alexclaber Posted October 29, 2009 Author Share Posted October 29, 2009 [quote name='WonderHorse' post='639456' date='Oct 28 2009, 09:08 PM']Am I right in thinking that your cabs only have a Speakon input? I've never used a Speakon cable so do I need a 2 pole or 4 pole Speakon?[/quote] Yes you are! Either 2 pole or 4 pole Speakon will work fine, needs to be wired 1+ 1- at the speaker end (which is standard wiring for a 2 conductor cable). At the other end of the cable you want Speakon (same wiring unless bridged in which case 1+ 2+) if your amp has it, or 1/4" if not. 8 pole Speakon won't work, it's a different size entirely. Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WonderHorse Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 [quote name='alexclaber' post='639738' date='Oct 29 2009, 09:10 AM']Yes you are! Either 2 pole or 4 pole Speakon will work fine, needs to be wired 1+ 1- at the speaker end (which is standard wiring for a 2 conductor cable). At the other end of the cable you want Speakon (same wiring unless bridged in which case 1+ 2+) if your amp has it, or 1/4" if not. 8 pole Speakon won't work, it's a different size entirely. Alex[/quote] You lost me at 1+ 1-. You could have jsut said yes, a speakon to jack cable will work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexclaber Posted October 29, 2009 Author Share Posted October 29, 2009 [quote name='WonderHorse' post='639856' date='Oct 29 2009, 11:01 AM']You lost me at 1+ 1-. You could have jsut said yes, a speakon to jack cable will work.[/quote] If you open up a 2 pole Speakon it has two screw-down terminals for the cable, one labelled 1+, one labelled 1-. However if you open up a 4 pole Speakon it has four terminals, 1+, 1-, 2+, 2-. If a cab is wired for biamping (like a GK cab) the woofer gets connected to 1+ 1- whilst the tweeter is connected to 2+ 2-. Whilst if an amp is bridged it uses 1+ 2+ but then that connects at the other end to 1+ 1- (so if you use the cable the wrong way round it doesn't work!). I only mention this because many Speakon cables are made for PA systems which do often involve biamping and bridging, hence non-standard wiring. OBBM's cables are all wired for standard bass cabs (unless you request otherwise) which avoids that problem! Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnasher1993 Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 (edited) [quote name='tonybassplayer' post='639698' date='Oct 29 2009, 08:03 AM']Apologies for not sending a review in yet from last weekend's gig with the "northern" compact but I have had such a hectic week at work I am gigging tonight and Friday and will post my review and pics over the weekend. Tony PS Gnasher1993, I work in Wakefield so collection/delivery etc should work well[/quote] Ok, sounds cool. TPJ lives about 5 minutes away from me and he's said I can borrow his for a few days. So...I may be able to give an opinion on what 2 compacts sound like with my GB Shuttle. Obviously, that's hoping the cabs are here at the same time. Probably mid way through next week would work if possible? Edited October 29, 2009 by gnasher1993 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WonderHorse Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 bassbod bristol mr foxen bristol sk8 bristol gunsfreddy2003 cheltenham barelyl4 salisbury stingrayfan fleet, hants sibob high wycombe alien milton keynes WonderHorse - Peterborough adee corby redroque norwich physcoandy ipswich pete young ipswich crez5150 wickford dannybuoy london/surrey bythesea shoreham Both Bananaman and Giblett123 have asked to be removed from the list after me, so I will be sending the cab on to Adee in Corby after me so long as nobody has any objections. I've changed the list accordingly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 Where we at then? Seeing as Alien is in Milton Keynes after me, I might try and get it to him and visit Andy Viccars at the same time Si Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarelyL4 Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 Just played the cab at a gig last night so thought that I'd add my impressions: Firstly, I've got to say how light this cab is - unbelieveable! unfortunately, I had to gloat a number of times with the other members of the band by inviting them to pick it up after seeing them struggle with their gear. It looks the part too. My only observations / recommendations for modification (allbeit very picky!) would be : the corner protectors could be a bit more beefy and the addition of a second carry strap, maybe on top. Now to the important bit, the sound - the response is very smooth, neutral and low, although you do hear the highs quite well. Like many people on here, I use a Markbass LII and using this, the cab had no problem dealing with everything that I could throw at it. I'm more use to the colouration of "other cabs" (Trace / Ashdown) as I like more of an edgy sound and I'm not sure whether the Compact quite gave me what I was looking for, but that's probably more to do with the fact that I did'nt have a lot of time to dial in my sound (which I'm sure that I could achieve with the Compact given a bit more time). In summary, a great sounding / looking cab at a great price! Score 9/10 Oh, and one other very important point to make - a big thank you to Alex for making this trial possible, not aware of many manufacturers who would support this kind of thing. I know that Alex is obviously keen to promote his product but this cab represents a significant portion of his budget, so all credit to him to making this happen - thanks again! I'll now make arrangements to pass this cab on to Stingray fan - hopefully later this week. Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayfan Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 [quote name='BarelyL4' post='642415' date='Nov 1 2009, 11:31 AM']I'll now make arrangements to pass this cab on to Stingray fan - hopefully later this week.[/quote] Good stuff - looking forward to gigging it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnasher1993 Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 Change of plan, scratch me off the list. Sorry guys... musicman20 cleethorpes casapete hull finbar sheffield sean.robinson rotherham monz barnsley hubrad bradford rik (esa) bradford tonybassplayer bradford wateroftyne newcastle delberhot camelon lemmywinks blackpool umcoo lancaster josh3184 preston guyl manchester bassbunny manchester bass culture chester protium chester mike 257 wirral steve soar wirral Beerdragon Wrexham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexclaber Posted November 1, 2009 Author Share Posted November 1, 2009 [quote name='BarelyL4' post='642415' date='Nov 1 2009, 11:31 AM']My only observations / recommendations for modification (allbeit very picky!) would be : the corner protectors could be a bit more beefy and the addition of a second carry strap, maybe on top.[/quote] All cabs now have metal corners and with the new ply the weight is 6lbs less so I think that gets round the second handle desire! Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonybassplayer Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Just about to email Gnasher about the northern cab and noticed he has had a change of plan Whose next for the Northern cab ?? Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phsycoandy Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Oeerr it must be getting close now! where is the southern one now exactly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lojo Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Is this idea still ongoing If so, how longs the list? Love to try one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexclaber Posted November 2, 2009 Author Share Posted November 2, 2009 [quote name='lojo' post='643712' date='Nov 2 2009, 06:50 PM']Is this idea still ongoing If so, how longs the list? Love to try one[/quote] Yes it is. There's a northern tour and a southern tour for the two Compacts. And another for the Big One (which hardly anyone is bothering to provide feedback on - grumble, grumble, grumble...) musicman20 cleethorpes casapete hull finbar sheffield sean.robinson rotherham monz barnsley hubrad bradford rik (esa) bradford [b]tonybassplayer bradford[/b] wateroftyne newcastle delberhot camelon lemmywinks blackpool umcoo lancaster josh3184 preston guyl manchester bassbunny manchester bass culture chester protium chester mike 257 wirral steve soar wirral Beerdragon Wrexham 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 Current locations in bold. Add yourself in a geographically logical spot - feel free to push in, don't put yourself at the end of the queue unless that's where you live! Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WonderHorse Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 bassbod bristol mr foxen bristol sk8 bristol gunsfreddy2003 cheltenham phil the bassist newbury barelyl4 salisbury sibob high wycombe alien milton keynes bananaman leamington spa giblett123 birmingham adee corby redroque norwich physcoandy ipswich pete young ipswich crez5150 wickford dannybuoy london/surrey bythesea shoreham Have to pull out due to the fact the band no longer has anywhere to practice so I don't know when I'd get to use it. Sorry Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidmpires Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 [quote name='alexclaber' post='642437' date='Nov 1 2009, 11:55 AM']All cabs now have metal corners and with the new ply the weight is 6lbs less so I think that gets round the second handle desire! Alex[/quote] Can we have a pic of those protectors, and how much would it cost to get them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexclaber Posted November 5, 2009 Author Share Posted November 5, 2009 [quote name='davidmpires' post='645689' date='Nov 4 2009, 08:42 PM']Can we have a pic of those protectors, and how much would it cost to get them?[/quote] They're the same as on the vintageised models and there will be new pics of everything up soon. The problem with retrofitting the metal corners is that they're a different radius and the screws are in different positions so you'd need to round off the corners further with some heavy grit sandpaper and then paint over the old screw holes, so it's not that straightforward a job. However if anyone wants to do that I'm sure I can sort something out! Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarelyL4 Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 Just an update on the Southern Compact journey......I handed over the cab to Stingrayfan this lunchtime. Thanks again Alex for the opportunity to try out the cab - top bloke! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prosebass Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 Hi Alex if you can fit me in I would be happy to pick the cab up from Josh in Preston and meet up with guyl from Manchester or drop it off for them as I am halfway between them in Chorley. I won't get chance to gig it so would be happy mid-week for just a night to give it a thrashing.... cheers...Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geddys nose Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 [quote name='Prosebass' post='647586' date='Nov 6 2009, 08:04 PM']Hi Alex if you can fit me in I would be happy to pick the cab up from Josh in Preston and meet up with guyl from Manchester or drop it off for them as I am halfway between them in Chorley. I won't get chance to gig it so would be happy mid-week for just a night to give it a thrashing.... cheers...Paul[/quote] I'd be happy to try the Cab if Paul gets it, again depending on how it falls I prob won't gig it but will be able to drop off in Manchester no problem. Cheers Si Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexclaber Posted November 12, 2009 Author Share Posted November 12, 2009 musicman20 cleethorpes casapete hull finbar sheffield sean.robinson rotherham monz barnsley hubrad bradford rik (esa) bradford tonybassplayer bradford wateroftyne newcastle delberhot camelon lemmywinks blackpool umcoo lancaster josh3184 preston prosebass chorley geddys nose chorley guyl manchester bassbunny manchester bass culture chester protium chester mike 257 wirral steve soar wirral Beerdragon Wrexham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayFW Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 (edited) musicman20 cleethorpes casapete hull finbar sheffield sean.robinson rotherham monz barnsley hubrad bradford rik (esa) bradford tonybassplayer bradford wateroftyne newcastle delberhot camelon lemmywinks blackpool umcoo lancaster josh3184 preston prosebass chorley geddys nose chorley guyl manchester bassbunny manchester [b]RayFW Manchester[/b] bass culture chester protium chester mike 257 wirral steve soar wirral Beerdragon Wrexham I did add my name earlier in the thread but seem to be missing from this latest list. Cheers, Ray Edited November 12, 2009 by RayFW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 (edited) Hmm... just wondering what the chances are of getting this cab to the Nort East Bass Bash... Any ideas where it's likely to be prior to the weekend of the 29th? Edited November 14, 2009 by wateroftyne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottomEndian Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 [quote name='wateroftyne' post='654302' date='Nov 14 2009, 10:26 AM']Hmm... just wondering what the chances are of getting this cab to the Nort East Bass Bash... Any ideas where it's likely to be prior to the weekend of the 29th?[/quote] Looks like it's still in Bradford with tonybassplayer. There's a few [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=63245"]over here[/url] saying they're coming up from that neck o' the woods (Harrogate, York, etc.), so it might be possible for one of them to ferry it up to be guest of honour. I want to A/B it with the Vintage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayfan Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 Got a chance to have a first play with the southern Compact at home today (thanks to the loan of one of OBBM's excellent cables - cheers Dave!). For starters, it's the first cab that I've been able to carry up the stairs in one hand. The amp head was heavier - no joking. Set it up in my office and at low levels, it sounded nice and creamy with my Hartke head and G&L/Status basses. Got a rehearsal soon, so will report back on what it sounds like in anger. But overall first impressions are very good. Took some quick snaps to show it on location. They're without flash, so aren't pin sharp. Will do some better ones in the daylight. Matt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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