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I'm currently running an Ashdown ABM EVOII 500 2x10 with an Ashdown ABM 1x15 cab. I'm using a Rickenbacker 4003 and an Epiphone Thunderbird. My problem is, I aren't getting the volume I thought I should. I'm nearly maxing out my Input and Output volumes and the amp is struggling. I've noticed that if I drop the Bass volume to 9 o'clock, it seems a lot better, but still haven't got the volume. Can anybody help, or has anybody else had a similar problem? What amp's would you recommend?

I've seen an American Jazz Deluxe 2010 that I really like... but somebody put me off because they say that it's like buying a car... If you buy new, u lose half the value once you walk out of the shop. Does anybody agree? Or should I make the purchase?

I have a mint condition 4003 in Jetglo for sale if anyone is interested. Made in '06. I think it's just not really for me, and thinking about going for a Jazz or a Precision... more of a Ronseal bass.

[quote name='Low End Bee' post='821616' date='Apr 28 2010, 10:32 AM']You're amp is definitely the problem. If you buy my Trace combo it'll be solved and make you more attractive to women too Seriously though. Don't underestimate the affect different strings can have on your sound. Maybe a different brand or a set of flats if you're using rounds.[/quote] I feel like it's too much hard work in a way. Especially when I plugged the T-bird in an old amp and it was exactly the sound I want! I don't want to sell the Ricky!! I love her... but I suppose, like a woman, if she doesn't put out, then you have to get rid!! lol

I don't know if it's the amp i'm using, (Ashdown EVO II 500 C210 with 115 extension cab) but I just can't get the sound that I want. My old Epi T-Bird and Peavey TNT150 seems to do the job better for me but I want to upgrade.

I'm selling a Rickenbacker 4003 to get a P Bass. I haven't had chance to play one yet, but from what I've heard, they are the mutts nuts. The Rickenbacker doesn't quite get the sound that I want. I'm after a really low driving sound that you can feel, rather than the signature Ricky sound. Do you think a P is the right way to go?