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A Join My Band wanted post has appeared with the perfect genre for me. It's around an hour's drive away. They gig regularly and I would assume that the gigs are in that area as well, but could obviously be much further away. This is one of the only ads that's really tickled my fancy (and I'm kind of already playing with one of the others) and there aren't many around here. So, how far would you drive for regular rehearsals and gigs if everything else was great?

Playing a set one night and the DJ asked if he could 'jam' with us. He ended up dropping scratches and vocals, even horn stabs and the like in all the right places - I was absolutely buzzing! He joined the band (it was the mid 90s!) and everything went well. Played a few gigs. The he slept with the singer and it all fell apart.

Playing the RM over the weekend and disengaging the shape button brought the noise back. Only temporarily, but I'm going to have to get it sorted out.

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I just luxuriated! Lovely.

I found a Hartke hydrive 2x10 combo on Facebook for £200, but the seller didn't responded to my message. I ended up spending more, but Facebook marketplace has some real bargains.

Thanks. I think that could be useful once I sort out some settings at volume.

Well, I am an English teacher!

Thanks, not long after I typed that I realised this. Made me feel a bit silly!

So does this mean that mine will make that horrible sound if I'm trying to use the headphones? Seems like an odd design. I'm not aware of any other amps with a headphone button.

Very true. I was crestfallen, thinking I'd bought a dud and would need to have an argument with the seller. One simple press of a button and I'm back in 'new amp day' mode!

New RM500 Evo II owner here. Just got my head last week and after working through the headphone button issue, it sounds fantastic. I have a couple of questions. Is any 2 button latching footswitch ok for the drive and sub? Also, has anyone sorted out the output dial detents issue? I click is too quiet for home, 2 clicks is thunderous! I'm loving the sound of this amp, I'm looking forward to playing it in anger.

Tha is to everyone. It makes me wonder what happens if you want to use headphones, though!

Just plugged it in for another quick check and this indeed appears to be it. The noise was there from start up, checked the button, headphone setting was engaged. Button out, noise gone! Thanks for all the suggestions, and I'm very aware that the seller wasn't obliged to do anything, I haven't hassled him, just made him aware. Now, off to actually enjoy the new amp!

Thanks for the thoughts. I tried it again yesterday. First time perfect, not a hint of that awful noise. Second time, as soon as I plugged it in it started, but it also cut out for large intervals, like 5 or more seconds at a time. I also noticed plugging in the jack triggered an audible pop and crackle, even with the mute engaged.

Here's the sound clip. It definitely didn't do this on the test drive. The volumes are the same. Downunderwonder - I tend to agree, except that I haven't done anything except take it carefully from the car to I side my house and plug it in. VID_20231124_174347.mp4

Cheers, that's my initial reaction.

Hi all, Two nights ago I bought an Ashdown RM500, used, from a gentleman 5 minutes down the road from me. I spent half an hour playing through the amp with my bass, cab and cables. Everything sounded great so I purchased the amp and took it home. On playing it tonight I discovered a very ugly, intermittent distortion sound that I couldn't isolate. I swapped out the amp for my old amp and it disappeared. I tried all the variables I could but it seemed the amp distorted after playing with different features - drive, sub bass, etc. I've messaged the seller with the details and a sound clip of the problem. He's agreed to have a look at it saying that he's never had any problems before. What do the good folk of basschat think about this?

Thanks for everyone's input into my amp choices. I'm the proud owner of an RM 500 Evo ii.

I'm not playing any gigs yet, not even playing with anyone else, I'm anticipating getting involved soon so it's academic really. I'm checking out the RM tonight. If they're so close then saving 5 hours of driving for an extra few quid seems like a no brainer.

I was all set on an ABM 500 Evo iii, but an RM 500 has turned up, literally up my road, for a tiny amount more when fuel is added. So, I've read that the RM can do an ABM impersonation with some accuracy. What would do? The ABM is a 2.5 hour drive each way.

That looks great. There is a neo combo available not far from me. It's just about within budget, but it would have to do duty on its own. How does it go by itself?

Potential ABM owner here. I'm trying to replace a Mark Bass Little Mark 250 and an Eden 12 (4 ohm). I've read this entire thread and been seduced by all the tales of tones and customer service! I have a very strict budget, it has to be paid for by the sales of my current gear. A couple of options present. Some Evo ii and iii combos are definitely within budget. Also an Evo iii head and a very cheap ABM 212 (4 ohm) or an 8 ohm 115 plus pick up a second cab later. The weights don't really bother me. Any thoughts on which route is 'better'? Thanks.

I'm currently considering the same, but with an older cab (for budget reasons) that I'll upgrade as and when. It seems to be a winner!

Purple Rain and INXS's The Swing we're still on high rotation on my tape deck. I wore those 12th birthday presents out eventually, but I think they were still listenable in 1985.