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Thanks. Do you know what the differences would be between the gen 2 and gen 3 12" twins?

Hi all, Can anyone tell me in real world terms (not just the spec on their website) the differences between the super twin, big twin and other double 12 models? Are any better than the other, deeper, harsher etc? Thanks.

Mine go straight into the return socket of my amp. (my amps eq is then defeated - but check as each amp as some wont be). That way I get the tone I want. Bass - pre amp pedal - return input.

I've gone the same way. Now I'm just purchasing good quality pre amp pedals and that gives flexibility to connect to whatever power stage I want - powered cab, class a/b head and cab or class d head and cab via the return loop. This way I can buy a new 'amp' at a fraction of the cost, just by buying the preamp as the power stage is the same for them all. I must say though how impressed by the pre amps I am. I have the ampeg scr di and once you get used to it is is superb! Really good sound and flexibility. I also got an ashdown original and imo it's better than the ones in all their heads. Much clearer and punchier, and the drive is a proper drive. The ABMs drive on full is similar to this on '1'. The beauty of pre amp pedals is I can just put it in my bass case and connect to anything. Either just use in ears, connect to FOH and monitor, use a house amp via return or just go inline, or take my power amp. I've a vt to come, then when I want to expand or change I'll buy some others. The mesa is on my radar. Let us all know if you go ahead.

The new ABM600 evo iv in my opinion is the best 'all round' amp out there. It's not too heavy - easy one hand lift in a case. It's very powerful should you need it. The eq section is well thought out and you'll get almost any sound you're after. A little bit of valve pre warmth. Very well priced for what it is. Very easily and cheaply repairable by ashdown themselves. Loads and loads of pros use them. ------ The RM500 is a nice amp. Very very loud for a class d 500w amp. Good eq. I was very happy to use one, but I didn't find it close enough to my abm to replace it. A lot of people find them similar, but I didnt really. The abm was far more flexible and capable of a lot more. Sounded sweeter. ------- Also, the abm range has at least 4 revisions and some special editions. I found the evoiv much much clearer , more flexible and much louder than the evoii I had.

Hi all, Does anyone know any uk suppliers of these pedals? If not, I may have to get from abroad which I can see being a massive hassle in the current climate.

I'm selling my abm600 evo iv custom shop rack mount for not much more if you're after an abm. It's in the sales ads.

Loads of stuff you could do with trace nowadays that just didnt exist when they were around. Lightweight cabs. Pre amp pedals. Larger class d amps with classic pre amp built in. Their current range just doesnt interest me at all. I had an elf which was surprisingly good, but was max on its limits in a gig situation, so not great in the real world. The pre amp transit pedal is expensive and their 8" and 10" cabs just dont do it for me. Whack together a classic pre amp, the large band eq, the UV light and an 800w class d power stage and it's a winner. Couple that with a lightweight 4x10 or 2x12 all in the black and green and its sounding good already.

As a rule, if it helps, any kind of discussion to get you away from the platform your selling on is to be avoided. Dont do it. Keep any discussions via the website you are advertising on. It protects you and your identity and money. Ie if youre on gumtree or ebay dont then start communicating via email. What they have done is removed any protection whatsoever that you had by using the selling platform, and it just becomes a private matter or sale and you'll not be protected if scammed.

Unfortunately what you've done there is give your email address to a spammer/scammer. So be careful of any other tricks theyll try in the future.

Did you reply to him by your email?

Avoid and ignore.

Yep, crazy decision that one. Surely having this the same on all amps would be better.

Just makes life so much easier. Get to gig, put cab in place, take lids off amp box, plug one plug into a wall socket, plug one end of the Speakon into the cab. Job done.

My rig for 2021. Ampeg svt7 pro. Ampeg usa 410hlf cab. Korg Pitchblack Tuner. Line 6 G90 wireless unit. In the rear of the case: 6 way rack mount plug sockets. Gallien Kreuger MB800 as spare. Contains everything I need as well as spares for everything. Rack lids have pouches in to hold any cables etc. It quite manageable - around 15kg and one lift in. The cab is quite heavy, but liftable, and has proper good wheels when on the flat.

Great amp in every way. Not ridiculously heavy, but still heavy. It's a great sound, really nice. Very instant response. The genius is that it's two amps in one, a solid state and a valve, so if anything goes wrong, you can switch over without worry. The biggest issue was it's a complete work of art. It's a stunning thing to have and to look at with all those valves glowing etc and as such you will want to protect it, which adds a hard case and more weight. It's not gonna knock your socks off on it's own- I dont think valve amps do - but its lovely in the mix.

Ampeg scr-di for me. Plenty of things to do with that. Recording, di for live, practice, overdrive pedal, lots of ideas.

The markbass traveller 2x10 is a very good very loud cab.