phsycoandy Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 I thought the south one was close, now im not sure, where is it, can I have it soon please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayfan Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 Southern Compact bassbod bristol mr foxen bristol sk8 bristol gunsfreddy2003 cheltenham barelyl4 salisbury [b]stingrayfan fleet, hants[/b] sibob high wycombe alien milton keynes WonderHorse - Peterborough adee corby redroque norwich physcoandy ipswich pete young ipswich crez5150 wickford dannybuoy london/surrey bythesea shoreham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WonderHorse Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 bassbod bristol mr foxen bristol sk8 bristol gunsfreddy2003 cheltenham barelyl4 salisbury stingrayfan fleet, hants sibob high wycombe alien milton keynes adee corby redroque norwich physcoandy ipswich pete young ipswich crez5150 wickford dannybuoy london/surrey bythesea shoreham Updated Southern list. I'm removing myself due to the fact I don't have a gig or rehearsal soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Hello folks! Still wondering where the northern compact is at the moment, and if there's any chance we could nick it for the North East Bass bash on the 29th? There's a bit of interest in seeing it.... I'll even consider paying for it to be shipped. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonybassplayer Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Got to confess it's still with me and I need to post my review so will try to do that later tonight Probaby done about 8 gigs with it so far and reluctant to see it go but will try to assist it on it's trip further up North Anyone about a third of the way between Bradford and Newcastle ?? Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 [quote name='tonybassplayer' post='656315' date='Nov 16 2009, 07:53 PM']Got to confess it's still with me and I need to post my review so will try to do that later tonight Probaby done about 8 gigs with it so far and reluctant to see it go but will try to assist it on it's trip further up North Anyone about a third of the way between Bradford and Newcastle ?? Tony[/quote] Hi Tony Born 2B Mild has suggested [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=63245&view=findpost&p=656356"]here[/url] that he might be able to pick it up on the way to Bass Day, and then bring it up to the NEBB on the 29th. Is that a possiblilty at your end? If so, would you mind dropping him a PM, please? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBen Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 Hi Guys, How do I get on this list? Is there a compact any near kent? Cheers, Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonybassplayer Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 PM Sent and more than happy to run it up to Harrogate so B2BM hasn't any further to travel Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phsycoandy Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 [quote name='tonybassplayer' post='656315' date='Nov 16 2009, 07:53 PM']Got to confess it's still with me and I need to post my review so will try to do that later tonight Probaby done about 8 gigs with it so far and reluctant to see it go but will try to assist it on it's trip further up North Anyone about a third of the way between Bradford and Newcastle ?? Tony[/quote] 8 Gigs. U tart u! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 [quote name='tonybassplayer' post='656969' date='Nov 17 2009, 01:35 PM']PM Sent and more than happy to run it up to Harrogate so B2BM hasn't any further to travel Tony[/quote] Excellent... you're a star. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonybassplayer Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 [quote name='phsycoandy' post='657447' date='Nov 17 2009, 08:27 PM']8 Gigs. U tart u![/quote] Going to sneak another in on Friday night as well before I have to let it go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorks5stringer Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 As it's in the area could I try it after you Tony please and I'll take it across to Phil before the 29th, as I have a gig on the 27th and could try it out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorks5stringer Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 (edited) After some communication with Phil, it does not look like a plan, Stan! As you were...... Edited November 18, 2009 by yorks5stringer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayfan Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 Used the southern Compact in anger for first time at band practice yesterday. We were in a room where the overall acoustics aren't good (every bass amp in our rehearsal place always sounds ropey) but the Compact did a pretty good job. Had to roll off the bass a bit but despite a lack of tweeter, the high notes rang out cleanly. It certainly handled the power without any complaint and didn't seem any less juicy than my normal 4-ohm cab. I really wanted to A/B it against my current cab but there wasn't room in the car to bring both (was giving a bandmate a lift...). So, first impressions are good. So nice to do a one handed lift from the car too. Looking forward to gigging it in a regular venue of ours in a week or so, where I'll be able to really see how it compares with my current set-up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonybassplayer Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 (edited) Hi, Yorks5stringer collected the Northern compact yesterday and he will be passing it on to B2BM next week so he can bring it up to the NE bass bash Review time I have had the compact for a few weeks now and done quite a few gigs with it mainly pub gigs with the rock band I play in, one large function ( all with bass bins with the pa ) and one with my old soul/funk band ( with vocal only pa ) I have really enjoyed my time with it and I am quite sad to see it go as it has done an excellent job at all the gigs. I fairness I tend to use the pa quite a bit for additional bass weight but both me and the drummer like to hear plenty of bass on stage as well and we have had no trouble hearing the compact with the amp on half. Confession time now. I have only been using the compact with my few years old Behringer amp so most of the tone has been pretty much straight forward rock bass but no doubt that a more sophisticated amp would add more tonal variety. Personally I don't tend to muck about with my sound too much and just like a nice thick bass sound that suits the songs we play. Hope the following is taken constructively I am not sure if the cab is "pre production" or as they all are but thought I should add these comments with regard to build/aesthetics etc The corner covers, although working well could do with enhancing ( I believe this issue has been addressed ) The finish inside the bottom ports seems quite poor and perhaps should match the exterior finish. The exterior is probably a love or hate thing. I wasn't keen at first but it grew on me and seems very robust and is definitely "cat friendly" or rather cat unfriendly as my cat has taken chunks out of my other cabs over the years but left this well alone. Personally I would like to see a little beading around the edge of the grill to make the finish better Like I said I hope these comments on the aesthetics are taken as intended. When you are spending this sort of money you want the full package and I think these minor issues would definitely enhance the saleability of the cab. The sonic performance and weight etc are excellent and it will definitely be on my shortlist when I eventually sell my house and have the money for a full upgrade Thank you for the use of the cab, it's been a delight to transport and play through Tony [attachment=36941:bfcab.jpg] [attachment=36942:bfcab2.jpg] Edited November 24, 2009 by tonybassplayer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexclaber Posted November 24, 2009 Author Share Posted November 24, 2009 No-one's commented on the finish inside the port before but I'll have a think about that and see if there's a better way of doing it. Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonybassplayer Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Hi Alex I just think that by finishing the last two or three inches with the same exterior material would do the trick with minimal extra cost Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottomEndian Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 [quote name='alexclaber' post='663478' date='Nov 24 2009, 09:20 AM']No-one's commented on the finish inside the port before[/quote] I'm not overly bothered about how the [i]outside[/i] of a cab looks, as long as it sounds brutally colossal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexclaber Posted November 24, 2009 Author Share Posted November 24, 2009 [quote name='tonybassplayer' post='663494' date='Nov 24 2009, 09:44 AM']I just think that by finishing the last two or three inches with the same exterior material would do the trick with minimal extra cost[/quote] Indeed, though it isn't a cost issue, it's the challenge of getting the finish into the port once it's built as it's quite a narrow space. Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottomEndian Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 [quote name='alexclaber' post='663506' date='Nov 24 2009, 09:59 AM']Indeed, though it isn't a cost issue, it's the challenge of getting the finish into the port once it's built as it's quite a narrow space.[/quote] Two words: Radiator roller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonybassplayer Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Yes, I can see how applying the finish may be an issue, perhaps applying that small area before assembling the cab might work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexclaber Posted November 24, 2009 Author Share Posted November 24, 2009 Four-ish words: Won't fit, wrong texture. It's a pain. Any other suggestions? Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexclaber Posted November 24, 2009 Author Share Posted November 24, 2009 [quote name='tonybassplayer' post='663511' date='Nov 24 2009, 10:07 AM']Yes, I can see how applying the finish may be an issue, perhaps applying that small area before assembling the cab might work[/quote] That's what I'm leaning towards. Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottomEndian Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 [quote name='alexclaber' post='663512' date='Nov 24 2009, 10:07 AM']Four-ish words: Won't fit, wrong texture.[/quote] Ah, well. Two more words: my mistake. What texture do you need? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexclaber Posted November 24, 2009 Author Share Posted November 24, 2009 [quote name='BottomEndian' post='663515' date='Nov 24 2009, 10:09 AM']What texture do you need?[/quote] The same as on the outside would be ideal. Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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