MattW

15 minutes ago, la bam said:

Was this from PMT?

Yep.  Unfortunately not my first poor experience from them, but it will be my last.

Well the fun didn't last long!  Amp is clearly faulty, sounds pants, no output showing on tubes 2, 3 or 6 & tube 2 isn't even glowing.  Plus there is evidence of previous use, it didn't come with any original packing or paperwork, I suspect it's ex demo or a return.  Packed back up and refund requested 😭

Looking good on the 210 anyway!  Now to test it....

Thanks all, really interesting, appreciate the input.  I have an ABM Evo IV 210 that I was intending to use to start with, might even be best just to add another!?  Or Thomann have the 115h compact at a silly price at the moment.  Ideally want to avoid larger cab sizes than that due to the narrowness of my stairs at home, so perhaps I need to go modular if the consensus is that more drivers are best!

The 300 is apparently waiting for me at home, so as soon as I get home from work I'll be trying it out.

The 100 and 300 are pretty much the same height and length but the 300 is deeper according to Ashdowns specs.

Hi All,

I have an Ashdown CTM 300 arriving tomorrow (exciting!), and am contemplating getting a Barefaced Cab to go with it based on trying them out at the guitar and bass show last year.  Just wondered if anyone has any recommendations on a suitable model?

There is a used Super 12 available from another member locally which I am seriously considering, but wondered what others were using, Barefaced or otherwise?

Also is it possible to use a Super 12 or any Barefaced cabs on their side?  I have concerns that the CTM300 will overhang and be unstable using them "upright" given its size!

Any advice would be appreciated!

Cheers,

Matt

Cab Sold!

ABM600 head, flight case and Footswitch still available for £450

For anyone interested I would be willing to split at £450 for the head, flight case and Footswitch, and £150 for the cab and roqsolid cover!

Playing in an original blues band in a local pub last year with a gritty female vocalist - think female Howlin' Wolf - and a punter asked if we could play some Kylie!?!

Singer was taken back she just didn't know what to say, so I chipped in with "You should be so lucky..."! 😁

Someone is going to get a total bargain here but I have got serious G.A.S. for a 300w Ashdown Valve Amp, and they are currently on sale on PMT and also there is a very nice BTA 300 in Ashdowns Warehouse clearance , so, am putting these up for sale to make room/funds!   May well regret it as this is the best sounding amp I have ever played, and I'm losing money on it, but the valve thing is an itch I need to scratch!   Ashdown sold a B - Stock head like this for £499 recently on their clearance sale, with no case, cab/cover or footswitch, so this is a great opportunity for someone.

Everything is less than 12 months old, and have probably only done about 20 gigs and as many rehearsals, and are virtually as new.  Comes complete with FS4 footswitch and all necessary leads.

Collection only form Chelmsford Essex or could meet at a sensible distance.

May also consider splitting but would rather they go together.

As some of you will have seen so have a custom Zoot on the way so thinning the herd a bit to raise some funds!

This is a really fantastic bass, but just not getting the play it deserves and is really just a piece of wall art - albeit a very pretty one and almost happy to keep it just to look at it!  It's a 30 inch scale semi hollow that was factory reliced and looks the business.  This is one that had the metal bridge instead of the plastic ones which just look so much better.

I am the second owner, the first was an Insurance Broker from Surrey who had it as part of a 30 bass collection.

I bought to use in a blues band but to be honest I just default to my P Bass most of the time.

Fantastic condition, nice action and ready to go.  Looks like it still has the original strings on it, was going to change them out for flats but it sounded really good as it was so left them on.

Comes with a padded gig bag.  Collection only from Chelmsford, Essex.

5 hours ago, Kirky said:

I've never had any trouble with Copydex glue.

That's interesting!  If that works that sounds easier than spray adhesive.

Hi All.  Am considering replacing the carpet on one of my amps with Tolex, perhaps with something custom.

I know there are some YouTube videos showing the process, but wondered if anyone could recommend suppliers, glues etc in the UK and if anyone had any top-tips?  

Many thanks!

Indeed.  I was really tempted but it's 32" scale 4 string and I really want a 34"  5 string!

Hi All,

Am new to the Forum but I have just ordered a custom 5 string Zoot Funkmeister from Mike Walsh so thought I'd document the progress here!  It's my 40th Birthday present to myself, and can't wait to see it start taking shape.

Spec is:

Body: Funkmeister shape in American swamp ash, Bookmatched flame maple top with high gloss sunburst finish. Leo Quan Badass bridge with string through. Jazz style Tort Scratch plate and chrome control plate and hardware.

Neck and Fingerbaord: Canadian Rock Maple, Black blocks inlays and binding. 47mm nut width, 3+2 headstock, Warwick MK1 Brass Just-A-Nut.

Electrics: Aguilar AG-5J-70 pick ups. Klaus Noll 3 band EQ with Parametric mid, Bass, treble, pickup blend and active/passive options.  18vdc via a Gotoh 18vdc double quick change battery box.

We may make some tweaks to that as we progress, but thats the starting point.  Mike is pretty busy at the moment but hoping it will be ready before the end of the year.  Thankfully I am only about 15 minutes from Mike's workshop so will be able to pop in regularly.

Updates to follow...

Andertons have quite a few Sire V7's on sale at the moment at the sub £400 mark.  I have 2 of these (one fretless) and I think I they are amazing for the money.  There's a choice of colours and necks, the 18v active electronics are great but you also have passive switching, and they are really well put together.  Certainly worth a look.

Hi All,

Finally joined this forum having browsed on and off for a few years.   Have been playing for 20 years since I was 19, had a few years off gigging while the kids were young but have been getting back into playing in a big way in the past 2 years or so.

I reach the big 4.0. this year so planning on getting something special to mark the occasion, hopefully a custom built 5 string, but more on that later.  Might use the classifieds to thin the herd a bit to help raise some funds, but in the meanwhile look forward to getting involved!

All the best, 

Matt