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[quote name='molan' timestamp='1397080214' post='2420554'] I have to admit that I really don't like Roqsolid covers. The ones I've seen have fitted their designated cabs pretty well but I've always found them a bit 'basic'. Ok as dust covers and maybe to protect from really minor scrapes but not in the same league as the ones some of the major cab builders sell to go with their cabs. I've always thought it was a 'you pays your money and you takes your choice' kinda thing - my money has always gone elsewhere [/quote] As a long time Aguilar and Bergantino user I have always bought their branded covers and, in my opinion, they are of much better quality, more expensive but worth the extra money. This time I needed something for my Barefaced cab and I ordered from them, bad luck I've had so time to look somewhere else...Any other good cover manufacturers out there, please?

I'm looking for a micro size compressor and I was wondering if anyone has owned or tried the Xotic SP since I like the idea of the blend feature. If so, what did/do you think?

Original post and thread title edited, now updated with all the info and my experience.

No problems with USPS either here. I have used it three times and each time items arrived in a week. As Molan said, tracking stops once it leaves the US.

[quote name='kevvo66' timestamp='1396721223' post='2416797'] Well my roqsolid cover arrived this morning oh it's fits my acme low b cab problem is this just like dust cover can't access the handle to carry the cab holes in the wrong place and it as small tear too any ideas people I'm not iimpressed at all especially at nearly 50 notes grrrrrr [/quote] Well, unfortunately it seems like I'm not alone...I don't mean it in a bad way Kevvo66 See my thread here: http://basschat.co.uk/topic/233446-custom-bass-cab-cover-issues/page__pid__2418965__st__30#entry2418965

[quote name='FinnDave' timestamp='1396880089' post='2418282'] In which case they definitely have the right dimensions for a super twin, the cover on mine downstairs is proof of that! [/quote] I don't think this is a case of having the wrong measurements here, they have been checked with me twice, all the dimensions not just handles, and also with Alex. In addition there's been the issues with sending the cab out twice with all the manufacturing chalk markings, wrong Placeholder strap position and length too.

[quote name='WalMan' timestamp='1396866089' post='2418032'] I take it this is not Roqsolid? They have stock dimensions from Alex I believe and do a good cover as well as being helpful & quick - they designed and built a cover for my bass pedals from initial email, followed by a swift exchange re dimensions & requirements, to delivery in about 10 days. Get your money back and try them - unless it is them in which case OOPS! [/quote] OOPS!

[quote name='FinnDave' timestamp='1396865615' post='2418021'] Yes, on my replacement cover the handle holes are in exactly the right place. I don't think they could be in the centre of the cab as there is internal structure preventing it, so possibly the first order just 'assumed' they were in the middle. Roqsolid phoned me to confirm the correct position before remaking the cover, and refunded my return postage promptly, I have no complaints and would use them again. [/quote] Lucky you! I would understand getting it wrong on the first cover if they had the wrong measurements. What I don't really get how, after giving them the dimensions and handle positions over the phone and by email, they still get it wrong on the next two covers. Also add the bottom strap in the wrong position.

[quote name='chrismuzz' timestamp='1396863771' post='2417980'] Man that is ridiculous. At this stage I'd just be requesting my money back. Somebody clearly doesn't care about their work! [/quote] [quote name='HowieBass' timestamp='1396864140' post='2417989'] I tend to agree, they've messed up three times; doesn't inspire any confidence in their ability to get it right next time. [/quote] [quote name='Musicman20' timestamp='1396864350' post='2417995'] Heck. Three times??? Something isn't right here. I can imagine this is very frustrating. I ordered a Genz cover before Xmas from a cover company, and whilst it was sorted out, I had to give them new dimensions and explain what was wrong as the cover was far far too big. It got sorted in the end. I'm shocked they haven't just sent you a brand new one. At this point, I'd get a refund. £75.00 is a lot of money for a cover...so it needs to be right. Agreed - the Aguilar covers are the best in the business. [/quote] I completely agree with all of you, I'm not too confident with what I've seen so far. I even took the measurements of the cab myself for the second cover and sent it to them. [quote name='FinnDave' timestamp='1396864553' post='2417998'] Interesting, I had a cover made by Roqsolid for my Super Twin (#001) and the side handle cutouts were an inch out, apparently they had used dimensions supplied by another owner. The side handles are not dead centre, they are an inch or so higher. They sent me a replacement cover within a couple of days. [/quote] So on the replacement cover you received , are the handle holes fine? I have to say to get every cover has taken a week, or more, not just days.

Well, welll, well...third cover has just arrived and, it's still wrong! - Handle holes, in the wrong position, too high up. - Placeholder strap velcros at the front rather than the back, as I had requested and as it was done on the previous cover. - Also Placeholder strap cut too long, so only a tiny little bit sticks on the velcro. 1st cover had this issue, was solved on the 2nd cover, and now on the 3rd cover it's wrong again. One month and 3 covers later...Not happy, I'm not happy at all

[quote name='Emanew' timestamp='1396552422' post='2415095'] I am responsible for it, i bump it up from 2010 I am sorry, addicted but i still don't have 6000 posts like you Master LukeFRC I voted for these cool japanese basses I am looking for infos, advices... a rarer silver [/quote] That's my dream bass right there, I wish I could get hold of one.... Any ideas where?

It does sound great, good work! Thanks for all the info.

[quote name='cheddatom' timestamp='1396520029' post='2414526'] Whoever I bgouht it off had upgraded the pickup I think. New strings, Behringer BDI21 driven quite hard, then split into 3 channels, one for big fat lows, one for the horrible nasty clanky highs, and one for distortion which I cut out for the verses. But yeh, it's a squier bronco through a behringer pedal DI'd [/quote] Thanks! I did think it had a kind of Sansamp tone to it. So the distortion comes from the BDI21? Or did you use any other pedal?

[quote name='cheddatom' timestamp='1396518690' post='2414503'] I have just nailed the bass sound for my band's latest release. I play the drums, not bass, but I record and mix it. The bass is a squire bronco I bought from someone off here, Neepheid I think? Anyway, I thibnk you'll agree, this is the pinnacle of dirty bass sounds. [url="https://soundcloud.com/rifffactoryrecordings-1/creepjoint-bass-invader"]https://soundcloud.c...nt-bass-invader[/url] [/quote] Nice! How did you get it to sound like that?

[quote name='telbomber' timestamp='1396423561' post='2413283'] ok so GAS tells me I need a delay pedal but I'm not so sure. I guess I COULD use it but I don't consider it as essential as my Big Muff or Chorus. It could even be that I just wanna make as many silly noises as the guitarists, who knows. What do you guys think? Anyone got one going cheap that I could try to know one way or the other? Tel. [/quote] In case you are interested: http://basschat.co.uk/topic/232004-only-the-boss-dd-3-delay-left/ Not because I'm selling it but the DD-3 is a great Delay!

Another positive feedback for Greg from me. He bought my MXR BOD and he was a pleasure to deal with, easy transaction all around. Thanks!

[quote name='skej21' timestamp='1396218741' post='2411184'] I don't think you're being picky in the slightest. I could get this for the same price for my cab; [url="http://www.bassgear.co.uk/product/aguilar/aguilar-db112-speaker-protective-cover/"]http://www.bassgear....otective-cover/[/url] I own the Aguilar covers for my cabs and feel they justify the price. I'd be very unhappy if I'd had one custom made for £75 and what you've posted arrived. [/quote] I've had Aguilar covers before and they were great, I agree, very well made and well padded. [quote name='lemmywinks' timestamp='1396219736' post='2411187'] I had a custom cover made for me by a small local company called Bacsew, it was for a little 1x10 but only cost a bit over £20 and it's excellent quality with loads of padding. I was looking at the Roqsolid ones but they are expensive for thin covers IMO. Here's some of his work on eBay, he does zip up covers too as well as velcro: [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PADDED-CUSTOM-SHAPED-COVERS-TO-FIT-JBL-EON-515-515XT-SPEAKER-NEW-BY-BACSEW-/111291003299?pt=UK_MusicalInstr_Access_RL&hash=item19e975f1a3"]http://www.ebay.co.u...=item19e975f1a3[/url] [/quote] Thanks for that, I'll have a look in case this doesn't work out in the end. Not too impressed so far now with their latest replies to my emails. After replying to my last two emails, they have avoided both times to answer when asked if the second cover I received was the same as the first one since handle holes and marks were on the same positions.

[quote name='HowieBass' timestamp='1396196875' post='2410853'] I think you might just be unlucky with these covers - looking at the materials and construction I think I know who made it. I had a cover made for my Genz Benz Contour 500 combo and since they didn't have a pattern for it I sent all the dimensions plus a paper template for the side of the combo (which has a gently curved front rather than a bevel like some units) and it fits pretty much perfectly (though there is just a handle on top which is a simpler affair than yours). You're paying for a bespoke cover so it really should fit snugly and I think you're right to ask them to get it spot on. By the way, my cover had no evidence of any chalk marks. [/quote] Unlucky twice?..it could be. Handles I don't know what it has been done but they are in the exact same position as on the first cover I received and the chalk marks was something I also mentioned to the manufacturer, I was expecting to get both things sorted but that hasn't happened [quote name='Roland Rock' timestamp='1396197190' post='2410858'] This does not bode well for me. I have a cover from these guys waiting to go onto the cab (same as yours) which arrives soon. [/quote] Let's hope it has just been mine

Some of you have already read and offered your advice and opinions on the issues I was having with the cover I ordered from them. Please, read below the full story. I have no doubt many of you have had very good experiences with them and that's the reason I ordered my cover from this place, based on the good feedback and comments I had read...My experience on the other hand has been very disappointing, I'm a bit shocked and surprised...as I hope you will understand. Here you have in more detail what's happened: I placed my order and the cover arrives but with the issues mentioned below: [u]1st Cover [/u] - Cut too long. Including at the back where the wheels were supposed to be all exposed. You can't see it well on the pics but the cover was on the floor by 1 inch. - Handles in wrong position - Bottom strap too long so it didn't even attached on the velcro. Look at the pic to see what it looked like. - Chalk markings on pretty much every corner of the cover. For some reason they don;t show too well on the pics but in relity they are quite visible. [url="http://s105.photobucket.com/user/PauBass/media/Roqsolid%201/photo12300x225_zps57c5cab7.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s105.photobucket.com/user/PauBass/media/Roqsolid%201/photo31225x300_zps5eda6c02.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s105.photobucket.com/user/PauBass/media/Roqsolid%201/photo22-Copy250x187_zps864127c9.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s105.photobucket.com/user/PauBass/media/Roqsolid%201/photo13300x225_zps6afd0dc5.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s105.photobucket.com/user/PauBass/media/Roqsolid%201/photo23300x225_zps30f186e9.jpg.html"][/url] After a chat with the manufacturer and mentioning all the issues they agree to take it back and correct it. I receive the 2nd cover but, again with some issues, some of them already present on the 1st cover: [b][u]2nd Cover[/u][/b] - Handles still in the wrong position. - Wheels still covered partially, as on the 1st cover. - All the chalk marks from the 1st cover are still present but now with and added "attach" mark - Bottom starp now cut to the correct length...hurray! [url="http://s105.photobucket.com/user/PauBass/media/Roqsolid%202/photo2-Copy300x162_zps6240c4df.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s105.photobucket.com/user/PauBass/media/Roqsolid%202/photo22300x300_zpsa11f48df.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s105.photobucket.com/user/PauBass/media/Roqsolid%202/photo4-Copy400x185_zpscef98a83.jpg.html"][/url] Again, I have a chat and let them know about all the issues, cover is sent back to them and a week later I received the 3rd cover: [b][u]3rd Cover[/u][/b] - Handle holes still not on the right place. Better than on the previous two covers, on the first two they were too low, now they are high, I wouldn't be too bothered but as there's a couple of other issues and this is a 3rd attempt, is not good enough I think. - Bottom strap, again cut way too long. This happened on the 1st cover, was done right on the 2nd and now on the 3rd is wrong again, same issue as on the 1st cover. - Bottom strap velcros at the front rather than the back as I had requested, and as it was done right on the 2nd cover. - On the plus side, chalk marks are now gone and the back is cut to the right length. - They install those handle flaps for free on this cover, I thought it was as a bonus or apology...when I spoke to them the idea behind the flaps was if the handle holes need to be made bigger and were not centred the flaps would hide it. [url="http://s105.photobucket.com/user/PauBass/media/Roqsolid%203/photo22225x300_zps73f1aad4.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s105.photobucket.com/user/PauBass/media/Roqsolid%203/photo12225x300_zpsbc34dc48.jpg.html"][/url] I have to say on their favour, every time they have arranged and paid for the collection and delivery of the covers. They have also been willing to get the cover made right but after my two last phone call conversations, a month waiting and 3 covers later I have lost the little confidence I had left and I have decided against and cancelled my order. I don't really understand, and no one gave me any explanation other that some laughing, how you can correct errors from the first cover on the 2nd and then made those things wrong again on the third cover. Also, I was told they had never had any issues with these covers, when clearly, at least one person that I know returned his cover as it had the handles wrong too. I'm not sure what's going on there but I'm not the only one having issues with them. Sorry about the long post but I just wanted to explain clearly what has happened here and my experience.

Ant bought a set of Hipshot tuners and a Badass bridge from me a he was a pleasure to deal with, excellent communication and paid straight away. Top marks from me. Thanks!

[quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1396018833' post='2409099'] Just bought myself one of these. Used it at rehearsal last night, all controls set to midday, bite and speaker sim engaged. Wow. Now I loved my set-up before, but now, well I`m like a dog with two, well you get the idea don`t you? For anyone liking the classic Precision/SVT sound try one of these, I don`t think you`ll be disappointed. Even the guys in the band said "this time leave your sound alone, nothings going to be better than that". Well maybe a full SVT stack maybe, but that ain`t on the cards. [/quote] Great pedal, I agree! Do you also have the blend at 12?