skampino Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 I'm thinking about tilting my 1212 schroeder cab by using a wedge. Wanted to know if anyone has experience with one of these or where to buy one. I notice Markbass do one. Suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB1 Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 [quote name='skampino' post='803712' date='Apr 12 2010, 01:46 PM']I'm thinking about tilting my 1212 schroeder cab by using a wedge. Wanted to know if anyone has experience with one of these or where to buy one. I notice Markbass do one. Suggestions?[/quote] MB1. ...You could always make one to try it?(couple of doorstops?/Cheese wedges?/old shoe?)...if its got Markbass on it itll be at least Twelvety Pounds?...ask to try before you buy!. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 I'm not sure if it's possible with the Schro', but if you have a cab with push in wheels, pop the back two out and it points the front of the cab upward. I guess the bigger the wheels, the larger the angle it 'kicks back'. Failing that - MB1's idea is by far the simplest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delberthot Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 I used my 1212L on a cab stand so that it was closer to me and at the right angle. I've used everything on that stand and have only just recently gone back to having my cab behind me after using a stand for the past 15 years Then again, I don't think a 2x15" would fit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 + on a stand or a pedal box under the front for angle. Do you need it on a 1212L? I found | could hear mine very clearly all over the stage. In fact my band complained, assuming I was too loud in the mix, which I wasn't Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skampino Posted April 12, 2010 Author Share Posted April 12, 2010 (edited) I was a bit concerned about placing the cab on an actual stand because surely it'll lose some bottom end will it not? My cab hasn't got castors either. My schroeder is loud enough but I'd prefer it at a tilt so the sound projects better towards my ears. Having looked at the Markbass wedge, I'm not sure it would work with my cab as from what I can gather it velcors onto the cab. Correct me if I'm wrong. Any thoughts? Edited April 12, 2010 by skampino Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 (edited) [quote name='skampino' post='803905' date='Apr 12 2010, 04:53 PM']I was a bit concerned about placing the cab on an actual stand because surely it'll lose some bottom end will it not? My schroeder is loud enough but I prefer it at a tilt so the sound projects better towards my ears. Any thoughts?[/quote] Have you tried it on its end? The angled speaker can make a difference. I'm told.. Disconnectiong from the floor? That's an interesting question but as I always use a GRAMMA pad to disconnect my cabs from the floor and to get a clearer and less boomy sound I'm possibly not the best person to express an opinion. Try it in a stand/beer crate/chair/other cab/case/whatever and then get a long enough lead, or wireless, to wander down to the dance floor during sound check and see if it makes a significant difference. My opinion is that too much bass is way more of a problem than not enough. You get loads of middle with the 1212L anyway as it's not a bassey box. Edited April 12, 2010 by OldGit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skampino Posted April 12, 2010 Author Share Posted April 12, 2010 Ah....I don't have the 1212L cab which has an angled speaker. Mine is the BMF series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 [quote name='skampino' post='803917' date='Apr 12 2010, 05:05 PM']Ah....I don't have the 1212L cab which has an angled speaker. Mine is the BMF series.[/quote] Ah Ok Don't know those Well plan B then; get it up on something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD1 Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 I use one of the Markbass jobbies all the time. I got sick of trailing round for crates and chairs etc. My Epi UL310 is quite deep so often chairs weren't big enough. For what it is its expensive, but it folds flat and the velcro sticks to the carpet covering on my cab so it stays in place. I prefer it to raising the cab - especially in confined spaces. Best compromise for hearing yourself and retaining some floor contact and bottom end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalMan Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 [quote name='skampino' post='803712' date='Apr 12 2010, 01:46 PM']I'm thinking about tilting my 1212 schroeder cab by using a wedge. Wanted to know if anyone has experience with one of these or where to buy one. I notice Markbass do one. Suggestions?[/quote] I got a Markbass stand for my combo but never really got on with it. I always had the feeling that the bass disappeared when using it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skampino Posted April 12, 2010 Author Share Posted April 12, 2010 My cab is not carpeted so the Markbass wedge is a no goer :0( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xzodar Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 I use a cut down version of [url="http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/60150176"]this[/url] underneath my Aggie GS112 and LMII. It flexes a bit but seems man enough to support the cab and amp no problem. When travelling to and from gigs it sits on the cab under the padded cover. I made it slightly narrower so that it didn't stick out either side of the cab. The cut off strip I use on the top of the cab to stop the amp slipping backwards as there's a convenient lip which fits over the front of the cab and then provides a lip to support the back of the amp. I'll post some pics of it in action if anyones interested. There, bet you never know that Ikea catered for bassists Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 (edited) [quote name='xzodar' post='804228' date='Apr 12 2010, 09:41 PM']I use a cut down version of [url="http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/60150176"]this[/url] underneath my Aggie GS112 and LMII. It flexes a bit but seems man enough to support the cab and amp no problem. When travelling to and from gigs it sits on the cab under the padded cover. I made it slightly narrower so that it didn't stick out either side of the cab. The cut off strip I use on the top of the cab to stop the amp slipping backwards as there's a convenient lip which fits over the front of the cab and then provides a lip to support the back of the amp. I'll post some pics of it in action if anyones interested. There, bet you never know that Ikea catered for bassists Pete[/quote] HA ha IKEA strikes again Like to see the pictures.. There's a lot of re-purposed IKEA stuff out there and the IKEA Hacker Website [url="http://ikeahacker.blogspot.com/"]http://ikeahacker.blogspot.com/[/url] Edited April 12, 2010 by OldGit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalMan Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 [quote name='skampino' post='804204' date='Apr 12 2010, 09:28 PM']My cab is not carpeted so the Markbass wedge is a no goer :0([/quote] You could always get some sticky backed velcro and stick that to the bottom if the cab. That or get a combo stand like [url="http://www.chamberlainmusic.com/ProductDetail.asp?ProductID=RS23000B-2"]THIS[/url] or perhaps [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/standback_ampstand.htm"]THIS[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xzodar Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 Here's pic's of the 'Ikea wedge stand' in action. Sorry for the poor quality of the photos. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 [quote name='xzodar' post='805750' date='Apr 14 2010, 09:34 AM']Here's pic's of the 'Ikea wedge stand' in action. Sorry for the poor quality of the photos. Pete[/quote] Cheers .. Need to clean the carp off your lens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huw Foster Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 (edited) [quote name='OldGit' post='805777' date='Apr 14 2010, 10:01 AM']Cheers .. Need to clean the carp off your lens [/quote] How did that get there?? (Was going to do a photoshop job, but the first image result when I googled 'carp' was [url="http://www.chicagonow.com/blogs/dennis-byrne-barbershop/assets_c/2010/01/carp-thumb-560x338-56351.jpg"]this[/url] so I can't be bothered now ) Back on topic - I'd forgotten about those Mark stands. Suddenly, I really really want one! Edited April 14, 2010 by Huwberry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skampino Posted April 14, 2010 Author Share Posted April 14, 2010 pmsl @ carp on your lens....sounds a bit fishy to me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 [quote name='skampino' post='806288' date='Apr 14 2010, 05:26 PM']pmsl @ carp on your lens....sounds a bit fishy to me![/quote] Probably been playing scales Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-L-B Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 [quote name='OldGit' post='806369' date='Apr 14 2010, 06:41 PM']Probably been playing scales[/quote] Hope he used a quality tuna. I'll get me coat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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