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[quote name='Bankai' timestamp='1318811742' post='1406507'] I'm toying with the idea of getting a custom bass done. One of the things I'd like to do would be having my initials (ARK) on the fingerboard. I can't think what colour would be right though, it'd be an ebony or rosewood fingerboard. Body probably black with black/white/black guard. Black hardware as well, naturally Any suggestions? Can't decide if white or silver would look best! [/quote] Have a look at the Yamaha BBNE2. Always thought the inlays on that were well cool and you could have your initials at the 12th block instead of the EASTism.

[quote name='Lfalex v1.1' timestamp='1318786869' post='1406202'] No. It would look like a bad bathroom suite. [/quote] You are right. Beside, the headstock decals are mirror chrome and would cack with gold hardware.

Perhaps the suitability of the bass is answered by this photograph...

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New toys! Larry Graham anybody?!

[quote name='Darkstrike' timestamp='1317929718' post='1396456'] That really would have been a sweet option. [/quote] But thats why you drive the Valve Drive... these guys aren't daft... PS Sad to see the spot varnished logo on the top vanish for the plastic speaker cab logo...

The version that I heard at Frankfurt sounded really, really good. The thing that I am concerned about is the specs war... TC were obviously worried about it hence they had to get creative. However, if you look at the competition from MarkBass and Genz, with their 500w and 600w heads respectively, it's going to take some convincing for somebody to go for a 250w over those. And then, the EBS isn't as micro or as light as the competition. I see it more of a halfway house at the moment... Of course, for a single cab solution, the MB and GB heads are still putting out favourable watts at 8 ohm... the EBS, well, I'm not so convinced. As pointed out though, the HD350 is proof that EBS watts go a long way. Some shelving in the lows really gives the amp all the power it needs where it matters. I'll have to spend some time with it to see what I really think... the proof as they say... is not in the specs. As somebody has already pointed out, the neoline cabs are all geared up for a two cab solution at 2 ohms... with the 1x10 and 1x12 cabs being the exception (they run at 8ohms). It seems crazy they should be now pushing 4 ohms instead of 2... as any EBS cab owners looking to move to a new lighter weight solution... are a bit shafted... Still wouldn't mind one though

[quote name='thodrik' timestamp='1317478454' post='1391134'] EBS really should have had this head out a few years ago about the time they were releasing the compact 1x10 and 1x12 cabs. This should be a good amp though. [/quote] This head has been in development for years but I think they may have missed the boat and the figures don't look too favourable against the competition. If you do a search for the Classic 160, you'll see the first incarnation that was first released (but never got to retail) at Frankfurt a few years back now...

[quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1317043607' post='1385835'] Why would we know more than your guitar tech? [/quote] Indeed, there's quite a few on here, as ou7shined says, that from their arse, speaketh.

If the name puts you off, get the same amp with an Eden badge on... E300T or the Fame BVH300. Same amp, different skin. Still sound the same though... and that's fairly flat. Read the Talkbass comments for a further insight. But then again, for the money, you can't really complain.

Manual here - [url="http://www.gallien.com/manuals/2001RB-2001RBP.pdf"]http://www.gallien.c...1RB-2001RBP.pdf[/url] 2001RB setup for Normal Operation: The 2001RB series amplifier is configured for normal operation when you are connecting to any cabinet with a 2 conductor Speakon cable, 1/4” to 1/4” speaker cable or 1/4” to banana plug speaker cable. In this setup, the speaker cabinet is driven by the 540W amp and the 50W tweeter amplifier is not used. If you are using RBH series cabinets, the volume of the tweeter (relative to the woofer’s volume) can be adjusted using the Horn Level control of the cabinet’s internal crossover You are using the first instance - as in the cab will only be driven the 540W amp. So in other words, make sure the amp isn't bridged, plug in your 2 conductor speakon (take the cable apart and you'll only see two cables inside) to the "left" output of the amp, and other speakon at the end of the cable to the EBS cab and you're in business. Forget about the bridging or crossovers, you don't need them in this case.

[quote name='JPJ' post='1375617' date='Sep 16 2011, 03:06 PM']Wow thats excellent! That's got me looking at the terror bass in a whole new light. Have you been able to source any orange tolex to cover it and how are you getting access to the DI?[/quote] Extension cable to the rear plate maybe? Dunno... guess we'll find out!

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Get another drummer and share the drum seat between two or more drummers. It'll keep you gigging, with other people too... best not to get too precious about it all. Afterall, if it becomes hard work, it's no longer fun. Sounds like the drummer needs some spare time - so see if you can get another on board to gig share with... this keeps you playing with at least one good drummer some of the time. It's better than playing with a not as good drummer all of the time.

Some of Alan's fingerboard woods just floor me. That's another lovely pieve of timber there.

Mmm. Bass drum...

Hmm. With the stage being in the same room as the traders... it won't allow a lot of time for trying out gear (no sessions where everybody is out watching the stage acts either...). Hmm. It's gonna be hellish loud when people do too. Interesting move...

That's ace!