javi_bassist

That's a sexy awesome sounding amp. Is the cab a RM?

I think that having a preamp pedal is always a great option. To me it was hard to jump into these because I'm an amp geek and I love my amps. But I have to admit that it was the best decision. I can play in any pub always knowing how I sound, getting my favourite preamp similar to the amp that I like without having to take my amp with me. I go to the studio and I just take my preamp. I can play using IEMs with just the preamp. It is not like the real thing, but it's portable and sounds awesome. And the Subway+ is an amazing preamp pedal. You won't regret it

This new one looks impressive. I am a RM EVO user and I was an ABM EVO II user in the past, and I don't think they sound similar. I have gigged an ABM EVO II for some years and I love it. It's my favourite amp and I will get an EVO IV as soon as I can. I've been gigging the RM for a couple of years now and it has a unique sound. It's the best class D I've tried, kind of an old sound than modern. The EQ is its best feature, and with a little bit of drive and compression, it's a great amp. Especially for the price. I wonder how the RM compared to the OriginAL heads. The ABM and RM both are great options. IMO, the RM has more punch than my ABM EVO II, a little bit more modern (but classic sound anyway).

I'm looking for a five string jazz bass. I am consider the Fender Player and the Ashdown. The black with maple fretboard is tempting

I'm thinking about getting a Markbass NY151. Which cabs do you use?

I've always experienced it without the jhs. Just the hx. Not complaining, most of the simulations are pretty good imo

Very useful advice. Thanks! I've been following this thread even before buying the HX (but with that idea in mind). My setup now is the JHS comp before the HX Stomp and the Ashdown pre in the loop, to use Cab simulation. I'm still deciding if I like the cab simulation or not. I've been thinking about it a lot lately. Actually, when I use my real amp on stage, 99% of the time it's the DI coming from the amp, so the cab is just a monitor. And I've liked that sound. I'm considering putting the preamp at the end of the chain and forget about cab simulation. If I use a real amp, I will create two signal outs: one for the amp and one for FOH. And I have been also using the Ampeg SVT4 and playing with it and I'm liking it even more. I think most of the amps come very distorted in stock mode. But with the Drive low, I can achieve great clean tones. Still experimenting.

Hello guys I am kinda new in the HX Stomp. So far, I have some virtual boards and patches for different songs for my band. I have also a couple of simple virtual pedalboards for my projects that do not require any effects. I've been trying different settings for compressors and nothing beats my JHS compressor. There are a couple of compressors in the HX that could replace it (when I only want to use the HX stomp instead of my pedalboard). I've been also experimenting with different amp modelers. So far, I really like the Ampeg SVT4. However, nothing beats the tone of my Ashdown ABM and I wish Line 6 would try to model it in the future (which I doubt actually). So, for now, when using the HX alone, I'll use the SVT4, but I plan to have my OriginAL preamp. And how do you like the cab simulation? I hated it at first. Now I kinda like the 215 Brute. But it's the only one. I want to look for some Mesa PH cab IR.

I got my RM two years ago and I've been gigging it hard with it. Never let me down. I read here to add a little bit of drive and comp and it really adds something good to the tone. The Drive as an overdrive is pretty useless (imo).

I'm curious about the cab model (I know thew head and it just absolutely amazing). I saw two very similar cabs of the Ampeg PF, one being around 100 bucks cheaper. Which one is yours? I was going to ask if you like it, but I'm pretty sure you do

Sorry for the crappy picture. So these are the pedals I am currently using. I have to put them on my Nano+ pedalboard. Coming from a kinda big pedalboard, I must say I love it so far. I'm coming and going from the Ashdown Preamp. I am a huge Ashdown fan, but the Ampeg SVT4 simulation on the HX sounds pretty awesome and it saves me from carrying another pedal. I have also a Deluxe Comp set wehn I don't have the JHS, but to me ear, the JHS sounds a little bit better. The JHS is on the loop because I have an HPF first in chain. The drawback is that if I use the Ashdown, I cannot have it in the loop and use a cab simulation. However, not a big fan of the cab simulation nor the IRs I have downloaded. But still experimenting.

The RM500 is my main amp right now and I've been using it for a couple of years now. I'm still surprised of how good it sounds every time I use it.

Hi guys I am looking for a new cab to pair with my Ashdown RM500. My first option is an Orange OBC112. Lightweight and cool looking. Being an Ashdown fan, the RM cab seems like a great option too. How do they compare? What do you guys recommend?

Great review and it looks amazing. I love mine. I also compared to higher end basses (american fenders) and I didn't think there was that huge difference that you see in the price tag. I'm not saying one is better than the other, but my 735 really feels like home. And everyone who tries one they get surprised.

I had the Pibass and I loved it. However, it did a "pop" when switched on that I didn't like. So I sold it. I am curious about the Retroglide and I'd love to try one.

The matte black looks really cool (I had my 734 in black) but (to me) nothing beats the sunburst. I still love my 735 and everytime I see it I just wanna play.

Pretty cool actually. Some awesome pedals and some that I don't really know about. I bet it sounds just amazing

Hahahaha, I just like colours. In everything (cars, furniture, walls...) Is it because ot's brown? Or you just don't like it? Just curious because you are the first person I know to not recommend the OC-2.

Hahahaha, nope, everything from pop, rock, alt rock and some blues. I have to say that some years back, all my pedals were black. Not by choice, because I like the sound. But it was boring-looking. I've been changing pedals for years (again, not because of the colours, but because of the sound) and I ended up with a very colourful pedalboard. And I like it this way

I removed the Delay and the LPF. I'm trying to make it smaller. This is all I need for now.

Yesterday I was about to buy the Studio Compressor. I'm still thinking about it. I'm a huge Ashdown fan. I love their amps and I like some of their new basses. I've had all Dr Green pedals and most of their Ashdown pedals. However, I only use the OriginAL preamp now (and the NM2 sometimes). And I like their compressors (the Studio and the Velvet). But for the price, I'm not sure about them. I currently use a JHS Pulp'N'Peel v4 and it has some key features (like the Blend) that none of the Ashdown compressors have. I think they should be a little more configurable (like a volume knob in the studio compressor). The idea is really good, but they are a little bit pricey for what they offer and what the market is offering.

After trying some sets, I'm happy now with the 4 string D'Addario XL balance set + the D'Addario XL 135 tapered. I used to use Dunlop Super Bright, but I was not really happy with the low B.

Thanks! I will look for one

hahahaha, good point!

Today I have sold my BB734a. Great bass, but I didn't feel that good. I bought because I love my BB735 (my main bass and the only one I play lately). I'm not sure why I didn't feel it right, but it had to go. I will save the money to get one of the sexy TRB 1005j