AndyTravis

Held off for a while on this, had to wait for some bits to arrive. So I’ve used Ashdown exclusively for years, probably since about 2009 - previously I’d used Trace Elliot and then SWR. I still love Ashdown, think they’re a great company and make some unbelievable stuff. Literally just fancied a change. Initially started looking for a 410 - I Miss that air that a big fat deep cab moves. I found @bigthumb was selling an EBS proline 410 and as he’s local, jumped at it. Then I set about looking for a head. I always fancied a fafner II or TD650 as they look brilliant. The fact that I don’t have huge amounts of cash was a deciding factor...but there was loads of conflicting opinions on the 650 vs the 350 ve the Reidmar. Cue a discussion with resident expert @EBS_freak who was really gracious and helpful. He reminded me that @Dood was selling a Reidmar 750. A day or so later...here we are. Very, Very (VERY) loud. Super clean - but will investigate the settings more at rehearsal as my neighbours are all poorly with Covid19 and I don’t want to disturb them too much. Enjoying it so far.

Love that album. Went to see her a while ago and she came on stage and announced she wouldn’t “doing any of that old sh*t”. So i listened to 4 songs, and went to a nearby pub instead.

Just received an EBS Reidmar from Dood. it was here in about 18 hours from the first message being sent. beautiful work. Thank you x

Now sold unfortunately 😉

Retro designs with modern sounds...also, nice metallic finishes.

The bass @malbass has for sale is the one. Looks great, and is in great overall shape. Every bit the part of a good looking reissue.

2 for me.

Yeah for years. We were always fine - have tried to involve him in projects since our old band broke up. But he’s lost the passion a bit.

We recently advertised for a guitarist and singer. We didn’t specify a gender/age, but made clear mention that we were in our mid-late 30’s and had family commitments to consider. We had a few younger applicants who were obviously interested but realised that We wouldn’t be sat in the back of a transit up and down the m6 drinking beer and partying til all hours. Eventually got people in a similar age range and it turned out to be 2 blokes. We had a couple of women get in touch and send demos, but they didn’t come back with anything after the initial interest.

Could’ve been an off day, I’m sure. Had heard that was the consensus on VM though.

I know someone who worked with him...said he was a “repugnant little sh*t”. So that will do me - said person is the most chilled “get on with everyone” kind of guy too. Interestingly said similar of John whatsisface of ‘Yes’. Said ZZ Top were ace though. Particularly Dusty.

my favourite vocal. Also Pino P on bass absolutely mind blowing.

But they sounded great. The Echo Park Delay was something else, a great pedal.

God that is cheap...I don’t need another fretless though, mine sits in the stand keeping the dust off the others 😂

Line 6 “tone core” tap trem, about 10-15 years ago - nice sound, ugly as sin.