Merton

Photos look great - hopefully I can be there next year rather than just sending one of my basses haha!

[quote name='dave_bass5' timestamp='1458567075' post='3008601'] They seem like a perfect match. Im still trying to figure out the best to set the Gain/Master. I know the manual states use the Gain to control the overall level, and have the master up quite high, but im wondering if doing things the more conventional way will be better. Plenty to play around with though. [/quote] I always used the Gain to push the preamp valves then used the master for overall stage volume. Setting up the "GK way" makes it harder to get any real grit (in my experience)

[quote name='lowhand_mike' timestamp='1458300142' post='3006353'] i actually prefer the single input and use the gain, i always plugged into the passive input on my mag even though my basses are active, found the pad too much. the mute is a nice touch and i have the compressor always on so a switch seems a bit point less. Suppose they had to upgrade it somehow but i think they hit the nail on the head first time round [/quote] The one thing I wish the original had was the second Speakon socket. All other things I can take or leave really as you say

[quote name='Russ' timestamp='1456244472' post='2986984'] My RM-800 just happily survived a UK tour, being used twice each night by myself and the headlining band, so I think we can say that it's proven itself in the reliability stakes. The only criticisms I can level at it are that it could do with a little more power - 1000W would be nice. Although, to be fair, I am using it to drive a Barefaced Big Twin II which can absorb a ridiculous amount of power. And I'll second the non-switchable subharmonics criticism - it accidentally got turned up a couple of times on tour leading to a less-than-desirable tone. [/quote] Interesting you want more power! I've still not peaked mine yet, it's perfect for my set up thankfully. Glad they've given the EVO head two Speakon connectors, that would be the one thing I'd like on mine TBH...

[quote name='phatbass787' timestamp='1458077542' post='3004575'] I had a good look at the New Rootmaster cabs the other day in my local PMT and first off they look great but I couldn't get over how light the new 210 and 115 cabs are but also stunning quality and love the new bar handle design too. Very nicely priced too considering horn with 3 way switch and speakon/Jack combi connectors aswell. Well done Ashdown, I will be buying 2 x 210s I reckon [/quote] Yep, the old RM210 cab was light but the new one is throwable! (Is that a word?) I can't comment on their sound though as didn't get a chance to make any noise with them at the Bass Show this last weekend.

[quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1458059292' post='3004275'] In comparison I tried out the Aguilar Tonehammer (which I currently use) with the new Aguilar SL410 and wasn`t that fussed about it. Just kept thinking how much I preferred the Ashdown rig. [/quote] Wow praise indeed I'm not sure I'm the resident Ashdown expert, just a sad little man who happens to love their amps and spend too much time talking to them about millions of different cab and amp options and ending up with something completely different

Ah I'm glad I'm a bad influence!

Excellent, glad you like All your comments are exactly the same as my experiences which is nice!

[quote name='2elliot' timestamp='1457879015' post='3002572'] Or buy my full fat ABM combo in the for sale section for 300 notes. Same dimensions as the Neo and looks brand new. [/quote] That's a steal!

[quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1457818178' post='3002129'] I was hoping for a Trace Elliot presence following my rekindled love affair with the brand and would have liked to have asked about future products like a lightweight Class D head. Shame that we lost a great British company when they were taken over by Peavey. Speaking to Mark Vanderkley about his new 500w head/combo was interesting and as we know Mark is producing some great gear at the moment - look forward to seeing his new creations. [/quote] Did you look at the Ashdown Retroglide? That could be worth a poke if you want the Trace thing in a lightweight form

Very nice!

Pester the chaps, they might cave in I think it was the RM cab, it was set up near the front of their stand with a chrome ABM and the RM on top of it

Only managed an hour in the morning before being whisked off to the London Eye by my son, so I think I only saw Dood, Hamster, Skelf and TomKent from these shores. Alan's basses were even more delightful this year than in previous years, thankfully Theo (mini Mert) was the perfect foil to me getting my credit card out

They only had a Classic Line or RM610 there - red grille cloth or white speaker cones? Either way, glad you like the RM head! I've been singing its praises since I got one of the first RM800s last year, cracking head Ooh, and if I was still in the market for a "big" cab that Classic Line 610 would have been mine, it was only £650!

[quote name='LewisK1975' timestamp='1457609557' post='3000052'] I thought the rehashed version was on 'slip of the tongue'? It's been a long time so I could be wrong.... [/quote] You are clearly correct, my brain failing me

[quote name='such' timestamp='1457704753' post='3001148'] I know of a slightly used 5-string vintage white with tort (has a black one as well) Elwood for sale (not mine and not a basschat user either, please remove this post if it's breaking any rules), but it's the standard 34" scale. Quite pretty though, kinda '66-ish, painted headstock, lollypop tuners, dot&bound fretboard. [/quote] Cheers! I've become a fan of medium scale (Alan Cringean's fault, kind of) so although it's tempting it's not where my heart currently sits

edit - late to the party!

[quote name='EBS_freak' timestamp='1457640256' post='3000582'] Don't bring Ashdown into this. [/quote] That made me LOL

[quote name='EliasMooseblaster' timestamp='1457616263' post='3000150'] Do they have the same controls then? I know the main difference on the front panels of my LB30 and CTM100 is that the former has no input gain control. I seem to remember the CTM15 I owned for all of 24 hours had one, so I wonder whether they've put one on the CTM30. [/quote] Yup, the CTM is the same as the LB, no input gain. Mark Gooday has said many a time that they are identical but they basically rereleased it as the CTM to fall in line with that range, rather than confuse people and have another valve amp name.

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1457600944' post='2999944'] I hope the prices don't go up, but I think there's wiggle room for them to rise and still be a bloody good deal. [/quote] Yup I get that impression! Same with ACG a couple of years ago, they are still ridiculously good for the little outlay.