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Big E Speakers Part 4 - Quadraphenia

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Mike Arnopol said:
Already doing MAS 28.5 and Bodai 28.5.
The 28.5 is around 700 cc's. The new 45 is around 500. Low end extension and weight are similar. I'm a bit partial to a stack of two 45's. I like the size and modularity. The 45 is 22 wide by 15 tall by 12 deep.
Weighs around 34#. The stack is about the same volume as a "super" 112. Wipes the floor with my 12's.
So--if a "super" 212 would cut it--two 45's would.
Two of the 28's are around 1400 cc's.
The 45's are a bit more punchy. The 28's have a sight bit more "bloom". Either has more note weight and clarity than anything I've done previously.
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As much as I love my Crazy8 and Crazy88 (my "forever cabs"), You're giving me GAS, Mike!
 
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Hey guys, it looks like Mike got permanently banned from TB, after comparing two of his own cabs in response to a TB'ers direct inquiry. So, I suppose if you want contact him, his FB page is the place to go. Thanks, and sorry, quite a loss for the community, given his knowledge base.
 
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I was just reading post in the double bass amps mics and pickups by Bimbas1987. It's about the MAS 18.5. Very interesting. For some reason, probably my ineptitude, I can't quote it to this thread. Definitely worth a little navigating to read it. I think it would mostly apply to electric, also.
 
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Mike's stepped outside of the CUP too many times, and has been banned. Whether we like or appreciate particular members and their contributions, we have to be fair in enforcing the rules here.
He is still active on Facebook and you can find him there.
 
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J.Wolf said:
Hey guys, it looks like Mike got permanently banned from TB, after comparing two of his own cabs in response to a TB'ers direct inquiry. So, I suppose if you want contact him, his FB page is the place to go. Thanks, and sorry, quite a loss for the community, given his knowledge base.
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This saddens me -- I don't know the details, but agree that it's a loss. Thanks for letting us know.
I still think the cabs are amazeballs and wish Mike green pastures on FB.
 
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So, unrelated to the above posts (just my special sense of timing, I guess), I am selling the MAS MODULAR MEGA-STACK OF DOOM (consisting of my 210 Flex Mod top, MAS 110 sub, and MAS 46). Been thinking about this (and putting it off) for awhile.

Before anyone asks, I still have my MAS 112 (along with several other cabs, too many amps and preamps, my first guitar amp, and a bunch of other "too-much") and am likely going to pick up one of Mike's newest creations before long (though not sure which, yet).

The Flex very recently received a once-over and some unique upgrades from Mike. The sub works great with the 46 or the Flex top.

I'll be posting an ad in the near future, but wanted to give folks here a heads-up first. PM if you have questions.

Thanks and take care, all.
 
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MarkA said:
So, unrelated to the above posts (just my special sense of timing, I guess), I am selling the MAS MODULAR MEGA-STACK OF DOOM (consisting of my 210 Flex Mod top, MAS 110 sub, and MAS 46). Been thinking about this (and putting it off) for awhile.

Before anyone asks, I still have my MAS 112 (along with several other cabs, too many amps and preamps, my first guitar amp, and a bunch of other "too-much") and am likely going to pick up one of Mike's newest creations before long (though not sure which, yet).

The Flex very recently received a once-over and some unique upgrades from Mike. The sub works great with the 46 or the Flex top.

I'll be posting an ad in the near future, but wanted to give folks here a heads-up first. PM if you have questions.

Thanks and take care, all.
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Here is the thread: For Sale - MAS 210 Flex Mod (UPGRADED), MAS 46, and MAS 110 Sub: Modular Super-Stack O' Doom
 
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My rig for last night's gig. Mesa Subway WD800, MAS 210 Flex, and MAS 45!


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@DGilpatrick, that's beautiful -- @edwinhurwitz, you too. My 210 Flex Mod is gone, now -- I ended up mostly playing my MAS 112 out -- but when I did have it out, it was the biggest, funkiest sound I'd ever had. I never stacked it with anything, but Mike did tell me of a player, years back, for whom he made a 310 Flex Mod -- don't know the band, but apparently it was super-duper loud. I never got the 210 anywhere near its limits.

Actually, I did stack the Flex Mod with the MAS 46, for about 30 seconds, once, at home. I think I posted a picture of it somewhere (can't find it now). Never played that trio of cabs out -- it would have been a lot to carry, I never came close to topping out the 210 Flex, and I just might have gotten myself kicked out of a gig for the first time.

I did play the Flex Mod top with the 46 underneath (instead of the 110 sub)... that was a neat and promising combo -- smoothness of the 46 combined with the aggressive potential and kick of the Flex -- but I never gigged that combo, either.

Right now I've got my MAS 112, two small Audiokinesis cabs, and more amps and preamps than I need or deserve. Hardly cause for complaint -- I could cover just about anything with what I've got now -- but at some point I plan to try a cab or two from Mike's new line. The new 45s sound interesting -- and I think a 25 could be a super-cool cab for DB, amplified cello, smaller jams, and home practice. We'll see.

Hope you all are doing well out there -- stay safe, folks (especially those who are starting to gig again).
 
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