Merton

Totally failed to try your suggestion Bill because I was too eager just to try the Eminence drivers instead!! That said, they seem to have cured the rattle rather nicely and I think sound a little "warmer" and less brittle than the Celestions. One thing I was slightly concerned with is a very prominent resonance at F# and (to a lesser extent) B, but I think that was mainly the garage I was in coz when I moved the cab indoors I didn't get the same woofiness. Not sure as I didn't turn it up as loud in the house coz the fish looked scared... Will give it a go in rehearsal next week and see I plugged the new config into WinISD with the current port sizes and it looks OK, -3dB is around 58Hz (but we've discussed cab sizes at length several times....) but vent velocity is nice and low (in the green, hooray!) and generally the frequency response looks nice and smooth. Since I've not used WinISD before I then plugged in the parameters of my homemade cab. Oh deary dear dear. No wonder it sounds sh*te. Think I might take the driver out, destroy the cab and build a new one which will suit it better. Anyhoo, thanks everyone for your help!

[quote name='Bill Fitzmaurice' post='75260' date='Oct 16 2007, 08:44 PM']Usually that's a piece of schmutz that's got itself wedged between the cone and frame. When you initially hit the note the cone hits the junk, but as the note fades and excursion diminishes it no longer hits and the rattling stops. You can usually find the source quite easily by taking the driver out of the cab and running a low level signal through it.[/quote] Didn't spot anything but I'll try this tonight! Cheers

That looks awesome, can't wait to hear how it sounds!

[quote name='lowhand_mike' post='75039' date='Oct 16 2007, 01:23 PM']theres also the gamma 10 which has a wider frequency, if thats any good though i know not. its also in a 16ohm. wonder wether they are better than what comes in the ashdown mag stuff and wether they would change the tone alot? merton i would have thought if the coils were having problems then you would hear a scratching noise from the driver when you move the cone, maybe you need to move the cone more than you are to reach the problem point.[/quote] Yeah, looked at the Gamma too, but to be honest the performance differences are minimal and I'm not one blessed with a subtle ear. Gone for the last two Betas in stock at Blue Aran after a brief chat with two of their bods, will see if it makes a difference or not. If not then I'll have some spare drivers for sale PDQ...

Gorgeous. Nuff said

Sorry, another dumb question: would the Eminence Beta 10 be OK as a replacement? They seem to come in the required 16ohm config....

[quote name='neilb' post='74947' date='Oct 16 2007, 09:38 AM']I think i know what the problem is, I has the exact same thinh happen when I bought my TE cab in from a garage where it had been for the winter. You will find that the voice coil on one or both of the drivers has corroded and is sticking, hence the noise being intermittent. The damp cold air gets to the coils if exposed long enough. I had my drivers replaced and the cab was fine after that. Take a look at www.bluearan.co.uk for replacement drivers.[/quote] Is this something I should be able to see? The drivers are out of the cab now and I can't see anything explicitly wrong, there are no nasty grating noises if you push on the cones gently; should I prod anywhere else?

[quote name='Musky' post='74994' date='Oct 16 2007, 11:28 AM']Paul Herman is taking over the production of Wal's apparently, though he's got his work cut out upgrading Wals electronics to current safety standards and other work commitments.[/quote] That's good news, would be a shame to see Wal disappear completely. Plus Paul is probably the only man up to the job, let's face it!

[quote name='chris_b' post='74968' date='Oct 16 2007, 10:38 AM']I don't know if he is still there, but Paul Herman used to work with Charlie Chandler, at the shop in Hampton Wick. As an ex WAL worker he might be able to help. Failing that any good repair man should be able to fix the problem.[/quote] Paul certainly is still there, he did my Groove 5er a month or so ago

I know what you mean! Unfortunately it's not that, as my bass is fine through any other rig and I even turned the pre-amp to passive to check

OK, so my "big" rig (Trace AH300-12, Trace 2x10 and Trace 1x15) has been in storage recently while I sort out my house purchase, but I got it out yesterday for band practice. Well, the amp and 2x10 anyway. So I get to the rehearsal room early to set up and have a play but notice at any useable level (i.e. above about 1.5) there's a really nasty farty/rattly sound coming out. It lasts about 4 or 5 seconds or so before dying away (if playing a long note). The speaker grille isn't moving at all, and neither are the handles. So I'm gonna take it apart at lunch today to have a peer inside and play with the cones to see if there's anything obvious. What should I be looking/listening out for on the speakers? If it is a blown driver, any suggestions of good replacements (I'll swap 'em both out to keep em matched)? Cheers! [size=1]Oh, and if this gets moved to Repairs then fair play, I couldn't decide which forum to put it in [/size]

[quote name='OldGit' post='74611' date='Oct 15 2007, 02:57 PM']I've had loads of goes. always messy and the solder comes off the base of pots etc .. Any clues? What sort of iron should I use? What's the best/easiest solder - type? make? sources -Maplins? Is there a book? Youtube instructions? Online tips and stuff?[/quote] I'm sure the wonderful chaps at Expert Village would be able to help... Nah, what everyone has said already makes sense. I'm still rubbish at it tho for some reason.

[quote name='Machines' post='74570' date='Oct 15 2007, 01:19 PM']That pretty much sums it up I think. Perhaps a marmite brand ?[/quote] [quote name='bassicinstinct' post='74572' date='Oct 15 2007, 01:21 PM']Each to his own, naturally, but I've [b]never [/b]had an issue either with clarity/punch OR reliability.[/quote] Yep. I think it's great everyone has different tastes too, or the world would be boring. But you must remember, my tastes are correct, yours aren't

[quote name='stingrayfan' post='74346' date='Oct 14 2007, 11:49 PM']Played through a brand new borrowed Ashdown stack at a gig the other night and it was woolier than a sheep in a jumper shop. And we're not talking the cheap range either - this was an Evo head and top of the range cabs. It was awful. What's all the fuss about?[/quote] +1. I've only ever played through one Ashdown I liked, and that was my MAG 4x10 cab, one of the really early ones with black Celestion speakers and the "thin" design (rather than the later "Deep" cabs). To be fair though, I was always driving that with a Trace head which I love!! I did a gig earlier this year with an ABM 8x10 being driven by a Hartke 3500. I like the Hartke heads but it lost all its punch and clarity going through the 8x10, I was really disappointed. As for their heads, I hate 'em! But, each to their own and all, I can see why (a lot of) people would hate my sound and rig...

Any of my Statiis through either of my Trace rigs bring a grin to my face, but the absolute best is easily the Retroactive, via a Trace Dual Comp, into my V-Type combo. It's heaven

[quote name='colda' post='73295' date='Oct 12 2007, 12:47 PM']Okies, I have had the idea of restoring my Vester Stage Series (60's Jazz copy), had basically decided on bunging in a EMG JHZ pickup set and a Badass II bridge getting it cleaned up BUT whilst doing the sound for a band last night (a seven piece that like to swap around their instruments - was a challenge) I noticed the bassist was using a Fretless Squirer Jazz Custom thing and I kinda fell in love So, do I restore the Vester as planned (also bear in mind it's hardly in mint condition) or do I remove the scratchplate (not that keen on tortoiseshell effect anyway) and defret the thing? It doesn't really owe me anything (£40 from ebay) but I have grown to become very fond of it, am thinking that the money that I spend on the restore could easily go towards another bass (plus would sell my Washburn T14 to avoid 'too-many-basses-earache' from the missus) which would give me a budget of about £300 (which would prolly be spent on a minty dynabass and a 2x10) But also I feel like I kinda owe it to the Vester to restore it (being a bit of a sentimental old git) what to do?[/quote] I have exactly the same bass, and I too am very sentimental about it (but it was my first bass). I've got Schaller PUs in mine and that's the only upgrade I've done, it growls like a beast now. Removing the scratchplate will leave you a nasty surprise I expect, a la the Mexi Jazzes - the neck PU is in a big hole rather than a nice tight rout!

[quote name='bcbass' post='72945' date='Oct 11 2007, 04:55 PM']My Status the Groove bass 5 string mint cond. for 280£[/quote] Cracking basses these are, I love mine to bits!

As you can see we were all confuzzled about it too, oh joys! Lemme know I'll have a listen later, promise!

Hey Luke, At work at the mo so can't listen but will have a listen later! You guys still on for the Clapham Grand on Nov 2nd with us?? Mert EDIT: it might be the 16th actually, I've forgotten 2nd EDIT: damn singer got the date wrong, it's definitely the 16th!! Anyhoo, you guys still on for it?!

A bit like my soundcheck licks, I play the open strings. All at the same time. With a coin instead of a pick. Nah. I haven't been in a g**tar shop for AGES so I can't actually remember the last thing I played in one. Probably some bollox like Gods of War or one of me own lines.

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Status Retroactive J -> Trace Dual Compressor -> Trace V-Type 1x15" combo Perfect every time!