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SO what's become of this bass? I genuinely love that shape and the ramp idea too. Just don't turn it into firewood please!? Eude

That is simply stunning!

That's a shame, I was REALLY digging this one, the shape and ramp in particular (not so much the gold hardware though ) Either way, excited to see what you've come up with next! Eude

Any updates on this?...

Absolutely stunning @Andyjr1515, I keep coming back to perv at this thread, even when there's no new posts! Eude

I think it might be that the new ABM NEO 1x12 is bigger to get the best out of the driver? A lot of 1x12 cabs are undersized to meet the lightweight, small form factor objectives first, tone second. When I first saw it I was surprised, but it does make sense really. I believe the newer RM 1x12 cab will be better than any older cabs, purely just because speaker technology is advancing. If you're after a more vintage tone though, the V12 cab might be a better fit. Eude

I remember lusting after the 12" wedge combo version of that MAG. I bet it weighed a tonne though! The old school MAG stuff is indestructible though, the majority of all house backline across the central belt in Glasgow when I gigged a lot back in the late 90s early 00s was all MAG, and oqccaiosnally ABM. Super resilient and power gear. Eude

Would it be worth buying on th cheap and having Ashdown resurrect it? I got an ABM EVO II for free, for spares or repair off a local pro who had 3 other working EVO IIs and was moving abroad. Sent it to Ashdown, and for under £100 it was repaired and serviced. They're able to fix up everything they've made as far as I'm aware... Eude

That's @Spoombung!

Yup, they stopped being a bargain before Brex*hit, and for the money back then, I would have been absolutely looking at a full custom from a UK builder like ACG or Shuker instead. If Brex*hit makes the prices even higher, I think there might be less of these coming into the UK. Eude

Lovely stuff Pedro. I'll be following this one closely. Eude

In the grand scheme, the ABM heads aren't exactly that heavy anyway though, much lighter than any older Trace gear or a Peavey Mk VI head I had back in my youth. If you've not been near lightweight amps, I think you'd probably find the ABMs lighter than the equivalent Laney or Hartke offerings, their latest version is the lightest yet! I've got a Class D Ashdown MIBass 2.0 for home use which I've used for small gigs, but I also have a full fat ABM EVO II for if/when I get back to gigging properly again. Ashdown ABMs are the only amp I've been unable to break, they take anything you can throw at them and keep kicking. Ashdown also have insanely good customer service and 5 year warranty on new gear. A good friend of mine has an EM EVO II, the 800 watt model and it's very impressive, super loud and although I've not heard it at a gig you'd be heard pressed to guess it was class D. Whatever you go with, I don't think you'd be disappointed. Eude

I don't think I ever put my fretless ACG on here. It's a Krell SC E Type, headless, fretless, chambered, 6 string and it's a 31.5" scale. I absolutely adore it! Eude

Wow, that is stunning! This one will be headless too right? That is going to be one tiny wee bass! Put me down as extremely jealous Eude

Proper Old School. Loving it.

That is stunning, congratulations! I spotted the post on @Manton Customs handy work too, impeccable stuff. Enjoy it! Eude

That's a lovely spec buddy! Can't wait to watch it come to life! Eude

Nothing too in depth, just intrigued by the lighter gauges and the fact they've worked out well for you. I want to pop a low B on the bass I question, E to F isn't really suiting me, I just don't really use the High F, and based on the above, I will be ordering some strings from Neil early next year! If the kids leave me alone for 5 mins I might just order them after Xmas. Eude

Stunning! What's the rest of the spec mate? Eude

Nice. Looking forward to seeing more, and hearing how you get on with those gauges. I've got some starting at 0.115 on the low E for my 26.5" bass, and I find them just too thick. Eude

That neck is stunning!

Wow this is one crazy "save" as you call it, very much looking forward to watching this one progress! It's in safe hands, I know from my own experience Eude

Absolutely! A pal of mine, with an old Superfly head needed spares and didn't know about their legendary customer service, I set him straight and after a very pleasant chat with Dave Green, everything he needs is on it's way in the post! This is the kind of stuff that keeps people brand loyal, if you know you can rely on a manufacturer to have your back, plus the fact they make brilliant gear, why would you look elsewhere? Eude

I've talked to Mark about this before, and as @Merton says, the PCB would need completely redesigned. I wish they could make more of a "lunchbox" style design, like the Orange Terror Bass, albeit a fair bit deeper, but I don't think it will happen, as they don't have any bother selling the amps as they are. Eude

Absolutely brilliant.