Clear sound from ashdown 4 x 10, mag 300

[vinbob]

Hi I bought this amp a few months ago and I'm struggling to get a clear sound out of it, mainly the low end notes really. I play a fender p bass, and don't go through any pedals except maybe sometimes a big muff pedal and a tuner. Any thoughts?

[chrismuzz]

Maybe turn off the Big Muff if you want a clear tone

Haha just kidding mate!

Is your Gain particularly high up? And what is EQ set to? Are you boosting any frequencies? It's usually best to cut some frequencies rather than boost others to get your sound if at all possible. Hope that helps a little

[Musky]

Like Chris says, EQ is likely to be the problem. Lot's of boost to the low end plus plenty of volume is likely to see the speakers reaching their mechanical limit way before they reach their maximum wattage. Do you get the same problem even at bedroom volumes?

[such]

if MAG has the same "shape" button as ABM, it has to be pressed in for a flat-ish response, depressed position gives a big low boost and scoops out all the mids.