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You have done all you could, return it.

Try putting the EBs back on? Coated strings can cause shielding problems.

I think you have to ask what exactly is expected of you. With all due respect, are the band just background music too? If so just go with what you have, If you are expected to really entertain, you may need more kit. Of course you need to be aware of the cost, are the company happy to fund it or is that within your fee?

The trouble is that with multilayers boards, you cannot always see the connections. There should be a law that manufacturers MUST provide circuit diagrams and other service information. Otherwise more and more kit ends up in land fill much earlier. I remember the old HH VS amps had a valve sound module, a potted module hiding all the components. However, it was a spare part that could be purchased and it did not cost as much as a new amp.

Although I am too waiting for the revelation by @stevie, I had a preview a while ago. The weight is a game changer. How did it sound with the ABM? I wish Ashdown would make them in a smaller form factor.

I do agree that we have unto keep an open mind, taking in from those that know more than us. The trick is to find out who that is.

My band is quite wide spread. All over Dorset so someone has at least a 1 hour journey to rehearsals. Is JamKazam any good and is there anything better out there?

You sir, are a mere youngster. You repost should be, “ I hope they can wait until the break until I have to change a nappy/diaper”

The Estate Agents? https://hotblackdesiato.co.uk/

At least it is only 28 days.

There are three units in that Thomann DSP range. The middle one, price wise, has XLR inputs and outputs plus three recallable memories. I think that is worth the extra cost https://www.thomann.co.uk/the_t.racks_dsp_4x4_mini_pro.htm

Is there an overhead shot of that PCB?

I have the powered version with a 4x50 watt amp included. It is very easy to use, has every feature I can think of and includes a signal generator. The UI is Windows only and looks dated, but it is funtional.

Correct.

Stratocaster bass?

One of the parameters of a loudspeaker is power compression. As a resistance/impedance gets hotter, the resistance/impedance increases and so the power reduces. Beyma AFAIK were the last company that published power compression curves and from memory, the power compression on one model was 1db loss at 1/3 power, 2dB at 2/3 power and over 3dB at full power. So a 4 ohm version of the same driver would lose be approx 1.5dB of the extra power available from the amp. Remember, most drivers convert well over 90% of the power they are supplied to heat.

My mistake.

I noticed that @Bass Direct have a Mark King Alembic in stock. It made me wonder if anyone has had more signature products? Marcus Miller excepted?

I have succumbed, but in my defence, it is only an amp gig bag. £15 from my Chinese mate Ali.

I am not criticising Barefaced, their 4 ohm cabs have two drivers, but you will get very little extra from your amp by going to 4 ohms, unless you do it with two drivers. Taking into account the extra power losses, a single 4ohm driver will only give you about 1dB extra. That is just noticeable so not really worth the trouble as you will not be able to double up on cabinets. A good single 12" woofer cabinet would be a better bet in that adding a second Identical cab would, stacked vertically, give a real noticeable difference.

https://ashdownmusic.com/products/roasted-saint?variant=54907498365314 a bit left field but might just scratch that itch?

I, too, would love to read it.

Oh my Word...Love it

I checked the Tech21 site for your mp spec and could not find it, that is why it was interesting. On the cab front, some of the new boutique 12" cabs outperform most 2x12s. Barefaced may or may not be out of reach, try looking at the LFSys Monza. If you really want two cabs, buy one excellent one, then add another when funds permit. I can vouch for the LFSys cabs, and there are many that can praise the Barefaced cabs.

Happened to me, I checked other sites and did a speed test, all OK. I think it was 5-10 minutes.