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Sorry to dig up an old thread, but so far the clips of the Cali 76 have blown me away. Would love to hear from butler and finbase on a comparison to the diamond bass company, which I currently have and really like.

My buddy is considering a similar decision, but has the peavey 210. So this thread might help. http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f15/cabinet-help-ampeg-pf-350-a-969352/ Let us know what you end up with :)

As I remember when I retubed my svt3pro, it had 4 12ax7s and 1 12au7. Based on what you are saying, I think the amp is working fine.

Your right there are many factors. Do you have any recommendations for a cab on this tight budget? I suppose the peavey headliner is worth around $100-150 if he sells it, so that would up the budget for a new cab some.

That's part of the issue with the peavey cab. I assume bass cabs are pretty similar to PA cabs in that the cheaper cabs typically are not very efficient and have a low sensitivity. I am guessing though. Its not always the case though. With my speaker cabs though, my Ampeg BXT210M is louder...

;) I thought identical was pretty clear. Identical cabs meaning two cabs of the exact same make and model.

I think the real answer is to try the combo and see if it works for you. I see a risk in combining any 2 cabs that are not identical.

Its not going to hurt anything to give it a try. If you have a cab with speakers typically favored by guitarists and can take the power of your bass amp, that is probably your best chance for success. I haven't tried my guitar through my bass rig. But going the other way, my Jazz bass sounds...

Your right, I tend to get hung up in the specs. Do you have any cab recommendations for this tight budget?

Thanks for the response Jimmy. I knew you had a portaflex cab, hearing from someone who has actually used the cab is helpful as that is the true test, not just the numbers. I do like that Ampeg actually gives the sensitivity, as my friend is struggling to get enough volume out of the peavey...

Trying to help out a friend here with a good recommendation. He is a big 60's/70's R&B and funk fan, so please keep that in mind. His basses are a Fender MIM P-Bass with flatwounds and a Schector Raiden Special 5 active 5 string. Its the 5 string I am concerned about this cab choice. In...

I would go for it. Sounds like your previous ric experience was due to issues with that particular bass. I think this one will be different for you. If I ever get a 3rd bass, it will be a Ric for sure. :)

I sold my first bass, it was an Ibanez TR series. It did the job, but I don't regret getting rid of it. I do still have my first electric guitar, but my late mother helped me pick it out, so it has sentimental value. :)

A compressor isn't necessary, but I will say its a nice to have. Every bass player that I have introduced to using a compressor has either bought one and uses it all the time or adds one to their wish list. I love my Diamond Comp, it adds a nice punch and sheen to the sound. Its one of those...

I considered that, however the Empress has in input control so I think it might work better with my Active MM sterling 5. With my Sterling5, I actually like it better without the Diamond Comp. With my Jazz bass, is where I love the comp and I do use the EQ a bit. I use the EQ much more on...