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Bill, Alex et al have all got the ears, they have heard what they like/don't like and what is good/bad about speakers, they have learnt why things break/sound crap/sound great. They have the science AND the ears IMO But I think that's what you're getting at isn't it JTUK; one without the other is not so great

That is a very sexy little rig. Nice!

TBH the tiny overhang when the Super Compacts are vertical doesn't worry me, so it depends how wide the stage is!

I can vouch for the ABM500 + 2x Super Compact rig. Stonkingly good

[quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1430581804' post='2762854'] I love the - now disconinued - Super 12T. Fantastic one-cab-does-all solution, easy to carry, on-board wheels, loud, articulate, all I need in a cab. So I have two! [/quote] Knowing the old S12 and the new Super Compact, I can safely say the new Super Twin is even more immense and incredible

Yep: http://basschat.co.uk/topic/261130-tc-group-bought-by-behringer-including-tc-electronic/page__view__getnewpost

Must watch later - might get fired listening at work!

Every gig is a bass cock up from beginning to end for me

[quote name='FinnDave' timestamp='1430306826' post='2760029'] Beware of buying more than you need! [/quote] Naaaah. I have three heads with a fourth on order and four cabs. A rig for every occasion, and several occasions I don't require too

[quote name='M@23' timestamp='1430252597' post='2759612'] Me too! I was expecting one of those Dan Armstrong basses. [/quote] Like this? http://basschat.co.uk/topic/256447-new-bass-ampspeaker-concept/page__fromsearch__1

[quote name='Roger2611' timestamp='1430243609' post='2759460'] I don't know I agree with this theory, the good old Celestion Vintage 30 is a common swap into many different guitar cabs and, as far as I am aware, usually gives a big improvement, probably purely because it is a higher quality speaker than the normal, manufacturer price driven, unit.... See if the cab builders recommend anything specific for the cab, if not visit the likes of Celestion and see if anything takes your fancy, they do have sound clips available for a lot of the speakers but that has always confused me as if I listen to the clip on the laptop it will sound crap...if I listen through the hifi it will sound much better! so surely the clip quality is driven by the speakers you listen to them through! [/quote] Er, bass speaker cabs are a completely different kettle of fish from guitar speaker cabs. It's all in the low frequency handling

You want more power in the bass/lows - for example the GK biamp system offers 50W for the highs and 400W+ (depending on the model) for the bass

Wrong AH1000 for your BFC I'm afraid Urban Lions!

[quote name='Urban Lions' timestamp='1430085201' post='2757912'] Thank you. That narrows my search down a bit more now. Do you think there are any still in existence? [/quote] Yes, just about as rare to find as their magical V Type 4x8 cabinet though!

[quote name='Mudpup' timestamp='1430040974' post='2757271'] Yes my bad..... I didnt get in till 3 from a gig so not awake! Post edited...... [/quote] No excuse

I thought bass and treble on 2 (8 o'clock) and mids on full was flat? Either which way these are superb amplifiers, dead simple, loud and clean

I'd swap for a Super Compact (in fact, I did!) but probably not for a Gen 1/2 Compact because you will notice a warmer, less "bitey" tone with which you are no doubt aquainted from the S12T!

Cracking preamp! Miss mine sometimes...

Has anyone ever swapped the preamp valve in their ABM head for something other than the stock valve? If so did you find it a worthwhile and life affirming thing to undertake or a complete waste of 2 minutes?

A Super Twin Wideboy cab which allows you to get the benefit of vertically aligned 12s in a cab wide enough to accommodate most valve amps. (Most other manufacturers sacrifice vertical alignment when going to wide designs...) (And yes I know the retro range is designed for valve amps, I just love your 12" drivers!)

Bought an ABM500 from Dave after realising I should never have sold one earlier this year. He is an absolute gent, amp is as immaculate as the day it left the factory. Fantastic, many thanks!