Cosmo Valdemar

I've never seen an Alembic Crusader! Is it a bass?

[quote name='eude' timestamp='1395931742' post='2408109'] Oh, by the way, the Mi10 Cabs have a whizzer design, like the EA 10" cabs, not exactly sure how it works, but it's a lot more subtle than a tweeter/horn. A much more natural sounding cab in general, I'm very happy with mine so far. Eude [/quote] That's reassuring. [quote name='dannybuoy' timestamp='1395932268' post='2408121'] Yup, make sure there is an actual problem there before attempting to fix it! Not all horns/tweeters are fizzy sounding. I've been scarred by the horrible one in the Markbass CMD121P I used to own! [/quote] Never thought of it like that. I've just never liked the sound of horns in any cab. I have ocassionally had to play through cabs with non-defeatable horns, and have EQd out some treble to compensate but always found that it adversely affected the rest of my tone as I generally go for a trebly, driven tone anyway. Food for thought. I was looking at the Ashdown VS cabs but can't find any info about them anywhere! But that probably deserves it's own thread.

[quote name='dannybuoy' timestamp='1395840088' post='2406913'] I guess you could always unplug it?! [/quote] Interesting... Is this doable?

[quote name='karlfer' timestamp='1395923539' post='2407939'] Took me about 15 or so gigs before I understood mine, but it's simply a superb cab. [/quote] Dedication!

More to the point, how are you all getting tickets for KB before the official release date?!

I was all ready to buy a couple of these when I noticed the horn is always on.

I once found an immaculate DeArmond Starfire in a junk shop. Do I regret selling it? Yes, yes I do. Congratulations on a great find!

Ovation Magnum!

Westone Rail.

[quote name='Beedster' timestamp='1395438803' post='2402606'] All joking aside, it's not just about ergonomics with Rics, the QC and variability is shocking in an instrument in this price range, way more so than with Fender, EBMM etc. I love my 4001 but I would never again buy a Ric without playing it for a good few hours. They're lovely when they get it right, shocking when they don't. [/quote] Sad but true.

Have you tried adjusting the EQ on the amp? A little low mid boost can work wonders. Maybe the amp just isn't up to the job. What wattage is it?

I played one at the LBGS and it was fantastic. I'm continually amazed by these Cort basses. I'm embarrassed to admit I ignored them for so long. Sadly the neck on the Jeff Berlin was a bit narrow for me, but it was a beautiful bass in looks, feel and tone. Sheer quality.

Buy a handful of different sizes and shapes from the shop, see which one feels comfy. I've tried loads and find I'm always happiest with the standard shape, nice and heavy with just a tiny bit of give. Then study the masters - Chris Squire and Colin Hodgkinson.