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Would like to get away from subs, if possible. Another option ...DB Tech Opera 915 ( apparently something to do with RCF ) ?

Thanks for the advice guys Sadly, at 68lbs per cab x 4, not only are they too heavy for my poor old back, i doubt i'd fit them in my hatchback along with the other essentials. So much as i like the idea of them, on a practical level, they're not Other option, as you guys dont like the Mackie 450 V3 cabs, is the JBL PRX 612M. I guess they're not in the Martin league either, but i have to compromise

Yegods ! What is the controller for ? MInd you its a mighty long drive to pick them up.

Thanks bud. I'll check those 315 ers

Cheers freak, dont know about the desk You have a good point about 2nd hand, but not everyone has the money to hurl at new stuff, AND quality to boot We're already throwing the kick drum through some right 'oribble powered full range cabs. Little jobs, 300 watt, dont know what they are ( i aint in charge of the PA and i dont set it up either ) but it copes ok with the kick. ) The RCF 7 series are way out of budget - so they're a non starter financially The only reason we want to go a bit higher spec / output is because we're thinking of running the bass through as well.

Mackie Thump 15's ? G4Music selling a pair with stands and stand bag for £565 .. but cant find any reviews

Our band is currently looking for some active full range PA speakers, and they will be handling vocals / bass / kick drum. No gittards will be going through GAK have some Mackie SRM 450 V3 for £339 each including delivery. Now then, the V2 SRM 450's had an awful reputation on the internetweb. Unreliability seems rife. So has anyone taken the risk and bought / used the V3's ? I've also tracked down some used JBL PRX 612M's, but at £750 with no warranty, i'm a bit concerned. Especially as the Mackies will be cheaper new with warranty than the pair of JBL's 2nd hand with no warranty. The JBL's are a private sale Would love to hear anyone's experiences with SRM 450 V3 or JBL PRX 612M Any other recommendations appreciated - would rather buy 2nd hand quality, than new but cheap. Reliability is just as important as the sound Thanks peoples

I'd like to know at which Hz one gets the ' size 10 Hobnail in the family jewels ' type tone I'm planning on taking out the first row of punters at a gig tonight

[quote name='Fionn' timestamp='1472065629' post='3118205'] I'd rather make a socialist state of where I reside, thank you. Interesting thread, this. [/quote] You'll be joining a very small club. Good luck

Capitalism at its ugliest / finest PS how do you know he's making a profit ?

[quote name='Musicman20' timestamp='1472043625' post='3117943'] I know there is no point me moaning, but I think paying VAT on a product that has already attracted VAT is just insane. [/quote] Legal Gov. backed robbery. Its been going on for a fair few decades now, and not just here in the UK Think about the taxes paid when you buy a bass from the USA. They add the VAT on the cost of shipping too ! That isnt " value added tax " If you paid £300 for the bass before shipping then the value of the bass is £300, not £400 because the shipping cost £100 on top Hows about that for legal robbery right in front of your face and in daylight ?

If anyone doesnt like capitalism rearing its ugly head, it might better to move to a socialist state somewhere Why anyone gets suprised anymore about profit being made at all by anyone, in any sector , anywhere, IS actually surprising Yes, its ugly, but thats the way the world works. Its not milk and honey. Better to get over it / join in / etc

More parcel reassurance http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Q6_9A90cUk

Burn the witch !

The Bass Direct page for Fion's bass is still there

Its good for your CV !! Back in the 80's, the band i was in got to play on the Tommy Vance Friday Night Rock Show on the Beeb, but it led to nothing

We've had occasions , just like all other bands, where someone cannot rehearse, but we're in the fortunate position of being able to rehearse in our rhyth git's back room, where the PA , all amps, and a drumkit are permanently set up. Having said that, we've tried reheasring without one of the guys there, and its quite hard work. Its those times when you suddenly realise that you take cues from everyone else, especially the drummer, in our case. Rehearsals without the singer are just as awkward, for us anyway, and same goes for the both guitarists. The only person the band can rehearse without and still get a somewhat decent practice in, is me

No they're not, as far as i know. I do believe that Alan of ACG used to fit them to his basses at one point.

Another pro vote I changed out the standard soapbars in my ESP LTD fretless for Barts soapbars ( classics ) and its transformed the sound. There's no lack of top end on these, if needed. Its just not harsh, and thats a good thing. But beef on low / low- mid is where i roll anyway, and these have it in spades Then again, its highly possible to make any top end sound harsh, with the right electronics and amp settings.

SIT Silencers are quite magical. I've used them on Fretted & Fretless both They dont sound much like the dull ' dompf ' of a regular old school flat. Quite punchy in fact but they're amazingly easy under the fingers http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/SIT_strings.html

Just testing Its John Weider

[quote name='el borracho' timestamp='1471467815' post='3113329'] I only really know his playing from Bandstand by Family - one of my favourite albums. [/quote] He was on Fearless, as well as Bandstand. Just the 2 albums unfortunately. Ric Grech and John Weider played on the other albums But this is one of the all time tone monster / creative bass lines from Wetton ... what a peach and my fave bass line of all time http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1XKdXXZjDc And if anyone has forgotten what JW used to look like back in the day..... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8AEFJmhigdI

[quote name='Cardiff Boy Roy' timestamp='1471533092' post='3113765'] Thanks guy looks like i did the right thing then [/quote] You wont know that till next week