NJE Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 I follow Guy on social media and he has been dropping suggestions/hints that there is a Ashdown collaboration coming soon. I was thinking a pedal or maybe even a bass, but someone recently asked if he was still using ABM heads and replied “watch this space”. I need an amp but I think I might hold off just in case it’s something really interesting. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyBass Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 There is already a Guy Pratt Ashdown compressor. I was told he does use it but he also has another three compressors he uses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 If it’s a blue double VU job, I’m screwed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJE Posted October 9, 2021 Author Share Posted October 9, 2021 That looks class, but if it’s priced like the Shavo or Geezer It’s going to be too much for me ☹️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 What are they £1200? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJE Posted October 9, 2021 Author Share Posted October 9, 2021 The Geezer is £1099 at PMT, the Shavo is on sale at £664, and the dual VU rackmount ABM 600 IV is £799. No doubt they are worth it, but still a bit too much for my needs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 Just now, NJE said: The Geezer is £1099 at PMT, the Shavo is on sale at £664, and the dual VU rackmount ABM 600 IV is £799. No doubt they are worth it, but still a bit too much for my needs. If it’s under a grand and 750/1000w I’m in bother. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassmanPaul Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 Just for interest who is Guy Pratt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 (edited) 5 minutes ago, BassmanPaul said: Just for interest who is Guy Pratt? Major session guy, plays with Pink Floyd, has played with Michael Jackson, Madonna, Roxy Music/Brian Ferry - he’s done loads. Pretty much in the phone book under “first call” bass players like Pino Palladino, Leland Sklar and Nathan East (amongst others). Edited October 9, 2021 by AndyTravis 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 Well. To update from the horses mouth - I think the one above is a John Myung signature amp. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJE Posted October 9, 2021 Author Share Posted October 9, 2021 37 minutes ago, AndyTravis said: Well. To update from the horses mouth - I think the one above is a John Myung signature amp. Then there is still hope! I think there are a few artist preamps on the way as well. I really fancy going back to Ashdown. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz39 Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 41 minutes ago, AndyTravis said: Well. To update from the horses mouth - I think the one above is a John Myung signature amp. The volume on that one only goes to 5 to make sure you can almost hear him on albums… 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 3 minutes ago, NJE said: Then there is still hope! I think there are a few artist preamps on the way as well. I really fancy going back to Ashdown. There’s an announcement on Thursday for Guy Pratt. Again, from the horses mouth. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 Just now, Daz39 said: The volume on that one only goes to 5 to make sure you can almost hear him on albums… i wouldn’t put myself through that listening experience to try to identify the basses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 56 minutes ago, AndyTravis said: Major session guy, plays with Pink Floyd, has played with Michael Jackson, Madonna, Roxy Music/Brian Ferry - he’s done loads. Pretty much in the phone book under “first call” bass players like Pino Palladino, Leland Sklar and Nathan East (amongst others). I saw an interview where he apparently said at his wedding that he was only there as Pino was busy. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassmanPaul Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, AndyTravis said: Major session guy, plays with Pink Floyd, has played with Michael Jackson, Madonna, Roxy Music/Brian Ferry - he’s done loads. Pretty much in the phone book under “first call” bass players like Pino Palladino, Leland Sklar and Nathan East (amongst others). Thanks Andy for educating this GOF! What road. replaced the old East Lancs road? Edited October 9, 2021 by BassmanPaul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 I wish Ashdown changed their fans. I love the sound of their amps but the fans are so annoying. There are far quieter options and many manufacturers also have reactive units now so that at low volumes they don’t even turn on at all. The only fan I’ve ever heard that was louder was on a Mesa Prodigy. I’m looking into a new amp at the moment and I really want an ABM but the fan noise means they don’t even make the audition list. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 12 hours ago, BassmanPaul said: Thanks Andy for educating this GOF! What road. replaced the old East Lancs road? The A580 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 9 minutes ago, fretmeister said: I wish Ashdown changed their fans. I love the sound of their amps but the fans are so annoying. There are far quieter options and many manufacturers also have reactive units now so that at low volumes they don’t even turn on at all. The only fan I’ve ever heard that was louder was on a Mesa Prodigy. I’m looking into a new amp at the moment and I really want an ABM but the fan noise means they don’t even make the audition list. My MK500 is a bit fan happy - needs to go back to Ashdown for a service. It is booked in, just need a window of opportunity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 9 minutes ago, AndyTravis said: My MK500 is a bit fan happy - needs to go back to Ashdown for a service. It is booked in, just need a window of opportunity. They claim they are barely audible at low volumes but it’s just not accurate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 31 minutes ago, fretmeister said: They claim they are barely audible at low volumes but it’s just not accurate! Mine talks louder than I do… ”wwwwwwoooooooooooooooft, wooooooooooooooooooooft…” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 Not a fault, it’s a feature! 😂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 Yep all my Ashdown amps have fans which sound like jet engines taking off. My Glockenklang has a fan so quiet you have to put your ear right up to it to hear it, even after a 3 hour rehearsal. Should be something they can sort by choosing a better fan tbh. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 30 minutes ago, Merton said: Yep all my Ashdown amps have fans which sound like jet engines taking off. My Glockenklang has a fan so quiet you have to put your ear right up to it to hear it, even after a 3 hour rehearsal. Should be something they can sort by choosing a better fan tbh. the minute they do that and get actually silent fans in will be the same minute I buy one. I love the sound, but when I’m playing with woodwind instruments etc any noise like that kills the mood. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassmanPaul Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 10 hours ago, AndyTravis said: The A580 Thank you. In 1968, when I bought my '63 Precision via Hessy's shop in Liverpool, no one stocked the long scale Rotosounds that I favoured. I had to get a friend drive me to Manchester to pick up a set. Later that year, whilst playing a gig, I met the girl who became my wife. I still have both the bass and the girl - we're at fifty two years now. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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