spyder

I've posted a new thread with your wording. Hope you don't mind as I would like to also know if anyone has tried it.

I regret selling my Spyder.

Yep it farted out at quite a moderate volume and had no real bass response. It was all mid with no bottom end. I've got the 208 cab on the way so report when I get it.

As a follow up.. I took delivery of the Elf 1x10 cab today and was initially impressed.... Until I turned it up above home rehearsal levels, the sound just farted out. It wasn't the driver but the cabinet size. I was really looking forward to using it with the church worship group this Sunday but I'm afraid it won't cut it. So.... Its going back and I'm trying the 208 cab.

I've completed my second trade with Ovi and everything went smooth with great communication and very quick delivery. Would deal with Ovi again without hesitation.

I've had mine for around a week now and I also really like the core sound. It has a baked in scoop sound with the tone controls at noon. If you turn the mid knob all the way up the sound is much more natural. The compressor is fantastic, really punchy and strong. It's an amazing amp both in size and tone.

Had a check on the serial number and it indicates that it has a Vintage Sunburst with maple neck finish? Might be a respray? It's an amazing bass so I don't mind either way.

Thanks guys for your suggestions, I have now found a repair agent.

The serial number suggests 1993.

Hi guys. After playing every bass in the world (LOL) over the last 15 years and never owning a Ray I finally have one..... And I really like it. I picked up this Ray 5 in a trade a few days ago and I can't put it down. Really looking forward to playing it in church this morning. Is the finish original? I haven't managed to find a red burst like it. It has a sparkling matalic finish to the red paint.

If just acquired an Elf in a trade and I'm so pleased with the sound and size of the little thing. Two Trace 1x10 are on the shopping list. Please let me know how you get on with two.

Ive got an Elf with a broken gain pot. The pot shaft and knob have snapped off. Luckily it still works but I can't turn the gain pot. Can anyone recommend a repair service around Berkshire, UK. Thanks.

Totally agree and understand. The retailers make a margin and pay a trade price. If you buy from a manufacturer that also has retailers you are putting the retailer out of business. Ashdown are making a double margin and putting retailers out of business. When I was in retail ( hifi audio) it was unexceptable to sell direct to the public.... It actively puts retailers out of business. This is why I would never buy direct if the manufacturer also has retailers. When all the shops are gone don't moan about it.... Take it up with the manufacturer.