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  1. la bam
    Open to offers.
  2. la bam
    I had one of those - great amp. Simple genius of it being 2 amps in one meant it was extremely versatile and should any valves go, just switch it to fet mode. Regret selling mine.
  3. la bam
    September by Earth Wind and Fire. Nice build up of highs, miss then pumping lows.
  4. la bam
    Great minds think alike. ....
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    The other reason I bought the ashdown is that it has 3 speakon ins. One for 8ohm, one for 4ohm and one for 2ohm. So your options for cabs are pretty limitless. I have a laney n410 (8ohm) which is a brilliant lightweight cab, and now have x2 barefaced two 10s (4/12 ohm switchable), so I could use the laney at 8ohms, or if using the barefaced - one (at 4ohms) or 2 (at 2ohms) depending on the situation. It's an incredibly loud, powerful amp. An 8x10 would be lovely, but a 4x10 more than enough! Even the 2x10 is monstrous.
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    I know what you mean. I bought it blind so to speak, never having heard one, and its everything you think it would be. It isnt hard to move around as the handles are on the top, so it really isnt bad at all. Sound wise, as it's the 300, it will stay clean as long as you want (gain low, volume high), or if you want it will add valve drive as it has the separate gain knob, as well as volume knob - so you just work them together for the ideal sound. I bought it for the same reasons as yourself - any issues at all Ashdown will sort. My other 2 amps are ashdown too. ..... I'm talking myself into keeping it everytime I mention it!
  7. la bam
    Well, my ashdown ctm300 is up for sale at a bargain price.
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    This thread rekindled my valve love. I've just plugged my bass into the valve head and flippin eck .... there really is nothing like playing through valves. Instant Geezer Butler sound straight away. That clarity and grind at the same time. PS does anyone find playing a valve amp after playing a solid state/class d head, that everything is so much faster. Almost to a point that you have to adjust your playing slightly. It feels as if the notes ring out before I've hit them.
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    I have an Ashdown ctm300. Bought at the start of lockdown. Never used in a band setting yet. I have the opportunity to introduce it into a new band, but I'm in 2 minds. Having never played it in anger, I wont miss it if I dont, but will wonder what it would have sounded like. My current aim is to use the abm600 due to weight, load ins, etc. But, I'm still undecided.
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    I had a specracomp. It was very good. However, although its nothing really to set up, I got rid of it because of the extra faff. The markbass evo I has a built in tuner, 2 channels, 12 amp sims, and fx including compression, chorus, drive, envelope etc etc. All fine turntable on your laptop, which then saves to the amp. Really is an all in one solution if that's what you're after.
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    Markbass evo 1. Superb compressor and completely configurable on pc.
  12. la bam
    Will take £395 for quick sale.
  13. la bam
    The 'feel' is the sound you're getting from the amp and drum kit, coming together in unison and all the dynamics involved. It's the same difference as hearing the band through the pa etc as an audience member, and being an audience member listening with headphones instead of hearing the band through a PA, amp or cabs.
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    Now £350 for an as new 500w fender combo plus roqsolid cover!
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    I still think there is. I find that having an amp and a physical sound on stage from every instrument really helps bring out the best in the band. You feel the music. Locking in with the drums and driving the drummer, bringing out the best in them is a great feeling. I went down the in ears route. Temporarily. I just couldnt get it. It was like going through the motions for me. Although in fairness the in ear monitoring was poor.
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    Hi, yes it gives it full protection when stored or in transit. You would take the cover off when it situ for playing. The feet wont push through, they are nowhere near protruding enough or strong enough to break the padding. The reason I asked if they could do anything is that with the exposed side in transit (say, in a band van, or trailer etc or when someone is loading or unloading) someone could push it into a metal rough edged case, or it could get nicked with a case clasp etc. If the exposed side was damaged it would mean if you used the 210 on it's own vertically (it also has feet for this) or stacked x2 cabs vertically as some players do, that side would be on display. Ie it wouldnt always be used as the bottom of the cab and unseen.
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    Hi all, Hope we are all well. Just a heads up if anyone is interested.... I was after a padded cover for my barefaced retro 210 cab. I always use hotcovers. I've always found them superb quality, protection and well priced. However, with the 210 the cab can be used horizontally or vertically, so if you imagine the cab lying horizontal the floor side is exposed in a normal lift off cover. This same side would be a tall side if used vertically and would be exposed to sinks, dents, scratches and rips as it wouldnt be protected. I had a word with Jim at hotcovers, to see if there was anything he could do - and he really excelled! Theyve put a complete under flap on the cover which velcro all the way around, so it has complete protection! All for around £50 a cover. Having had lots of covers from these guys, I really cant recommend them enough. Superb.
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    I've had tiny lightweight class d, nice weight class a/b and heavy valve stuff. Ive had old school amps and modern amp emulators. And it seems whatever I have at the time, I get swayed to the other in a vicious circle. I've never liked the bespoke, custom build boutique basses, so thatd be quite easy. Probably a bog standard fender precision. So.... my dream rig which I'm trying to get to (over time).... is literally this. "x3 retro two10s barefaced cabs, with the switchable 12/4 ohmage". Then I can use what ever head I want with them, choosing whether to take a 210, 410 or 610 set up. They're so light it wouldnt be an issue setting up a 610 and a 210 would be a one carry load in. And its fit in any car if i didnt have my van. It was always the range of heavy cabs I had to lug around which was the killer. If I changed my amp I'd have to change the cab too to match with it. Big valve amp - big cab. Lightweight amp - lightweight cab. At least in this arrangement the cabs should serve any purpose and not need changing ever! (although I'm sure that's been said before!). The switchable homage between 4 and 12 is a game changer. Head wise, I love my abm600. It's just the right combination of weight and heft for me. I think at around £600 new they're outstanding value. As for outside reality....... those new Ampeg 50th anniversary heads and an 8x10 look good. But would I even contemplate moving one? Nah.
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    I'm baffled. If we (in manchester) cant even have 5 people in a designated big socially distanced rehersal room to practice, how can their be gigs indoors in pubs? .....
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    I'm totally confused now. Can you play inside, or are all these upcoming gigs outside? We cant even hire a practice room around here.
  21. la bam
    Will take £375. Absolute bargain.
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    Up for sale is the best cab I've ever owned. Dont want to sell it. But for gigging I need a 2x10, 4x10 and 6x10, so I've decided to go x3 2x10s to cover all options. Now, this Laney ...... Current details around £700-£800 - if you can find one in stock - which is rare. It is made with the tuff stuff paint so no need to worry about rips or tears. The drivers are LaVoce excellent quality. It has a switchable horn. On, Off or Half. The cab is very very compact, easily fits in a boot of a car. Rare for a high quality 4x10. It is also around 23kg !!!!! You'll pay double, if not triple for a boutique cab with weight like this. Also comes with a high quality padded faux leather/pvc hot covers cover with understrap so the cover doesnt rise. Excellent / immaculate condition. Pick up Leyland, Lancashire.
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    It sounds bad, but no, not really. The lack of a mainstream top of the pops tv show (and similar) where the majority of the chart was decided by all ages and tastes killed of music for me. Look at the charts now. Awful. It is a shame because there are obviously countless amazing new bands out there, but very few break through. And even less get the air play and exposure they deserve. I continue to listen to old stuff, and try out older stuff I've never heard before, but unless something new comes and finds me - like the odd good pop song I hear, or recommendations like Greta van fleet, I dont look for it anymore. On the plus side, we must be due a new breakthrough type of music soon which might mix things up a bit. The rnb, grime, rap thing etc ran its course a long time ago. The whole thing needs a shake up for me. Just my opinion, I know others will love it.
  24. la bam
    Open to offers.
  25. la bam
    With a tinge of sadness my dream all valve beast is up for sale. It's never been gigged or driven hard (or even half hard) at all. Bought from PMT earlier this year, to satisfy my 70s rock itch in a low key band. However, a change of direction now means I simply wont need it. It's too nice to be sat here, so I want someone to enjoy it. Its 300w of beastlyness! Beautiful, unmistakable valve sound that you cant replicate (weve all tried). It has everything you need input and output wise and a pre and post high quality DI. It has a user bias control which is very easy to do. You dont need to take to a tech. Active and Passive inputs. Mute button. Gain, Master, Bass, Mid, Treble dials and Mellow, Bass, Mid, Treble buttons to punch in easily. 2ohm, 4ohm and 8ohm separate speakon connectors, so you can run with any cab or combination of cabs - unlike the old valve heads. FX send and returns. Built so well and solidly. Built to last. Ashdown will service and repair these anytime - so customer service is always available. They're always at the end of the phone, and brilliant to deal with. 32kg but easy to move due to the top handles. The weight is evenly distributed, it's not like those dead weights of metal power amps you get. This is nice and balanced and doesnt feel that heavy. The custom made faux leather and padded cover also has an under strap to stop the cover coming away. However due to the design you can put your amp on the cab with the cover on, un velcro the cover and take it off without moving the amp. And vice versa when putting back on. Notes: There are a few minor scratches. You dont see them from a couple of feet away, but I'll photo them so you can see. VU meter. The VU meter lights up red for biasing and works, but doesnt light yellow when 'on'. I've spoken to ashdown who think it's just the bulb maybe loose. It doesnt effect operation in any way so I've never bothered taking it to be fixed. I've had a few phone calls with Dave Green at Ashdown - the maestro who designed this amp - about biasing etc and he has said that it doesnt really matter on this amp. You can balance the valves if you like, but as long as they're not in the red they are running perfect. He said until the valves have done at least 100 hours they are not even run in. This has done nowhere near that yet. These are around £2000 new and £100 a cover. Save a fortune. Photos to follow. Official spec here: https://ashdownmusic.com/products/ctm-300-head
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