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I was gigging a Midget T (previous gen 12" driver) and Super Compact G3 for a while and they worked well - separately and together. The only reason I sold the Midget was that I don't really need the 'T' and had meanwhile discovered the charms (for me anyway) of the One10. I like the subtle vintage colouration of the 10" driver in my covers band and have bought a second one. I find the permutations of the 3 BF cabs and 3 amps I now use (Eden WTX264, Ashdown RM500 EVO, Genzler Magellan 800) cover all the bases (and basses ). This is by far the best kit I've ever had and don't expect to change anything in the foreseeable future.

[quote name='uk_lefty' timestamp='1505760164' post='3374141'] I bought the head thinking I'd try it and see if I liked it and I can't see me needing more power or other options in the foreseeable future. [/quote] Couldn't have put it better myself! Only thing I can fault is the relatively noisy fan - not really a problem in the gigs I do but is that normal?

One10 plus Eden WTX264 is what I use at home and for small/'unplugged'-type gigs.

Worst thing for me is a single, obvious ding on an otherwise pristine bass.

[quote name='Paul S' timestamp='1506611746' post='3379945'] Can anyone see a good reason not to go ahead? [/quote] Not me, but that's not surprising as I couldn't find any good reason not to go ahead myself - twice. Not a single regret btw

I'm using a SC with 2xOne10s. Asked BF Alex and he doesn't recommend it because (in his words): ..."you lose focus, but a lot of people do it despite - or maybe because of that." Sounds very nice to me though, which I guess is all that counts!

Good grief Jabba - I take my hat off to you mate! The stuff that you and Andy JR do really floats my boat - it's the detailing that I love like the hole in the head-stock so you can hang it up on a wall peg

[quote name='harrybgoode' timestamp='1506164100' post='3376792'] (amazing combo Quilter + One10) [/quote] Mine is Eden WTX-264 (small, transparent and cheap as chips!!) + One10. Hey, just thought about the new TE 200w Elf... now that WOULD be minimalist!!!

[quote name='Osiris' timestamp='1506102487' post='3376533'] I'm quite happy with the Mesa so there's no pressing reason to change it. I was just contemplating moving it on for a 4 ohm cab on the assumption that it would be louder with the increased wattage from the amp. However, it seems my assumption is not necessarily correct and there are more factors that need to be taken into consideration. So I might just hang on to it now. Maybe.... One unexpected factor that has come out of the thread in favour of changing cabs is that of weight. I've no idea what the Mesa weighs but it's a good weight for its size, I'd guess around 15 Kg. I'm so used to lugging it about and haven't really thought about it before, but looking at the specs of the BF cabs, and getting older by the day, the appeal of something less than half the weight of the Mesa is very tempting. [/quote] Ahhh - I understood (wrongly) from your OP that you had two reasons for wanting to change your Mesa: to get a 4ohm cab AND because you were struggling to lift it one-handed. Anyway, I can tell you that I definitely prefer lifting 7kg instead of 15kg nowadays . Just to add also that, based on my experience, I agree that the high efficiency of speakers like the BF 12" and 10" drivers makes the 8ohm versus 4ohm debate much less of an issue with a 300w amp.

My 'small 4ohm cab' is 2 of the exceedingly small BF 8ohm One10s - more versatile IMHO than their 4ohm Two10. As it happens, I'm thinking about selling my SC Gen 3 and adding a third 10-incher.

I've never come across anybody who plays Chuck Berry like Chuck Berry - and HE didn't have Chuck Berry to copy!

I've got a couple of the One10s - handle 500w without breaking sweat and so convenient. I've also got Super Compact Gen 3, which sounds different but still nice - to me anyway (just the new 12" driver, no tweeter).

The One10 will also contribute to the vintage tone you're getting.

Soooo, here's my BF story! Bought Kev's Midget T and SC Gen 3, preferred the SC G3 and so moved the Midget T on. Decided to get a new One10 to use with my Eden WTX-264 for home/practice/small venue/back-line - so impressed with the One10 that I've just got another! Lots of options now: Eden + 1 x 10 or 2 x 10s; RM EVO 500 + 2 x 10s or 1 x 12; all 3 cabs + Magellan 800 switched down to 2.67ohms. Now a REALLY happy bass-bunny and don't expect to change a thing in the foreseeable future (famous last words ).

[quote name='1thoms1' timestamp='1505579601' post='3372985'] Hi guys, was just wondering, when you ordered through Adrian, how did you know about the advancement in the making of your bass ? I ordered in July, Adrian was a bit vague about delivery time and didn't get much news from him since then. Did he just messaged you when the bass was ready ? [/quote] I've bought 2 M basses (one Maruszczyk and one Mensinger) and didn't get any updates - just had to wait Mind you, on both occasions I was quoted the 'standard' 12-week build time but they arrived early! I'd hope that Adrian would get back to anyone that was having to wait longer - if that ever happened.

[b][i]Changed topic title as this thread has changed from a 420 enquiry into a 500 love-in [b][i] !![/i][/b][/i][/b]

Just sold an Electro-Harmonix Bass Soul Food pedal to jellyknees - smooth process completed in double-quick time. Proper Basschatter - thanks again for buying Neil!

[quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1505373092' post='3371339'] Nice one Mike, glad you like it, they really are a hidden gem amongst the smaller Class D amps imo, seem to have a lot more "oomph" to them. [/quote] Hi Lozz - couldn't have put it better myself Post from Bassix confirms that I did the right thing!

[quote name='bassix' timestamp='1504125619' post='3362910'] I had the RM420 and sent it back after one practise, just didn't cut through sufficiently. Got the RM EVO 500 and no such problems, I see you already have one.. [/quote] Yep, ended up getting the one from Lozz - really pleased with it!