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[quote name='charic' post='1080897' date='Jan 7 2011, 11:51 AM']Is there any news of the software you had going public? Just saw this thread and have been thinking I'm missing a bit of BITE in my sound currently. Not a lot but a bit... Sorry above the thread revive [/quote] Hi! No probs! Me thinks the tweetertone on the new combos, etc, and on the Blacksmith, and that is part of the test results. Personally, for me, the treble is perfect on the RH450. I like a very sweet high end, slightly slightly muffled, with a hint of bite, so thats me sorted! Sometimes Musicman basses can be VERY aggressive, so the slight taming works wonders when you crank the treble on the basses. I cant imagine TC will make a new RH amp for a while as they have a few new other amps on the go. Maybe later this year! Tweaker software would be cool, but personally, I nearly almost use the amp flat all the time.

[url="http://www.ashdownmusic.com/tech/manuals/valve_series_manual.pdf"]http://www.ashdownmusic.com/tech/manuals/v...ries_manual.pdf[/url] - Close enough! Just read your post again, and as you have the 8 ohm and 4 ohm outlets, I see no reason why you cant use it with another cabinet. If the MB combo cab is 8 ohms, then 8 ohms plug from Ashdown to input of Markbass combo cab (as you know Markbass amp NEEDS disconnecting). If the MB combo cab is 4 ohms, then 4 ohms plug from Ashdown to input of Markbass combo cab (as you know Markbass amp NEEDS disconnecting). Im pretty sure the MB combo cabinet is an 8 ohms 2x10, so this doesnt apply. Check the Asdown 8 ohms into the Promethean cabinet. If this works, its a problem with the Markbass combo cab eg possibly the connector needs replacing or just cleaning perhaps. If the Ashdown doesnt work into the Promethean cabinet, then, and if you Ashdown cabinet is 4 ohms, there is a problem with the 8 ohms output on the Ashdown amp. Lastly, it COULD possible be a speaker lead problem....maybe it has a slight kink in it and at certain angles the wire inside isnt connecting. Phew! Firstly, Id email Ashdown. Seems odd that there would be an 8 ohms problem as it has the outputs on the back!

[quote name='mart' post='1080075' date='Jan 6 2011, 04:32 PM']Since the Markbass cab worked fine with your Prom head, it must be something to do with the Ashdown head. I can only think that the head has some kind of protection built in to avoid you turning the amp on without a (sufficient) load connected, and that, for some reason, the Markbass cab isn't "looking" like a proper load to the Ashdown head.[/quote] I think this might be correct. I cant see why the amp would work fine with its own cab, but not with another, unless its an ohms issue. GW - Make sure if you are connecting it to try this, that you dont leave it plugged in without a 'load'. You probably know, but tube amps need to see a speaker load otherwise it can damage the transformer (I think thats correct, anyway). Im uber careful with my Orange. Although, if its physically plugged in, Im sure its fine! Ill dig around the internet to see why this is happening...hope it sorts itself.

Fantastic basslines....probably one of the top 'indie' bassists out there for sheer melody.

PS Squier Jaguar in Sunburst is nice!

That Jazz at the top of this page is lovely. Not sure about those other ones, especially the humbucker models.

[quote name='bumnote' post='1079506' date='Jan 6 2011, 09:16 AM']Anyone here work for PMT?[/quote] I think I sufficiently exhausted all options with PMT about 18 months ago. Long story, but they tried to rip me off on a demo Jazz bass, then said theyd get another one in if I wasnt happy, which they didnt. They just polished the old one...same serial etc. I also tried to order the Orange OBC115 through them, and they wouldnt get me a new one, I had to have the scuffed/marked one that had been used as a seat. Apparently, Orange will not ship new products....total lie. When I rang Orange, they said PMT must have been lying as they would ALWAYS ship fresh amps/cabs no problem. I didnt buy either item from them in the end. Never again.

3 at once Spongebobs at once! Arggghhh! Fiesta Red P bass wins I reckon. I assume as Ive been playing P basses in that band mainly since day 1, thats the best bet.

All valve, either low wattage like the new Ashdown amps/Ampeg reissues, or maxmium around 200 watts. They seem to be popular these days. Speakons, as light as possible, simple controls. Im guessing this MIGHT be Matamp?!

All Fender prices have rocketed!

[quote name='dave_bass5' post='1079582' date='Jan 6 2011, 10:29 AM']Ah right, i get you. What about something in the middle, maybe a HW-one. These are workhorse basses. Good hardware, Reinforced neck, play well and should stand up to being tortured a bit more than a Squier. If the gigs are as rough as they sound then you dont want something falling apart on the gig. Oh, and good luck with the gigs.[/quote] Ill definitely check it out. My MIJ P Bass withstood many a live show no problems, with no upgrades. I was careful with it. When we play the larger gigs in the UK, ill be taking a Ray I think.

[quote name='sk8' post='1079559' date='Jan 6 2011, 10:12 AM']+1 to that - Just take the MIA P. Whats the point in having it if you're not going to play it out?[/quote] Lively lively lively shows. Hardcore punk is awesome to play live but after some very crazy live shows with them before, Im being careful. Not so much for shows in the UK, but when I have no control over how the bass is stored etc...thats another thing when we are in Canada. For an example, youtube Comeback Kid live shows, or BANE live shows. They sometimes play larger stages so thats different, but on the smaller stages it gets very frantic.

[quote name='tom1946' post='1079516' date='Jan 6 2011, 09:33 AM']I wouldn't tour with just a Squier bass, especially abroad. I have a 51 reissue P which is an awesome bass but....... Trouble is they're all over £100 so it's a non starter anyway [/quote] Problem is, the band isnt exactly the type of band you'd use a £1500 bass with. Studio? Yes. Live with the crowd going absolutely mad and the vocalist chucking himself around in front of you? Nope. It isnt the usual band we think of when it comes to live work. For them, its about putting on a very energetic and lively show....so Id hate to have anything happen. £100 - I actually found 2-3 budget Ps and Js brand new for that, Thomann, ebay and Gear4Music, but if im looking for a decent budget bass, I may as well get the Squier CV.

[url="http://www.fender.com/en-GB/products/search.php?section=basses&series=American+Special"]http://www.fender.com/en-GB/products/searc...merican+Special[/url] Poly with Greasebucket Tone.

Long story short, I should be touring quite heavily with my old band who want me to join again. I need a nice budget bass I can take to Europe and possibly Canada that I dont have to worry about! Basically, which CV model screams 'awesome'?! I know they are both great, but which really nails it?! Im thinking Fiesta Red P as I love Fiesta Red!

Ok, I wont ever need an amp with this power, but TC have just stated the Blacksmith is getting released at NAMM. 1600W at 4 ohms. Much larger amp, more for very large bands id imagine. [url="http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=681075&page=41"]http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.p...075&page=41[/url] Pics on the link above.

I get a very very low whirling noise which is just the startup of the amp. Ive tried 3-4 of these amps and they all do it. Dont worry

They are all raising prices far too high. I wont be buying for quite a while if it carries on. 2.5%?! No way are those prices 2.5%.

Hmmm, doesnt excite me that much. I bet its expensive!

RIP

Not sure, but totally agree. The design is crazy, but works VERY well. I tested one for a good 2 days and loved it.

I ordered from GAK and the bass arrived in the wrong gig bag as they couldnt find the original one. They were looking for it when they called, and said they would send it out. This isnt really GAK's fault, but the bass, a Lakland DJ5, was pretty awful. Poor binding, pickup guard badly cut, very heavy....etc. It went straight back.

[quote name='Bassmurf' post='1076332' date='Jan 3 2011, 02:48 PM']Had an email back from Darren @ The Bass Merchant, he's checked stock, they do have one, I've just ordered it and should be with me on wednesday...hell yeah! Stick that in your pipe and smoke it, GAK! [/quote] Good move, Darren knows his Spectors and Warwicks very well so good choice!

PS see my DB212 here: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=56307&st=0&start=0"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=...t=0&start=0[/url] Drool.