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Has anyone found anything else out about these like are there speakon or jack speaker outs on the back. I can't find a thing...

Its great but very L42. Fantastic drummer and loving the tiny keyboard player. They could have given him a box to stand on. Check out Wojtek doing a Police revamp!

I used to be in a Level 42 tribute... I got it all out of my system. So much so I now play in a Police tribute. With my original band all the old tracks that were slapped to death are now finger played, with the odd pop here and there. My tastes in basses and backline are all changing too in the quest for warmth and beautiful tone, my amp now sits with the graphic EQ flat instead of smiling at me from the back of the stage. I think its called growing up although I still indulge in a bit of Mr Pink in the house...

[url="http://www.guitardaterproject.org/fender.aspx"]http://www.guitardaterproject.org/fender.aspx[/url] This is quite a good site for Fender serial numbers, Here's what it said about this one... Guitar Info Your guitar was made at the Fuji-gen Plant (for Fender Japan), Japan in the Year(s): 1984 - 1987

I've just ordered one of these, [url="http://barefacedbass.com/index.html"]http://barefacedbass.com/index.html[/url] I have read many good things about them, might suit you too. Craig

And don't ignore BC's own secret weapon, Barefacedbass. [/quote] Interesting thanks. Does anyone on here own a Barefaced? I would be interested to hear their comments.

I have a good contact at Headstock Distribution (Laney/Ibanez/Tama etc) they are in West Mids. He has also stated that they haven't been hit too much in the current climate so maybe the trade won't be too bad if you're careful. Incidentally, I would travel from Stourbridge if the prices were right.

As it appears I am not going to sell my Ashdown MK500 I might just keep it a while longer, especially as it sounds rather lush with my new addition of a Lakland DJ4. Can anyone recommend some nice cabs to go with it, some light cabs. I do like 12" speakers... Thanks Craig [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=39338"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=39338[/url] (These are my current ones that are for sale)

[quote name='rhino' post='389667' date='Jan 23 2009, 03:26 PM']I have used a 2 x 10" combo with a Traveller 1 x 15" cabinet and found them warm, loud and light. A friend was so impressed that he bought a 2 x 10" combo and added an EV 1 x 15" cab to run his Wal 5 through rather than his ampeg pre-amp and Chevin power amps. I have just bought a 1 x 12" combo, it is superb and with a Bag End 1 x 15" cab plugged in and the amp cranked up, you may well think Armageddon is upon us! Rhino.[/quote] I had considered the 12" I do like 12's Thanks Craig

[quote name='sifi2112' post='387859' date='Jan 21 2009, 06:52 PM']To all you 'experts' ha .. kidding, but a bit of advice is more than welcome ..! Having gone against previous advice about mixing different speakers in a cab I built myself a 4x10 (shelved cab in half but still all wired series/parallel so basically still 4x10) .. had the speakers so thought what the f... never done it before but am more than pleased except for the weight .. so thought I might have another go but do a 2x12 (1 on top of other) again a 'sealed' cab .. what speakers to use ? .. been looking at celestions bn300x or something but guess there are a few option ? will be using valve head (when I get it) thanks in advance guys .. Simon ps. got loads of stuff to sell[/quote] I had a 112 built for me to use at rehearsals only instead of carting the full rig (4x10 & 1x15) and I loved it, even used it at a number of smaller gigs. Best of both worlds for me. I now want to sell the rig to downsize to a couple of good quality 112's or even 212's possibly Aguilar. My old 112 had an Eminence beta speaker in it, very warm and very punchy. Don't know too much about the Celestions I'm afraid. Good luck

[quote name='EBS_freak' post='385855' date='Jan 20 2009, 11:43 AM']Thats interesting - how did you find the Level 42 singing compared to the Police stuff. In my head I am thinking it's two complete different styles. I would have Level 42 down as a more percussive feel which drives throughout the whole song whereas the Police stuff is melody driving? Did you find one easier to do than the other?[/quote] Good question. Obviously playing Mark Kings basslines is slightly more difficult to play than 'some' of Stings but strangly I found it quite easy to sing and play the Level 42 stuff. I had played that stuff since I was 15 though so I did know it quite well. I have to say that I have learnt a lot more from learning a two hour Police set though like it sound good to leave a space instead of piling 16ths into it. Like I said Driven to Tears is a good example, I thought that was going to beat me. To Be With You Again is the only L42 track I had trouble with. My only problem was learning to hit Stings notes without shouting and without singing like a small child hence I usually can't talk the next day!!! Overall, I think the Police set was a little harder to master but thats just me.

[quote name='Balcro' post='385939' date='Jan 20 2009, 12:36 PM']You presume correctly. Sorry. Balcro.[/quote] No worries thanks. Always used HFH's in cabs. Forgot what they sound like without them. I'll have to get a volume or on/off switch attached. Luckily the builder is a friend so it shouldn't be a problem.