Downunderwonder

Subs in pubs is a relatively new thing here but pubs aren't nearly big enough for a stadium power backline. A lot of bands don't get it.

This may give a boost to local music stores. I expect there's enough UK based online music retailing that it should remain competitive on its own without needing EU sellers in the mix. Then the only difference in pricing would be any difference in UK and EU VAT rates. Where it could get sticky is the fragmentation of international warranty service for US brands. Still the UK is a pretty big market by itself.

Order it from the UK Thomman site and it should be on autopilot for what you pay in GBP.

Opshop suitcase / school bag / cheap backpack to suit.

The joys of saving heaps by slicing up a small plywood chunk into pieces and screwing together a rock solid board.

Bass from monitors messes up the bass from the PA.

Johnny Cash did a mean U2 One. Totally owned it as a Country ballad.

A bit like a sparrow doesn't understand aerodynamics.

That one barks like a dog.

It's not trying to be anything other than what it is.

If it sounds good and plays good with no buzzes or rattles you may as well buy it. Then you can take all the photos you like in some good light.

No port in the back?

Bass is largely underappreciated, until it stops. The flipside is playing nothing on an intro, or sparsely, creates a 'dogs off leash' level of excitement when you kick into gear.

I didn't know Trace did any sealed bass cabs.

Bingo. I can't get my head around playing percussion parts and bass at the same time. All those snappy poppy extras on undefined beats would sound like total garbage if they were fingered notes, but quite choice additions to the kit.

One day I may find occasion to throw in a little slap/pop. I will be looking for the drummer to snap his neck if I do, like the day he didn't notice I had swapped in the slab for the EUB and dialed in a little bit of grind.

What about the sock?

Fairly limiting if buying new.

I wouldn't be too sure about the line level. Even the 'line' on the Sansamp isn't so hot for some pro applications.

The title of the thread is a bit of a giveaway.

If it doesn't have an off on switch it does it with the input jack like every active bass I ever had.

Not at all. They want to turn some profit on it. The end. If they weren't going to make a profit on each and every bass on the wall they wouldn't have a wall to hang them on.

My big band has never been quite that big but I used a China made Ashdown 15'' combo in many rehearsals just fine. They do hit another gear at gigs but with FOH should still be fine. One show had an old Trace Commando provided, 12'' I think maybe 15, and 100w. It worked fine for me but the kid big band on before us had it all distorted to hell.

Sheepskin would do the trick.

See what trimming 2 cm off the dividers for twin 21cm ports does for you.