Tubster

JBL has a range of active speakers. We’ve used PRX and SRX, both excellent. QSC is another brand you might consider. Much depends on your usage.

13 hours ago, Happy Jack said:

Prompted by your question I've just had a quick look at these.

You can buy the head for £225 and the matching cab for £279, so the combo that brings these together costs £579. Really?

Makes more sense to buy the separates.

Makes even more sense to buy the head for £225 (I have one, and it's a very useful backup plus rehearsal tool) and a Barefaced One10 for £369, but that's just my opinion. 

Assume this is for the 1x10”? There is no 1x8” cab currently in Trace line up and the 1x8 combo is mostly where my interest lies.

I understand the case for separates which has been much debated here but combos is where I am at and it looks like Trace has made a compelling  shot at it. Love to hear from anyone who has one.

yes, ELF/Barefaced I’m sure is a great pairing.

However, take your point that separates make a more financially compelling case if you want to go 1x10”.

This is certainly the first 1x8 combo I have seen that looks a serious proposition. Perhaps there is little demand for such a thing?

The new 1x8" and 1x10". Anyone got one of these? Would very much like to know more about them - so little out there. Thanks

I have an 801 - great for practice and small flamenco gigs and an AER AMP THREE which does bigger stuff. However I'm looking for something "in the middle" and my gaze has fallen upon the Trace Elliot ELF combos both the 8" and 10". They both look ideal for what I need but living here in Spain, there is 0% chance of encountering one in a store. The cabs look like a well thought out design to extract decent tone. The 8" I believe  uses a Faital speaker - phenomenal as I have them in the AER. However, the ELF head, from a look at the images, has been completely reconfigured for a combo and cannot be used separate from the combo. You might want to take a look at these and please anyone let me know an opinion who has one. 

Markbass 801

The values of old G&L are climbing significantly - this seems to be very reasonably priced. These early ones have an incredibly powerful sound.

That post is a very interesting read. However, to take the positives from this:

1. Many people will have learned a great deal Re PA and mixers by following the thread.

2. What a fabulous bunch of people on BC ready and willing to share advice freely.

Thanks to all who contributed.

Folks - something seems wrong here. A lot of people have gone to a lot of trouble to explain things but as the OP claims not to understand any of it, it seems s/he is no further on. 

If this is genuine, I would be very surprised 😮 but if it is - go get SOMEONE TO SHOW YOU! 

Hats off to all the patient BC members but my troll detection meter is showing 99%!

Thanks Al

How is the Alto 308 working out?

If you were gigging in Bournemouth area in the 70’s, a 200 watt stereo AXIS valve amp from the fertile mind of Ian Prentice was the ticket. Think Jon Wetton was a customer

Bought a Valeton Bass Dapper from Mark which he packed and sent to my bro in UK for onward transmission to me here in Spain and here it is. Item is 💯 percent and like new. Transaction was flawless. Thank you Mark! 

These Empress models are pretty rare and very expensive new but super light. I have an Empress L2k and it is equally light and a joy to play. This is a lovely looking bass

Phil has summed it up very well but there is one way to find out - trot down to a dealer and compare TX and TS.

I would avoid the cheapie Alto series and look at the TS308, 310 etc. Digital mixers if you want lots of auxes for monitors

This is a steal 

Just got Markbass from Quilly. It made it unscathed from Ireland to Spain due to stellar packing job. John is a first class guy who has followed through every step of the way - quick, honest, efficient and super communication  - a real credit to the BC community.

Brilliant basses - got a 434. great deal this one.

Might be more than you  need but  if you are looking for quality...

AER AMP ONE

AER AMP THREE

Hi - please see my PM. Thanks

Tony

Steal!

1 hour ago, Rikki_Sixx said:

With a combo of 100W or less (like the Fender Rumble or an Orange Crush), would you be able to use a head with it to get some extra grunt?

No, that would not work. More likely (depending on the amp in the combo) adding an additional cab would give extra grunt. HOWEVER- there are several caveats:

1. Does combo have a speaker ‘out’ jack?

2. Impedance of internal and external speaker. What load is ideal for amp? (This whole area can get complicated, so you need to seek advice depending on the gear you are looking to buy)

3. Many combos are optimized for internal speaker.

But as for your original question - No, won’t work. 

On 09/03/2019 at 14:56, Japhet said:

I'd suggest a Fender Rumble 100 watt combo. Think there's a couple in the For Sale section. Sound fab and are really light. I don't think you'll do better for around £180 and would seem to fit very well with what you describe.

Light, easy to move and there is one in the For Sale section. This would meet your current needs but as others have pointed out, a 300/500 head and lightweight cab would see you well into the future. 

But for now Fender would work well

Pretty much exactly the same as yours, minus the Bass V1. Would be very interested in hearing how it goes up against the RCF but please don’t go to too much trouble!

Also considering a pair for friends who have a duo doing “flamenco fusion”. They need “compact and light plus great sound” - yea right!

could you please review and give an update?