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I've done exactly this with gear from Thomann on a couple of occasions, no problem. Cheers Geoff

I've found that proper setting of the input on my Evo amp has a significant impact on the effectiveness of the valve drive and the compressor. Cheers Geoff

That's a nice budget to have. Have a look at the Ashdown ABM line, and is well within your budget. There's also a new 1000 version on its way, similar price to the M6 I believe, and lighter than the 500 which I have. Cheers Geoff

I have a Highway 1 Jazz, and love it. Great solid construction, finished nicely too. It's got a tight, growly sound which I find addictive. Alternatively, have you considered non-Fender P or J models? Some great ones to be had for the money. I have 2 Vintage V4 P-copies and really rate them. Cheers Geoff

I reckon this will get loads of interest in the For Sale section.... Sorry!

I'm sure there is someone in the music fraternity that can get you some, although that price does seem high. Oh sorry, I misread the thread title

Fans on my evo 3 are whisper quiet.

As ever you should give it a try before you buy. I have a TB500 which I use with a Barefaced Compact (sometimes two of them) and its a great pairing. I have lower gain valves in the amp which does give more clean before it goes into saturation. However I also like the original ones. Cheers Geoff

Anyone tried one of the new class D micro plectrums?

[quote name='Alec 'Aleb' Mills' timestamp='1330728662' post='1562423'] I'd love an excuse to get one. played through an ABM 500 a few times and sounded fantastic! [/quote] That's the perfect excuse!

[quote name='Ghost_Bass' timestamp='1330688962' post='1561564'] Does anybody know if Roqsolid makes covers for pointy blue picks? [/quote] Yes I ordered one but it got lost in the post.

In my quest to lighten the load, I'm looking forward to the release of the Barefaced Pick - light, loud and small.

[quote name='twentyhertz' timestamp='1330640165' post='1561000'] Are the blue pointy ones reliable? I'm gigging next week and need to know whether or not I should take a backup with me. [/quote] I've seen reports of early versions inexplicably cutting out when digging in, although it seems this is only a problem when using two 4 stringers. A single 5 or 6 stringer seems to be ok. Check the revision number, or maybe ask over at TalkBass? I'm sure there's a wealth of experience over there...

[quote name='nottswarwick' timestamp='1330521110' post='1558726'] Also be aware that the 450mm ones are actually only 236mm long. Just a heads up. [/quote] I hope the manufacturer clarifies this in their marketing blurb

Just did a quick Google search, and these things are impossible to find left-handed. What's that all about then?

[quote name='nottswarwick' timestamp='1330473662' post='1558214'] I've got one I don't use but it's too heavy to post. [/quote] Interparcel did me a great rate when I decided to go plectrumless last year. I had a custom made gloss black one which I swore I would take to the grave, but let it go.

I have one of these. Looks and feels very high quality, and an easy player. Only negative is the strings a bit high at the nut, which I should rectify. Other than that I'd pretty much go along with the BGM review. Cheers Geoff

[quote name='jonunders' timestamp='1330432965' post='1557314'] Thank you Phil for your explanation. I now understand a little more without having to source a turbo charged, HD Kipper. Jonathan [/quote] actually a turbo charged HD Kipper is just an old fishwives tale will get me coat (and kipper) sorry....

Totally agree of course with the comment about using your ears - that's the best way for anything from strings to speakers. However I've always found the VU meter to be useful in setting up the input gain, especially as one boosts the lower end of the frequency spectrum. More useful to me than just a simple peak light. As ever these are personal preferences. Also, I've not found the ABM to be lacking in the volume department, either into a single BF Compact or a pair of them. Cheers Geoff

[quote name='charic' timestamp='1330332328' post='1555649'] You better hope no-one with a kipper fetish sees this! [/quote] Do I have to supply my own kipper?

Gigged my terror bass and compact last night. Could you hear me? Cheers Geoff

[quote name='AndThenSome1' timestamp='1329929296' post='1549939'] Are the SP212 cabs any decent with this, or is it worth looking at getting an OBC410 instead? From what everyone has said, this definitely sounds like the right amp for me, just need to choose a cab! [/quote] A friend of mine runs his TB500 through an OBC410 and I have to say it sounds fabulous. Really good. Plenty of punch to be heard a mile away. Not heard or tried the SP series with it though. Cheers Geoff