JohnDaBass

On 28/10/2021 at 15:30, lemmywinks said:

 

It's more just a "why do bass amps still have just 1/4" jacks in 2021" thing tbh, especially as it does lok like there's room for a Speakon in both of those. Maybe it's not just the cost saving of the 1/4" jack itself but also cheaper for it as much to be surface mount as possible. I can imagine if margins are tight then it might not be viable for a daughter board or soldering wires. I'd happily pay £10 more for that capability though.

Here is another 200w offering with speakon output. 

https://www.pjbworld.com/cms/index.php/bp-200/

I am wondering if the HB GPA-100 maybe the right choice for my project?

I use a Zoom B 1-4 for HPF & compressor so I my thinking is if the GPA-100 can provide the basic power stage then I could simply add an Amp sim to the Zoom patch. 

www.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_gpa_100.htm

Anyone with any experience of the HB GPA-100?

13 hours ago, Gottastopbuyinggear said:

 *think* that I worked out that I could fit the SM212, tweeter and manrose pipe based port in the Mk 1 front panel footprint.

Hope that all makes sense - I’m one or two glasses of a rather nice Malbec in…

Yup!! That makes a lot of sense.

One of my Mk1 SM212 cabs has a removable baffle so cutting a new baffle would be straightforward to include the Manrose port and additional horn.

4 minutes ago, lemmywinks said:

 

Would you say there's room to swap replace the jack output with a speakon?

IMHO I think its doable on the BAM, maybe more tricky on the Gnome. 

 Well from a manufacturing point of view I would prefer to build the single board implementation of the common chipset architecture. The BAM single pcb appears to have a lower labour content. If there is a common chipset  hardware architecture then the material cost is going to be close, the labour content is going to be the product cost differentiater. The Gnome has several sub assembly pcbs connected to the main pcb with ribbon cables and cable looms. The preamp is a separate sub assembly and even the input jack and headphone jack are on separate pcb boards. Generally speaking reliability can be vulnerable when multiple pcbs as plugged or soldered together.  A single pcb solution offers a more robust level of reliability. A single pcb solution contributes to lower manufacturing cost as the whole of the hardware can be tested on single in circuit test rigs providing much faster feedback for the validation of the manufacturing process. 

Having said all that the BAM should be cheaper to produce so why are they £9  more expensive than the Gnome. ???????

Does the Warwick Gnome have a MOSfet preamp just like the TC BAM 200?

As the amps appear to be sourced from the same OEM/ODM surpplier I'm struggling to understand why there is a price difference.  Gnome £109 BAM 200 £118

+1 for Split P.

HB Enhanced P for £250 and a Weekend in Paris 🤣🤣

https://www.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_enhanced_mp_4mn_natural.htm

45 minutes ago, funkle said:

I'm not convinced at all by the Fralin '51 split P videos I have heard, and they are meant to be 'very close'. 

I have used the Fralin '51 split P and IMHO it is very close to the original single coil P sound. They are permanently wired in parallel to maintain the authenticity. Mine was 5% over wound to provide some extra gain but Lindy offers 5% to 10% over & under wound to suit your specific needs. All the Fralin '51 split P pups have the raised 'A string' pole piece just as Leo's original. For more flexibility and tonal options, I agree with @kodiakblair that the Jess Lourerio '51 Split P is a good candidate. I have used one with a series/parallel switch offering really good tonal palette. 

On 06/10/2021 at 13:18, tom1946 said:

what's the weight please?

About 10lbs

I would say yes to the opening question. 

Mainly because I find my Zoom B1-4 is so very convenient. 

I achieve my main core bass tone from my amps with the help of a HPF , compressor and tuner.

In one of the covers bands I need quick access to a few bass sounds for specific songs, this is achieved with a Tech21 VT Bass Deluxe which delivers 6 preset bass tones.

The Zoom B  1-4 covers all those needs in a small user friendly package ideal for rehearsal and some gigs.

1 hour ago, knicknack said:

The secret is out! I worked with Zoom on presets for this unit, it's very capable indeed. If anyone has any questions i will do my best to answer them! Bear in mind I have only used a prototype, so my experiences may be slightly different from the complete unit!

Will the B6 allow use of 3rd party IRs?

RIP Steve Rabe

Really sad news .

https://www.notreble.com/buzz/2021/10/05/in-memoriam-steve-rabe/

Another Zoom Fanboi here, this new model appears to compete head on with the Line6 POD Go. I hope that it is capable of loading 3rd party IRs.

I'll wait to hear some feedback before allowing GAS to rise.

Thanks for sharing. 

Found a couple of 6ins speakers down the basement which were salvaged from a Grundig bandpass sub woofer. Got some ply off cuts from my Lockdown 10ins combo build so planning a similar build. 

Have you included a port in the cab you have built? Was it 9 lts internal volume? What was the port length?

Just now, Teebs said:

 

Thanks John DB!

Very kind 👍🏻

 

Sadly you have ignited an idea to build something similar. I seem to recall that tucked away in the basement there are a couple of 4ins speakers salvaged from a Grundig HiFi sub woofer that I chucked away a few years back. 

Note to self:- remember how dusty it is down the basement 🙄

Great effort Mr Teebs , thanks for posting.

I'm sure you will hear a difference when you fit the top and seal the cab allowing the ports to do their job.

Dear Mr Teebs,

Just ignore all the Faff and nonsense from those "Onlooker" who are probably envious of your gallant desire to create something that you will enjoy building and using.

The whole biuld process is a satisfying, enjoyable process savored by the few who dare to try.

I look forward to reading your diary account in the "Build diaries" section.

Good luck with your efforts. 

Kind regards 

John (very amateur cab builder)

Superb, absolutely stunning. 

23 minutes ago, redbandit599 said:

@Newfoundfreedom and @JohnDaBass thanks, that sounds encouraging. 

Do either of you have active pickups?

Yes, Fender , Spector, Musicman, plus some really high gain passive Pups all work fine for me. I do not use any Fuzz or distortion pedals, just either a Zoom B1Four ( HPF + Comp) or Thumpinator >> Spectracomp>> Tech21VT DI>> amp. 

I've got the HB Airborne Pro and used it twice on gigs. First one was an open air festival and the second was a very busy seaside Pub beer garden with lots of phones being used, no issues at all, no drop out, no gliches, it performed very well for the £95 I paid for mine. Great bit of kit and very good value for money. No battery worries as the transmitter docks & charges during the breaks. There's another thread on here comparing the budget offerings. 

Is someone going to post a review of the bass cab shoot out at this year's Bash? @Phil Starr

On 20/09/2021 at 19:02, Eldon Tyrell said:

Just saw this over at TB- A new, but not yet officially announced, Euro Series - Euro RST. Key features seem to be the roasted maple necks, empress wood as body wood (aka paulownia, known to be very light), the three new finishes and Aguilar humbuckers and Aguilar OBP-2 preamp. The latter makes sense thanks to Korg's recent acquisition of Aguilar.

 

https://www.guitarcenter.com/Spector/Euro-4-RST-Electric-Bass.gc

 

What do you think?

 

 

These look great, I did not know that Korg acquired Aguilar, it makes so much sense for each branch to collaborate to combine the knowhow and expertise.  The humbucking Alnico 5 Pups sound fantastic.

I see Warwick are releasing Gnome cabs for their Gnome amps.

https://bassmagazine.com/gear/warwick-unveils-new-gnome-compact-series-bass-cabinets

https://www.musicinstrumentnews.co.uk/2021/09/16/warwick-gnome-compact-bass-cabinets/

I wonder if we shall see Ashdown ANT cabs next?

It is worth considering upgrading the PUP to retain the vintage '51 tone and hum cancelling. I have used PUPs from Jess Loureiro and Lindy Fralin.

Jess Loureiro Hand Wound Pickups (jlguitars.com)

Fralin Pickups - Boutique, Hand-Made Guitar and Bass Pickups

The Jess Loureiro is very authentic but with added versatility. It offers a range of tones from typical '51 P to '62 P. It is 4 wire so can be wired in series or parallel or with a simple switch you have the option of both.

The Lindy Fralin Split '51 is virtually identical to the original Fender '51 P (with raised pole pieces)  but with extra clarity. I purchased the PUP that was "5% over wound"  and it is fantastic.

Both the above are hand wound and need to be paired with a tone cap value that suits your desired taste but @KiOgon will be able to help with the right loom and cap value.