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Well hopefully something is in the pipeline, I'll just have to wait and see. Cheers for all the encouragement anyhow guys!

[quote name='geoffbyrne' timestamp='1384438477' post='2276677'] Tip: Take off your grill & make sure all the screws under there are solid - I found every one took a bit of a turn to feel tight & 2 or 3 took a few! Tighten the horn too..... and the corner protectors..... and the back plate!! Otherwise, fine! G. [/quote] LOL

[quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1384437133' post='2276655'] They looked identical when I had a brief look over them last night, no difference in sound either (only tested at moderate volume). I will have a look at the long screws thing tonight and get some pics if I can. The USA one came from Bassdirect and the Mex from GAK. they were packaged differently as well, same box but the foam cutouts were different for each cab, which inatially made me think they were from different factories. Apparently my first cover arrived this morning so I'll have a check over that as well tonight. [/quote] Cheers, would be appreciated

Just a wonder, GAK replied saying all of the cabs they get through now are MIM. So are the ones from Bass Direct USA ones or have some random old stock USA ones been sent out from the dusty store cupboards lol? Also just wondering CamdenRob how do the MIM and USA built cabs compare in the finer details? Asking out of interest tbh, I'm sure they sound great whoever made them! Afaik the covers are made in Batley, West Yorkshire.

The date of manufacture on mine is Nov'12, yup a year ago. I'm guessing a few BCers got the last of the old stock USA ones or something like that anyhow , tbh I don't think I would have bitten so quickly if I knew it would have been MIM!

that's ace Marcus

well yeah, it's still a good deal but if I could get one of the Uber cabs for not a lot more then I'd rather have gone for one of those tbh. Anyhow I've emailed GAK and we'll see what they say! I might sell it on if I can't send it back, sort of bought it as it seemed like a deal and don't really need it !

mmm, a bit annoyed to say the least about origin of manufacture. If some peeps have got cabs made in the USA that seem to be of a better quality I might send this one back tbh , even if it is cheap for what it is!

Yeah, I know what you mean. I prefer the feel of a 4 but the range of a 5 is just better imho. I've got two 5 strings after having four passives 4's, I do miss them tbh but really don't like having to think more than I have to, hence the low D on the B and not a drop D tuner etc etc.

[quote name='nottswarwick' timestamp='1384375805' post='2275995'] Guys lol there is some excessive cab scrutinisation occurring. I'm the same when I get something new. Can't help it. Just enjoy the bargain of the decade. :-) [/quote] Lol, yeah I'm super critical of anything I buy new. If it's second hand I'm not nearly as bothered, new though and it's a different story . On another point just read about 2 pole and 4 pole speakon connectors, any preference between the two types? On the 'Made in Mexico' thing I only noticed a sticker saying it on the crossover panel. I've also a Shuttle 6.0 12 T combo that hasn't got one on, not that it matters really. I just presumed that for the original RRP it would be made in the US of A

Yup, all factory sealed but I did notice the box had extra sets of staple holes (with no staples in them!) in the top of it. So either it's been taken out at some point after packaging then repackaged for some reason or a return repackaged in it's original box. I guess the scuffs could be from moving it about in the factory, who knows? Even if I did send it back I wouldn't get another one as they're kinda out of stock now! I guess I'll never know, a bit odd though

Got it, now need a lead. I get what was mentioned above Re quality. The screws for the handles protrude through the inside of the ply and the foam inside the cab (acoustic stuff I guess) is a bit rough. However saying that I'm sure it'll sound great and hopefully worth the spends! mmm, also after looking at it with a beady eye the 2 of the corner protectors have a few slight scuffs etc on them. Hope it wasn't a repackaged return lol!! Also didn't realise they were made in Mexico, not that that matters anyhow I guess

Mines be delivered, but to my neighbour who is out ! Even when I do get it I'll need a speakon

Cheers for that, didn't see it first time!

just a question, was there any every deal sorted for the covers for these many cabs that have been ordered?

email as well today, see how it sounds this Friday I hope as I actually have a rehearsal , however need to get a speakon cable!!

One of the other differences is if you go for a 5 string version the SSI has a broadneck with wider spacing whilst the SSII is has normal spacing , I personally prefer the broadneck versions anyhow!

Lovely stuff there , I'm starting to think you really can't beat the bow for timbre !

Hey folks, I've messaged the seller so we'll see. I think I need a bass for my first lesson as I'll be being taught from my home, be a bit odd if I don't have one tbh. I'll have some funds to maybe get a newer one but I would prefer used, kinda like my things warn in a bit , Anyhow cheers for the comments, keep em coming please!

Nice one, I've heard you're never too old to learn !!

+ 1 on a cover discount if group purchase

Hi all, Looked at one last night but a: don't know what to look for tbh and b: waiting for funds etc. I've been pricing up a new one as opposed to waiting until never never to get a good used one. Thomann do some interesting ones but I would really rather buy used, much better value. Anyhow I'll keep looking as I really want to start using a bow!! Peace.

Got an email saying in at the end of next week, well I'm not hoping too much but you never know!