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Acme Users Unite!!!

#601
MysticMichael said:
You should do it, Andy. Sometimes it's the little things like this that make all the difference - especially when it's such a relatively easy thing for you to provide, yet can make such a positive difference in your customers' overall product experience.

Creating an innovative and/or superior product generates buzz and stimulates sales via the early adopter and opinion leader networks. But supporting the product post-sale - even with little offerings such as this - builds loyalty & trust...and ultimately keeps customers coming back for more... :hmm:

MM
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Thanks for the feedback, Michael (no pun intended!).

Andy
 
#602
acmebass said:
Hello Everybody,

I've noticed some comments about the Duratex finish on the Series III cabs being able to be chipped off. What do you think of the idea of touch-up kits? The stuff is actually easy to work with, and cleans up with water.

Does this sound like something you'd appreciate? It seems reasonable to offer such a thing for free, at least for the duration of the two-year warranty period.

Whaddya think?

Thanks,
Andy
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That's a great idea. :cool:
 
#604
KJung said:
+1, although an even better idea is for everyone who purchases a top of the line cab with spray on coating shell out a bit more money for the padded cover. That pretty much eliminates any issues:)
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+1 Covers are a great idea, but even with padded covers, I think that the chances of picking up a small chip/scrape that could be easily fixed with Andy's proposed kit are high enough to justify making such a kit available.
 
#606
tombowlus said:
+1 Covers are a great idea, but even with padded covers, I think that the chances of picking up a small chip/scrape that could be easily fixed with Andy's proposed kit are high enough to justify making such a kit available.
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Thanks for the feedback, guys.

I've been doing this long enough to have learned that most people hate the old "rat fur" finish, but have been learning that the modern finished are not without their issues, as well.

Stay tuned on the touch-up kits. As a matter of fact, I will be meeting with a supplier this week who I think can provide the tiny containers necessary.

Thanks,
Andy
 
#609
This might not be the right place for a question, but I wanted to ask actual users.

I have a chance to grab a pair of Series II Acme B1 4 ohm cabs at a great price. I've been out of gigging for a few years and am now working with a singer/songwriter and good drummer friend on a Texas Country project that will do a lot of small-med honky tonks without significant FOH, in addition to whatever big venue shows we get where FOH will handle filling the room.

I really want a compact rig, so these have my attention, and I'm cheap and have limited funds to invest willy-nilly, so being able to shop the full range of quality compact cabs is not an option. I have an older Hartke 5000 (250x250 @4 ohm/each) that would be a likely match for these. Could also buy a Carvin BX500 and run @ 2ohm, but skeptical of the actual power.

My question is whether or not I can use these two cabs to fill a 150 person bar without FOH - potentially with the 250x250 biamp head - and stand a chance of cutting through well without creasing the woofers, or am I simply trying to fit a square peg into a round hole?

BTW - I play a 4 string Jazz 90% of the time, occasionally a short-scale Danelectro Longhorn, no 5 or 6 string, but I like a deep tone (only flatwounds) and tend to hit hard with the loud drummer.
 
#610
OZMDD said:
This might not be the right place for a question, but I wanted to ask actual users.

I have a chance to grab a pair of Series II Acme B1 4 ohm cabs at a great price. I've been out of gigging for a few years and am now working with a singer/songwriter and good drummer friend on a Texas Country project that will do a lot of small-med honky tonks without significant FOH, in addition to whatever big venue shows we get where FOH will handle filling the room.

I really want a compact rig, so these have my attention, and I'm cheap and have limited funds to invest willy-nilly, so being able to shop the full range of quality compact cabs is not an option. I have an older Hartke 5000 (250x250 @4 ohm/each) that would be a likely match for these. Could also buy a Carvin BX500 and run @ 2ohm, but skeptical of the actual power.

My question is whether or not I can use these two cabs to fill a 150 person bar without FOH - potentially with the 250x250 biamp head - and stand a chance of cutting through well without creasing the woofers, or am I simply trying to fit a square peg into a round hole?

BTW - I play a 4 string Jazz 90% of the time, occasionally a short-scale Danelectro Longhorn, no 5 or 6 string, but I like a deep tone (only flatwounds) and tend to hit hard with the loud drummer.
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Your little Hartke isn't even close to enough to drive the pair of Low B-2 units. You're more likely to crease the woofers using that amp than an amp twice that size.

Recommend 400-500 per 2x10. Some people like more.

Properly powered, they can produce more than enough sound to fill a 150 person bar, but use 1000 watts.

Thanks,
Andy
 
#615
I haven't had a chance to read all the posts here yet, but....does anybody here use a pair of B1s for bass? A pair of these would be loud enough for small to medium bars / restaurants? I currently use a pair of 112s and more recently a Glasstone LIL G 212, but I've been curious about these B1s for a few years now.....seems like the ultimate mini-rig - 1 for a coffee house / 2 for larger rooms...
 
#617
As I have posted many times; IMO I don't consider a B2 sufficient to gig with. I would think the same thing applies to a pair of B1s, no offence to Andy. I am highly conservative with my gear and prefer to have way too much than face the possibility of damage. I always use a pair of B2s in a vertical stack as they take the same stage area as one, see my avatar. They're on the floor next to the stage and I plonk my rack atop the pile. :D

i've not used the B1, or the B4 for that matter, but I consider the B2 to be one of the best speaker cabinets out there for electric bass.
 
#618
On the subject of coverings, I like the carpet. I find it to be durable, tough and it keeps on looking good. I bought covers for my four cabinets and they keep them pretty much pristine. If Andy had offered tolex in colours I might have gone for white. The Duratex finishes appeal to me not one whit. I've heard too many bad things about the stuff.
 
#619
BassmanPaul said:
As I have posted many times; IMO I don't consider a B2 sufficient to gig with. I would think the same thing applies to a pair of B1s, no offence to Andy. I am highly conservative with my gear and prefer to have way too much than face the possibility of damage. I always use a pair of B2s in a vertical stack as they take the same stage area as one, see my avatar. They're on the floor next to the stage and I plonk my rack atop the pile. :D

i've not used the B1, or the B4 for that matter, but I consider the B2 to be one of the best speaker cabinets out there for electric bass.
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Depends on the gig, Paul. A great many people use a single B-1 for what they're doing.

Andy
 
#620
BassmanPaul said:
On the subject of coverings, I like the carpet. I find it to be durable, tough and it keeps on looking good. I bought covers for my four cabinets and they keep them pretty much pristine. If Andy had offered tolex in colours I might have gone for white. The Duratex finishes appeal to me not one whit. I've heard too many bad things about the stuff.
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Tough call.

Most people hate the carpet. "Rat fur," as it's lovingly referred to...

Andy
 

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