MatthewKeys

SVT7 PRO. I remember them being pretty small, and I could pick it up with one hand.. really light! It sounds really ampegy, has a built in compressor, the pre amp is valve.. it's one of the best hybrid heads ampeg have made IMO... either that or the svt4 pro.

Hey I bought an 810 and an svt4 pro today for £850 and I was just curious to how loud the fan should be because it sounded really quiet? Especially in comparisson to my SVT3 PRO which is very very loud.. I'm not even sure if it's the fan, it's just really loud like turning on an old Dell computer. I only really noticed how loud it actually is today after getting the new amp. Is the SVT4 pro faulty, or is my SVT3 pro mucked up? Thanks!

Everyone seems to have really mixed views on this If you insulated the back of a ford escort van, and kept the cab in there, would that solve all of the changing temperature problems?

Elixir. Rotosound are bad IMO.

Hey A few days ago I ordered some new elixir strings for my 5 string bass, they arrived today. Try to put them on and realise that my bass needs XL strings I'm going to try send them back, but anyway... it turns out Elixir don't do 40-125 in XL. I would really like to get that gauge because I don't want to have to have my bass set up again. Does anyone know any GOOD coated strings that are available in XL 5 string sets for 40-125 or something close to that? Thanks

Hey Is there any problems with leaving a cabinet in a car for a long period of time? like, for weeks? Would be so much easier to leave it there!

I'l take that as a yes then! And okay, that's no problem! Anyone else know anything on the BBG5A?

Okay, thanks! Do you like the bass? and do you know anything about the BBG5A?

Hey, I was just wondering if anyone knows how much these basses sold for new when it was still in production? And how much did the Yamaha BBG5A sell for when it was still in production? And if you have compared the two, which do you prefer? Thanks!

Thanks wayne! I use elixir on both of my basses, not because I want to, but they are the only strings that don't die within an hour of playing from my acidic sweaty hands!

And theres something seriously wrong with my precision, but no one I know can seem to find what it is! The strings are REALLY tense, it's as if they are being strangled... when every other P bass i've played feels really loose. But yeah i've tried setting it up myself, the guys in Music Matters tried setting it up but it was still really strangled.

I Have tried many times and I can't get the action to be low without extreme tension on the strings! And my Jazz bass was bought for very cheap and it is in horrible condition, it could definitely be looked at!

Hey Basically, my mexican fender jazz and my mexican fender precision are in dire need of a set up! Does anyone know anywhere good in Maidstone (or very close to) where I can get an awesome set up on my bass for a reasonable price? Thanks!

[url="http://www.ashdownmusic.com/press/press_images/bass_mid_size/ABM810Cab.jpg"]http://www.ashdownmusic.com/press/press_im...e/ABM810Cab.jpg[/url] it was this one! and that looks good MythSte but it's too far, i'm in the south east!

Eh guys, turns out the one he is selling is one of the older ones which look different... and it doesn't look too good to be honest and i'm not willing to part £300 for it. But I am still on the look out for one of these, SO if anyone is selling one of the newer 810 ABM's, message me! [url="http://www.ashdownmusic.com/press/press_images/bass_mid_size/ABM%20810%20Cab.jpg"]http://www.ashdownmusic.com/press/press_im...20810%20Cab.jpg[/url] one that looks like this please! cheeers

Decision made, I think I will go with it! =) I will go try it on the weekend and will let you all know how it goes, thanks a lot!

[quote name='ern500evo' post='1254390' date='Jun 2 2011, 06:35 PM']I don't think there's any doubting the capabilities of an ABM810 and if you can get it for £300 with a cover its good value, i guess you just have to decide if it suits your requirements and if you fancy humping a 70 kilo cab around! I'm biased as i hump a MAG810 around and it doesn't bother me. The sight of your amp parked on top of an 8x10 and the sound when its cranked more than makes up for the physical effort![/quote] I guess your right! However, the Mag weighs 64kg whereas the ABM weighs 70kg... is that 6kg difference going to be noticeable?

Yeah, it's a shame because if it really does look like the perfect 8x10.. It's almost as light as a markbass one! Any more opinions on the Ashdown ABM and it's portability anyone?

The laney 810 looks perfect! But they seem fairly uncommon, and I doubt I will find one secondhand for £300.....

[quote name='ern500evo' post='1254152' date='Jun 2 2011, 03:47 PM']I've never used an Ampeg 8x10 but i imagine they must be pretty good considering how many of them are out there! Maybe a 6x10 might be worth considering?[/quote] Yeah Ampeg 6x10's are about 50kg... 20kg lighter than the ashdown... but also around £200 more expensive. But then it might get a similar tone to my 410hlf which I do not like.

[quote name='ern500evo' post='1254068' date='Jun 2 2011, 02:49 PM']I can lift mine into the back of a van on my own but i wouldn't want to do much more than that! They are very heavy but i'm lucky that mine is stored at our rehearsal room so i just wheel it into place to use it and wheel it back when i'm done, and when we gig we all travel together in a van so it's rare i have to lift it by myself. Everyone seems to be going to lightweight gear now, so there's some bargains to be had if you don't mind a bit of bulk! So if you don't mind a bit of physical exercise, go for it. I guarantee the first time you stand in front of it when its really cooking, the weight of it will be the last thing on your mind!! [/quote] that is reassuring, thanks! I've read that Ashdown 810's are 70kg and Ampeg ones are 63kg or something... would it be worth saving another £200 to save up for an Ampeg one? I am 6ft2 but pretty weak, I think I would struggle getting it to, and out of the car for almost every single show. But i'm not sure because i've never tried to move an 8x10 before. I struggle with my 410HLF, purely because it's so low down.