Minininjarob

I know his attitude about his products makes me want to get them. So funny that he was a bit miffed when he was asked to make another amp after his first one!

I’m after a 400 or 800rb too.

I had no problem lifting the one I tried out last year, but then I used to work quite physical jobs and done a lot of sports. They aren’t big anyway so unlike the weight of a heavy can they are fairly easy to manage.

I have a GK combo and I love it, one day I hope to be able to get a 400 or 800rb - a lot of the USA 90s punk bassists used 400rbs into Ampeg 8x10 cabs (or whatever 8x10 can they could find) and they were loud enough for them so I think I’ll be ok!

Damn that’s cool.

Same here I want a G3, that silver burst finish is gorgeous.

I only own one bass, my player Precison and I’ve only been playing less than 2 years. I went to quite a few shops and tried all sorts of basses before I could even play a full tune. I tried a basic squire p bass and just instantly thought “that sounds awesome” but still tried others just in case. Eventually stuck with the P and went for the cheapest fender version as I preferred the neck and colour. I keep trying other basses but I’m still not found something I like as much. To me I think that if I don’t like the tone I am getting it must be my fault. I’ve gone to analysing how I’m playing in order to get different tones rather than buying a new instructing and it’s worked so far. Another issue is that some people say they are harder to play. When I bought mine I had no idea how to play so I thought “I don’t know any different so why should I be bothered?”. It’s not really been an issue, just my short arms and fingers are a problem 😂 But I’ve adapted and it’s going ok. Yeah the strings are further apart than some others but it just means I can hit the string with a pick and make an awesome sound and there’s less chance of me hitting another string. The only bass I’m thinking of getting, and I’ll need to see one in real life before I buy one, is the potential Epiphone reissue of the Gibson G3, but it has big boots to fill.

This thread is not helping the thought in my head that I need an SVT.

As a relatively new player I copied what I saw and got a nice quality strap and some strap buttons. I play at home and rehearsal studios and I move around a bit but I’m not crazy. My bass fell off its strap even with the buttons/washers on (and I do check it often). Thankfully no damage. Next day bought some Schaller (sp) strap locks cos it’s not worth the damage to my instrument for the sake of £20 or so. Proper mechanical connection , feels super secure. You guys and gals must be standing like our great leader Mr Entwhistle to make the buttons/washers work.

Still a bit much, I’m looking at that for the whole rig.

I see you have one for sale….. 😀

Thanks for the heads up but that’s too much for me I’m afraid.

Thanks that’s good to know. Is there just one version?

Hi everyone. I’ve been looking round at heads and really interested in an ABM as it has a valve preamp. I can’t afford a full valve amp but want some of that creamy slightly broken up valve tone - will I get that with an ABM? The older ones seem to be reasonably priced second hand and from all reports tend to be super reliable with good advice from Ashdown if needed which is a real plus for me. Weight isn’t an issue for me. Are there any models to avoid or look out or any common problems to be aware of? I pretty good with electronics and could do some fault testing and replacement of valves and some components but would prefer one that works well to start off with of course!

Thanks that sounds exactly what I need. I’ll take a look.

Wasn’t sure where to put this, mods please move if you need to and accept my apologies. I would like, via a footswitch/pedal, to be able to switch between the output to my amp and a set of headphones, so I can turn my output off to keep noise down but still hear myself through the headphones. I don’t want the sound in the headphones otherwise. I have a boss Tu3 at the start of my pedal chain but I would want to hear the output post effects. Is there a pedal that can do this, or maybe a combo of a couple of things? This would be perfect for practice or in the church setting I may be playing in.

I prefer to use a hardwood they are easier to work with.