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I found the ABM compressor dropped the volume slightly apart from that it was acceptable although I use either the Keeley or LMB3 in front for a better result. Before using a compressor in front of my ABM600 I did have slight input level needle Red line anxiety 😂

I briefly had the same bass from new but … I found the D and G strings always sounded weak and I couldn’t get the tone I felt happy with and sold it to Guitar Guitar making a large loss 🙄 It was planned to be my favourite gigging bass but I was never really happy with it and returned to the trusty PBass Glad you found a way to make it work as it felt lovely to play.

I’m sure for every bad story of service there are hundreds of good ones. I’ve even read stories of poor Ashdown service ( USA ) yet we know in the U.K. they are one of the best companies around.

I have no concerns on its quality at all. I believe the Tone Hammer series has been very reliable since it’s launch and that’s good enough for me

Is the CTM30 passive EQ ?

I believe the CTM100 and CTM300 have the same EQ and sound similar but the CTM30 has different EQ / preamp

GK Legacy 800 wasn’t the tone I was seeking ( it was too mid forward to my ears ) and EQ points very different to say Ashdown The TH700 is warmer sounding and vintage very much like the ABM600 I guess. It’s not as deep and full sounding as my CTM100 but it’s very good at warmth yet clarity remains in the notes. Yet to try it with the band but so far it gets top marks. Fan noise is about the same as other Class D heads but quieter than the ABM600 for sure and the ELF

So this arrived today after reading many reviews Some reviews said they struggled with the Gain / Drive / EQ but I’ve found quite the opposite it sounds bloody amazing even everything flat and drive Off and Gain low. Can go from warm clean to gritty valve kind of tone and a lot in between Will put it through it paces at rehearsals and see what the band thinks. Prices have dropped a bit so it’s a decent price new for Aguilar stuff and it seems a quality product

Mines for sale on here but it’s the new look version so more like the 200R New last year direct from Ashdown

Just need to add the CTM100 to the collection lol 😂

I was expecting a very average quality compressor but comparing to my Keeley I was staggered how good it sounds

At the moment the LMB3 followed by my TC Spark Booster ! I know it’s not Boss but hey ho !

Yep I’ve got the Boss three pedal BCB30X box as well 👍

Just purchased the Boss LMB3 to see how it performs It’s pretty decent and I can compare it to my Keeley which is great. A little EQ shift when using it but it’s very mild and even the dreaded Enhance knob isn’t as hissy as I’d read For the money it’s a very decent pedal and a keeper for my little Boss board

Great amps .. I still enjoy using mine for certain gigs Very flexible EQ section and nice drive tone

I would look for the SVT212AV cab Powerful enough to be used on its own for small or large gigs Pair it with the Ashdown RM500 or similar 500w head and you have a tidy rig that will suit nearly all gigs. I think you need a clear clean kind of bass tone which that rig will provide and if your next band is say rock it’s good for that too !! Here below are other reasonably priced heads Orange Little Bass Thing Mark Bass LM111 or IV Ampeg PF800 avoid the 350 and 500 Ashdown RM800

What’s current or past owners thoughts about the Tone Hammer series amps ? The reviews sound very positive and it appears to be very reliable.

I had the Portaflex PF115LF ported and it was a lovely cab but a little heavy. Nice sound and good rating. The SVT212AV is the one to aim for as it’s a superb single use cab

Can’t you do what the rest of us do and use ….

I’m the same .. played for years never ever considering a pick even though before bass I also played guitar to a decent standard using a pick. Having returned to the bass about four years ago I just found my finger tone was getting lost especially in certain rock covers. Playing with a pick has created a better sound for myself and the band and I found after trying many pick types that 2mm Delrin Prime Grip ( black ) just worked very well. Gator picks in same gauge were close but still not as good. And now we can enjoy palm muting 🤟

Keeley Bassist Limiting Amplifier is my chosen compressor Simple to set up and works without tone suck or colouration This kicked the M87 off the board

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I’ve tried Nylon too and yes very warm sounding but not as robust as Delrin. I have the Big Stubby ( nylon ) in 2mm but the tip is too pointed for me After using triangle picks going to the smaller Delrin 500 Primegrip was a challenge but the grip keeps in place and the size allows for faster picking

I’m finding the very best tone I can get is using Dunlop Delrin Primegrip 2mm picks These are the black ones and have a fuller sound compared to Ultex or Toretex Using the Keeley Bassist Comp. is helping too adding a depth to the tone when pick playing