There's a million threads on this.
Basically - I would suggest enjoying the space. Not everything has to be a permanent wall of sound. Dynamics are important and stop audience fatigue.
No FX will ever fix a weak arrangement. Do more with the bass part rather than just turning on a pedal. Jack Bruce (and indeed JS Bach) had the right idea.
When I saw the vid I thought it was his old copy bass.
Is it not?
EDIT - watching it on a big screen now.
Looks like a Sterling Body with J pickups. Presumably no tone as he prefers. Could be interesting - he played a Jazz for years before getting his signature.
I'm now wondering if the low video quality is to hide it a bit!
The rounds seem to be the same price as always.
Maybe the materials in the flats have gone up? Or maybe they aren't selling as well and they need to cover their overhead better?
It's a great combo, but I reckon the 121H is the better option. It's a bigger box and it sounds bigger to my ears.
Downside is a bit more money and it's heavier.
I bought Matt's Ashdown RM800 Evo 2.
Very fast shipping - a real race to get it to me so I could do the stupid thing and use it at a rehearsal without having a chance to play with it properly!
Perfectly packed, item as described.
Thank you!
I've got one too.
It's a very good amp.
My Ashdown is more "me" so the VT500 isn't getting a lot of use at the moment, but I'm in 2 minds about moving it on. It is very good!