franzbassist

[quote name='Bigwan' post='1294623' date='Jul 6 2011, 12:27 PM']I've been eyeing the LB stuff for a while... How loud is 'very loud'? Nice setup btw![/quote] Well, clearly it's a subjective term, but to me it is plenty loud enough for my two bands, and one of them is a Jam/Weller tribute band so quite, er, loud.

Thanks Raggy [quote name='BassBod' post='1294514' date='Jul 6 2011, 11:21 AM']So you've sold the Ken Smith and the Wal then?[/quote] Yes Dunc, the Smith and Wal went some time ago. I think my uber boutique bass days are past me now, shame it cost me so much to realise it! It's just the Veillette fretless (awesome), BSX upright (awesome), and the P bass now. I may get a small lightweight digital head as well, but this seems to be doing it for me just now.

Here's my latest setup. Ashdown UK-made all-tube head with matching LB212 cab, plus a P-Retro fitted Squier Matt Freeman. It's a killer setup. The amp goes very loud, and the bass was good even before the P-Retro went in. Cheers Gareth

Sold Uke a strap. No problem at all with either payment or communication.

I have had a UK-made LB30 and LB212 cab for two weeks now. Absolutely love it and am astonished at how loud it can get. One word: TONE

I picked one of these basses up from The Gallery a couple of weeks ago to use in the Jam/Weller band I joined a few months back. I have to say, I am [i]really[/i] impressed with it. It's very well put together, with excellent fit and finish. The weight is good (just a shade under 10lbs) with no neck dive, no dead spots. The neck is chunky but fast. It sounds great passive, but I had Alex put a P Retro in it anyway, and it is an absolute tone monster. Amazing what you can get for under £400 these days... Gareth

Well, I used my LB30 head and LB212 cab at rehearsal for the first time; one word: Wow. With my P-Retro'd Squier Matt Freeman in active mode into the "High" input, I only had the volume at 9 o'clock and it sounded huge. Seriously happy with the amp and cab. I had been tempted to get two of the VS212, 8 ohm versions of esentially the same cab, but I'm not sure I'll need to move much more air than this. And all from a 30 watt amp. Incredible...

Sold a cab to Brian. Top gent with fast payment and great communication. Recommended.

Bought Luke's Bassbone (my third, will I ever learn?). Great communication and a pleasure to deal with.

The Phil Jones [url="http://www.philjonespuresound.com/products/?id=125"]PB300[/url] would also do this job very well.

Toby Chennell has a mate who makes custom stuff for his basses, maybe try him?

Well, it sounds fantastic, that's the main thing!

[quote name='cameltoe' post='1279812' date='Jun 23 2011, 04:53 PM']Mine says 100w! They were a limited run to go in hand with the Little Bastard head. Mine was purchased with one of the 100 UK handmade LB heads (I was not allowed to buy the head without the cab) so whether they only made these for the UK heads I'm not sure, but mine says 'handmade in uk' on the rear as did the head, and they certainly seem to have run out quickly. Yeah, it says 100w on the back of mine, but the drivers are 200w each as you can see by the LB112. No idea why, but Ashdown confirm they are 400w and it did say that for a time on their website, but the product is now in their 'Legacy' section with no info. I'm very happy with mine. I no longer have the head, but use it with a Bass Terror and it sounds great. Very punchy, warm and clear. Very light thanks to the neo-whatsit drivers, looks fantastic, and is the perfect height to put stuff on at a gig, like your amp head (or pint)![/quote] I just picked up a UK handmade LB30 head and LB212 cab today too, and my cab also says 100 watts at 4 ohms. I will be very happy if it is actually rated higher!