GreeneKing

I'd say 500W and give yourself a bit of slack.

No John not at all (I did used to be a copper - ABC, Accept nothing, Believe nobody and Check everything out), BUT, it would help explain why the extension might be in series. If you get my drift?

OMG, snow blinded!

The manual says that the driver is 4ohm (with a 4ohm tweeter). If 4 ohms is the nominal impedance I can see why the extension o/p is in series although why bother

That seems to be the case If you can borrow a cab you can always 'suck it and see'. If not maybe replacing it is your best option, it'll be a fine combo by itself for someone.

I checked the manual online as well as the website specs and they both say the same thing - series

Wanting to try a taperwound B on the NS5 and having a preference for nickels I've just ordered a set of Sadowskys 45 to 130 XL. $35 incl shipping but we'll see about the Duty

Richard Bona

[quote name='munkonthehill' post='613353' date='Sep 30 2009, 10:09 PM']ok so final questions, is my amp currently delivering 200watts? if i added a 200watt cab will i have 200watts being delivered from both amp and cab? and finally will this have a major impact in my overall loudness and presence?[/quote] If the amp has a max output of 200 watts or thereabout into 4 ohm, and you add an extension cab in [b]series[/b] to increase the impedance seen by the amp then the output will fall. The whole idea of a 4 ohm combo with a series output to increase the impedance seems strange to say the least. I'd argue that adding an extension cab to an amp that will have its output reduced is a waste of time.

[quote name='chris_b' post='612703' date='Sep 30 2009, 01:23 AM']There are no downsides to playing a 4 or 5 string bass, but it would be a mistake to keep changing back and forth between a 4 and a 5 while you are trying to acclimatise on the 5! Keep playing and getting better on the 5 and you'll be glad you stuck at it! If I can do it anyone can![/quote] Absolutely. The only downside is that you may feel guilty for owning some superb 4 stringers and not playing them

A place called 'Gear' in Kendal, does trendy home and kitchen stuff. It's rather comfy

The semi parametric is exactly the reason I went U-Retro. I use around 30 to 40 degrees clockwise on the sweep and nearly max on the boost. Bass is low (boost only) and no treble boost or cut. I love the tone.

Alan That gap in the control cavity outside of the plate is [b]HUGE[/b]. Just to save you the stress I'll take it off your hands for a fiver, heck I'll even collect.

Kendal, as per the title

I've just bought one from Mark for my NS-5XL to nestle in. Very nice choice imo.

That sounds ideal, with a chance to try it out 1st

I've played a 73 P for a short while. My 62 AV Re-Issue is truly a great P bass, others have said it's the best P they've played too. Personally I'd find a good AV in a shop and pay more. Sorry I can't offer a more direct comparison. Under a grand is good, is that including duty and VAT?

Yes that's right Alan. You can buy a board with two strips of foam underneath and sit your cabs on it. Or you can just stick the cab straight onto the two foam strips. Less to carry, cheaper, more compact but slightly more fiddly.

I've had strange noises from a bass but it's either been my playing ( ) or the battery getting low.

Went shopping today, bought this at 1/2 price: No longer need these:

Much cheaper than the pad itself Alan is if you just buy the two Auralex foam strips and use the amp itself at the 'plywood board' that costs another £30 odd Boost them mids all the way, you know it makes sense

I think it's also important to get someone out front to check too Alan. I'm noticing how directional bass is at the mo.

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