Charla

Hello Having just acquired a CTM 30 to use as a practice amp (not sure the neighbours are appreciative?) the VU light seems to have dimmed with a darker part running across the centre (photo attached). When looking through the vents into the amp the VU seems have plenty of light around it. My question is is this normal or has the a lamp blown? I know VU lamp failure is fairly common with Ashdown amps and it's a purely cosmetic issue as the amp is working well; much louder than I anticipated. Cheers Charla

Just noticed I've put this in the wrong place, can someone move it for me please?

Doh Cheers Charla

Just bought Phil's Ashdown CTM 30: we did FaceTime so that I could see the amp and ask some questions, and agreed to meet to save me driving through his home town. Honest description and easy transaction, I'd happily buy from Phil in the future.

I've gone with the D'Addario Universal Strap Locks, fingers crossed.

I've been locking at the D'Addario Universal Strap Lock, which has a smooth locking head, has anyone used these? Cheers Charla

Hello Pete, that idea would work but I'm not keen on drilling into the bass which is a 2013 Gibson Memphis ES-335. Cheers Charla

Hello Richard, thanks for the ofrer but the bass has a nitrocellulose lacquer finish and I found these pushed the strap against the body and removed the lacquer. Cheers Charla

I'm a rather portly chap and the button sticks into my stomach and even gets caught in my shirt!

I appreciate the replies. I've had a look at the Dunlop's and they seem to protrude some distance from the body, but the large diameter of the strap button seems good. Not sure I'm reassured by the mechanism fail, nervous is not good! I've also looked at the D'Addario, which looks neat, anyone got any experience? Cheers Charla

Hello I use Schaller strap locks on my basses, however, I have a semi acoustic bass which has the strap pin on the back of the body and I find the Shaller uncomfortable against my body. I've tried the rubber / plastic strap locks, but they are tight and have marked the body. I'm looking for something which will be secure but with a lower profile than the Schaller, so any input re suitable strap locks will be appreciated? Cheers Charla

Cheers, having custom one made.

Sandberg don't have any old stock, so it looks like a trip to see the Bass Doc.