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I can’t take any credit for this but it did make me chuckle and I thought it was rude not to share 😆

Weight doesn’t bother me as the head weighs 14kg and the cab is 13kg, it makes loading in a doddle with one in each hand. I had an Aguiler Tonehammer 700 which I struggled to get the fullness out of, also had a Ampeg portaflex 800 and a little mark 500. They felt shouty but lacking no matter how I messed with the eq etc, I don’t know if heft is the right word however I felt the sound was fuller, more present with the Ampeg B2R, Ashdown ABM 500, Ashdown CTM 100 and the Markbass SA450 I’ve owned. The class D stuff I wanted to love due to the weight, size and convenience but always found myself wanting - so no snobbery there at all. I hoped it would deliver the goods but for me it didn’t. The only D class that came close was the Bass Terror but at that time the Di out was horrendously hot on them, haven’t had the chance to try the lastest version.

I do like the terrors but as we do a couple of Biffy covers, however I find the sub octave feature on the ABM 500 handy for chorus’s to give it that weight when needed.

@Pirellithecat It was thunderous, especially with my ampeg svgt-di. You could recreate weight of an 8x10 ampeg cab obviously not move as much air but I’m a convert. More than capable with a fender blues 1x12 and Mesa Boogie express 25w 1x12 also the drummer too. ABM head gain was a 2,o’clock and output volume at 10’o’clock. Plenty loud enough - colour me impressed.

Many thanks, pm sent.

You’ll never be able to convince me into a D class head, I’m an avid A/B class fan and this little cab seems to have plenty of heft.

If no joy I’ll take the mediums please.

Finally managed to sell my 6x10 cab as it’s a bit too heavy for me to manage and have now downsized to a Barefaced Two10 to pair with my Ashdown ABM 500 Evo head. To say I’m very happy is an understatement, can’t wait to try it out at practice on Monday 😊

Just realised I posted in the wrong section…. 😆

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A mates covers band are looking for a bass player, so I’ve offered to help by posting here: WANTED - BASS PLAYER For hard Rock band. Leicester based King's Ransom band play high quality covers from the 90s an 2000s with some older bangers thrown in for good measure. Bands like Rage Against The Machine, Limp Bizkit, Greenday, Skunk Anansie, Biffy Clyro, Royal Blood, The Hives, The Subways, Foo Fighters to name a few...... its gonna be a high energy full-on show! Candidates must have own transport an equipment. We are a 3 piece band, so backing vocals would be an advantage. Age and gender are not an issue, so the position is open to anyone, as long as you are passionate about the music and can put on a good live show....... We are starting auditioning now, so if you are interested, please send a show reel video to Tommy King on [email protected] or contact via the Facebook link below. We have gigs booked from May. Many thanks Tommy King https://www.facebook.com/tommy.king.56884

Many thanks, I was a bit nervous about carrying out this job but it came out great!

I ended up using Lemon oil and a green scourer to clean followed by danish oil on the back of the neck and some oak wax I had kicking about. Did the job nicely!

Many thanks for all the advice, here it is - all sorted! I don’t know what it is about this one, I’ve had many stingrays and Stirling basses over the years and this one is incredible and very different in sound to the others that have passed through my hands. Pickup and electronics are stock.

Hi Guys, I have a 1996 Musicman Stingray 3 eq with a maple neck and fingerboard, what is the best way to clean and condition to how they were when new? Mine is getting a little grubby now.

38 year old Guitarist/Bassist looking for band or band members based around South Lincs, Rutland, Peterborough area and surrounding areas - preferably within 20-30 miles of Stamford. I have decent gear, access to transport and been playing for 30 years. I also have experience in recording, gigging and songwriting. Style wise I’ve always been on the punk/alternative side of music - I’m a solid rhythm player rather than a lead playing virtuoso. I’m looking to either start a band, join an existing/established band or would consider joining a covers band. Here are some links to what I’ve been involved in: Guitar: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4HpHBzdeUfQtP82hS51MZN?si=nfiVRDN7Qs6eLJuRy_hIjA https://youtu.be/qQn_7J0WfMs?si=99xmuVka9RM_eWJr Bass: https://youtu.be/5nYQS-mxuzg?si=ZdcCLMsxGBbmGZxI https://vicelikegrip.bandcamp.com/album/never-say-die?t=4

38 year old Guitarist/Bassist looking for band or band members based around South Lincs, Rutland, Peterborough area and surrounding areas - preferably within 20-30 miles of Stamford. I have decent gear, access to transport and been playing for 30 years. I also have experience in recording, gigging and songwriting. Style wise I’ve always been on the punk/alternative side of music - I’m a solid rhythm player rather than a lead playing virtuoso. I’m looking to either start a band, join an existing/established band or would consider joining a covers band. Here are some links to what I’ve been involved in: Guitar: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4HpHBzdeUfQtP82hS51MZN?si=nfiVRDN7Qs6eLJuRy_hIjA https://youtu.be/qQn_7J0WfMs?si=99xmuVka9RM_eWJr Bass: https://youtu.be/5nYQS-mxuzg?si=ZdcCLMsxGBbmGZxI https://vicelikegrip.bandcamp.com/album/never-say-die?t=4

38 year old Guitarist/Bassist looking for band or band members based around South Lincs, Rutland, Peterborough area and surrounding areas - preferably within 20-30 miles of Stamford. I have decent gear, access to transport and been playing for 30 years. I also have experience in recording, gigging and songwriting. Style wise I’ve always been on the punk/alternative side of music - I’m a solid rhythm player rather than a lead playing virtuoso. I’m looking to either start a band, join an existing/established band or would consider joining a covers band. Here are some links to what I’ve been involved in: Guitar: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4HpHBzdeUfQtP82hS51MZN?si=nfiVRDN7Qs6eLJuRy_hIjA https://youtu.be/qQn_7J0WfMs?si=99xmuVka9RM_eWJr Bass: https://youtu.be/5nYQS-mxuzg?si=ZdcCLMsxGBbmGZxI https://vicelikegrip.bandcamp.com/album/never-say-die?t=4

I’ve had a white one and these and also a black one. Cracking basses, quite a narrow neck from memory and strings can be hit or miss on the low e string. Bargain price!

Hi guys, It’s been a while…. I’m currently using an Ashdown ABM 500 Evo head through a route master 6x10 cab. Love the cab and the power/grunt of the Abm but I’m not completely in love with the character - a while ago I borrowed an Ampeg scr di which sounded good but the di was noisy/high pitch low volume squeal so I never bought one. Which leads me to this, I love the Ampeg character/punch they deliver and I’m contemplating on whether to keep the Ashdown and purchase the new Ampeg SGT Pedal or sell the head and get an Svt 3 pro. They only thing that’s holding me back is I keep hearing/reading how gutless the svt 3 is. What has other peoples experience been? For context I play rock/alternative stuff with an ash bodied musicman stingray. Cheers

Hey Nik, How’s it going? Enjoying the CTM-100 still? I’m based near Peterborough, can you tell me who the band is? Thanks

Hi everyone, After nearly a year please check out my bands first single and video release! All Fall Down - Take Me Back Video

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