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[quote name='dood' timestamp='1341916746' post='1726012'] Guys, Would this tester work if, say it was plugged in to the end of an extension lead that was plugged in to a faulty (say bad earth) mains socket? I'm thinking yes it would. I was wondering as I have a spare outlet on the extension fitted to the back of my rack case. I'd happily leave one of these plugged all the time as a visual guide to the status of the socket I am plugging in to. [edit] actually, I'd have to unplug all the devices from the extension first for a proper clear reading wouldn't I? [/quote] It's a great idea to have an 'always-on' safety checker. On the front panel of the amp. Hmmm... I don't see why you'd need to unplug everything else. Anyone? (LOL at Gust0o)

[quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1341916190' post='1725983'] A Compact is good but it's still only 1 speaker trying to do everything. At high volume I would always choose multiple speakers. [/quote] Yes, I'd choose multiple BFs ;-)

[quote name='1970' timestamp='1341914794' post='1725949'] it sounded like the cab wasn't 'keeping up' with the amp when I pushed it hard. [/quote] Any BF cab can eat 200 watts for breakfast and still have room for a Full English.

Adding a second identical cabinet is generally worth doing if you use them close together as the acoustic coupling gives 'free' SPL. Ask Bill Fitzmaurice, he knows.

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Why not (for now) just swap them over so the active input works?

Someone sold a 'new folder' some years back. 'I have created a new folder on my desktop that I don't need. I will ship it to you on a 3.5" floppy disk'

You'd be better off stacking them all together rather than at opposite sides of a stage. http://billfitzmaurice.info/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=398

[quote name='Herbie The Rad Dorklift' timestamp='1341835037' post='1724722'] Seeing as my bass is active, I can use a passive DI right? (I don't wanna eat 9v batteries!) [/quote] That's right.

Its probably the conductive rubber between the braid and inner insulation. needs to be stripped back so it doesn't touch the inner core. 55k is high enough not to completely kill the signal but it will knacker the tone (of a passive instrument anyway)

[quote name='dood' timestamp='1341594308' post='1721627'] Check out Cold Amp and Hypex who also manufacture ready built D Class modules. They are great companies too. For the 'Daddy' of D Class modules I'd look at Powersoft's offerings as well as B&O. Both of which I think OEM for some of our favourite lightweight heads! [/quote] I did look at hypex and coldamp yes, but I'm trying to save a bit of cash by doing the DIY thing...also the IR design gives 500w into 8 ohms, a good match for single eminence neo drivers as seen in Barefaced and similar cabs.

[quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1341592170' post='1721581'] that sounds like a good project, stick a nice home made preamp before it.... and bobs your uncle.... I know what preamp schematic I would use too! [/quote] Ampeg SVP or Alembic Fenderclone?

I'm having some boards made, and am buying the bits for these: https://ec.irf.com/v6/en/US/adirect/ir?cmd=catSearchFrame&domSendTo=byID&domProductQueryName=IRAUDAMP7D Seems to be a mature, reliable design that should build into a very nice 500w (bridged) amp, or a stereo 250W. The ready-made ones sell for $200. Anyone interested in a kit for considerably less than that? Or a built-up one for a lot less?

I suspect one is 10mm and the other 3/8 inch. [i]nearly[/i] the same. Which is which? I mean, is it a Japanese/European jack, because this is most likely to be metric.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1341567138' post='1720974'] How?? That pic was only up for less than a minute! [/quote] As an Aldiologist, I know how to pounce on a bargain :-)

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1341566795' post='1720964'] in the end I went with this, £19.99 from Maplins. Carries up to 80kg and folds completely flat for storage. [url="http://www.maplin.co.uk/folding-trolley-97489"]http://i734.photobuc...t-uk/studio.jpg[/url] [/quote] I'm very impressed!

[quote name='such' timestamp='1341523847' post='1720606'] Do it! Play fretless in a punk band for the sole reason that someone just said that it's not appropriate. [/quote] sound advice. Though you should disregard it for the same reason...

I just had a double entendre and went 'snib! snib!'. Do I win a pencil?

'Ponk' is probably a pretty good description of the noise a Kay short scale bass makes. Not much chance of the TWANG! THUMP! BOOM! BOING! that Discreet craves.

[quote name='Phil Starr' timestamp='1341328229' post='1717118'] I accidentally bought a Thunderbird [/quote] I just hate it when that happens ;-) Also enjoying Chromes on my Precision, playing reggae and old school soul. My band loves the sound... 'I was *feeling* your bass tonight'

[quote name='LesDong' timestamp='1341326756' post='1717080'] I'm new to the bass guitar and I'm finding it difficult to stretch more than 3 frets, seems impossible. It's quite disheartening actually! Is it just a case of practising or will I really struggle? I have a Fender Squier vintage modified 70s jazz bass. [/quote] Welcome to BC. How small is small? I have short fingers but get around ok on Precision style necks, wider than the Jazz. It does take a while to get used to fretting, yes. And you can do quite a lot without having to stretch more than 2 or 3 frets. Hang on in.