BassAdder60 Posted March 22, 2022 Share Posted March 22, 2022 14 minutes ago, Machines said: I just called him too. He said that the RM is not a silent amp designed for home practise, but designed for stage use - so the fan runs permanently. However, it is possible to add a thermal switch to the fan circuit, so it only runs when it gets to a certain temperature - which is unlikely to happen at home. A superb solution. Well I think the issue has been resolved but I disagree the RM series is definitely suitable for home use with fan running ( normally quiet ) My ABM head has a noisier fan but it’s for gigging Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted March 22, 2022 Share Posted March 22, 2022 14 minutes ago, Machines said: it is possible to add a thermal switch to the fan circuit, so it only runs when it gets to a certain temperature - which is unlikely to happen at home. A superb solution. Dave was going to do that to my one when I first got it, but it was so quiet I left it as it was, if it gets noisier I’ll get him do it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pegdrums Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 Yea I returned the head and will Hang on a while and get the evo 2. Just a nod to how awesome Ashdowns service is, I had emailed Dave prior to phoning him. I got an email 2 days ago saying , 'sorry for late reply but is this the Same Gav from Ireland I spoke to the other week about a noisy fan?' I love that. I read somewhere else about putting a switch on the fan and one person raised a good point.....If you forget to switch it back on before a gig, or it gets bumped to off during setup you'd be in trouble. Made sense to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pegdrums Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 On 22/03/2022 at 14:09, BassAdder27 said: Well I think the issue has been resolved but I disagree the RM series is definitely suitable for home use with fan running ( normally quiet ) My ABM head has a noisier fan but it’s for gigging Yea what Dave said to me was that all the fan is supposed to do is circulate air not suck air in and force air out. Just to keep air moving around so yea should be fine at home. I love the fact he could hear mine over the phone and straight away said 'nope, shouldn't babe doing that.' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikon F Posted March 31, 2022 Share Posted March 31, 2022 8 hours ago, Pegdrums said: I love the fact he could hear mine over the phone and straight away said 'nope, shouldn't babe doing that.' see how good they are ? just a phone call to Dave and hes already calling you babe 😁 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yourfurryfiend Posted April 22, 2022 Share Posted April 22, 2022 Hey y'all. I've recently become a proud onwner of a EVO-II. Can anyone recommended a gig bag or hard-case at a (fairly) reasonable price? I saw a mention of a RokSak large, but couldn't find one that fits. I know some other users have got a fairly cheap and cheerful hardcase from ebay, so I'd appreciate confirmation of one that fits and is up to the job! It's been a bit of a minefield trying to find something with the right dimensions. Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted April 22, 2022 Share Posted April 22, 2022 I use a Wenger rucksack, not cheap but it’s practical, offers good protection and many other compartments for the leads etc. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAdder60 Posted April 22, 2022 Share Posted April 22, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, yourfurryfiend said: Hey y'all. I've recently become a proud onwner of a EVO-II. Can anyone recommended a gig bag or hard-case at a (fairly) reasonable price? I saw a mention of a RokSak large, but couldn't find one that fits. I know some other users have got a fairly cheap and cheerful hardcase from ebay, so I'd appreciate confirmation of one that fits and is up to the job! It's been a bit of a minefield trying to find something with the right dimensions. Cheers! I have my Roksak large bag still but don’t use it anymore and did consider selling it but for £34 delivered it didn’t seem worth it .. are you near Suffolk ? I had my RM800 in it Edited April 22, 2022 by BassAdder27 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yourfurryfiend Posted April 22, 2022 Share Posted April 22, 2022 1 hour ago, BassAdder27 said: have my Roksak large bag still but don’t use it anymore and did consider selling it but for £34 delivered it didn’t seem worth it .. are you near Suffolk ? I had my RM800 in it Alas, I am not near Suffolk, thanks though! And... I've found it now on the BD site 😊 I'll give Roksak a go. Thanks for the info! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAdder60 Posted April 22, 2022 Share Posted April 22, 2022 It’s a decent bag and works well enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted April 22, 2022 Share Posted April 22, 2022 I'm recording via mics with my RM500 & RM112 tomorrow, hoping the fan noise won't get picked up 😕. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_lefty Posted April 23, 2022 Share Posted April 23, 2022 On 22/04/2022 at 16:30, Lozz196 said: I use a Wenger rucksack, not cheap but it’s practical, offers good protection and many other compartments for the leads etc. I use a Wenger laptop bag! The handles are knackered and it's stuffed with cables etc. So anyone eyeing it to nick it will realise it's not got a laptop in, but it also doesn't scream "expensive musical equipment here!" Either! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAdder60 Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 Anyone got a RM414 they don’t want ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBunny Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 Here's my storage solution. The aluminium case I got from Maplin some time ago to house another amp. Fits the Rootmaster, footswitch, mains cable and speaker cables perfectly. Think it was about £25 and was filled with cut away foam. The footswitch isn't an Ashdown one. I checked with Dave Green and the footswitch is pretty standard make/break across tip/sleeve and ring/sleeve so I got this Neewer one, an NW-202 and it works a treat. It was £14.99 from Amazon. I didn't know if the led's would work so disabled them. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAdder60 Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 56 minutes ago, BassBunny said: Here's my storage solution. The aluminium case I got from Maplin some time ago to house another amp. Fits the Rootmaster, footswitch, mains cable and speaker cables perfectly. Think it was about £25 and was filled with cut away foam. The footswitch isn't an Ashdown one. I checked with Dave Green and the footswitch is pretty standard make/break across tip/sleeve and ring/sleeve so I got this Neewer one, an NW-202 and it works a treat. It was £14.99 from Amazon. I didn't know if the led's would work so disabled them. That’s a nice job well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javi_bassist Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 My rig last weekend. I used the RM500 for the first time in months. Great as always. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 I use one of these bags https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00T0OJG5M/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1 It's a perfect fit and leaves enough room on top of the amp for a couple of cables / sheet music etc. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted June 7, 2022 Share Posted June 7, 2022 Last Friday's gig, no complaints from me. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jezzaboy Posted June 7, 2022 Share Posted June 7, 2022 Now that my band might be on the way back, I`m looking to get another cab. I have a 15" Ashdown neo cab and wonder if a 15" RM cab would be a good partner for it? Or I can get the 4 x 10 RM which seems manageable weight and size wise? Or a 2 x 10 RM cab? Advice appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 (edited) 10 hours ago, jezzaboy said: Now that my band might be on the way back, I`m looking to get another cab. I have a 15" Ashdown neo cab and wonder if a 15" RM cab would be a good partner for it? Or I can get the 4 x 10 RM which seems manageable weight and size wise? Or a 2 x 10 RM cab? Advice appreciated. I can't see an issue with any of these configurations. Edited June 8, 2022 by Machines 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 10 hours ago, jezzaboy said: Now that my band might be on the way back, I`m looking to get another cab. I have a 15" Ashdown neo cab and wonder if a 15" RM cab would be a good partner for it? Or I can get the 4 x 10 RM which seems manageable weight and size wise? Or a 2 x 10 RM cab? Advice appreciated. If you like the 15” NEO, get another one. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBunny Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 36 minutes ago, Merton said: If you like the 15” NEO, get another one. Yep, more of the same is the way to go. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jezzaboy Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 35 minutes ago, Merton said: If you like the 15” NEO, get another one. They are quite expensive for what it is. I got it when Musik Prod were doing them cheap but I don`t think I would pay full price and there isn`t many around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_lefty Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 On 08/06/2022 at 10:01, jezzaboy said: They are quite expensive for what it is. I got it when Musik Prod were doing them cheap but I don`t think I would pay full price and there isn`t many around. They are hard to find but keep checking eBay and Reverb etc. Maybe put a wanted ad up on here. I prefer my ABM Neos to the Rootmaster cabs I had. I expect I'd prefer even more the non-Neo ABM cabs too and keep a track of those online, they go very cheap second hand but they are not lightweight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAdder60 Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 37 minutes ago, uk_lefty said: They are hard to find but keep checking eBay and Reverb etc. Maybe put a wanted ad up on here. I prefer my ABM Neos to the Rootmaster cabs I had. I expect I'd prefer even more the non-Neo ABM cabs too and keep a track of those online, they go very cheap second hand but they are not lightweight. That’s my preference the ported “ compact” non Neo cabs They seem to handle more lows and volume compared to the Pro Neo versions ( sealed ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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