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[quote name='Mr. Foxen' timestamp='1372718667' post='2129220'] In short watts are not useful at all in telling how loud something will be. 100w valve heads are enough for giging, but you might need more cab that one 4x10. I'd use the Barefaced Super 15/Vintage (because they are what I use) but bigger heavier 2x15s will do similar volume favours. With 100w you can crank it into power valve growl territory and cover a lot of sonic area, ideal for single guitar bands. [/quote] hmm thanks for the reply i could maybe get an abm 610? As i don't have the money to get a barefaced cab as well as much as i would like to get one!

Sorry if mentioned before couldn't find anything on it. so has anyone actually got a Ctm 100 as I want to know whether it is loud enough for gigging mainly in pubs with most probably a 410 like a Ashdown cl 410 I'm a bit of a noob when it comes to watts etc and I'm going to see if I can try one but would like to hear from people who use one. I play in a 3 piece with a fairly loud drummer and a guitarist who doesn't go too loud and is clean most of the time! any replies are very helpful thanks!

[quote name='Truckstop' timestamp='1372278727' post='2123839'] I don't think I've ever run a cab anywhere near it's specified limits. I never look at the texhnical specs! I only check the ohmage and if it doesn't go loud enough for me then I'll sell it and get something else! Truckstop [/quote] Haha good point

yeah trying is the best but I wouldn't be able to in a band situation. can anyone answer who's used an abm 410 on its volume in a band situation as I'm not sure whether to believe what I read which I know you shouldn't believe what you read all the time. I would like someone to clarify it.

[quote name='xgsjx' timestamp='1372248420' post='2123304'] It is indeed. Going by that, one could assume that the CL would make a rather good radiator (handy for those chilly winter rehearsals). [/quote] Sorry do you mean it would get hot (on an assumption) (i'm not very good at specs etc and understanding sensitivity)

Ok thanks for the replies cleared a lot of things up for me as i read on TB somewhere about the abm 410 not being quite as loud as you would expect?-Is this just a lie?

[quote name='xgsjx' timestamp='1372184060' post='2122624'] How do you know the CL-410 is louder? The sensitivity is lower according to the specs (though ears are the best answer)... CL-410 SPL 94dB 1W@1m ABM-410H SPL 103dB 1W @ 1m As for sound. Again, you're best to use your ears & see what you prefer. One man's awesome is another's awful. [/quote] Thanks for the reply and i didn't see that but it's just the wattage rating is almost double of the abm so i assumed and yes i'm going to try to go and try them but i would also like opinions on whether it's really worth the extra (if they've tried both)

Ok I know i've done a few threads recently already but this site is too good and addicting not to ask and my ideas have changed! My question is has anyone paired an abm evoiii with a cl-410? i was just wondering whether it sounds much different from the abm 410 as the cl-410 is louder. Also this might be a noob question but you can't underpower a cab can you? Also can I have some opinions on the abm 410-volume and sound wise! Thanks everyone!

Yeah I got the same one but it's sorted now

[quote name='TG Flatline' timestamp='1371567526' post='2115618'] Thanks very much [/quote] No problem anyway i think later in the year i'm going to order from you as i prefer supporting someone independent! I'll get in contact with you nearer the time

YES!!!!!!!!!! I think you've done it thank you!!!! I can't believe it was the memory like i thought in the first place but without you i wouldn't have tried harder or again! At least I think that's the problem, I cleared some of the memory and it seems to work!! (lets hope so) thanks everyone!

Thanks a lot my parents mac doesn't do it like this one and works fine but it's also newer but I would prefer to record on my mac.

sorry hope I don't sound dumb but what do you mean by freeze?

[quote name='ambient' timestamp='1371575146' post='2115765'] Google it, there are a few really great sites specifically doing Mac recording stuff. What Mac are you using, it could be a memory issue. [/quote] hmm it's a fairly old mac and i wondered whether it could be the memory but there's not much i can clear off it i'll keep trying

wait ill give it another go EDIT: right it comes up and i've got it selected but it still happens

Should i change it to built in input?

[quote name='paul_5' timestamp='1371569138' post='2115647'] Does Garageband have a default setting for 50 bars of recording anywhere in the 'Preferences' bit? Might be worth a look. [/quote] Thanks for the quick reply will have a look!

Right i plugged my bass into my zoom and then used the usb connection to go into my computer (mac) and garageband and then added it as a real instrument and then selected bass and no effects. When i record under 50 bars my recording is fine but when i go over it distorts and buzzes but I only realise till i play it back as it doesn't make a noise when i'm recording. I'm not clipping the input or anything and i've checked all leads and it seems to be something when go over 50 bars mainly but once i've recorded and listened to it then my bass no matter how many bars i record makes the noise! Here's a sample (horrible isn't it): http://youtu.be/nkn4rpEv67M please help me someone I want to get recording!

[quote name='RandomBass' timestamp='1371566501' post='2115599'] In which case I think you will enjoy the tonal variety served up by the ABM. If possible, go for an Evo3 which has the built in compressor (which some hate, I know) and with the FS4 footswitch you have everything at your finger, er toe, -tips. Unfortunately I have no experience of the 610 you mention, so can't really help there. Geoff [/quote] thanks and it's ok you've been a big help already!

[quote name='TG Flatline' timestamp='1371458745' post='2114024'] Cheers for the kind words chaps! I think what has been mentioned above about Muffs being destructive is very true. It is a fuzz, after all! Also true is that there is no "right" or "wrong" when choosing one. Personally, I wouldn't touch the EHX Deluxe because most of the extras are completely unnecessary in my eyes and just mean a larger enclosure, but that's just me. Clean blend/no clean blend, stock mids/adjustable mids have varying levels of value to different players. The Tarkin I have on my own pedalboard has a clean blend and a three-way adjustable mids switch, because that's how I like it myself, whereas others get a great sound with a Muff without the extras. I can't comment on a TFR as I haven't had the pleasure of playing one, but they look very nice and I appreciate the effort that has been gone to to recreate a particular sound, and by all accounts it does it very well. The EHX BBM did exactly what it said on the tin, and for the price you can't argue, just the niggle about the clean blended setting boosting your signal meaning it was difficult to implement to a setup without modification to the pedal. Again, I've not had the pleasure of playing a Grey Stache, but I can't imagine they sell as well as they do based on kid paint alone!! I'm trying to tread carefully here, lest I sound like an advert, so I'm only really passing comment on pedals by other builders - feel free to drop me a PM if you want to know more about mine and the variations/mods I do! As for sound clips for mine, I'm currently without a recording setup and am in the workshop most nights so have been unable to get bass clips recorded as yet. On the one hand I'm glad I've been too busy, but on the other I am very conscious that they are absent, so if anyone has the facilities and wants to review or record bass clips of a Tarkin give me a shout! [/quote] hmm your pedals look so nice oh and btw i've recommended you to a friend (after looking at feedback from others) as he wants a russian muff clone and i told him to keep your pedals in mind and if he gets one i will try it out (probably end up ordering one myself)

[quote name='RandomBass' timestamp='1371542828' post='2115131'] I think the ABM will suit you just fine. However, if you like the tone of the EB180, don't ignore the MAG600. The MAG series are tonally much closer to the EB range, and the new MAG Evo3's have compressor and overdrive (although the latter is not a valve one like the ABM). I had a MAG600 for a couple of years before I got my ABM, and in some ways I miss it. The EQ frequencies were particularly well chosen in my opinion. Cheers Geoff [/quote] Thanks and I like the eb but i'm not a massive fan of it and I would prefer and eq change hehe

[quote name='TG Flatline' timestamp='1371458745' post='2114024'] Cheers for the kind words chaps! I think what has been mentioned above about Muffs being destructive is very true. It is a fuzz, after all! Also true is that there is no "right" or "wrong" when choosing one. Personally, I wouldn't touch the EHX Deluxe because most of the extras are completely unnecessary in my eyes and just mean a larger enclosure, but that's just me. Clean blend/no clean blend, stock mids/adjustable mids have varying levels of value to different players. The Tarkin I have on my own pedalboard has a clean blend and a three-way adjustable mids switch, because that's how I like it myself, whereas others get a great sound with a Muff without the extras. I can't comment on a TFR as I haven't had the pleasure of playing one, but they look very nice and I appreciate the effort that has been gone to to recreate a particular sound, and by all accounts it does it very well. The EHX BBM did exactly what it said on the tin, and for the price you can't argue, just the niggle about the clean blended setting boosting your signal meaning it was difficult to implement to a setup without modification to the pedal. Again, I've not had the pleasure of playing a Grey Stache, but I can't imagine they sell as well as they do based on kid paint alone!! I'm trying to tread carefully here, lest I sound like an advert, so I'm only really passing comment on pedals by other builders - feel free to drop me a PM if you want to know more about mine and the variations/mods I do! As for sound clips for mine, I'm currently without a recording setup and am in the workshop most nights so have been unable to get bass clips recorded as yet. On the one hand I'm glad I've been too busy, but on the other I am very conscious that they are absent, so if anyone has the facilities and wants to review or record bass clips of a Tarkin give me a shout! [/quote] Thanks for the reply you really are tempting me now and the blend and the adjustable mids switch sounds amazing! hmm I will have to see if i have the funds at the moment if not i may contact you later in the year!

[quote name='Graham' timestamp='1371476238' post='2114274'] It might help if you said what bass you're using (Jazz?), what amp you're currently using, what sort of music you're playing and what sort of tone you're after :-) [/quote] Yeah im using a mim jazz and a squier vm jaguar with flats with an ashdown eb180 112 (not loud enough) and im after a warm old school and vintage sort of tone and i play a real mix from kind of indie/rock and traditional rhythm and blues

hmm that tarkin fuzz 'looks' nice but and the price is right but i would like to hear it anyone got any sound clips?

thanks for the replies guys will look into them!