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Waiting for UPS man... (Markbass content)
- Thread starter staurosjohn
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So UPS driver arrives with the cover... say he didn't have room on the truck for 'the big thing' !?! 
... thats what they do... deliver big things 
... website said 'out for delivery' - otherwise I could've picked it up :***:
Well - I live in a condo... so not cranking on it tonite anyway
... pics of family coming tomorrow... hopefully
... thats what they do... deliver big things ... website said 'out for delivery' - otherwise I could've picked it up :***:Well - I live in a condo... so not cranking on it tonite anyway
... pics of family coming tomorrow... hopefully
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I never wait for them any more. They've fudged up my deliveries enough times that now I have them held at the depot & pick them up myself. It usually saves me 5 hours of waiting for them to deliver to the wrong building.
I only trusted one courier delivery to my door recently, FedEx with a Rickenbacker. I determined in that case it would be more travel for the bass to get sent to an office where I could pick it up myself.
The FexEx hub is 3 miles from me, but the pickup office is 30 miles from me.
In the case of UPS, I can pick up 3 miles from home, and I did today, a Tone Hammer 350.
I only trusted one courier delivery to my door recently, FedEx with a Rickenbacker. I determined in that case it would be more travel for the bass to get sent to an office where I could pick it up myself.
The FexEx hub is 3 miles from me, but the pickup office is 30 miles from me.
In the case of UPS, I can pick up 3 miles from home, and I did today, a Tone Hammer 350.
I never wait for them any more. They've fudged up my deliveries enough times that now I have them held at the depot & pick them up myself. It usually saves me 5 hours of waiting for them to deliver to the wrong building.
I only trusted one courier delivery to my door recently, FedEx with a Rickenbacker. I determined in that case it would be more travel for the bass to get sent to an office where I could pick it up myself.
The FexEx hub is 3 miles from me, but the pickup office is 30 miles from me.
In the case of UPS, I can pick up 3 miles from home, and I did today, a Tone Hammer 350.
Nice... had a TH500 w/2-GS-112's... but was bitten by the MB bug... just shipped my last GS-112 today to a fellow TB'er
... will probably get back to Aggies at some point!Yea... If I REALLY needed it I would definitely have it held... if it doesn't come tomorrow - I'll do that!
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I always wondered what that was.
say he didn't have room on the truck for 'the big thing' !?!
Look forward to tomorrows family portrait.
This little rig can handle anything I throw at it. I mostly use just the combo, but if I need more or we are outside I add the ext cab.
... patiently awaiting the arrival of our friendly UPS man... any idea what piece will complete this 'puzzle'?
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very cool.. is that a NY121 and a 121H?
would you recommend a NY121 or a traveler 102p if one could only use a single cabinet?
Its a Traveler 121H (horn)... I've had all sizes & combos of MB cabs., heads, combos... its a matter of taste - the 102P is gonna push more air (thus volume) than the NY121... I'm not impressed with MB 10" drivers... just not my sound. If you're looking for a 1x12 cab - I would highly recommend the Traveler 121H. The extra cab internal 'space' & horn really make a difference. I need a bit more volume/low end, at times, than I can get with the 2-12's together... thats why I decided to pick up 2-15's. I realize other brands can probably give as much, with one, as I'll get with two - but I just wanted to stay with MB tone! 
Its a Traveler 121H (horn)... I've had all sizes & combos of MB cabs., heads, combos... its a matter of taste - the 102P is gonna push more air (thus volume) than the NY121... I'm not impressed with MB 10" drivers... just not my sound. If you're looking for a 1x12 cab - I would highly recommend the Traveler 121H. The extra cab internal 'space' & horn really make a difference. I need a bit more volume/low end, at times, than I can get with the 2-12's together... thats why I decided to pick up 2-15's. I realize other brands can probably give as much, with one, as I'll get with two - but I just wanted to stay with MB tone!
121H seems like it might sound better but it is also heavier and bigger and for me am looking for the smallest lightest cabinet that i would be willing to lug it around with me and other gear. it looks like i'll have to go across the country and try out the 102p myself i guess.. the 121H is not available here and the only decent cabs that are sold here are markbass and hartke
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So UPS driver arrives with the cover... say he didn't have room on the truck for 'the big thing' !?!
Well - I live in a condo... so not cranking on it tonite anyway
... pics of family coming tomorrow... hopefully
Ooohhh... you splurged for the Markbass cover. I remember calling the dealer for a price on one (for my 104HF) and the guy on the phone said "are you ready for this?" I went with it but it was not cheap. Real high quality cover but no handle covers or bottom straps. I ended up taking a bath on the cover... at least I didn't lose much on the cab when I sold it.
Yea... I did use a coupon... and got the cab on the cheap - so- if and when I sell... I'll get my investment back!
(don't tell anyone)just checked... I actually purchased a similar cover from you - awhile back!
SOLD - Markbass 104-HF Cover @DiabolusInMusic
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I have been searching info on lightweight 112 cabs.
So I was looking at the MB Traveler 121H and I was curious about the horn section. I'm not much on a lot of sizzle from my amp (I play EBMM basses) - so I am looking for a smoother, less bright sound. I have an Eden D112XLT that I like - running the horn level about 50%.
I guess I'm asking if the MB 121H is an overly bright cab or not. I have a MB MicroMark 801 that I like, but I have not got to try any MB cabs.
So I was looking at the MB Traveler 121H and I was curious about the horn section. I'm not much on a lot of sizzle from my amp (I play EBMM basses) - so I am looking for a smoother, less bright sound. I have an Eden D112XLT that I like - running the horn level about 50%.
I guess I'm asking if the MB 121H is an overly bright cab or not. I have a MB MicroMark 801 that I like, but I have not got to try any MB cabs.
This cab is nice, in that, it has a 'volume' control for the horn (combos don't)- so you can totally turn off the horn. That is helpful! I often use it under my CMD 121P (piezo- which can't be adjusted)- so I do turn the horn 'off'.
Does the Traveler 121H have a recessed handle?
How would it work as a stand alone with my Little Mark III?
How would it work as a stand alone with my Little Mark III?
Yup- recessed handle (next to horn attenuator)
LM III covers handle... I use that pairing- quite often- quite a bit of volume & low end.
Tom Palmer @ D2F Covers: Invalid Link Removed makes a nice padded cover (MB doesn't make one for this cab)
