alexa3020

Hi All, Recently got a 3d printer at my work and we're running some sample parts through it. I took that as a good opportunity to design a little bracket for my power supply, to free up some space on top of my pedalboard. I think the design should work reasonably well, the idea is I can slide the power supply out if I need to but I am slightly concerned about the tab - but lets see how it goes. I'll also create some spacers for the feet as there is not enough clearance. Might be slightly over engineered, but its free and it'll help us understand how the printer works.

I had 2 x 210 barefaced cabs. I prefer the ashdowns - didn’t expect to, but I did. Plus I picked the cabs up for £100 each, which in comparison is a steel. I am intrigued by the BF super compact though, I think that would have been more my thing. There is 410 on eBay for a decent price https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ashdown-ABM-410H-bass-cab-650W-8ohm-/363617414589?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0

Yep, I go shape in and scoop the mids slightly. I’ll try isolating the 340hz and see how it goes

Here's my rig: Always thought Ashdowns got a bit of a bad name, but the above rig is excellent - I've also got a 210 evo ii cab if I'm using the Pbass. I have an ABM 1200 at my practice room - I guess if you've got 2x 4 ohm speaker cabs and you want to get 600w to each, then maybe its worth looking at. Or if you want more than 2x Speaker cabs. They are pretty damn heavy though. I'd be interested in how everyone sets their EQ, whether they use onboard compressor etc.

It was only a matter of time till Tarantino was mentioned. I’m a massive fan. I’ve seen him interviewed and he essentially storyboards his movies with music really early in the process - I think even before the script. speaking of Tarantino, he features in this brilliant scene - he didn’t direct this one though.

I quite like it, but must admit I really haven't tried too many. I find it much more useful when its mixed with the original signal, although I wish there was a blend knob as the sound seems to alter so much room to room & with fresh/dead strings

I'm not familiar with Taurus input - what is it? Edit - Its the Moog Taurus pedal right?

Nice! Wasn’t aware that portishead covered that track. Her vocal delivery reminded me of every dream home a heartache by Roxy music, which has been used well in the gentleman & mindhunter https://youtu.be/88Z8Bmf5p9I

I was watching the Joker on the weekend. At the end of the movie, the joker has just been arrested and is driving through a burning Gotham city, with rioting etc. All with White Room by Cream playing in the background. This is such a great combination of music and film - Almost to the point where I almost like the song more than I did before. There are countless examples of this in cinema, & I thought it would be good to start a thread of examples where the movie elevates a song to a new level.

Looks awesome! As does guy’s full rig

Doesn’t look like a valve drive - which is my fave feature on the ABM, so i may be able to resist temptation!

Looks cool! It’s got 1 knob where you would normally have 3 on the ABM. Given that it’s guy Pratt is it most likely an octave?

Not sure about the 210’s but my cabs are 300w. I have the compact version which are actually pretty light. There was a larger 500w version of the 115 cabs

Older, rear ported evo 2 cabs (with rounded steel handles & no tweeter). I only got them as a stop gap while I tried to figure out which cab to buy next, I didn’t expect to like them as much as I did, so that will be my rig for a good while now. my only issue is the lack of tweeter. It’s fine when I’m using my stingray, but my p bass could benefit from some additional top end. Im a little surprised Ashdown went sealed with the pro neos. I know they are opening a pop up shop in Denmark street London 11-16 October. If you could get there you could see the difference between the rm, Abm & Abm pro neo ranges.

Yep, I’m sure I’d be in a absolute minority on here preferring ashdown 15s to barefaced 210s. Different strokes for different folks.

I’ve gone the other way. Was using 2x Barefaced 210s cabs. Switched to 2x115 ashdown evo 2 cabs. 100% happy with my decision. I do think the 12’s from Barefaced look good though.

I ended up selling my 2x210’s on fairly quickly - great cabs, but not really what I was after. In my opinion, they would have benefited having a tweeter. Therefore I’d consider a 110t - although I haven’t seen any reviews on them just yet Also, I asked Alex during the buying process about the tolex. He confirmed that was no longer a problem.

I don’t know if you’re a fan of ashdown, but there RM 800 is for sale here for cheap https://www.musik-produktiv.com/gb/ashdown-rootmaster-rm-800-evo-ii.html I use the Abm range so have no real experience of this amp, but it has a pretty good reputation

Good idea. Thanks

A few years ago I replaced the standard pickups in my jazz bass with Aguilar 4j-hc pickups. The pickup covers have cracked beyond repair so I replaced them with what I assumed were identical covers. unfortunately the hole spacing is ever so slightly different (different enough that the poles didn’t line up with the holes). To get over this issue, I opened up the holes on the covers by roughly 0.5mm. Now I have gaps between the holes and poles. I doubt this will affect performance (correct me if I’m wrong), I’m sure it will act as a dirt trap. Should I try and plug the gaps? If so what material should I use? Alternatively I could go on the hunt for the correct covers, which proved a little difficult last time I tried many thanks.

I’ve gone through various combinations of Ashdown, hartke, Tc electronics, Gallien Krueger, Barefaced, trace Elliot. my current setup is Ashdown Abm 600 evo iv and 2x ashdown 115 evo ii cabs - no tweeters. I’m only 2 gigs in with this setup, but so far it’s the best sounding setup I’ve had. Is it because they’re matching? Doubt it I’ve just stumbled on a combination that works for me (and the cabs were super cheap in comparison to the others I’ve used). I know it’s difficult, but I think you’ve really got to try these head/cab combinations in a band environment. I’d suggest buying used and shifting them on for a similar amount of money if you don’t like them

Worked brilliantly for me when using an amp with a limited eq. Don’t really need it anymore with a decent head, but I’m sure it will come in handy

The BDI 21 pedal might be the best £20 I’ve spent on bass accessories

Alain bought my Barefaced 210s cab. Excellent comms throughout. Pleasure to deal with.