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I’m discovering the CTM100 bass head is definitely the best amp I’ve found for rock and it seems to be better suited to us pick players .. why ?

 

The EQ adjustment is still fairly basic ( I think it’s been improved compared to earlier models ) and it has that warm full fat valve sound which played with fingers isn’t quite as punchy as some would want in a band context but ..

Take a PBass and a pick and the amp comes alive with so much more EQ variations and makes a great rock combination. 
My ABM600 is far more versatile in EQ and volume sense and works great with various finger / pick methods but there is something about the CTM100 that just works when you grab a pick 

 

Ive read other people’s suggestion’s of pressing in all the tone buttons but that on my newer model didn’t seem right so Deep is out, Mid Shift is out and Bright is out, Mellow is out ( that one baffles me as Mellow in adds drive and bass, I think it works in reverse !! ) 

Using the rotary bass, mids, treble and cranking the MV to max ( recommend by Dave Green who designed it ) and using Input gain for volume sounds really good and a tone that you will not find in a hybrid but only in a full valve amp. 
Great Amp 

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Wow what can I say this amp CTM100 just sounds better and better 

 

I have learnt how the EQ works and how best to balance input gain with Master Volume 

 

Im now using Deep engaged, mid shift engaged and playing a PBass with a pick sounds immense 

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