Chopthebass

Hi, In my opinion, there is no competition - the Hartke 4.5 is a much better cab. I had one of these and a 215xl running off my Hartke 7000 head. Awesome. The 4.5 has a small HF speaker rather than a horn, so I felt the highs were much smoother. Cheeers

I don't think you'll get a MIM scratchplate to fit. Its because both pickups are the same size. I'm gonna make my own! Allparts are very quick to deliver. But I've also bought from Woodandtronics, although not in UK but good service.

Hi Stu, I'm not sure what IEM system you're using, but I can relate to the in-ear sound being different to the front of house sound, and this does, without a doubt, affect your playing. To get round this I connect my line-out from the amp to the PA, but this goes thru my own mini-mixer. I connect a spare PA monitor outs to one channel of my mixer, and then use Shure E2 earphones. I had to spend a bit of time at a live gig to get the PA monitor mix right, but once that was done it hardly changes gig to gig. My amps line-out goes to another channel of my mixer, so I can be as loud as I want in the ears. Plus I have 4-band eq on the mixer to play with. It works for me and I can be as loud as I like without the drummer asking me to turn down! Cheers Ian

Hi, I would suggest giving Hartke a look. My very very first bass amp was a Peavey combo, but at only 100w I soon grew out of it. I moved up to Trace Elliot, but soon changed after hearing Hartke. Their 3500 head is extremely potent and will keep up with a gigging rock band. I would recommend their 4.5xl (4 x 10) and 115xl (1 x 15) cabs. Check thomann website as their prices for Hartke are pretty keen. Good luck! Ian

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[quote name='16Again' post='109982' date='Dec 27 2007, 06:54 PM']just tell him your from orkney and can pick it up in person and wait for the email from him asking why your werent there and then you'll know if its fake or real![/quote] I tried to get an address from them, but communication ceases when you mention you want to actually see what you're buying!

Just came across this on Gumtree. If its too good to be true it usually is! When I enquired, I got the identical response to another bass I spotted. That was a 1963 Jazz for £2200. These are obvious scams. The seller explains they have recently moved to Kirkwall, Orkney (pick the most remote place on the map), and asks for money transfer. There must be ways of finding out who these idiots are? Shame. I like Wal basses. [url="http://www.gumtree.com/london/55/17082055.html"]http://www.gumtree.com/london/55/17082055.html[/url]

This is a bass I might be able to get my hands on! Roughly what would you expect to pay for a 1977 Fender Precision with original hard case. Its Black with maple neck? It has a few body knocks, but only minor. And some minor finish crazing. Cheers Ian

So how much will one of these basses cost now?

Perhaps when their profit margins increase they could invest in some radius cutting router bits and do something more interesting with that body shape!

Some argue that the woofer/tweeter arrangement leaves a gap in the crucial midrange frequencies, particularly with a 15" & tweeter. Can't comment coz I've never had or tried a three-way cab.

Sorry Nig, us Essex boys have taken over the thread!! Bump - as Nig is still available.

[quote name='Chopthebass' post='106852' date='Dec 20 2007, 07:53 AM']wedight[/quote] I mean 'weight' !!

Hi, I had a Hartke 7000 head (350w + 350w) and their 215XL and 4.5XL cabs. If it wasn't for the wedight I'd still have it. It was absolutely awesome. Especially in bi-amp mode. Even though the 215 was 4-ohms and the 4.5 was 8-ohms, there was no detrimental effect as a result. If your back can handle it, and you are able to fit the rig in your wheels, then I'd recommend it 100% Ian

I've heard that the Heart Rock head is a corker. Especially now its been upgraded and goes down to 2.6 ohms (1000w). That was next on my list below my DB750, which I've just bought! There aren't many decent amps that go down to 2 ohms, although manufacturers are catching on.

For what its worth I had a Thumb 5-string, and it was the worst bass for neck dive I've ever played. I sold it for that reason. Also I didn't think the MEC pickups and circuit were all that. Give the bass a try if you can - see what you think.

Add 3, and a half finished bass = 923.5