stingrayPete1977 Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 Everyones ears are tuned differently and the frequencies they want are different too, quite a few people shifted the barefaced cabs on for either a Genz neox or some form of bergantino because they were too muddy and couldn't get the top end zing, maybe the top end zing is at the expense of the mid so people requiring more mid will prefer the barefaced cabs, equally anyone using a more mid focused bass or an active one might prefer something else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 I think it depends where you want your mids! There is more of a low mid bump in the NX2, so where it would 'punch' and sound forceful instead of providing the more mid mid or high mid detail. To be honest though, as the Ed Friedland review shows, it is a very balanced cab compared to many. If you put sucked mids in, you will get sucked mids out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 You might have been better off with the older version Conan, which would probably have cost more! Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 (edited) [quote name='Musicman20' timestamp='1384864230' post='2281520'] the NX2 is a very balanced cab compared to many. If you put sucked mids in, you will get sucked mids out. [/quote] Maybe... but I couldn't get any "mid-mids" at all from it. Even with the BD121 switched off, the neck pickup on my J soloed and my bass graphic showing a very sad face!! IMO, it was the cab that sucked the mids from the area where I want them, but it added some in to an area that I don't want! Yes, everyone's ears are different - but to mine the NX2 was rather lacking in midrange. But as I say, it's not my problem any more! Edited November 19, 2013 by Conan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 [quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1384864244' post='2281521'] You might have been better off with the older version Conan, which would probably have cost more! Lol [/quote] What is the difference? What did they change? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 Totally different drivers afaik so they may sound totally different to each other, rat fur on the outside which I prefer too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 [quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1384865773' post='2281546'] rat fur on the outside which I prefer too. [/quote] Oh right! I found the finish on the new cab to be very similar to that used by BareFaced! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 [quote name='Conan' timestamp='1384866010' post='2281550'] Oh right! I found the finish on the new cab to be very similar to that used by BareFaced! [/quote] Did we get the same cab??!?! Haha. Mine is covered in a quite thick black textured tolex. Very smooth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 If I ran henry hoover over my 5 year old cab it would look like new, once you rip tolex or the Barefaced finish (maplins pvc ) thats it ripped forever or stuck down with glue etc. Give me rat fur anyday, it must help damp the cabs too the same as people say about PA cabs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 Pretty sure any chips in the BF finish can be neatly touched up with some more Tuffcab paint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 I still prefer rat fur even if both were in mint condition, although it wouldnt stop me buying a cab either way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leroydiamond Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 Missing the Rat fur on my Markbass. . I used the NX2-212t last weekend. Very sensitive cab when compared with the Markbass. I will reserve judgement until I use it for a couple of more gigs and experiment with various EQ settiings. A real bargain at £379 though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nottswarwick Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 [quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1384865773' post='2281546'] Totally different drivers afaik so they may sound totally different to each other, rat fur on the outside which I prefer too. [/quote] Mines older but it's tolex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 [quote name='Musicman20' timestamp='1384866459' post='2281563'] Mine is covered in a quite thick black textured tolex. Very smooth. [/quote] You're right! Although it is a tolex-type covering it looks and feels very similar to the BF painted finish. At least to my eyes/fingers... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nottswarwick Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 Lol... I've now got a Contour 500 210 combo wining it's way to me from Mr Stickley. £319. Crazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 [quote name='nottswarwick' timestamp='1384891146' post='2281998'] Mines older but it's tolex [/quote] Looks like mine is a proper vintage version then, it's getting more collectable as the thread goes on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 [quote name='nottswarwick' timestamp='1384892361' post='2282028'] Lol... I've now got a Contour 500 210 combo wining it's way to me from Mr Stickley. £319. Crazy. [/quote] Be rude not to, I have used the 1x15 version, it was really good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassmayhem Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 (edited) I am sad to hear that things aren't so good with GB (No - not Great Britain!) and a lot of rumours are flourishing. Anyway, I got myself a nice Genz Benz Streamliner 900, at a more than good price, that will come in handy when a small powerful rig is needed. Since my big 2126 cabs are 900 W RMS at 4 ohms, one of them is the perfect match to the S900. Even if the cab is rather big it is light, the whole rig is somewhere around 61-61 lbs. The pedal board isn't ready yet, I'm waiting for cables with tighter jacks for closer placement. Some reorganizing still to do... Edited November 19, 2013 by bassmayhem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomBass Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 [quote name='bassmayhem' timestamp='1384899825' post='2282188'] I am sad to hear that things aren't so good with GB (No - not Great Britain!) and a lot of rumours are flourishing. Anyway, I got myself a nice Genz Benz Streamliner 900, at a more than good price, that will come in handy when a small powerful rig is needed. Since my big 2126 cabs are 900 W RMS at 4 ohms, one of them is the perfect match to the S900. Even if the cab is rather big it is light, the whole rig is somewhere around 61-61 lbs. The pedal board isn't ready yet, I'm waiting for cables with tighter jacks for closer placement. Some reorganizing still to do... [/quote] I have to say that cab is a little bit gorgeous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 Yep that all looks cool,nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mingsta Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 Thanks again to Basschat for yet another awesome headsup (following last year's Zoom 9u effects pedal GAK mega blowout - though I still haven't figured out how to use the damn thing!). I got much love for the Genz as I have a STL6.2/210T combo and love it, but for full vol gigs, I was missing the oomph of a 15" and have just picked up a Focus 115T extension cab. This of course acted as an enabler to then purchase a Streamliner 600 head so I now have two rigs - the shuttle rig, which is a bit more modern sounding and defined, and the streamliner+115 which can do the hairy old school thing. I'm happy as a pig in poo even if my bank account isn't. Glad I picked up a Streamliner before they're no longer available, its the perfect foil to the shuttle head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbobothy Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 Yeah, I'm tempted by one as well. Find it hard to justify though as my shuttle 6.0 is great, just not that warm, or not as warm as I want it to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mingsta Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 I'd do it jimbo. The Shuttle and Streamliner are different enough to justify it. I'm absolutely loving the streamliner at the moment, but can imagine that I'll got back to the STL 6.2 in a few months and that will sound great due to its own strengths. The shuttle 6.0 is even more different as it was voiced to have less low end and the gain doesn't break in to overdrive as readily as the 6.2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRockinRoadie Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 I ordered a 2x10T GB cab in the sales this time last year, for £199 I think. One of the best decisions I ever made - it's a fantastic cab for the money, and I'm sure these ones will be even better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omikin Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 I've just succumbed to the Streamliner 900 from GAK at a great price (£485 delivered, with a gig bag thrown in gratis). I wanted something more powerful as my new band is a wee bit noisier than my other band. Reviews here seem good, and I would probably have spent similar money on something second hand with similar power, so I'm keen to get my hands on the Streamliner and really open it up. What a bargain! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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