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[quote name='nottswarwick' timestamp='1347112209' post='1797080']
Well I've just bought my ABM 500 head back a year after selling. Says something I'd think...
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Good man!
Cheers
Geoff

I had one of the HB 5110 10" combos. Compact, light and a good sound. Very loud for its size really. However, after about a day or so it refused to switch on. Sometimes it would power up about a minute or so after being switched on, sometimes not at all. So it went back.

Thomann have a very efficient returns process.

Cheers

Geoff

All PMs replied to. Looks like its sold, pending the usual.

These are seriously good little practice amps type bump. I've been using one for a couple of years. They have some serious poke too - I've used it for a couple of jam sessions with a drummer.

Good luck with the sale.

Geoff

Sunday night Corrie bump!

All PMs replied to

I got this delightful amp in a trade with our very own Karlfer a few months back. I've used it for a few gigs but to be honest it's not getting the use it deserves, as I'm much more attached to my ABM.

It's light, loud and, well, lovely. It's had lower gain preamp valves installed to give it more clean headroom before the grit sets in. This in no way affects it's volume though! The original valves are included in the purchase. Comes with it's padded gig bag and shoulder strap. I'll throw in a new kettle lead too,

In mint condition, just as it came from Karlfer.

I'm looking for £SOLD inc postage to the UK. I'm not looking for trades.

Cheers

Geoff

Hi

I had a single compact for a couple of years which I loved - tone and weight. I then added a Midget to it, but really didn't get on with it at all. I found the addition of the little one added too much mid-range bite which I couldn't easily EQ out. So i changed it for another Compact, and I was back to that sound I love - just even louder and all encompassing with 2 drivers.

However, I found I was using the two together very rarely - the places I play don't warrant it. So I'm back to just one Compact and will probably stay that way.

Did you try the Compact and Midget singly, and not just together? It might be worth trying that if you are not getting what you want from the combination of the two. I really found the Midget changed the character of the sound when used atop the Compact.

And not forgetting, a little bit of settling/breaking-in of the drivers will happen - that also has an effect on the tone.

Good luck

Geoff

I'd start at as flat eq as possible as mentioned a couple of posts up (note that everything at 12 o'clock is not flat), and go from there. It probably is a valve, but anything is worth a try...

Cheers

Geoff

[quote name='umph' timestamp='1345294497' post='1775970']
middle on full bass and treble on 1 is flat with that tone stack
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Yeah that's pretty much my take on it too, approximately....

Bump. If anyone is tempted, these are brilliant. I've been using one for home practice for a couple of years, and they are remarkably loud. I've even used it for some sessions inc drummers.

[quote name='omikin' timestamp='1344966501' post='1771784']
Have taken it to be looked at. Hopefully something simple to fix.
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Fingers crossed

Well the ABM500 has a mixable valve and SS pre, and the same output stage as the Spyder. Usable compressor (even though everyone will disagree with me there, but it works ok for me).

The Orange Terror Bass is another alternative: basic tone section, but its natural tone is just remarkably good in the first place.

I have both, and prefer the ABM over the Terror Bass. The main advantage of the TB is size and weight.

Nice bass indeed. Is that your spare/back/music room? Looks not a lot different to mine lol.

Cheers

Geoff

Well I'm relieved it's working fine now. However, that is a rather odd hting for it to do in the first place.

Cheers

Geoff

OTB and Compact. My experience of the MiBass was rather disappointing.

[quote name='mcnach' timestamp='1344169951' post='1760626']


(maybe a very loud budgie with a good PA could pose a problem )
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Is that why they have tweeters in them? I'm so sorry.... I'm off to B&Q now as punishment...

And as we all know the truth that TC amps only put out about three and a half watts, you will need as much speaker area as possible to be heard over a tweeting budgie.

Actually, I'm probably just jealous.

[quote name='jezzaboy' timestamp='1344164132' post='1760509']
This may be a stupid question but I know very little about ohms or amp power. My old Ashdown combo quoted a power output of 300w at 4 ohms but the internal speaker was valued at 8 ohms as most speakers seem to be. I realise you can get the full 300w by conecting a second cab and that brings it down to 4 ohms and you get full power. Correct?

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Correct

They only fit an 8ohm internally to force you to buy another cab from them to get the full power. Sorry, I meant you can then upgrade with another cab to get more volume - moving more air.

[quote name='thebuckets' timestamp='1344159820' post='1760438']
Ashdown damn you phone !
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And I thought it was just me who feels that way. Some of the predicted words on my phone have been close to hilarious....

BF Compact. Job done

Another possible source is Lean Business. I bought a replacement Celestion 15" to replace a blown Ashdown driver a couple of years back. Good price & great service.

Cheers

Geoff

[quote name='xgsjx' timestamp='1343811010' post='1755451']
I like vinyl, but it's downside is it's easily scratched & it jumps when you try playing it in a moving car.

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I also love vinyl, but find it chafes a lot in the hot weather.

Oh, sorry, wrong forum....

Firstly, welcome to this forum Igor. Secondly, don't apologise for your English - it's very good, and possibly better than some native speakers here!
I have an ABM500 evo 3 which i bought just under a year ago. It is UK made - not sure how that helps with your timeline though..
And they are very good amps indeed.
Cheers
Geoff

plus one to that!