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    Making a seriously light speaker

    in Repairs and Technical

    Posted

    Thanks for the comments, definitely thinking of plywood ...

    I'm drooling over the omni 10 and 15. If they can deliver what they promise I might give them a shot !!!. How frustrating I have to wait until I get back home in September. Now I really hate studying.


    [quote name='Musky' post='477599' date='May 2 2009, 10:58 AM']You could always build a BFM Omni 10.5. [url="http://www.billfitzmaurice.com"]http://www.billfitzmaurice.com[/url]

    If I remember rightly they weigh in at around 28-32lbs, depending on the density of the ply you use. You can trim the weight a bit by using 1/2" ply.[/quote]

    Making a seriously light speaker

    in Repairs and Technical

    Posted

    Hi,

    I have built my own speaker cabs in the past but mainly copying one from a reputable make. I just got myself a Ashdown Little Giant and wondered if I could make a relatively small and light cab for it. Not to use its full power, but to use in those practice situations were a mini combo is not enough.

    My question is , what effect does a decrease in wood thickness bring to the cab, lets say down from 3/4" to 1/2" or less?

    I obviously expect it to be less durable (not a good candidate for sitting on), but besides that would the lower rigidity compromise sound?? In what way??

    thanks

    Budget basses that do a pro job?

    in Bass Guitars

    Posted

    +1 for the IBANEZ SR300 series (305 in my case) and the YAMAHA BB cheapos (can't remember the model, maybe also a 300).

    the pickups were their weak side....

    Now all my basses cost in the £400-500 range, and what I appreciate of them is quality electronics, comfortable necks and that they make me want to pick them up and play (2nd hand Status's and a Musicman SUB5). The graphite neck also means it never goes out of tune.

    I think that from 500 up, you just pay for amazing finishes, exotic woods and the inherent satisfaction of having a rare bass. This probably nobody will notice except for one or two drooling bassplayers in the crowd.







    [quote name='Toddy' post='474436' date='Apr 28 2009, 06:07 PM'][url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbS226u_f4Q"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbS226u_f4Q[/url]

    Check Nathan Williams,,,, £200 Cort Bass a loop an no effects... Blew me away at the London Guitar Show...

    Cant seem to find a dealer tho![/quote]

    FOR TRADE Musicman SUB 5 (blue 03)

    in Basses For Sale

    Posted

    Its only a feeler...

    I really like my SUB5, but I've also got a Groove 4 and love the feel of the neck, so I would
    like to compare the five stringers against each other.

    I know it is a very specific trade, but I don't know which is the better bass for me and as they
    are both discontinued no chance of comparing them in a shop. I would also welcome any
    Londoner with a Groove 5 that might let me try it out. Also, any comments from people that
    have played both

    cheers.

    What do you think of this bass?

    in Bass Guitars

    Posted

    I actually like the more aggressive flying Vs (in guitar actually, like jacksons) IMHO.

    Not being able to play it sitting down is a drawback and quite annoying....

    Normally cheap instruments save on the expensive to fix stuff like earthing, electronics, tunners... etc so try before you buy.

    In any case I think if you are considering a Thunderbird..... wow, I think it kicks the FV's behind :) anytime ....

    keep your money and get the T-bird. Also Epiphone have proven to be reliable.


    [quote name='silddx' post='461912' date='Apr 14 2009, 11:15 AM']I nearly bought a headless transparent plexi Steinberger copy for about £150. I GASed for it because of looks. I am SO glad I held off. It would be worth naff all. Save up, get a decent instrument. Forget that V.[/quote]

    SOLD

    in Basses For Sale

    Posted

    These are great basses, really nice. Have played a couple of them in the past but couldn't make my mind between the 5 and 6 string.
    If I hadn't just swapped my 5 string Status Energy for a 6 string I would be knocking at your door anytime

    good luck selling it.

    [quote name='jhk' post='456756' date='Apr 7 2009, 07:56 PM']I agree with everything `out to play jazz` says.Having both TRB6p and TRB5p I`m a big fan.

    There`s a whole lot of bass for your money with the one being offered.Strangely, they have not become popular for some reason,but they wipe the floor with other flavour of the month basses.Quality for not a great deal of money!![/quote]

    TRADED*****: FT/FS Status Energy 5 string (wooden neck)

    in Basses For Sale

    Posted

    Hadn't really considered Warwick's, If it has got smaller string spacing, I would surely consider it. You could PM me with pics of the bass.

    cheers


    [quote name='wildman' post='447182' date='Mar 27 2009, 01:05 PM']Would you be interested in a trade for a Warwick Corvette $$ 5 string ? I'm after a bass with slightly wider string spacing to make shifting between my Fender J4 and a five string easier.[/quote]

    SOLD

    in Basses For Sale

    Posted

    [quote name='Smash' post='442233' date='Mar 23 2009, 09:53 AM']BUMP with another price drop, I understand times are very hard, so now have decided to lower the price, so who fancies it?[/quote]

    sent you a message

    cheers

    Musicman SUB5

    in Basses For Sale

    Posted

    In my despair of not being able to find a Status S1 I went down to a shop today and tried one exactly like yours
    (but with the tacky metal grill -btw if it were less tacky I think I would even like it).

    I was blown away!!!

    I remembered seeing this add while looking for statuses.

    Any chance you want to sell it as it seems trading it hasn't worked??? A price?

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