Lozz196

I found that getting a middy, slightly “scratchy” sound on stage equated to a really good fit in the mix sound out front. Not by being clever mind, was a complete fluke.

Think this thread is gonna be full of Ashdown love.

Set a similar patch just with the volume level on the compressor higher?

Why not give Ashdown a call and ask their opinion on changing one of the 210s to a 115 from the same range? That might be a solution and getting advice from the manufacturer would be preferable as I’m sure they’d advise if the two wouldn’t work together.

Or “if you can pick it up it must be a fake”

Very interested in hearing your thoughts on this

I needed that fresh new steel rounds sound in my last band, whereas currently the slightly worn in sound of Elixir steels suits what I’m doing. I’ve never had the coating flake off and I’m a pick user (and can get a bit carried away at times).

Mine too, sadly I never had the matching VBA amp head but did pair it with a Marshall DBS7400, sounded awesome. I look back to those days fondly but there’s no way I could shift a cab like that now.

I saw an interview where he apparently said at his wedding that he was only there as Pino was busy.

I preferred the US, just seemed to have better definition to the sound.

That’ll be me out then. 2 gigging amp heads & 2 practice amps.

I’ve just bought a used Zoom MS60B multi effects unit. I only bought it for tuner & compression in the hope it would be ok, but having used it with my band last night I was blown away by just how good the 160 Comp (simulation of the DB160A) was. I’ve had some pretty decent compressors but this is the first one that I’ve really liked - prob as it was preset rather than me with no clue trying to set up a stand-alone pedal! The cheaper (and apparently easier to use) Zoom B1 Four has the same compressors on it. At around £60 it’s got to be worth a try, and given it’s a multi fx pedal as well as tuner could make life easier too.

Cheers Baz, I might well get one of those, seems a lot easier to use than the MS60B, a bit like the old B3 in that respect. I’ll def be keeping the MS60B though, I’m just knocked out by how much I love that 160 compressor on it.

Back on topic for me, I tried out my newly acquired Zoom MS60B last night and am very impressed for a multi-FX unit. Ok I only used compression, and although I’d set one up I vetoed that in respect of the 160 Comp, their simulation of the much respected DB160A. Aside from bringing the level down I kept at stock settings and it was excellent. Given I only bought it for tuner & compression safe to say I’m very pleased. I’m sure there are pedal compressors that to a trained ear are better but this one just worked for me. I don’t understand compression enough to try and alter/improve the settings, which for me are just spot on.

If the Shape was selected then yes, it scoops the sound, I’ve found this works nicely with a Precision though I do have to back off on lows and boost upper mids & highs.

Yes I’ve found that, used a pedal compressor last night and was much better. Same with the drive, switched it off and greater clarity, though that could also just be down to “less bulky”. Whichever I think for my current useage it’s drive & compression off.

It’s rather ironic but Glens finger style basslines are much more audible, and have better definition to them, on Spunk.

Agree, it might be “only” a £400 sale but word of mouth/good recommendations can be worth a lot more to an outlet.

I went for doable. I prefer the 1 & 5/8” with a deep neck but the wider one is fine as long as the neck is then shallower.

That’ll do the job nicely, congrats Dave

£1500 for a Mexican Fender Precision? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/224638335477?hash=item344d7cf9f5:g:HDUAAOSwq95hXu1I

Best post I’ve read on here for ages, something we can all learn from.

I’ve tried many, my faves for years were Rotosound steel rounds but they just died too quickly. Moved to Warwick Red Label steel rounds, similar sound to Rotos but lasted nearly 3 times as long. When I left my punk band I didn’t need such abrasive highs so tried Elixirs out and I love them. I get the slightly used/worn in steel roundwound sound and it lasts for ages, I get nearly a year from one set. They’re also very comfortable to play so it’s a winner all round. This all relates to Precisions. For Jazzes & Stingrays I found that I prefer nickel rounds, and that Ernie Ball Super Slinky’s and Elixirs tie on this. Just wish I could get on with flats 😠