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BassAdder60

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  1. I thought I needed to use a compressor but found that it was simpler and better without
  2. They really need a new range of heads The PF series are known for issues and are an old design in comparison to many. With Yamaha ownership a complete new Head series ( a good one ) would put them back on track.
  3. Ampeg still seem to be plagued with amp shut downs
  4. Yes definitely agree onboard compressor drops volume ( it’s not great either ) And as already suggested get that input VU needle hitting the red on occasion ( massive difference in volume )
  5. I played a hall ( approx 100 people ) no PA support and using my ABM600 and two 210H cabs I was very loud ( master volume around 11o clock With this it was a very powerful full sound ( cabs are great ) and loud Not sure how much louder the head would go but it didn’t disappoint for a second. I found that with the EQ off etc = lifeless under powered sound, Shape Out = a buried woolly sound Getting the right EQ and having a high input gain seems to work
  6. The “white noise” GK issue I think I’ve read about isn’t an issue The amps have a natural bright tone which can be turned down using the treble control. I can achieve the same brightness and hiss if I boost my Abm600 heads treble control I don’t think it’s a fault with GK I think they are designed from the start to have a bright tone. Back off the treble control and I can make it dark and vintage sounding. The drive is very good too and can be level adjusted ( solo boost perhaps ) The fans are whisper quiet too which you don’t get in many amps today Good EQ points that work well with my PBass and Stingray
  7. Interested in how other GK Legacy users set their input trim ? I can max mine out even with my active bass ( the GK video suggests max setting and back off if clip light comes on ) Does anyone also use the “ bump” setting or does it add too much bass when playing loud Finally drive settings how do you set yours ? Im looking to have mine as always on with the slightest amount of grit and same volume level etc
  8. Yes the drive is influenced by input gain levels etc.
  9. Just added this amp to my gigging collection. Never played or owned GK gear but I’m very impressed The amp tone is very good and easy to get the sounds out suitable for rock that I play but would work with any genre. The onboard drive is also very nice and adds the grit when required. Its a very loud 800w head and I like the fact it will run down to 2ohms Costing a little over £500 these are very nice amps and come with 2yrs warranty as new I’ve certainly been around the houses these last two years trying Ampeg, Ashdown, etc and I like what I hear. It will be my “ other” amp and will alternate between my ABM600 depending on gig etc Recommended 👍
  10. I’ve ordered the GK Legacy 800 Seems to fit the requirements for now !!
  11. I’m looking at GK Legacy 800 at the moment Any users ?
  12. Ok folks my main gigging amp is the ABM600 plus cabs etc Im looking for a new “ spare amp head” rated 500w minimum and something that is sensibly priced circa £500 - £700 Im letting go the V4B and recently sold my Orange Little Bass Thing Looking at alternatives to Ashdown RM Ampeg PF What would you suggest as a decent second amp that will do as backup yet decent for gigging if I choose to not use the ABM600 Ideas welcome
  13. Tough decision but I’ve decided to put my recently purchased Ampeg V4B up for sale on here. They really are great amps but I wasn’t using my ABM600 and it seemed a wasted purchase that wouldn’t get much use. So it’s back for sale on here and I must say it was bloody lovely using a valve amp again !
  14. Recently purchased from this forum Ampeg V4 B 100w valve head Roqsolid Cover Excellent condition New valves fitted in 2019 and been only used for approx 12 hrs since re-valved Huge sound and classic Ampeg tone SOLD
  15. So you were not using the amp to hear but as a DI method to the PA and used PA monitors to be heard ? Ive just purchased a £40 passive DI box for this very method as an amp failure backup
  16. I would struggle to get over the drummer with a small amp !
  17. Yes I believe that is the same as the older BA series You need to add an extension cab to get full power output
  18. My issue is new Levy’s leather strap which is quite thick and the rubber washer strap locks being too thick !
  19. I think there is something beautiful in a good bass sound .. hard to improve on
  20. Ok all sorted now, just ordered a cheap TGI unit off Amazon Its purely leave in the case back up use
  21. I’ve experimented with pedals on bass ( mostly analogue ) with an itch to try a dedicated bass multi fx such as Zoom B6 etc but .., Every time I try FX with my band I always find I prefer my bass to sound like a bass and the FX do nothing much to add anything ( especially live ) For that reason I don’t even use an inline tuner and choose to go bass straight to amp and job done. Something very rewarding about the simplicity of that I would say in our set there may of been 6/8 songs I could of tried adding an effect but to my reckoning they just didn’t really need anything just a great bass tone in its natural form ( my opinion of course )
  22. Totally agree with this and has been my discovery over the years
  23. I’m looking for a new low cost DI box to carry in my bag in case of amp issues on stage Behringer do a few but I’m not sure which one is suitable for bass ? Looking to spend circa £40
  24. It’s also possible to flip them on their sides !
  25. My V4B and Di out to main PA
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