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  1. Lozz196
    I never really liked The Cure that much, but then someone gave me a ticket to see them live and I was amazed, opinion def changed. The drabness that they seemed to act out on Top of The Pops etc was replaced with a really tight, melodic and energetic performance. They’re still not a fave of mine but I’d say to anyone who hasn’t seen them live, unless you really hate their music reserve opinion until you have, they’re much better live than I’d expected.
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    I had similar experiences when using Ashdown gear as provided/shared rigs, simply loved the power and weight to the sound. So I ditched my lightweight expensive gear in favour of an Ashdown ABM setup and have stayed with it for longer than any other setup I’ve had, since joining Basschat.
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    Our old producer described me as a typical Precision player, so I suppose it has. I was delighted to hear him say that btw.
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    We rehearse every week, irrespective of gigs, writing new material etc. For one we just love the band so it’s not a chore, we enjoy it, but secondly it gives us that tightness to our performance that many praise us on. And lastly, purely from a personal point, as a non-natural singer, I need to be rehearsing my vocals with the band every week, I shudder at the thought of what would come out if I didn’t. And with our music it’s not possibly to rehearse said (poor) vox at home, they’re too loud for that.
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    Every time I read these posts I’m reminded of bands gone by, and thank my good fortune for the band I’m currently in.
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    Happened to me too, was given a set list to learn for a dep gig, got to the first rehearsal, at least half of the songs I’d been given were no longer current. And it hadn’t been mentioned that I was expected to play guitar on s couple of songs as well. There and then my decision on depping was changed for evermore.
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    I’d say as above, though maybe still take the 115 and stack it all so for one the 410 is higher up so you hear better, and secondly, well, stackmungus, it will look great 😁
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    ridiculous system, can`t delete a post that ive duplicated, aaaarrrgh
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    If one comes along get the 600 EVO IV. I’ve played through and owned a good few Ashdown amps, all have been great but the 600 for me tops them all. It has more eq options and can obtain a much sharper sound as a result, plus that weight to the sound that we all love. In the past I’ve changed amps pretty much every few months, I’ve had my 600 for over 2 years and never thought of moving it on. They turn up at around the £400 mark and worth every penny imo. Re reliability, well Ashdown are UK based and apparently can fix all ABMs at their HQ. They’re a good company to deal with and their gear is known for its reliability and durability on the road.
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    In previous bands, where we had a stand up vocalist I always preferred stage left as it stopped the clumsy fools bumping into my headstock. In my current 3 piece band that’s not a concern so I’m stage right as the singer/guitarist really hates the sound of the drummers ride cymbal.
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    Looks great, well done
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    Well the BF 12s are your guys then, imo. As they`re pretty much flat response you can dial in exactly what you want without having to counteract the baked in eq/frequency setting of a cab so what you get on stage is what FOH gets if you DI post-eq - ideal if you don`t want a generic bass tone for the band. I think Chris is pretty spot on with either two SCs or a SC/SM combination - and that little stack with an MB800 would be plenty loud enough for outdoor stage monitoring, plus being so light and portable you`d probably end up using it all at whatever gig you were playing, irrespective of size.
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    The 210 has a much warmer vintage sound than the compact or midget, indeed that’s why BF call them Retro. I used a GK RB with the 210 & 410 and just couldn’t quite get that hard sharpness of the GK sound through, so I’d look at their 12s instead. Additionally for outdoor festival gigs I’d be looking at least at a 212, although BF are quality cabs a single 112 outdoors irrespective of monitoring, well it’s asking a lot.
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    Markbass cabs do have a high-end roll-off. Couple that with a Tbird which already has mega lows, and then playing it in drop C, plus adding a Sansamp with its big low-end and mid-scoop I think the lack of that crisp high end definition could be working against what you’re aiming for.
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    Anti GAS

    Lozz196 replied to neilray's topic in Bass Guitars

    My three 2012-16 Precisions have been £800 each, and I can’t think that spending five times that would get me a bass that I’d bond with better. And given that I don’t have four grand to spend on a bass I’m not going to try, I think I’ve peaked and found “the ones” fairly reasonably priced.
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    The 2012 Series Precisions are the best imo, glwts tho you’re not going to need it, quality instrument at a great price.
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    I was there for the 10th anniversary, what a gig that was. Have to admit it but I wasn’t that surprised when Lemmy went, as he’d looked to be in poor shape for a while. I think the saddest thing re Motörhead was seeing the cover of Ace of Spaded without any of the guys in the pic, indicating they’ve all now passed on. The best Motörhead line-up imo, hopefully making ear splitting noise wherever they are now.
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    I used Markbass gear for a good few years. For a while it seemed that every time I saw a covers band and like the bass sound it was a Markbass rig. I only changed due to my current bands needs requiring a sound that Markbass wasn’t able to - at the time with the range available - produce. I’m pretty much in agreement with Mick @The Greek that I, like some others, have gone back to heavier amps as they just have more of the sound I’m looking for. The nearest I’ve come to the depth and weight of sound I want in a smaller class D amp is the Ashdown RM500.
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    Our guitarist used the Xvive and hasn’t had any issues at all.
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    Probably George Michael. I’m in no way a fan, but I suppose him being of a similar age, coming from the same area, and being more like a regular bloke it seemed sadder somehow. Like you kind of expect those who have lived lives of excess to go, but not the ordinary ones - though afterwards it was revealed that he did live a little in the fast lane so to speak.
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    No outrage here, exactly what I’ve done with my Ashdown 410
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    Yep, I use the Dunlop Tortex Wedges, big, easy to grip, and as they are triangular you essentially get 3 picks for the price of one.
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    Well it wasn’t- for them!
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    Well it wasn’t- for them!
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    That’s a shame, I’ve had 2 of the TH500s and 2 of the TH350s, never an issue with any of them. They’re not an amp that I’ve read any horror stories about so this is probably a one-off, so don’t lose confidence in them, they’re usually super reliable.
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