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    N00b question about distortion

    So I apologize in advance if this is a stupid question, I'm not familiar with the specifics of bass gear. So basically what I want to know is if distortion coming from a pedal or the amp itself will damage a cabinet? I know that if you put the gain up too much on your amp and it starts...
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    Ampeg Portaflex 350 head - Static and Hiss?

    Hey I'm sorry to revive a 5 year old thread, but do you still have the amp? I am almost sure I will buy it, but I'd like to hear it from you if the amp lasted at least 5 years?
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    Spector Legend 4 Standard vs Sterling SUB Ray4

    As an owner of a StingRay and a Spector Legend 4 Standard (2019 version), I'd say go for the Spector. Funnily enough, Timmy C and Mike Starr (and Inez) are my top favorite bassists of ALL TIME! But man you just can't beat both the Spector quality (the Legend 4 is made in Indonesia, but the...
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    Trying to find a good cabinet for TC Electronics BQ500

    Hey man so I've got news. It will be impossible for me to purchase a BQ500 as it apparently seems to be discontinued in the US. It's only available in a store in the UK, and the currency exchange would have me pay almost double its price plus the hassle of international shipping. What would you...
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    Trying to find a good cabinet for TC Electronics BQ500

    Thanks again man for taking the time to write! Last question: Since the BQ500 only has 1 speakon output, I can still run 2 cabs and get the most out of the amp even though the cabs are connected through the parallel input, correct? Like both cabs do not have to be connected to the amp, one cab...
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    Trying to find a good cabinet for TC Electronics BQ500

    By the way, what opinion do you have for the Ampeg SVT 210 200w cabinet?
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    Trying to find a good cabinet for TC Electronics BQ500

    So first of all I wanted to sincerely thank you for the response, it was very informative and you've given me a lot to think about. THANKS A LOT So I'd like to add the following: While I do play live (very small venues, but 90% of the time I just jam with friends), most of the time I am playing...
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    peavey headliner 210

    What did you end up getting? Im eyeing the Peavey headliner 210 also
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    Gig report GK CX210

    How does that CX210 hold up to a grungy heavy (no distortion) sound? Also, is it portable enough?
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    AMPEG PF-410HLF Portaflex / TC ELECTRONICS BQ 500 HEAD

    Hi! Came late to the thread, but what did you end up doing? I've just purchased that same TC Electronics BQ500 amp, but I'm still battling on what cab I should get. Right now I'm just playing through headphones on that amp, but I do want to get a cab as I like the feeling of pushing air through...
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    TC Electronic BQ 500 and lightweight bass cabs

    Hi friend! Does the CX210 hold up well in a small venue?
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    Trying to find a good cabinet for TC Electronics BQ500

    So I apologize if this is being asked a lot. Frankly, I've checked hundreds of threads regarding this, but I have not found a answer. I'm a total noob when it comes to bass gear. But basically, what I'm trying to achieve is being able to handle small venues. Band usually just goes to PA system...