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Well one of the items isn`t in stock until next week so I suppose in theory it will be paid for this year, but the purchase itself was arranged last year, which is my get-out clause 😂

That’s the conclusion I came to with my old Ashdown ABM cabs, Chris, didn’t matter how they sounded I just couldn’t lift them anymore. Luckily I’ve been able to get lighter NEO versions and from now on they are my sound - same brand, probably a tad different in sound, but my sound.

When things went ok I had no problem with GAK, but when I returned an item to them I got the severe run around before they made the refund, and that was only at the point where I had to get very rude and unpleasant. As such I have a reluctance to buy anything like instruments/amps/cabs/pedals from them, strings/leads/straps/picks not a problem though.

Well I’ve 2 items on the way but in my defence I did purchase them in 2020. I’ll see how it goes, have bucketloads to sell and hopefully have established the right gear for my needs now so let’s see if I can at least last a while without buying.

In my last band, a punk three piece I had a slight amount of drive on the bass so that when I dug in (so all the time, lol) I got that break-up type overdrive and it worked a treat to fill out the sound. Whereas in my current band, 70s/80s classic rock with guitar & keys that sound is just too much so I have a clean & slightly compressed sound which locks with the drums and keeps out of the way of said guitar & keys. So I think type of music and instrument line up has a lot to do with it, plus keeping the drive levels down.

There’s a certain sense of irony there 🤣

Ah yes, the “Official” Sham. I think they’ve one former member, as Pursey/Parsons/Tregunna are in the real Sham - who incidentally are still a darn good band.

I’m sure I’ve played with some punk bands who no longer have any of the originals, but I just can’t remember which ones.

I have the RM500 and it’s a great amp. Great eq options, very powerful. Am probably similar to others in that the RM is backup to my ABM600 but in rehearsal rooms - when we’re allowed to of course - there isn’t that much difference in them.

So in other words Steve, it’s pretty similar to buying an item from the US?

Sadly I think in terms of the deal, and whatever it actually entails, musicians and performers would have been low on the list of items to be covered, if on there at all.

Dunlop 1mm triangle picks, either Tortex or Ultex. Tortex gives a fuller sound, Ultex a tad scooped.

Although I do play guitar I always describe myself as a bassist that can play guitar, never as a guitarist, bass is my instrument. In my last band I sold my guitars as I wanted to be purely focused on bass and what was needed for it, without any distractions, however now have a few guitars again (2 going up for sale as wanted to find just one that I’d stick with and have, an SG). Wish you well @thebigyin following the inspiration is no bad thing.

Takes talent to play that bass line and sing that lead melody at the same time.

Power Up by AC/DC, great to see them back and a great album.

Send a video clip of yourself speaking English very loudly whilst pointing, works every time......,

Well I’ve found Markbass cabs have a bit of a high end roll-off, but unless you’re going to DI post-eq to a PA that’s not really an issue. One of their 210s would be fine. I used Markbass amps & cabs for a while, and did so based on that every time I heard a band in a pub and liked the bass sound it was a Markbass setup.

Markbass is good gear, and there’s a Little Mark Tube up for grabs on here for £300, really nice amps. The tube doesn’t do full on gain but adds a certain something that isn’t immediate until you turn it off, then you realise what you’re now missing.

Are you looking for similar sound to the Ashdown rig - am assuming it was an ABM or MAG set-up? If so their RM500 gets very close to the ABM and weighs something like 5lbs so pair that with cab(s) of choice and away you go. Also, what budget so we don’t all recommend the most expensive cabs? Cab-wise Barefaced are very good and most of their range is more than suitable as a one-cab solution.

That’s my fave Pretenders song, as you say a great bass line.

So just watching The Pretenders on Sky Arts and thought should comment on the bass, a great supporting-role sound, and I suppose inevitably a Precision/Ampeg set up. Nothing fancy, when the guitars are going it’s not really noticeable but when they drop out you hear how well it works with the drums and can appreciate the foundation that is laid for the guitars & keys (just saw a bit better, slide guitar not keys) to work on. My preferred style and type of sound for bass I suppose. Edit - and I should also add that Chrissie Hynde doesn’t appear to have lost any of her vocal chops - unlike many other singers of her age.

Great news, I’m sure he’ll be really pleased with it (to say the least)

Ashdown ABM600 EVO IV. It’s an amazingly powerful and flexible amp, Class A/B so a real depth/weight to the sound but at only 13kg. The only thing I’d say re the Valve Drive is that it’s not like traditional drive, it’s not distortion as such, it just brings in a real warmth to the sound plus the associated harmonics of the valve at work.

Nice playing and good sounds from the Mustang