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[quote name='Geddys nose' post='681243' date='Dec 11 2009, 12:51 PM']I use the padded cover that TC produce and they work out at £19 each, Bargain compared to others[/quote] TC, like many companies could have so easily taken the P*** with the cost of accessories. Ok, the amps and footpedal are not cheap. Cabs are reasonably priced within the market (and sound better than many IMO). You can cover a complete TC rig for £60 with TC covers.

I had an RS210 up till recently and really liked the sound of it with my RH450. Very clear and punchy springs to mind. When I bought the RH450 I checked it out at the Bonners store with the 210+212 and was very impressed. Cabs are a perfect match for the amp I think, and so they should be. The only reason I sold mine one was due to it not getting any significant use. The 210 in many cases was not capable of delivering enough volumn for me (although can hold its own against most 2x10s). I play in a 9 piece, drums one side, electric guitar the other. 3 singers, brass and keys coming through the front monitors. Very easy for a 2x10 to get lost with all that coming at you, even for just backline. If I had owned the 2x12 then I guess I would be happy with that as I mostly use my Tecamp S212 at this time. I'm currently in bass aquasition mode so may look into an RS212 springtime next year and see how that compares to the Tecamp. If it works out then another RS210 later to add for the bigger gigs. One highlight worth mentioning is the RS cabs HF driver. Very subtle but effective. Not at all harsh.

I've an almost new lefty Spector Euro LX5 on it's way to me for a very good price. I notice a couple of people have mentioned changing the preamp but what is the main reason for this, mainly down to the lack of mid frequency control ?

I've also been thinking of something like this for a while but have been advised to wait for the Markbass Supersynth. Seems initial tryouts at music fairs have been very positive and thats before Markbass had completed programming. Also has a very usable octaver I understand and the tracking is meant to be excellent.

[quote name='GreeneKing' post='670393' date='Nov 30 2009, 08:34 PM']if you buy the head w/o the pedal you're losing out on the versatility of the unit to a large extent. Not only is the tuner much less user friendly but the tonal variations and level of tubesim are either there or not there.[/quote] I agree, but my thinking is that £700 for the amp, the gigbag and pedal can be had for around £20 and £100, makes that near £80 less than the package price quoted. I have the pedal and take it out on maybe 50% of gigs depending what what the gig is and what bass I'm using. Never bought the gigbag as I keep the amp/pedal along with my leads and bits in one of those handy aluminium cases from DIY shops. Thomann were doing the gigbag for £18 a few months back.

I got mine from Bonners for £700 new and a couple of other shops were matching that when I phones around, so no need to pay more than that just for the amp. TC are now making the cabs with a different covering to what most shops currently have in stock (does not mark so easy), so anyone ordering a new TC cab make sure its with the new finish.

I think it'll be fine. Nothing wrong with Mustang Sally. Don't like it as a song so much but when done with people you enjoy playing with and it grooves then fine. Being Corporate I guess the alcohol consumption will be high which is in most bands favour. Slightly off topic but showing how different you can be on the Corporate/Wedding scene (as in stage clothes etc), check out the Bogus Brothers. Was on the same bill as them last year and they went down a storm. One of the busiest bands on the circuit.

[quote name='steve-soar' post='660881' date='Nov 21 2009, 11:29 AM']Would you? That would be so helpful. [/quote] Kind of guy I am.

Steve, I'll take the lefty S2 off you, just to help fund the Matamp.

[quote name='gazhowe' post='648815' date='Nov 8 2009, 02:42 PM']Are you using the TC cabs as well? If so, how is the finish on the cabs standing up? I saw some in GuitarGuitar (Newcastle) and they were pretty scuffed just through being in the shop.[/quote] I have an RS210 and have only used it on a couple of gigs due to mostly using other cabs. I can see how they would mark easily so best use a cover for transportation. I actually like the sound of these cabs. If it were not for owning a couple of other cabs that I'm happy with I would get a second RS210, but for the reason I'm not using it so much it is in the For Sale section.

I've been gigging an RH450 for several months now and very pleased with it. Can't really add much more to whats been said. It certainly has been designed with the gigging player in mind and once you know your way round the amp it is so easy to use on the fly. One thing a lot of people don't realise is you can change the centre frequencies of the eq, bit like a parametric thing going on for each eq control. Only just started playing with this but opens up more possibilities from what is already a great little amp.

[quote name='crez5150' post='644473' date='Nov 3 2009, 04:13 PM']What about the above quotes moaning about the hiss.....?[/quote] I was referring to amp heads and the known reliability issues of the earlier models. The jury is still out on whats causing this. Interestingly almost every amp I've played through in my garage has had an intermittent hiss now and again. Something to do with an appliance automatically going on and off in the house, maybe washing machine/central heating, I don't know. Never quite looked into it. Its there for a minute the goes away, then returns for a minute. Never been there on a gig.

[quote name='crez5150' post='644038' date='Nov 3 2009, 12:03 AM']Having been a long long time user of Tech SS/Tecamp products.... I can honestly say that their cabinets are pretty decent but their electronics are a bit hit and miss....... to say the least[/quote] I think thats true of the earlier amps up to what ended as Tech Soundsystems, but the Puma line is a completely different amp to what came before and have heard nothing negative about them so far. I still want a Puma 1000. Anyone selling ?

[quote name='bilbo230763' post='643120' date='Nov 2 2009, 09:01 AM']I always fond that tv work is so over rehearsed[/quote] Usually is the case although one job springs to mind that was not... Did the Pebble Mill at One program years ago backing some Australian folky type singer. Had the tape prior and learnt the 2 original songs, one opening the show and the other ending, all live playing. About an hour prior to going out on live TV she mentioned the 3 part harmony (not involving her) opening the first song. Most of the band, like myself, knew nothing about this. Looking on playback it could have been worse if not for the studio audience clapping at the opening credits drowning most of the vocals out.

[quote name='Musicman20' post='642894' date='Nov 1 2009, 10:05 PM']Any views with anyone on how the M212 will handle a Shuttle 9.0?![/quote] Never used any of the Shuttle series amps but I did own a Neo-Pak for several months on recommendation from a friend. Don't know how similar these amps are from Genz but with a lot of eq fiddling I just could not get a nice tone in combination with my Tech 4x10. Too transparent with not a lot of punch is the only way I can describe it. I just put it down to a mismatch of gear. The Shuttle 9 is probably a very different beast but thought I should mention that. Any other amp I used with my Tech/Tecamp cabs over the years has been fine.... TC, Markbass, EBS, Warwick Quad. SWR. Re Covers. I ordered 2 covers for my S212 and M212 from Roqsolid (think thats the name). About £40 each and good quality. They should be listed on their site. The dimensions I gave are slightly larger than the cabs as I didn't want too tight a fit. Will be half the price of the Tecamp covers I would think.