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I'm bringing my Aguilar Tonehammer 500 and Bergantino CN212 as well as the basses... unless I change the cab for a Berg NV115 this week

[quote name='obbm' timestamp='1379140576' post='2209031'] Is anyone bringing a Barefaced Midget that I can try? [/quote] Smaller option needed than the CN then Dave? [quote name='BigBeatNut' timestamp='1379206503' post='2209907'] Mmmm again, interested to see each one of those (hope I'm not repeating myself). [/quote] No worries, still bringing them, and hopefully a Veillette [url="http://www.veilletteguitars.com/flyer_bass.shtml"]Flyer[/url] too (32" scale, fretless tuned E-C) which should be available for purchase!

[quote name='Dandelion' timestamp='1379086937' post='2208555'] But why the little meter thing, is it functional? [/quote] It shows the output. And I quote from the Ashdown site: "The CTM-15's analog VU meter isn't a vintage-style triviality, it gives you an accurate display of your power amp's output. Tube amps always have their own sweet spot where they sound their best, and the CTM-15's VU meter helps you find it every time."

[quote name='Conan' timestamp='1379061756' post='2208156'] In a Schroedery kind of way? [/quote] I had a Schroeder 1210 and now own a Berg CN212. I would say the Schroeder had far more of a pushed mid presence that the Berg does.

I use my BSX EUB for about 25% of an average gig, with songs spread through the sets. I use a Radial Bigshot i/o to switch between that and my fretless, using the trim pot to balance the output and mute for tuning. I try to get a "core" tone from the amp eq and then use the active eq on each bass to taste.

[quote name='spaners' timestamp='1378508433' post='2201412'] I think I prefer the LB, all that chrome [/quote] [quote name='RandomBass' timestamp='1378530966' post='2201483'] What's with the CTM30? The LB30 in a new dress? Not even a gain control to differentiate it by the looks of it. Oh well. [/quote] I agree. The LB30 is one the best looking amps there is. I understand that Ashdown changed it because they had complaints about the name and took it as an opportunity to re-house the same amp in a CTM chassis. Personally, I'd have just taken the name off the existing head!

The new version of the Little Bastard... the CTM30. [u][color=#0066cc][url="http://ashdownmusic.com/files/product/img/img_20130828162406_52796_med.png"][/url][/color][/u]

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1378381850' post='2199376'] ...news just in: In a UK exclusive, [url="http://www.tks.se"]TKS Engineering[/url] in Sweden have sent across a few of their new cabs for us to have a play with. Hopefully the postman won't be late...! [b]Extra light 112 (L112)[/b] 8 kg, neodymium speaker (There will also be a matching L212 available - around 14 kg). In white vinyl and cloth grille: [/quote] Excellent Michael Is the above available for purchase?

[quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1376988794' post='2181774'] I play a 5 string Precision, a Mike Lull, with flats and it sounds great. I'd recommend one in a flash. You could ease yourself into playing 5's with less expense by checking out a Lakland 55-01 or 55-02. There have been a few in the For Sale section. I don't think they all sold, so have a look. They will be very good basses. [/quote] I think this is spot on. There are some seriously good 5 string Ps out there, all across the price ranges. The best thing is to play as many as you can and pick one that works for you.

[quote name='badboy1984' timestamp='1376865276' post='2180232'] 2x VS112 is more portable i guess. [/quote] Yes, dimensions-wise, but they are pretty heavy. The build quality is also much lower, although they sound good.

I had an LB30 and loved it. I ran it with a 4 ohm LB212 and it was just perfect. There's an LB212 on eBay for a good price [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ashdown-LB-Cab-2-x12-/271259087242?pt=UK_MusicalInstr_Amplifiers_RL&hash=item3f284d318a"]here[/url], and a silly expensive one [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ASHDOWN-LB212-100-WATT-2x-12-CAB-CABINET-/321171102640?pt=UK_MusicalInstr_Amplifiers_RL&hash=item4ac74a1bb0"]here[/url]. The alternative is a combination of the VS112, 212 or 115 cabs, but they are Chinese made, and much heavier than the UK made LB cabs.

[quote name='molan' timestamp='1376677185' post='2177997'] Yep - literally just spoken to James and there is a Minnie Rackmount option Don't have final prices but I think Minnie is looking like £975 in the UK with the rack at about £50 more. Final pricing will depend on how many we can order up front and shipping costs plus whatever the prevailing £ vs $ rate is. There's also the monster 1600w D which is just 12lbs: [url="http://demeteramps.us/index.php?route=product/product&path=61&product_id=94"]http://demeteramps.u...1&product_id=94[/url] [/quote] Forgive the thread hijack, but are BG going to stock Demeter as well Barrie?

My personal preference is La Bella Black Nylon strings - perfect tension, tone and feel (for me).

I'd defintely go fretless and/or upright. It's my band's standard setup and works really well.

[quote name='dmccombe7' timestamp='1376371874' post='2172852'] Would this help clean up my sound ? [/quote] Probably leave you sounding a touch sterile. Oh, and lighter fuel works well on rust too.

Why not sell it with the EH ones fitted and offer the Mullards as an "upgrade" for £x extra? Unless you plan on keeping the Mullards for something else?

I think calling him a luthier was generous, to say the least.

Jack Bruce plays bass on a few tracks from Bernie Marsden's "And About Time Too" album from around that time. For example... [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLLyEaXpuPk"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLLyEaXpuPk[/url] PS No one thundered like Cozy!

Another excellent transaction completed with Martin. He's a BC legend!