njr911 Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 My first bass amp arrives next week. Ashdown MiBass 550 and Mi12 cab. It's the first batch of Mi cabs to arrive in the UK apparently. Can't wait, looking forward to giving back the Laney combo I've been borrowing. My back is going to thank me:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 Well?.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanAxe Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 ^^^ What he said! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 Yup, I'm interested in going back to a microhead/1x12 cab set up, be really interested to hear how you get on with this kit, photos and a review would be VERY nice Eude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doddy Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 [quote name='eude' timestamp='1349871158' post='1831519'] Well?.... [/quote] I was told last week that the Mi Cabs are expected for delivery in the next few weeks,so I'm guessing that he's not got the full rig yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 [quote name='Doddy' timestamp='1349874199' post='1831588'] I was told last week that the Mi Cabs are expected for delivery in the next few weeks,so I'm guessing that he's not got the full rig yet. [/quote] Boo Well pics and first impression from you too, when they arrive, thank you! Eude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njr911 Posted October 10, 2012 Author Share Posted October 10, 2012 Hehe sorry to keep you all in suspense. Doddy is correct, the delivery of the cabs was delayed. I have the head but as I don't have a cab I can't give any feedback other than its very small and neat. The good news is my Mi12 arrives from the lovely people at Ashdown tomorrow. I'll post a picture of the rig then and a quick review after rehearsals on Friday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 [quote name='njr911' timestamp='1349905108' post='1832211'] Hehe sorry to keep you all in suspense. Doddy is correct, the delivery of the cabs was delayed. I have the head but as I don't have a cab I can't give any feedback other than its very small and neat. The good news is my Mi12 arrives from the lovely people at Ashdown tomorrow. I'll post a picture of the rig then and a quick review after rehearsals on Friday [/quote] Excellent, really excited to see what these are like... Eude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doddy Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 [quote name='eude' timestamp='1349942319' post='1832403'] Excellent, really excited to see what these are like... Eude [/quote] I got a Mi12 today. Initial impressions are great. Really good sound-the horn isn't harsh like some-and it gives a really full range sound. I've not used 12" speakers before,but at the moment I really like it. I've got 3 gigs this weekend,so it will get a thorough testing. It works really well with the MiBass 550...I've not tried it with the Little Bastard yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiOgon Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 Good to hear! I found the LB 112 a little lacking on it's own, that's why I run it with a mini 48, together they're excellent. Looking forward especially to a review on the mi10 to pair with my MiBass 220. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 [quote name='Doddy' timestamp='1349977973' post='1833088'] I got a Mi12 today. Initial impressions are great. Really good sound-the horn isn't harsh like some-and it gives a really full range sound. I've not used 12" speakers before,but at the moment I really like it. I've got 3 gigs this weekend,so it will get a thorough testing. It works really well with the MiBass 550...I've not tried it with the Little Bastard yet. [/quote] That's excellent news Doddy, I had read somewhere else that the high end was very nicely voiced, not brittle or unpleasant, slightly more vintagey, which isn't a bad thing, I'm sick and tired of slap sounds that could burn human skin, I love a much more old school slap sound. Are you planing on running two of these cabs then? Oh remember, pics or it never happened... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doddy Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 [quote name='eude' timestamp='1350028499' post='1833591'] That's excellent news Doddy, I had read somewhere else that the high end was very nicely voiced, not brittle or unpleasant, slightly more vintagey, which isn't a bad thing, I'm sick and tired of slap sounds that could burn human skin, I love a much more old school slap sound. Are you planing on running two of these cabs then? Oh remember, pics or it never happened... [/quote] Yeah,I'll probably go for a second cab pretty soon. They look just like they do on the website Although I'll try and get a pic at the gig tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 (edited) Some nice pics on this Japanese site >> [url="http://kandashokai.co.jp/flos/ashdown/bass_amplifires/mibass/mi_12.html"]http://kandashokai.c...bass/mi_12.html[/url] Very nice too... Edited October 12, 2012 by eude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doddy Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 Gig verdict......Ace. I had no problem being heard on stage with a 6 piece tonight-even with just one cab,I was plenty loud enough. Tonally,I was really happy tonight. I've been using 10" speakers for pretty much all of my gigs since '99,and have never bothered with 12",but it was great. Importantly,I was getting the sound that I want-clear and full range (the bass was a Warwick LX5,if you're interested),even with the OC2,it never got muddy. There's no attenuator for the horn but I didn't need one because it wasn't harsh like some are,even when slapping. Plus,it was dead easy to carry. I'm not just saying this,but the MiBass 550 and the Mi12" cab is a great choice for a gigging musician,both for tone and transportation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 It's nitpicking, but I wonder who proofed the text on the back plate of the cabs? 'Design in UK and made in PRC'..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluRay Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 probably someone in PRC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiOgon Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 [quote name='Doddy' timestamp='1350089213' post='1834573'] Gig verdict......Ace. I had no problem being heard on stage with a 6 piece tonight-even with just one cab,I was plenty loud enough. Tonally,I was really happy tonight. I've been using 10" speakers for pretty much all of my gigs since '99,and have never bothered with 12",but it was great. Importantly,I was getting the sound that I want-clear and full range (the bass was a Warwick LX5,if you're interested),even with the OC2,it never got muddy. There's no attenuator for the horn but I didn't need one because it wasn't harsh like some are,even when slapping. Plus,it was dead easy to carry. I'm not just saying this,but the MiBass 550 and the Mi12" cab is a great choice for a gigging musician,both for tone and transportation. [/quote] Sweet good to know. Cheerz, John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 [quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1350108368' post='1834595'] It's nitpicking, but I wonder who proofed the text on the back plate of the cabs? 'Design in UK and made in PRC'..? [/quote] Whoops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njr911 Posted October 15, 2012 Author Share Posted October 15, 2012 Anyone gt any suggested settings for the MiBass? I'm after a rocky sound. Might put a bad monkey brought it for a bit of grit. Still not had chance to plug it in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjones Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 (edited) [quote name='njr911' timestamp='1350334474' post='1837575'] Anyone gt any suggested settings for the MiBass? I'm after a rocky sound. Might put a bad monkey brought it for a bit of grit. Still not had chance to plug it in [/quote] Remember that the rotary knobs allow you to pick a frequency for the Lo Mid, Mid and Hi sliders to boost or cut (the bass slider doesn't have a rotary knob). I recommend you start with the knobs all set to 12 o'clock first and then experiment with picking a frequency you want to cut or boost. Make sure you have the pre amp button pushed in to get the pre amp to work. And also make sure the shape button is not pushed in - unless you want a very scooped sound which is only really useful for slapping. You'll find there's not very many sounds you can't get. Edited October 16, 2012 by gjones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grenadilla Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Is the MiBass 12 cabinet made of plywood like the ABM 410 cabinets? They are birch plywood but some companies use poplar plywood for lightness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 Still no pics of this little rig?... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jehvoz Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Hi, With one 8ohm Mi12 cab, your 550 is only putting out half-ish power right? I spoke to Ashdown, and they've recommended 2 x Mi12 cabs to get the full power of the 550. I recently got the MiBass 220 and one Mi10 (4 ohm) cab, which is delivering the full power of the 220. while loving the tone, specs, and build of the unit, have found the volume a bit lacking, even for practice with a drummer, keys, and two guitarists, so I'm returning both, and thinking of upgrading to your set-up. Would you say your set up with one Mi12 is more than enough in the grunt department for the kind of gigs you've just done? Or is everything maxed out? Would be very interested to hear your thoughts on this given your recent experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 I'd still love to see some pics of this gear too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjones Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 [quote name='Jehvoz' timestamp='1357999968' post='1931618'] Hi, With one 8ohm Mi12 cab, your 550 is only putting out half-ish power right? I spoke to Ashdown, and they've recommended 2 x Mi12 cabs to get the full power of the 550. I recently got the MiBass 220 and one Mi10 (4 ohm) cab, which is delivering the full power of the 220. while loving the tone, specs, and build of the unit, have found the volume a bit lacking, even for practice with a drummer, keys, and two guitarists, so I'm returning both, and thinking of upgrading to your set-up. Would you say your set up with one Mi12 is more than enough in the grunt department for the kind of gigs you've just done? Or is everything maxed out? Would be very interested to hear your thoughts on this given your recent experience. [/quote] Ask [b]Doddy[/b], who has also commented on this topic. He's been using the MiBass550 and Mi12 for some time now. He seems pretty chuffed with the setup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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