05:22 PM']I also believe that he's actually a she...[/quote] Ah yes, i had forgotten that. So, its a girl thing then ;-)

They are a lot cheaper than a Sue Ryder Bass ;-)

[quote name='Ross' post='1323239' date='Aug 1 2011, 04:48 PM']Sorry to derail slightly, but why are these picks so desired by you that you'd go through all this effort? They're just bits of plastic surely or is there something I don't know?[/quote] I think part of the reason is he collects them. He has a "picks wanted" thread as well that mentions he likes these little plastic slivers. Me, god knows why. It could be because I like the look of small shiny objects.

[quote name='Evil Undead' post='1323149' date='Aug 1 2011, 02:52 PM']Great! I'll put you down for 3 Dave, unless you would prefer 4. I think I may get an extra myself as well, just cos Mike, I'll put you down for 2-4 depending on other orders [/quote] 3 is fine mate.

[quote name='Evil Undead' post='1323087' date='Aug 1 2011, 01:58 PM']Only 2 more for a 12 pack! Quite willing to order 2 or 3 x 12 packs if there's enough interest![/quote] Oh go on then, ill take the last two as well unless anyone else wants one. Im happy to go with 3, Im always loosing picks. Bloody hell, pick GAS is a new one on me.

Ill go for a couple as well Blue would be good for me but not really fussed.

I can see the reason the first guy didnt want to give you your money back, after all he has done work on the bass. If the problem is with the pre amp itself (just guessing) then no amount of shielding will help, so its not really the guys fault if its still humming, as long as he hasn't made it any worse. I do understand that you were paying him to cure the hum though so its a tricky situation. If you can get someone else to look at it and it turns out he didnt do a good job then you have ground to complain and maybe get some money back. I personally would now contact the shop/person you got the pre amp from and get them to sort it out. It might be worth posting on TalkBass as im pretty sure it will be seen by the right people. Good luck with it.

The BDI21 is very close to the BDDI, and i know a few people who prefer it over the "real" thing. Ive got both but unfortunately neither at home at the moment.

[quote name='algmusic' post='1322618' date='Jul 31 2011, 11:07 PM']I don't disagree, when i was in my teens and early twenties, I was happy to carry heavy gear, but once I found lighter stuff and age kicked in a bit, i thought, hmm lighter stuff [/quote] Same here. I was quite happy to carry my Schroeder 1210R at load in/outs but after i got my 1212L the 1210R suddenly felt so much heavier that i hated lifting it, not that i couldn't of course, i just questioned why i need to when there are much lighter versions around. Of course lightweight cabs aren't cheap but im was happy to pay a bit more for the convenience.

I think the MAG 410 combo will be great. Its probably louder than a lot of the 2x12, 2x10, 1x15 combos in that price range and its not too costly. If you do go the separates route just remember a good, efficient cab can make a huge difference to your output volume. Good luck with the search, and i love Waitrose as well :-)