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Probably a common problem with these amps but has anybody else had unacceptable levels of hiss?
It's not too bad with the treble turned down and pretty good on a passive bass but with even a smidgen of treble from my preamp (aguilar 18v) it dominates the sound.
It's already been back to giggear twice, once for a dodgy output and the other because it kept cutting out. I haven't used it in ages because i don't really need it and don't trust it enough to gig with (in fact i don't trust it at all!), just a shame because it's a handy and cheap little amp.
Apologies if this has been covered to death (links anyone? i'm new on here!), but could someone point me in the right direction? What are ashdown like for servicing these amps (for free like).
Cheers guys -
[quote name='geilerbass' post='257342' date='Aug 7 2008, 04:08 PM']Welcome aboard sir!
Great choice of forum name by the way...[/quote]
Yeah, i always find the mention of an ass-crawling rodent is the perfect ice-breaker when meeting new people. The missus is not so impressed... -
[quote name='Murph_Orpheus' post='255008' date='Aug 5 2008, 01:35 AM']Well it wont be costing me anything, as I'd be trading an Ampeg head that I've no use for anymore for the Thunderbird. But you're right anyway, I'll try it out first.[/quote]
Which ampeg head is it that ya don't need?
Will be in the market for a new head soon -
Hi, just joined a couple of days ago, thought i'd say hi
I'm Steve, a 26 year old bass player from the north west.
I play semi professionally in a covers/party band, i can't over-emphasize the "semi" aspect of that though!
I play a warwick, a warmoth fretless and a zoot through a hartke stack and an ashdown/hartke half stack but will soon be a schroeder man!
Just thought i'd say that it's cool to find a decent u.k. forum instead of the usual u.s. ones, especially as you can look at the classifieds and actually buy the gear on there (maybe that's not such a good thing!) -
Basses I've owned in the last 11 years:
Hohner B2 P-Bass copy (horrible!)
Dean 4 string (unknown model!)
Ozark acoustic
Gibson RD Artist 77 in maple (never buying a gibson bass again!)
Warwick Corvette active standard in swap ash
Warwick Streamer standard 5 string
Shine 6 string
Jaco copy fretless
Squier Standard Jazz in walnut satin
OLP MM3
Warmoth custom fretless in walnut and pau ferro
Zoot Deluxe custom shop
The Zoot, Warwick and Warmoth are my stage basses
Still looking to offload the Squier and the OLP and maybe the jaco copy (with fender pups electrics) -
[quote name='ben_eat_pie' post='256614' date='Aug 6 2008, 07:08 PM']how much for them seperate... seems like you may get a better sale that way - some people like the same size speakers all around!
good luck... might have to find some cash for the 4/10 - i love them!
ben[/quote]
Dunno, they're pretty cheap nowadays i think bein built in china an all.
The 1x15 is £165 on ebay and the chinese equivalent of the 4x10 £225
Don't forget the covers are around £35 each plus postage
These are also for sale in a local guitar shop so think i might get more for em in there to be honest!
Still, open to offers! -
COMPLETED
2xJazz style pickups with 2xvolume pots and 1xtone pot plus jack, all wired up and ready to go!
Will even include 3xchrome pbass style knobs
Had these in my old fretless and sounded good, got fender ones now though so want rid
Can even post for free too! -
Hartke VX2x15 cab
2 x 15" paper cone drivers, 500w power handling @ 4ohms
Gigged but built to last
£120
Blackpool -
Here's my VX215 for £90.
500w handling at 4ohms, sturdy cab with 2 15" paper cone drivers and a horn, around £250 when new
Really light for a big cabinet too at 77lb/35kg (from the net so not guaranteed!)
Based in Blackpool, you're welcome to come down to try it out, i've still got a couple of heads to use with it
It's a bit tatty but fully functional. The baffle board came loose a while back so it has had a pack of screws put in it to keep it nice and sturdy, used it without problem for around a year after that before getting the XL cabs. All the screws are under the carpet which was glued back over each one. There's about 25 or so in there but you can only see the edges of the odd one.
Like the one in the photo but erm, gigged!
Cheers
Steve -
Squier Standard Jazz in Walnut satin
Nearly new condition, no real marks or scuffs. Has had bartolinis in but putting original pickups back. Pickup hole has been slightly widened on scratchplate, not noticeable. Hard to find in this finish, looks great
SOLD
Blackpool
Has a Gator style hard case (damaged but still functional).
Some better pics than the last one, as you can see it's also for sale in my local guitar shop along with some of my other stuff.
A lovely bass that i just don't need anymore, GASsed about it for ages then bought something else so it has to go.
Never seen anyone else with one either, all it needs is a fender logo! (something i was going to do, ended up puting it on my fender copy).
Can send sound clips via email if you fancy, got some rough recordings via windows sound recorder but they give you the idea
Ta
Steve -
Great condition cabs, the 4x10 is the original USA version, the 1x15 is the recent chinese one, both XL with great condition covers.
£360 the pair Blackpool
Hissing Ashdown Superfly
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Cheers i'll try it at a more neighbour friendly hour!
Some research on the internet reveals that switching from speakon to jack output (or vice/versa) cures the problem, also switching output channels (something i've already had problems with).
Cheers!