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[quote name='Amazoman' timestamp='1425635117' post='2709193'] Thanks for the responses all. I will definitely go and demo some amps but with so many options and manufacturers I am trying to narrow the field. I have never heard an Orange bass terror, the name 'Terror' brings aggresive rock sound to mind so I've never considered that!! I'm probably wrong. I have heard a few Mark Bass amps so they are a possibility. There seems to be a lot of love for Tonehammer on the forum would that emulate a clean, warm, creamy, bluesy sound. [/quote] Dnt be scared of by the terror in the name well worth a look, Just a thought If you want a lighter valve head give Ashdown a look. Andy

[quote name='Sammers' timestamp='1425632506' post='2709163'] I gotta agree, I think the 2nd album will make or break them. Personally think they should just bite the bullet and get a full time guitar player and/or keys, the extra dynamics will do a world of good for there sound I reckon... much like the synth parts with DFA1979. [/quote] Thing is tho where would you fit a guitar in there sound? Stop the octave up bass thing? Then it's not royal blood any more, its a three piece playing standard rock songs, as I'm guessing you would have him just play bass? The sound they want is what they have, The riffs can't be the most complex due to the pitch shifting that's happening. Also of course there singles are stronger than som of the album tracks but I think they are all decent tracks, and I'm not sure I truly understand the comments about tracks sounding the same? I wouldn't say ten ton skeleton sounds like little monster? But anyway i saw in a interview when some one asked where they go from here the singer said " I dnt know more amps? " but he was referring to his own setup not another member. Andy

I've been intrigued by these but there just a bit to pricey for me to take a gamble. Andy

as wooks said the terror is a bit one trick but its really good at that trick, the dif between the terror and the ad is the weight behind the note, not quite there with the class d, id say best thing is try out a few amps andy

[quote name='monsterthompson' timestamp='1425574155' post='2708756'] not a practice amp. it is to get pushed/overdriven tones at "reasonable" volumes for recording. [/quote] this. it doesnt have the bass end of the larger 100, but sounds very nice, my home practice rig is the ctm 15 with the 212, yes i know major overkill, but when i play live i use an 810 and the 100w. you will not regret getting this head, and it does have a volume control. the plus for me is with my big pedalboard full of fuzz and dirt pedals i need something kinda similar to the 100w to get the setting near before i head to a gig or practice to fine tune, and its gonna be heading into the studio with me very soon! andy

[quote name='timmo' timestamp='1425489214' post='2707867'] I see. Thanks. I still think £200 is excessive, but i suppose it saves some money on needing a special case for the head for storage. I am very tempted. Is it worth it just for a pracice amp? I do like the thought of trying out a vavle head without spending over a grand to try one. [/quote] they are very nice little amps, i got mine with the separate cab as the head comes in a nice padded bag for storage. andy

[quote name='rOB' timestamp='1422388215' post='2672096'] Yep, sounds good to me. Heavy and tight. [/quote] thanks man andy

[quote name='Blowupsexcat' timestamp='1425340361' post='2706442'] I got told by an engineer at T in the Park they use a secret hidden offstage guitarist. Soured it for me. Unfortunately their 15 minutes of fame are ticking by. One trick sound which is suited to singles or support slots. Watching them play headline shows is a boring experience due to how one dimensional it is. [/quote] Would love to see evidence to that? As they obviously do that on every gig! Even the radio shows in the states I'm sorry but the smells like something to me.

if its basically a rebranded mag 810 nothing but good things to say! mine is a workhorse and only cost me about 400 quid new andy

[quote name='Bassassin' timestamp='1425322540' post='2706224'] He plays guitar-style riffs, predominantly using signal splitting, pitch transposition and distortion to create the sound of a guitar playing root/fifth/octave power chords, along with a unison bass part an octave underneath. You can be as pedantic as you want about the name of his role based on the specific instrument he's playing - but that won't make him a bass player. Like I said, I have nothing against this band & their style of music - in fact I'm glad to see a new rock band coming through & getting attention. I just think the attention's based on their gimmick, not the somewhat dated & unremarkable music they play. J. [/quote] i play guitar style riffs in my band? does that make me not a bassist? i wouldnt say there stuff is dated? its heavy rock. but everyone has there opinion i also think thats something thats made ppl take alot of love and hate, gets a band noticed andy

[quote name='Bassassin' timestamp='1425316080' post='2706143'] Nothing wrong with them, but apart from having a guitarist playing a bass through a pitch transposer, they sound pretty much like any/every other basic garage rock band from the last 40+ years. But I'm old, jaded & a bit gimmick-averse. To my ears, they'd be better if the guitarist played a guitar, and they got a proper bassist. But then they'd still be playing the student uni & not getting Brit Awards, wouldn't they? Jon. [/quote] hes not a guitarist, i do get that they arent for everyone. andy

[quote name='sk8' timestamp='1424623519' post='2698396'] Latest iteration. POG goes to guitar amp and switcher, switches [URL=http://s420.photobucket.com/user/spongebob_sqaurepants/media/02F22AB4-C6F9-45B1-BABD-DD5D1F27B23E_zpsme74uq6n.jpg.html][IMG]http://i420.photobucket.com/albums/pp287/spongebob_sqaurepants/02F22AB4-C6F9-45B1-BABD-DD5D1F27B23E_zpsme74uq6n.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [/quote] Nice something similar from me later in the week I think.

i know these guys have been mentioned here in a thread but i cant stop listening to these guys! crazy sound! absolutely gutted i missed getting a ticket for there current uk tour! but seriously this cover! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZ1-Tcgcvm4&index=3&list=PL1CA6335E0D3699B6 andy

[quote name='sk8' timestamp='1425196863' post='2704829'] I've borrowed a Line6 Spider combo off my guitarist but fancy an Orange Tiny Terror stack to much my AD200b and OBC115 [/quote] I've been looking at fender twins and vibrolux combos

[quote name='sk8' timestamp='1425108949' post='2703953'] Very impressed with the switchblade + Quality pedal for the price point [/quote] yeh i cant wait to try it out, if it goes well im gonna looking at getting a permanent guitar amp andy

[quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1425148040' post='2704533'] If going for the traditional Fender sound - albeit with the QPs - 250s are what they have. But I`d recommend getting a wiring look from our very own Ki0gon - quality parts, very well put together, all you have to do is turn a couple of screws, no soldering required. And he`ll also advise on what values to get, for example if you want a much toppier or warmer sound. [/quote] this a million times! andy

[quote name='MB1' timestamp='1425152299' post='2704592'] Cameronj279' I've left a band because of guitarists not owning a tuner/refusing to use one because "my ears are better". MB1. ...This! At a audition I'd used a Boss Tuner and offered it to the guitarist And due to his guitars volume he responded (after waving said tuner at him.) "No your alright mate,I tune by ear, you must be out!" ...and with that I picked up my gear and was! [/quote] i just make them not having a tuner a joke until they went and got one. andy

Bought a wiring kit for my vm squier, after buying a pbass with one of johns kits in it. went for the dual stacked volume/tone, awesome product and an awesome dude! Andy

use the green tortex picks, they are the perfect size and for what i do, ive used the triangle versions and they are really good as they have 3 playing edges. but i did learn something from watching nolly getgood, if you have a slightly thinner pick then it can kind of act as a comp and flex a bit if you hit the string to hard, i actually think there is some truth to this my sound is more even with the .88 rather than a 2mm. andy

sounds very nice, i just got a bass whammy and a ehx switchblade plus to experiment with doing something like this! andy

[quote name='doctorbass' timestamp='1424727998' post='2699840'] Seriously considering a CTM-100. How do you guys that play them think they hold up on stage volume wise? How far do they go into distortion if we were talking about the sort of volume typically put out when using FOH? I like some break up and always play with full PA support, usually with an Ashdown 610 [/quote] from playing thru my 810 with gain and master at about 12 id say it was a nice warm light overdrive, but i have hot guitars and use the low input, they get nice and dirty tho at not crazy volume, unless you max both gain and volume, then its a bit much. i think ive posted this but this is were i show how dirty it gets thru my 810 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUMx-foXvLI

[quote name='TheRockinRoadie' timestamp='1424623884' post='2698406'] Glad you're getting on well! I'd love to have an 810 but just don't have the room (or the means to move it)! I think even a 4x10 would be a struggle for me. Maybe new car should be top of my new gear list... [/quote] the sound of the 810 for me is worth the hassle of moving it, but with the rear handles and big chucky good quality castors its not to bad. andy

[quote name='TheRockinRoadie' timestamp='1424370272' post='2695651'] How're you getting on with the CTM? I really love mine. Merton is a traitor and has bought a BTA 200 but I bet it's amazing [/quote] Love it beasty amp! not as crazy heavy as other valve heads being only 100w, if i needed clean id want to grab a 300 but as i dnt need clean then this is perfect! especially as i play thru an 810. andy