Stoner/Doom Bassists Thread, Part 90: Maxed Out

[Blank_0101]

Do eeet man!!!! Dats what Im doin now, phase wizard is boosting the Mace pushing dem tubez and I run big fuzz through everything else.

But im sad to report Ric copy is dying in my hands, its on its last last leg. Just doesnt sound good anymore, its falling apart and the truss rod is already maxed. To me its not worth fixing, its an old cheap plywood copy, plus its pushing 40 years old.

Im am restoring that Soviet/japanese no name bass but if that doesnt work out dont know what im gonna do besides drop the coin and buy a real ric.

If the necks shot and it's hopeless/worthless to ship. color me interested in all the guts and possible hardware

 

[mc_muench]

We'll at least get vid/photo of ye smashing the Ric copy.

NO WAY MAN!!! Itll just go into retirement.

Well it would be fun to smash it...

 

[Blank_0101]

Good or bad, that's a pretty bold statement about yourself.

 

[Speedor]

It seems they got themselves a PR guy some time ago.

 

[Satyrnine]

Sup Guys,

Here's some progress pics of the 215 Faital 15PR400 cab so far. Really happy with how it's turning out. Sure isn't a lightweight, that's for sure, but definitely a looker! Grill is on it's way from Reliable Hardware. Still deciding what to do with the baffle finish wise. The dark/light contrast is pretty neat, but flat black might be neat too. idk, thoughts? I only got it playable last night, so was only able to test with my tiny 5w SE practice amp. I'm liking what I hear so far, but the true test will be tonight with the "big rig" at full tilt. I am stoked!

Tuning is at 45.5Hz currently. -3db point is at about 31Hz, so this puppy should go pretty low. 1000watts @ 130db even, it shouldn't go past xmax either, which is pretty rocking. Can't wait to get the new 450+W tube amp done to match! Going to be fuxing great I think! I have to go to my other thread now, and rub it in all the doubters faces. Muahahah! Ignore the lazy ass cat!

 

[CL400Peavey]

Sup Guys,

Here's some progress pics of the 215 Faital 15PR400 cab so far. Really happy with how it's turning out. Sure isn't a lightweight, that's for sure, but definitely a looker! Grill is on it's way from Reliable Hardware. Still deciding what to do with the baffle finish wise. The dark/light contrast is pretty neat, but flat black might be neat too. idk, thoughts? I only got it playable last night, so was only able to test with my tiny 5w SE practice amp. I'm liking what I hear so far, but the true test will be tonight with the "big rig" at full tilt. I am stoked!

Tuning is at 45.5Hz currently. -3db point is at about 31Hz, so this puppy should go pretty low. 1000watts @ 130db even, it shouldn't go past xmax either, which is pretty rocking. Can't wait to get the new 450+W tube amp done to match! Going to be fuxing great I think! I have to go to my other thread now, and rub it in all the doubters faces. Muahahah! Ignore the lazy ass cat!

Is your baffle not permanently fixed? or are those mounting options for your grill?

 

[Corey Y]

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Good or bad, that's a pretty bold statement about yourself.

I really like Weedeater, they're one of my all time favorite bands and one of the best live shows I've seen, but the new album is pretty lukewarm. It just doens't grab me at all, missing some kind of kick that they usually have. I don't know why.

Sup Guys,

Here's some progress pics of the 215 Faital 15PR400 cab so far. Really happy with how it's turning out. Sure isn't a lightweight, that's for sure, but definitely a looker! Grill is on it's way from Reliable Hardware. Still deciding what to do with the baffle finish wise. The dark/light contrast is pretty neat, but flat black might be neat too. idk, thoughts? I only got it playable last night, so was only able to test with my tiny 5w SE practice amp. I'm liking what I hear so far, but the true test will be tonight with the "big rig" at full tilt. I am stoked!

Tuning is at 45.5Hz currently. -3db point is at about 31Hz, so this puppy should go pretty low. 1000watts @ 130db even, it shouldn't go past xmax either, which is pretty rocking. Can't wait to get the new 450+W tube amp done to match! Going to be fuxing great I think! I have to go to my other thread now, and rub it in all the doubters faces. Muahahah! Ignore the lazy ass cat!

Awesome man, looks great! I'd go with the flat black if it's behind a grill. Clear coated natural does look pretty neat with it, if it had those circular grills or something. Did you base this of JohnK's build specs?

 

[Squanch72]

Sup Guys,

Here's some progress pics of the 215 Faital 15PR400 cab so far. Really happy with how it's turning out. Sure isn't a lightweight, that's for sure, but definitely a looker! Grill is on it's way from Reliable Hardware. Still deciding what to do with the baffle finish wise. The dark/light contrast is pretty neat, but flat black might be neat too. idk, thoughts? I only got it playable last night, so was only able to test with my tiny 5w SE practice amp. I'm liking what I hear so far, but the true test will be tonight with the "big rig" at full tilt. I am stoked!

Tuning is at 45.5Hz currently. -3db point is at about 31Hz, so this puppy should go pretty low. 1000watts @ 130db even, it shouldn't go past xmax either, which is pretty rocking. Can't wait to get the new 450+W tube amp done to match! Going to be fuxing great I think! I have to go to my other thread now, and rub it in all the doubters faces. Muahahah! Ignore the lazy ass cat!

Hot!!! I like the contrast, maybe just stain the grain so it pops.

 

[Satyrnine]

Is your baffle not permanently fixed? or are those mounting options for your grill?

As is, the baffle isn't glued yet. BUT, it does have very large 1.5" thick by 6" long triangular Baltic ply cleats on each corner, and 4x 1.5"x 8" cleats along the sides that back the baffle and are bolted with T nuts and torqued down well. There's also the inner 1/2" lip of the inner ply shell that the baffle's back side rests against. WAAAAY overkill, yes. So, those bolts you see are torqing the baffle to the box. Will likely glue it in with PL Premium once all my guts-work is done. Also need to add a front-back brace.

Awesome man, looks great! I'd go with the flat black if it's behind a grill. Clear coated natural does look pretty neat with it, if it had those circular grills or something. Did you base this of JohnK's build specs?

I think I'm going to pshop a few looks and see what I like. Natural might be a bit too bright in the end. We shall see! I used his build as inspiration, but the the actual build is significantly different. More internal volume, 1/2"walnut(outer) +1/2" baltic(inner) construction, large baffle cleats, and different sized ports too, I think. Less bracing due to heavy duty construction. Overall dimensions are around 40" tall, 24" wide and 18" deep.

 

[Corey Y]

I think I'm going to pshop a few looks and see what I like. Natural might be a bit too bright in the end. We shall see! I used his build as inspiration, but the the actual build is significantly different. More internal volume, 1/2"walnut(outer) +1/2" baltic(inner) construction, large baffle cleats, and different sized ports too, I think. Less bracing due to heavy duty construction. Overall dimensions are around 40" tall, 24" wide and 18" deep.

1/2" walnut??

 

[Satyrnine]

1/2" walnut??

Haha, yep. That's solid walnut, no stain either, just some linseed oil. Will likely finish with some Velvit Oil (which is part oil, part laquer) once all is said and done.

 

[Corey Y]

Haha, yep. That's solid walnut, no stain either, just some linseed oil. Will likely finish with some Velvit Oil (which is part oil, part laquer) once all is said and done.

Looks great, walnut is one of my favorite woods for a natural oil/clear finish.

 

[Corey Y]

I recorded a quick riff last night when I had an hour to myself after work, with two of my custom built Dunwich pedals on guitar (Black Goat distortion, Cthulhu Fuzz Deluxe) and the Volt Thrower on bass. Heaviness on tap, looking forward to repeating this experiment with Mr. Grumpy at high volumes later.

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[bassboysam]

aaaand Afterneath purchased. Once I get'em I'll compare the Afterneath and Rainbow Machine. should be, no idea which one, if any, i'll end up keeping.

 

[CL400Peavey]

I have been helping my dad spec out a new desk top. Just stupid stuff. i7 processor, beast GPU, 32 gigs of ram...

He sent me his CC info and told me to order what ever I think is best, doesnt care what it costs.

Resisting the urge to buy a new Dingwall...

 

[Blank_0101]

Go to my parents place the end of the month to introduce leela and go to my cousins Eagle Scout court of honor. Gonna bring my silvertone amp and organ too for looking over as well as the pignose.

The silvertone has a lot of room inside, like excessive. I was thinking, what if I cut the baffle for another speaker. Then I could keep the internal amp attached to one, but also use it as a cab for the pignose? Could I operate both at once without phase issue? Like wooden divide in the box?

 

[dcarwin]

Lucifer's Friend is reforming.

I wonder who's on french horn...

 

[Squanch72]

I wonder who's on french horn...

I think they should call those things the fisted horn...

 

[CL400Peavey]

I think they should call those things the fisted horn...

I thought that was implied with calling it "french"...

 

[Squanch72]

I thought that was implied with calling it "french"...

Hmm must of took too long to train the horse to help play the German Horn...