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[quote name='dave_bass5' post='1216917' date='May 1 2011, 09:26 PM']The way I figure it is if I reduce the input to the tube and turn off the boost I'll get a cleaner tone but by doing this I will also need to up the master to compensate. I'm assuming I might need to push the master quite high to achieve the same volume, but cleaner. Again, this is all based on the one gig so I might be jumping the gun a bit.[/quote] I've used WoT's amp (not in anger) and it should be easily achievable to get a clean tone with the input gain matched but not overdriven, thereby giving you loads of extra headroom. As you say, it'll be a case of trial and error to achieve what you want. However, from past experience it's better to get a nice health signal into an amp and then to give yourself room to manouver with the output.

[quote name='dave_bass5' post='1216863' date='May 1 2011, 08:30 PM']I understand about too much volume can damage the speakers but the way I'm seeing it is [u]I want to be a le to reduce the input stage[/u] and have the gain button out, without loosing volume. I think to do this I need to turn the output up quite high to match the level with the button in and gain up at about 11 o'clock if that makes sence.[/quote] Why would you want to lower the input gain and balance it by increasing the output to where it is clipping? If the input is suitably matched to the output from your bass then you should have a nice healthy signal that need not be too thick as to sound overdriven. Sorry if I'm misunderstanding what you are trying to achieve.

[quote name='wateroftyne' post='1215532' date='Apr 30 2011, 09:05 AM']Hello! Dunno if you've seen these... [url="http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f15/epifani-ul310-series-1-vs-series-2-a-563840/"]http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f15/epifani-...ies-2-a-563840/[/url] [url="http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f15/epifani-ul310-series-1-series-2-cabs-514881/"]http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f15/epifani-...-2-cabs-514881/[/url][/quote] Cheers MB. I did do a search on TB but it's all down to the wording so I ended up trawling through loads of non-relevant stuff... which though not directly what I wanted to read was informative and filled in a bit of my morning!

Anybody had the opportunity to own or A/B these cabs? I can't find actual quotes anywhere but I seem to recall hearing a couple of years ago that the MkI was the better cab... any owners out there?

Going direct to Dave isn't as complex as you might think and he really tries to ensure you get what you want without paying more than you need to.

Joe just bought a flightcase from me and yet again it was a pleasure to meet a top BCer!

[quote name='deepbass5' post='1214140' date='Apr 28 2011, 08:00 PM']Love my 5 string Steamer stage 1 But not happy with the control layout or the stacked Volume /blend and find the mid a bit wishy-washy John East said the shafts are larger than normal. Has anyone retro fitted any different arrangement or managed to re-arrange the knobs and still fit the cavity. I fancy a change, so any pioneers who have tackled the Streamer control layout Please let me know what you managed to do.[/quote] I replaced the 3 band MEC preamp on a Streamer with an Aguilar 2 band BUT there was no need to change any of the pots as the preamp is an internal black box, whereas JE preamps are (iirc) all mounted/attached to the pots themselves, hence your problem. Changing the preamp isn't the issue it's fitting a JE unit that is the problem and I'd say that if it is due to the shafts being too long the only way round it is to do some internal routing/countersinking. However, that may well weaken the area around the pot and not recommended!

Pass the sandpaper... where's the sunburst paint!

[quote name='goblin' post='1212206' date='Apr 26 2011, 11:39 PM']Also yeah, I've used them before, Warwickhunt. They're just as good [/quote] Cheers.

Anybody ever used the DURACELL PROCELL AA batteries? We use a fair few batteries (digi cameras, camera flashes etc), rechargeables tend to be pants and I wondered how these compare as I've not encountered them!

[quote name='Axebassmurderer' post='1211637' date='Apr 26 2011, 01:14 PM']Hi, Thanks for the note. It's definately not the obvious possibilities (leads, unseated valves etc.) it used to happen all the time when I was in Angel Witch but we rehearsed SO loud I just thought the amp was protecting it's self before I blew it up overdriving it. It happened however at a recent gig with another band on the 2 hour mark and the mute light came on, again I assume it's protecting it's self but cutting out altogether seems to be a harsh thing to build into an amp's behavious just because I'm driving it too hard. Could it be a setting issue? There is still power to everything when it goes silent. It just stays that way for a minute then comes back. I'm barely on a third voulume when it goes.[/quote] Angel Witch... now that's potentially a blast from the past unless you are a new band using that name! I'd say that it is a protection circuit kicking in and it's probably a good idea to get it looked at sooner rather than later as it is a warning that things are not well! Your cab load is appropriate for the amp isn't it; you aren't running a pair of 4 ohm cabs or have any of the drivers in the cabs ever been replaced, possibly with the wrong ohmage drivers?

[quote name='Axebassmurderer' post='1211499' date='Apr 26 2011, 10:24 AM']Hi, I have a Quad VI 600W amp running through two 4x10 with attenuators, at the time the only compatible cabs Warwick did for this head. Now I LOVE this amp, great sound, great look, but it is prone to cut out when I'm really going for it. Any advice (DO NOT SAY BUY AN AMPEG!!) I'm trying to resolve an issue not sell and try something else. I was just wondering if any other Warwick users have experienced the same issues...[/quote] When you say cutting out... is it the power to the amp (amp completely dead), loss of output signal but amp still lights up and how/when does it happen? Total loss does point to something on the output side but it literally could be anything, when the signal is lost can you still get something from the headphone socket? IIRC these amps had valves in the preamp, I doubt very much that they would be the cause of total signal loss but if they've never been replaced or if they have recently been done and they aren't seated, could this be an issue? I don't know if 100% of the signal path flows through the valves but if so and one has a dodgy valve seat or isn't inserted fully... just thinking out loud. I have to ask the obvious and assume that you have tried alternate speaker leads and identified that it isn't a duff instrument cable or dodgy bass jack socket? I very much doubt we'd be able to diagnose remotely any way so I'd book it into somewhere to get it looked at.

[quote name='Charla' post='1210042' date='Apr 24 2011, 02:30 PM']On a similar line, I have an Eden WT405 with only one speakon output and jack output. Is there any difference between using the two outputs for each cab or daisy chain the cabs?[/quote] One thing that I always consider is that if you daisy chain from a single output on the amp (assuming you have the option of two) and your first (amp to cab 1) speaker cable fails then you have no output from the amp to either cab and you are left flapping round the back of your rig mid gig/number. Whereas if you can use 2 outputs to 2 separate cabs then if one cable fails at least you have one cab running and can get to the end of the number/gig! Just my views based upon years of gigging where I have a fear of stuff going wrong. Oh and btw none of the above counts if you are using a valve amp because if a speaker cable fails then chances are you'll have a secondary worry very soon!

[quote name='BIG.J' post='1210464' date='Apr 24 2011, 10:36 PM']We are hitting the road with our Genesis Tribute next Saturday for a gig near you @ the Blyth & Tyne.[/quote] [quote name='wateroftyne' post='1211433' date='Apr 26 2011, 08:37 AM']Eeeeh... the Blyth and Tyne...![/quote] WoT he said ^ You're playing the B&T and you're travelling up from Cheshire! Oh and 'Hello' Baz/Barry! There's a few of us getting on around these parts, in fact The Bass Doc is a veritable Spring Chicken!

It's amazing ( ) how many instruments that he's sold in just the short time I've been watching his auctions and all have been owned for some time... if he is a BC member I hope he doesn't have all of his basses listed in his sig'!