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[quote name='niceguyhomer' post='163251' date='Mar 25 2008, 04:48 PM']We're booked at £750 (3 times the average pub fee). Last year we got £900 and two years before that £1300, is there a message in that? [/quote] Yep Alan, Venues are disappearing or losing custom so the money men are not that keen on paying as much as they used to. Last NYE we got £750 + 20 free tickets for WAG's and free food and drink all night. The venue is now up For Sale. Now is there a message in that Nearly all the regular venues we play are offering less dosh this year with the exception of a pub last Friday. The pub band had to play as a 4 piece and we had the best gig in yonks. We had the place jumping and the crowd wouldn't let us finish. Landlord gave us an extra £20

My Marleax and MTD 5 Strings are both lighter than the 4 String Fender Jazz in my collection.

I take my comments about the neo's and Omni 10's back. Having re-read the plans, I got it wrong. That said I have had experience of neo's and I am not that keen. What I have ended up with is a pair of cabs that suit my personal taste. Dave, sorry Son, I got it wrong. But you shouldn't argue with your Dad. And the slap bass was ace. Now, now, no arguments. Just get the 15 finished and lets have some real fun.

[quote name='chris_b' post='160147' date='Mar 19 2008, 10:40 AM']Why do you make a light weight cab and then DON'T use Neo speakers?? What is the power rating and the price?[/quote] Chris, That was MY choice. I am not that keen on Neo's, (Nor is Bill F apparently and he doesn't suggest using Neo's in the Omni 10). I find them a bit too mid-biased. In the end I have what I want, which is a lightweight set-up but a degree of warmth to the bottom end. Don't get me wrong, it can chuck out the mids with the best of them, but does not have a mid bias. Mike's intention was to use Neo's in his design, but after hearing the result of this particular set-up, he may have second thoughts. That said, if you want them, you can have them. I chose not too, just personal preference. They are rated at 350W RMS per Cab into 8 Ohms, (I think that is a conservative estimate as the drivers are capable of handling 500W RMS). Price wise, speak to Mike but he assures me these were made for me at a price he could sustain which is £259 and £225 depending on with/without a tweeter.

Hi All, Here is another contender for the lightest cab. I have just taken delivery of 2 of Mike Walsh's "Zoot" Cabs. [attachment=6594:Zoot_Rig.JPG] They weigh in at 34lbs and 32.25 lbs, (as light as a feather). God knows what they would weigh with Neo's installed. They are about the same size as Aguilar GS 112. Each contains an Eminence Delta 12LAF driver. One has an APT 130 compression horn with an Eminence crossover. Speakon and Jacks are provided on both cabs. You can easily carry one in each hand, a MarkBass head over 1 shoulder and Bass over the other. One trip from the car to set-up. Sound wise, IMHO they are better than the Aguilars. More mids and a really warm bottom end. Handles a 5 string easily. Dave Perry subjected them to some awesome slap from his Status when we A/B'd them against his Omni10 and they sounded the business. The Omni wins in the mids department and is slightly more efficient, but the Zoots did seem to have more warmth. At about 20-25% less than the equivalent Aguilars and lighter, they are worth considering. So much so I have Mike working on a compact, lightweight 1x15 then I have all situations covered.

Ah, 2 Baldies talking Cabs . You must be mad selling the Omni 10 Dave. Anyone who buys it will not be dissappointed. A quality build and look forward to the Omni 15 at the next bash?? You will have enough time won't you??

Great day guys. Really nice to be able to put faces to names and also be thank some people personally for favours etc. Especially Ste for NOT buying the Carvin. Agree with Alan it was much quieter than Bass Day back in November, (regretted not taking earplugs to that one), and there are some really awesome players in the North West. Thank John/Chris for organising and can we have another some time??????

[quote name='phsycoandy' post='158611' date='Mar 16 2008, 09:34 PM']Tell us more about these Zoot cabs, Mike is not far from me at Witham and i saw em early on when hed just cut the original cabs etc, do we have any specs, cost more pics etc[/quote] As the guilty party who brought the Zoot's along, I will get some details/pics together and put them in the lightweight cab thread. They were only delivered on Thursday morning, so haven't done a photo-shoot yet. One thing that was really apparent is the weight. They come in at 32.5 and 34ibs. They are slightly bigger than Aguilar but obviously 10lbs lighter and they DON't have neo's in. Having spoken to Mike just after they were delivered, his original idea of putting Neo's in may be shelved as they are so light but have plenty of bottom end and mids. It was really good to be able to A/B them against the competition as well.

[quote name='birdy' post='155626' date='Mar 11 2008, 10:52 PM']Just seen this and thought I would put it here in case of interest to anyone. [url="http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=414521"]http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=414521[/url] Absolutely no connection to me at all and I don't know what they usually go for but this doesn't seem to bad a price? Tempted myself but I gotta stop spending!!! Steve[/quote] That is Bootiful

[quote name='ste_m3' post='155666' date='Mar 11 2008, 11:57 PM']Any Quilified Electrician should do it for about a quid per item or something. Tbh, if youve got an old uncle who used to be an electrician but still has the meter give him a call kinda thing [/quote] Probem is Unc probably won't be certified, (well he may be but not a certified electrician anymore ). I still have my testers from when i was an engineer and quite happily test all our bands gear, but I can't "officially" issue PAT testing certs. As a matter of interest you can buy rolls of PAT certificates off e-Bay and I can always provide a copy of what the PAT Test Sheet should look like. As well as having all equipment and leads tested, you need a Test Sheet itemising all your kit. We have been coming up against this more and more. All the agencies the function band work for are asking more and more for PAT Test Sheets.

[quote name='yorks5stringer' post='150740' date='Mar 3 2008, 11:11 PM']I posted this a couple of weeks ago I've just spoken with Kurt... Good news and bad news I'm afraid, bass people. The bad news is that the 6 basses would have to be all the same type and style ( no mixing 4 and 5 strings or Jazz and PB's) although they could be different colours: he is not sure how he could post such a large parcel to UK: and there would be no quantity discount. So the good news is you can go and buy one yourself in the type, style and colour you wish![/quote] Nice try Keith. We CAN however get a bulk buy discount on the "No Name" basses from Curly's Music and I would not be surprised if they are sourced from the same factory as SX's. I have checked mine against the pictures of an equivalent SX and it appears identical. OK the choice isn't as big, but should work out cheaper and are easier to return if there are any problems. Would love to compare mine to an SX 62 P Bass and nail this one for good. I am not touching it until it has been to the NW Bass Bash so anyone attending can evaluate it in its delivered state. After that on with a Wizard Thumper and Gotoh Bridge and away we go.

Looks like Mike Walsh will have my new lightweight 1x12's finished and delivered this week, so will bring one along to evaluate against the Omni's. Will also bring "Marvin", (the Carvin BB75 with Marleax neck) and the No Name P Bass that is the bassis for a project.

Looks like Mike Walsh will have my new lightweight 1x12's finished and delivered this week, so will bring one along to evaluate against the Omni's. Will also bring "Marvin" and the No Name P Bass that is the bassis for a project.

[quote name='Chris C' post='148511' date='Feb 28 2008, 05:11 PM']Greetings everyone, I'm Chris from Bluebird Recording Studios. I'm looking forward to meeting you guys in March. I also play drums so I will be up for jamming some grooves if any of you fancy it.[/quote] Hi Chris. Any chance of a postcode so i can blame the Sat Nav if I get lost, (instead of Mrs BB blaming me.......)

[quote name='Bassmonkey' post='146507' date='Feb 25 2008, 12:39 PM']Anyone know a skilled bodywork repairer in the North (I am in Leeds) who might be able to fix a couple of horrible dings in my otherwise pristine Rickenbacker 4003? I thought I was being cool, bought a strap that had a metal ring joining it which weighed a ton. The freakin thing then took 2 chunks out of the edge of the body. They are only in the varnish and binding but looks a bugger so gotta get em fixed. PS. Anyone wanna buy a strap?[/quote] I can recommend Steve Robinson. He has done some excellent work for me over the years. In fact I won't trust anyone else if I need any work doing.

[quote name='mike257' post='147541' date='Feb 27 2008, 01:14 AM']Which shop is that? I wish you hadn't told me.... I'd have witheld my GAS so much longer if I didn't have to just nip into town on payday to get one [/quote] It's Curly's music opposite Lewis's and next to McDonalds. He will do you a P Bass for £115 and probably £10 more for a Jazz. Speak to Neil. It was yesterday when I got mine and he made the offer if I pass the info on. He also said he would do a real good deal on a "bulk buy". Maybe we need a thread. I wouldn't be surprised if they are made in the same factory as SX's. There are way too many similarities. Here are the options. Cheers Stuart [attachment=6010:856e_2.jpg] [attachment=6009:8a26_1.jpg]

[quote name='Thunderthumbs' post='147508' date='Feb 26 2008, 11:30 PM']Sounds great that Stuart. Looking forward to giving it a "thump" [/quote] More than welcome Pete. Gave it a quick set-up this evening and even the intonation was spot on. Action is coming down nicely. They even supplied a set of allen keys. I am looking forward to having the ability of twating unruly Punters with it at some venues we play. Wouldn't dream of doing that with my main Basses.

[quote name='jono b' post='146788' date='Feb 25 2008, 06:03 PM']As good as SX basses are meant to be, I can't get on with that headstock, it's just too big. I know it'd just take an hour or so with a hacksaw and some sandpaper to fix it but still, bleurgh! I quite fancy one of those 'unbranded basses' that were posted in the ebay links, but their gone [/quote] They are putting some more on e-bay today. I went to the shop in Liverpool and bought a 62 3TS P Bass. They let me have it for £115 and BassChatters can get them at this price if they wish. Ask for Neil. Build quality is amazing and it doesn't sound bad either. Took it to my guitar tech and he was completly floored. It was cheaper than the P-Bass kits he sells, better quality and you don't have to paint them. After I change the bridge, pots and stick a Wizard Thumper on it, I reckon it will be a crackin giggin bass for well under £200. Will take it up to the Lytham Bass Bass and anyone who is interested can have a butchers.