Merton

[quote name='Delberthot' post='605246' date='Sep 22 2009, 07:40 AM']I can't believe the price this is up to already. [/quote] [quote name='alexharvay' post='605253' date='Sep 22 2009, 08:07 AM']I know, the last Trace V-Type all valve head I saw on eBay sold for £600.[/quote] AFAIK there are about 3 of these combos in existence - they didn't actually ever advertise the 2x10 version I believe. So I think it could be quite some way off its final price potentially!

[quote name='MythSte' post='605026' date='Sep 21 2009, 09:36 PM']Right, First impressions; I genuinly think these things are changing the definition of "light" to bass players. For a long time, Light meant 2 twenty year olds could lift it up stairs without putting a disc out. But this really is a different kind of light. I managed two flights of stairs, on my own, without breaking a sweat. [i]This is a 2x15 ffs![/i]. Anyway, once in my room and plugged in (using a crappy speakon lead at the moment i might add, My OBBM lead should be here in a few days if the posties feel like it) There was a very big surprise at first. You can tell straight away its a full range cab without a tweeter - While this sounds like a criticism, Its a really solid base to build your tone off, and it reacts to EQ'ing very well. I only needed to scoop a touch off 300hz and roll the treble back a touch to be exactly where i wanted to be. Which is a vintage tone with a slight bit of growl over the top. Lovely. When i spoke to Alex i told him that i really like having a vintage tone, but with a modern presence. and thats when he suggested the vintage to me. I'm gigging and providing backline for the support tomorrow, So i'll be able to tell you what it sounds like both sides of the barrier. But for now, I'd say im satisfied. Whats also interesting (and im sorry to bound some non-technical terms around again) but i find this has the same "punch in the stomach" responsivness-oomph that i've only ever had before with schroeders, that inherent begging from it to be pushed harder. This is interesting as Chris (Finbar) a dedicated schroeder user said this was what was missing when he tried the compact. an you shed any light on this Alex? or is it just that he has better ears than me! I'll come back tomorrow with more conclusive results. But for now pictures are over in the "show us your rig" section. Lovely![/quote] Good review and pretty much what i have found as well. I'll tell you what, you'll love it standing in the audience! I did a gig about a month back with no PA support for the bass, one bass player turned everything up to 10 and the place was literally shaking with the amount of bass goodness, and the cab survived! Cracking bit of gear and my favourite amplificatory purchase ever, probably

[quote name='Kev' post='604847' date='Sep 21 2009, 06:48 PM']is this only open for attendees of the bash? Giving and receiving?[/quote] Good question. I know previous years we have allowed this to be open to all, so I need to come up with a plan for that. Watch this space, i'll let you know in the next 24 hours how i think it should work (and if anyone has any previous experience or ideas, please PM me!)

[url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=61147"]RAFFLE THREAD[/url] Go there, add things, feel good about it!

OK people, I'm I charge of the RAFFLE for the SE Bass Bash (see [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=56195"]here[/url] for info), and I want your contributions! Nothing fancy (unless you want to donate a Status T-Bass 5er and make sure I win...) but just a bit of fun and the chance to raise a bit mor emoney for the charidees etc. I'll start the ball rolling with a meagre prize, please post your offerings added to the previous list, I'll keep updating this one as we go as well. On the day come find me to let me place your5 donations on the raffle table Tickets will be 50p each or £2 for 5. 1. Trace Elliot Stainless Steel strings 40-100 gauge [color="#808080"](Merton)[/color] 2. Trace Elliot Acoustic Phosphor Bronze strings 40-60-80-100 gauge x2[color="#808080"](Stingray5)[/color] 3. Bassic-bits 1m. Speakon to Speakon cable [color="#808080"](OBBM)[/color] 4. Nikkai 6m male speakon/ male speakon cable (x2, brand new) [color="#808080"](ped)[/color] 5. Nikkai 6m XLR female/male Mono 1/4" jack cable, brand new [color="#808080"](ped)[/color] 6. La Bella Double Ball S100L Strings, 040 / 060 / 075 / 095 [color="#808080"](silddx)[/color] 7. The Incident - Porcupine Tree CD [color="#808080"](silddx)[/color] 8. Rotosound Tru Bass 88 Black Nylon Flatwound strings (65-75-100-115) [color="#808080"](Stingray5)[/color] 9. Original mint condition RUSH Permanent Waves Tour Programme. [color="#808080"](silddx)[/color] 10. The Bottom Line by Colin Hodgkinson CD [color="#808080"](Hamster)[/color] 11. Used 8/10 condition Rocktron Zombie rectified distortion pedal all metal construction. (For guitar) [color="#808080"](Shockwave)[/color] 12. 54x Hartke 4 string sets (split 18 each Light, Medium, Heavy, will be given away in a bundle of 6 each) [color="#808080"](Hartke)[/color] 13. 18x Hartke 5 String sets (will be given away in a bundle of 6 each) [color="#808080"](Hartke again)[/color] 14. Hartke Bass Attack pedal (SECOND PRIZE) [color="#808080"](er, still the lovely Harkte, can I win this please?!)[/color] 15. Hartke A100 Bass Amp (TOP PRIZE) [color="#808080"](er, still the lovely Harkte, can I win this please?!)[/color] 16. Standing in the Shadows of Motown Book [color="#808080"](Clarky, can I win this too? Ta!)[/color] 17. RATM Bass Tab book [color="#808080"](Clarky)[/color] 18. "A few" BGM subscriptions [color="#808080"](funnily enough these are from BGM, good work Ped!)[/color]

[quote name='wateroftyne' post='604080' date='Sep 20 2009, 10:40 PM']2x15? Barefaced Vintage.[/quote] +1000000 or something

[quote name='MythSte' post='602782' date='Sep 19 2009, 11:04 AM']Im so glad you posted that WoT, Its subdued my wonderment somewhat! The tone you get with your jazz is pretty much what im aiming for - deep and rich, with just a hint of a snarly overtone. Lovely. 2 daysss![/quote] Oh you are going to be so happy! I reckon we go for similar sounding rigs, knowing what you've had in the past. The Vintage is the dog's danglies, hell yes.

[quote name='Delberthot' post='603325' date='Sep 20 2009, 07:51 AM']I would say roughly £400-450 for the whole rig.[/quote] Yep, sounds about right to me

[quote name='MythSte' post='600254' date='Sep 16 2009, 02:35 PM']I cant wait to post in this thread again soon....[/quote] Looking forward to seeing your new rig [quote name='Stylon Pilson' post='600265' date='Sep 16 2009, 02:47 PM']Conversely, I'm planning on never having to post in this thread again S.P.[/quote] Me too. I give it a year before there's a different amp (or at least a "backup" amp) with me though, I am fickle and I want an Eden Nemesis again.

A well-engineered cab won't move, as it'll have bracing inside to stop all the internal resonances which would otherwaise make it wander about As for the lightweight head, use velcro/blu-tac/glue/the drummer as you see fit.

Well, I think I'm the only one with a Barefaced Vintage and my LH500 will be in the car anyway for a gig that night, so it can come in if necessary or stay out if not. I reckon it'll probably come in and sit on top of the Vintage tho

Well finally had a chance to check my cover (it arrived this morning) and it fits perfectly... So maybes I have the odd one out?

[quote name='thestick' post='597944' date='Sep 14 2009, 08:33 AM']Recieved my cover today, very good fit but the side handle slots do not line up[/quote] Mine is waiting for me at home so will check mine tonight. As I asked early (and Owain has subsequently) - where are your handles? If you gave Roqsolid you own measurements then it's confusing, if you used my measurements then there's something generally different about yours and Owain's cabs!!

Best get ordering this... whoop!

[quote name='StevieD_FenderP2009' post='596284' date='Sep 12 2009, 04:02 AM']I'm going to check out the Barefaced 412 and see what thats like, and at 30lbs, that sounds like it'll be a bit more handy. My guitarist will still have to help me lift it though =([/quote] There's been a misunderstanding somewhere dude - the Barefaced Compact is a 1x15, not a 4x12.... It's the best 1x15 you can buy (IMHO) And no, I don't own one. I one the Vintage, which is two Compacts stuck together in one bigger box

[quote name='thestick' post='595054' date='Sep 10 2009, 07:40 PM']I ordered my vintage cover on 25th aug, still do not have it!! they said it must have got lost in post, so they say they will send another,which was three days ago so still waiting. hope it comes soon, they seem very helpful, but....[/quote] Mine dispatched yesterday, so with a bit of luck it'll be at home when I get back later on.... EDIT: did you double check your handle positions? If they match mine you're ok but if they match Owain's then you may have a slight ismatch on your hands...

Celestion custom made speakers from Trace from about 1988 I think, so you'd be hard pushed to find exact models thesedays. The 5" mid driver, I know nothing about, but the '90s HF horns were all Fostex I beleive (and bloody awful IMO!) The Peavey stuff is really good - the speaker cabs are the best Trace cabs I've heard (again, my opinion only).

Nice! Yours seems to have arrived quicker than mine despite being ordered afterwards... still no sign of my one

[quote name='johnbob' post='584511' date='Aug 29 2009, 02:29 PM']The new line is superb. They are LOUD and very tight in sound. A little bit more distinctive that the cabs from the ealry years...but 100% Trace again.[/quote] +1. Of all the Trace cabs I've played, the new line are easily the best IMO. Lighter, deeper, louder, smoother. Lovely!