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Too right theres loads of activity! Everytime I boost my bass for sale to the top of page 1, with an hour I'm suddenly back on page 2 because of all the activity! Everyones got the same idea at the same time

Turns out the new strings are fender 7250m which I believe to be nickel? Super bright. REALLY bright. They're ripping my fingers to shreds though! (I think I've gone soft after using flats!). So I'm kind of in two minds. I'm tempted by the daddrio chromes (because of the brightness) but it's an expensive gamble at £40. Do the chromes really sound that bright?

Well, I took mine to a new years eve gig tonight. Now, you know when you have nights that are just odd.... Well, the promoter (without telling us) managed to combine two nights into one. Our Queen tribute and a happy hardcore / bounce / rave selection of djs. (wtf!!). Needless to say it didnt work! (Whod have thought?!) any who at soundcheck I went bass guitar, into stomp, into return of fx loop, into cab. there was a slight hum / buzz coming through the soundmans kit. I dont know if it was because of the routing into the fx loop, but I didnt have time to investigate it, so I went back to the quilter just because we had no sound check time to play with. so, perhaps I'll have a look at that tomorrow. Maybe ill try in line or turning the stomp input down etc. I'm sure it's not an issue, just simply because I hadn't time to work it out. one thing though - with the gain on 12 o'clock and volume on 12 o'clock, through a 4x10 it was very loud. No need to worry about power output.

Had mine on in this house - its flippin loud. Gain hardly on. Volume on hardly one. Very loud. May give it a blast tonight with the stomp.

Great stuff! I dont think the fan will be an issue at all,once playing.

Mine has arrived today! Not had chance to play it yet, but first impressions are it's much much more well built and sturdy than it looks. All metal case, quality buttons etc. It's also much bigger and heavier than I thought. It's more of a 2U half rack power amp size than a modern micro bass amp. The bag is also ok. It's not that padded, but theres nothing stopping anyone putting extra foam inside. Will update on sound asap.

I'd start from fresh and get one lightweight, small, yet powerful amp head. Then a selection of cabs - 1x10, 1x12, 1x15, 4x10 if needed etc. Amp stays the same, you just choose which cab suits which gig. I've a 4x10 cab and thinking of a 1x10 for this application. No need to change anything else then. Failing that, I'm sure pmt have a cracking deal on their own custom made ashdown combos. Around £250. https://www.pmtonline.co.uk/ashdown-mag-c110-250-250-watt-combo-bass-amplifier?utm_source=google&utm_medium=shopping&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIwJbVzL3T5gIVmpntCh3LVgZBEAQYASABEgJTy_D_BwE

For ease and quality, the Stomp. SO many options and different ways to use it. Loads of ins and outs and a million different ways to use and route it. Quality is fantastic. Size is perfect. And is everything youd ever want or need - DI, amp sim, cab sim, compressor, drive and tuner, just for starters. Amazing piece of kit.

One thing is for sure...... these roundwounds are ripping my fingers to bits! On the plus side it's like I've speeded up 500% - much quicker and livelier, and able to do so much more.

I must have missed it! To be honest, looking at the link, theres not much point buying at that price when the 600 isnt much more, and will be enough for any venue. If it was around the £400 mark i could see it selling.

Looks like ashdown have released a 300w version of the monster 600w evo iv. Dont know of a price yet. The 600w was great. Presuming this is exactly the same with a slightly less power section and price?

Helix stomp and a small powerful class d to power it.

Morning all, After an impromptu purchase yesterday and no time to put on my usual flats, I giggled our second set with roundwounds. They were VERY punchy. Band loved them. So....I may be switching back to rounds in time. But, what is everyone using now? (it's a while since I bought any). These will be strung on a fender p bass. Ideally I'd like some punch with a bit of warmth, and I'd like them to last. All I remember about previous roundwounds is they seemed to die quite quickly. Or are flats still king on a p bass?

Any good deals - buy it. You can use it for a year at least and then sell it for what you bought it for if needed. Thats the beauty of good gear - it pretty much guarantees getting a high percentage of your initial outlay back. Or look at it another way - its the cheapest way to rent good gear! If you buy something for £1000, use it for a year and sell it for £900 its cost you £2 a week to use it!

Mine will be for back up and practicing, and perhaps taking on those scary, dodgy gigs where the normal gear stays at home. Great reviews, small, lightweight, fx loop, tuner, headphone socket - and around 300w into 8ohm, and £50 less than a trace elf (which I've previously had) cant really go wrong.

Great find. I've just ordered one. Thanks.

Alto make ok pa stuff. Punches way above its weight and great value, but there are compromises. I now use an old ts110a as a monitor for vocals and guitar and it's great for that. It has a 2 channel input mixer on the back which I put vocal feed in one and guitar feed in another so I can adjust as I go. Just one thing with the Altos - dont rag them (run on their limits) their cones will go pretty quick and it isnt pleasant. And remember (on the old versions anyway) 6oclock upto 12 o'clock is line level, 12-6 is mic level. They aren't 6-6 volume. Great value though. I'm happy with mine.

If anyone can bring in a 15kg all valve (with plenty of valves) monster then they're onto a winner. 200w seems a lovely compromise power stage wise.