Well I finally got to try out the new 2 x 10 that Don at LDS made for me. It compliments a 2 x 10 that I bought from LDS in Ferndale in 2002. Don explained that speaker technology and his cabinet refinement has improved since I purchased my pre-serial number LDS 'Brick' as I call it.
THE RIG:
I am running both cabs bridged through a Hartke LH1000. Probably more juice that one needs for bar gigs, but it was a bargian as far as bass gear goes, and who doesn't covet more power? The cabinet's fit & finish is superb, like new store-bought gear should look. Both cabs have a horn. I have no idea what kind of horn. They're both set about half-open.
I am a simple rock player in terms of tone and technique. Along with the 2002 MIA-P, the 'Brick' has been my mainstay these many years, amply handling whatever I have thrown at it on stage. Since adding the LH1000, compliments on the tone from both sound guys and the chicks; (the critics that matter) have been numerous and unexpected. I'm just diggin' the joy of having latitude to tweak my sound and better compliment the drummer. The 'Brick' always sounded great, but the old HA4000 amp just couldn't deliver its tone to the masses.
First impressions are suddenly; there was even deeper-cleaner and punctual bass oooOMPH than was previously enjoyed. For tech heads, I know nothing about db & all that. The mids knob went down from 1 o'clock to 10, the bass went from noon down to to 11. Volume stayed the same, treble knob; at noon. I always just tweaked the tone knob on my bass.
The reason behind this batch of boxes is for me to try & skip the need for a sub-woofer that the band drags around. It just emits a bass throb. It may help the bass drum, but added nothing helpful to the bass tone, which is why I moved to the LH and added the 2 x 10. Plus, who doesn't like more stuff?
The real test is Friday night, live in Commerce TWP. I may stack 'em, or just leave 'em on their sides, it depends upon stage room. The 'Uptown Grille' has a decent stage that doesn't suck the tone out of your gear. So, if you're curious, I'll supplement this with a report from 'the field'.
THE RIG:
I am running both cabs bridged through a Hartke LH1000. Probably more juice that one needs for bar gigs, but it was a bargian as far as bass gear goes, and who doesn't covet more power? The cabinet's fit & finish is superb, like new store-bought gear should look. Both cabs have a horn. I have no idea what kind of horn. They're both set about half-open.
I am a simple rock player in terms of tone and technique. Along with the 2002 MIA-P, the 'Brick' has been my mainstay these many years, amply handling whatever I have thrown at it on stage. Since adding the LH1000, compliments on the tone from both sound guys and the chicks; (the critics that matter) have been numerous and unexpected. I'm just diggin' the joy of having latitude to tweak my sound and better compliment the drummer. The 'Brick' always sounded great, but the old HA4000 amp just couldn't deliver its tone to the masses.
First impressions are suddenly; there was even deeper-cleaner and punctual bass oooOMPH than was previously enjoyed. For tech heads, I know nothing about db & all that. The mids knob went down from 1 o'clock to 10, the bass went from noon down to to 11. Volume stayed the same, treble knob; at noon. I always just tweaked the tone knob on my bass.
The reason behind this batch of boxes is for me to try & skip the need for a sub-woofer that the band drags around. It just emits a bass throb. It may help the bass drum, but added nothing helpful to the bass tone, which is why I moved to the LH and added the 2 x 10. Plus, who doesn't like more stuff?
The real test is Friday night, live in Commerce TWP. I may stack 'em, or just leave 'em on their sides, it depends upon stage room. The 'Uptown Grille' has a decent stage that doesn't suck the tone out of your gear. So, if you're curious, I'll supplement this with a report from 'the field'.
