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I bought and paid for an SWR Goliath cab over the weekend. We traded several PMs, he gave me his details for the courier and I spent a long time looking for a cover and a set of wheels for it. I just was just waiting for the word and I was arranging collection for it during the week after being told that his wife would be off all week so collection woudln't be an issue. The next day he refunded my payment telling me that the cab was no longer for sale. No explanation as to why or anything. Despite trying to contact him to find out why I still have not heard anything. Very, very annoyed about this as I had almost placed the order for the cover and had my heart set on getting this cab. As far as I was concerned it was mine as we had a gentleman's agreement, not to mention the fact that I paid for it so to have my money refunded without a good reason why is very disappointing and only the third time out of dozens of transactions on Basschat that I have had to leave negative feedback. very annoyed

[quote name='warwickhunt' timestamp='1364816451' post='2031148'] Was it a BCer? I know someone with a nearly new SWR 4x10 for sale but don't want to compound problems if it is the same guy! [/quote] Possibly - PM'd

Well after agreeing the sale and paying for the cab yesterday, the seller has refunded my payment and told me that the cab is no longer for sale. Still waiting to find out what the reason is but I am very annoyed as about to place an order for a Roqsolid cover for it back to bloody square one again

After careful consideration I decided to buy the SWR Goliath that was up for sale here. Its 3kg heavier and slightly deeper than the Paddy Ashdown but it was too good an offer to pass up. Thanks for all the help and info

[quote name='Myke' timestamp='1364603436' post='2028871'] I feel like i'm stuck in patterns say G7.. I'd play mixolydian.. which is fair.. but I can't break out of it. I feel, in that sense, my theory is holding me back. I also feel like I don't know enough theory (Work that out!) [/quote] I don't have a clue what mixolodian is - its a kids cartoon channel innit? Sometimes I think that trying to focus on scales and so on limits what you can play in that you're consciously trying to follow a particular scale or something. I don't have the first clue or desire to learn scales, arpeggios and whatnot. I love to play and I'll keep making stuff up on the spot with no idea what it is cos I haven't learned what it is but it sounds good. I'm not saying that you shouldn't learn that stuff but I know for a fact that I'm a better player because I play what feels right rather than consciously thinking about what thingy I'm playing. See? Couldn't even think what the right word was there

I've got this really annoying thing where if sometimes I grip something my fingers will contract into a claw. Doesn't happen often and only once when I've been playing. Thing is that I play with dead straight wrists but I think its probably due to my aggressive style of playing.I do play far too hard but that's mainly due to excitement and adrenalin

Depped with a very busy wedding/function band tonight and got some more work out of it as well for next weekend -Saturday and Sunday nights. Used the trusty Paddy Ashdown 4x10". Band were tuned down a semitone due to the fact that the singer felt his voice wasn't up to singing to regular pitch so I had a lovely rattley bass sound tonight, coupled with the fact that quite a few of their songs I already use the D-tuner led to some pretty big, fat C# open notes. Getting to use their bass backline next week to save me taking mine which is an Eden Traveller head and a really small 4x10". Think I saw D410T on the back panel but its dead short for a 4x10" The band leader had given me a list of most of the stuff that they played on Tuesday with the keys but gave me the wrong Key for the Stevie Wonder Song"I Wish" Been learning that song all week but I'm going to learn it in the right key as well as Sir Duke which they also do for next weekend. One of the most complicated sounding tunes but actually not as hard as it sounds. Played some crackers including a jangly blues piano version of Honky Tonk Woman, a ska version of Brown Eyed Girl and a mega medley of Play that Funky Music which went into Brick House by the Commodores, Sex Machine and then Take me Out . I managed to find myself playing the verse of What is Hip during it as well. Played Tiny Dancer as well. Never had the opportunity to play that one before Looking forward to next week's gigs now

Thanks everyone so far I'm thinking that the 2x 2x10" option may be the best one for me but then I'm back to which one?. The now discontinued Ashdown one was still 29kg I had been looking at the TC Electronic BC210. Definitely couldn't use one of those to get what I wanted but two might work. I think more research is required. Its so frustrating that there's no standard way of measuring the output of cabs that all manufacturers would have to adhere to

[quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1364651616' post='2029235'] Barefaced Super 12T, and you won't need to worry about bi-amping. [color=#ff0000]You will sound better. Better tone, clearer,[/color] louder, punchier etc etc. The only downside is you will have to save some more! [/quote] But these things are subjective. I like the sound from my cab just not the weight

I have been looking at these but didn't think I'd have to spend nearly £800 to get the performance of a cab that I was selling for £110 just to get something lighter

[quote name='warwickhunt' timestamp='1364649790' post='2029210'] Couple of questions; Why do you want to change from what you have? [color=#0000ff]The main reason is the weight of the cab. I plan on playing a lot more in the future so the 37kg Ashdown is too heavy[/color] What sort of music/size band do you play in? [color=#0000ff]Its mainly deps that I do from pub gigs to weddings/functions so I need to have enough power in the event of not having use of the band's PA (tonight being an example as its only a vocal PA) and to cover most scenarios. For town hall size venues I'd like to think that there'd be a PA that I can go through. [/color] Have you actually tried bi-amping in the past? [color=#0000ff]I've had 4 Gallien amps and never had any of their cabs to make use of the function so I wouldn't miss it Its not proper biamping as such, just a separate volume control for the horn[/color] [/quote]

I currently play through a Gallien Krueger 1001RB II into an Ashdown ABM410 and am looking to change soon. Most of my gigs are without PA support ranging from pubs to large functions. I have my cab on a cab stand so it is at ear level and I have plenty of volume for everything I do. I mainly play my Green Precision with D'Addario flats and EMGs and I get a nice bright trebly sound with plenty of low end. I've been reading threads on here and Talkbs for the past month and don't seem to be getting any closer to choosing a new cab. I only want to be using one cab and want it to be as light as is reasonable but still be loud enough for what I use it for and enough bottom end. I managed to get it down to a Gallien Krueger Neo 212 II as I'd like to be able to use the biamp facility on my amp but just when I think I'm ready to order I read something else and it makes me doubt that it will do the job of replacing my 4x10". I've read up on the GK Neo 112 cabs but from what I've read the 212 sounds better. I've gigged with smaller cabs like the Laney NX115, Schroeder 1212L and first generation of the MBE series but they lack the grunt that I get with the 4x10" I don't really want to go more than £500, it must be a single cab so I can keep using my cab stand, it must be reasonably light(under 25kgs) and it must fit into the boot of a Mini coupe which has a surprisingly large boot. Hopefully that's comprehensive enough and thanks in advance

[quote name='Jack Cahalane' timestamp='1364504196' post='2027521'] Spacehog - In the Meantime has a nice bassline to it, give that a go [/quote] Oooh I remember that one plus I have the original hologram limited edition CD How about Led Zeppelin- The Wanton Song. Sounds more difficult than it is

I'm frustrated by nothing. I'm getting better every day and, by jebus, take a chill pill cos its only a hobby deary I dep with a lot of bands and I play what I want. I play the important bits and I'm busy playing. Why should I be worried about that I'm "only" the bass player. You need to get out more or at least relax

[quote name='Twigman' timestamp='1364211320' post='2023140'] The roqsolid cover arrived today so I have erected it in my office so it makes it look like I have a S12T....it's alittle bigger than I thought it would be and am now having doubts it'll fir in the boot of a GT86..... [/quote] Haaaaaaaaaa Sorry but I looked at a GT86 a few weeks ago and didn't think it was possible to get anything bigger than a very small briefcase in the boot. At least with a Mini Coupe I'll get a cab in the boot and my bass in a gig bag behind the front seats. You could always try removing the passenger seat?

Pickguardian do "signature edition" scratch plates. I'm sure he'd be able to do something like this for you

The ABM410H did only come with blue drivers but the ABM 410T has black ones. This is my one: [IMG]http://i927.photobucket.com/albums/ad111/Delberthot/hartke%20ashdown%20gallien/DSC01465Large.jpg[/IMG] I contacted Ashdown who confirmed that they are exactly the same drivers, just a different colour

If you want a corker of a Stingray then get yourself a 30th Anniversary with the mahogany body. If you want the rarest and arguably best fretless there is IMO then get one of the 20ish made unlined fretless versions. Still my dream bass. I had a 30th but always really wanted a fretless one. Beautiful and sounds amazing as well

I'm intrigued by the sound he gets on the OPs video clip. I'm not normally one for trying to cop someone else's sound but its bloody good. As for the playing, its OK but mainly a lot of slides.nothing difficult