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[quote name='Machines' post='487172' date='May 13 2009, 07:18 PM']If you like the Ashdown then get upgrade to an [url="http://www.ashdownmusic.com/bass/section.asp?section=abm"]ABM[/url] - has a valve preamp which will give a nice natural gain. Clipping the preamp on the MAG won't sound too good.[/quote] Yeah, I could use my Birthday money next month and sell my MAG300H for an ABM500

[quote name='Protium' post='487159' date='May 13 2009, 07:10 PM']Not really, as a "half past" position is not possible on the control Try setting the input a little higher, use your ears not the VU. It may sound crap but worth a go.[/quote] ha sorry i meant 12 o'clock

[quote name='Protium' post='487122' date='May 13 2009, 06:32 PM']OK... Rephrase: How high do you set the input volume (preamp control)[/quote] That depends on where I'm playing. Most of the time like, between quarter to and half past, if that makes sense.

[quote name='Protium' post='486459' date='May 12 2009, 10:26 PM']How far are you pushing the preamp?[/quote] Whatttt?

[quote name='waynepunkdude' post='486437' date='May 12 2009, 10:03 PM']Should do, my Ampeg sounds fantastic through my ABM 4x10 and MAG 1x15.[/quote] Awesome =] Thankss! Now I just need to find an Ampeg

[quote name='RhysP' post='486421' date='May 12 2009, 09:47 PM']Saving up for a secondhand Ampeg is your best move - if you want the SVT sound you won't be happy with anything other than an Ampeg.[/quote] Will an Ampeg still sound great through my MAG cabs?

[quote name='RhysP' post='486413' date='May 12 2009, 09:40 PM']Right, let's find you some serious tone for f*** all money - have a look at this: [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Hartke-Bass-Attack-the-UK-Sansamp_W0QQitemZ180353552183QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Guitar_Accessories?hash=item180353552183&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1688|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318|301%3A1|293%3A1|294%3A50"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Hartke-Bass-Attack-t...93%3A1|294%3A50[/url] & here's a review of it from bass player magazine which says it'll do a decent SVT sound: [url="http://www.bassplayer.com/article/hartke-bass-attack/may-05/8580"]http://www.bassplayer.com/article/hartke-b...ack/may-05/8580[/url][/quote] Ha thanks, but im okay. I'm gonna wait till I get some money (next month) and have a look EVERYWHERE for a sh*t cheap Ampeg.

[quote name='RhysP' post='486405' date='May 12 2009, 09:32 PM']No, me neither - it's a bastard, isn't it?[/quote] Yup! And then, you buy something, and the next week theres another great offer! Oh well, thats life!

Problem is I dont have £400 at the moment. I NEVER have money when theres a good deal ha.

Yeah, i was thinking about upgrading. Thing is, I still won't get that SVT sound I want. I'm really interested in buying the VT Bass pedal though. When I get a bit more money I might upgrade to a ABM head... not sure.

Sorry, when I mean gain, I mean the SVT kind of sound. I've been looking at the VT Bass. Apparently you can get some great clean and distorted SVT sounds from it.

Hey, I run an Ashdown MAG300H through a MAG 410T and a MAG 210T. At first the whole amp was serving me well, but now its not doing too well. I want some Gain in my sound. I've tweaked with the settings til' my heart's content and still cant find a 'Gainy' sound. My bass is a Fender American Standard Jazz Bass by the way and have a Boss ODB-3, Boss BF-3 and Artec Big Dots Tuner. Do you think replacing my MAG300H for an Ampeg SVT-450H will fix my problem or should I get something like the SansAmp RBI? I suck with amps. Thanks

Me at the Strawberry Fair Preview gig =]

[quote name='alexharvay' post='420003' date='Feb 26 2009, 12:27 PM']I don't have a synth pedal but I do use an MXR Carbon Copy analog delay, it works very well with bass. I'd like to get a synth pedal myself so it will be interesting to see what else in mentioned.[/quote] yeah i checked out the Carbon Copy. Didn't know if it would work well with bass though

I normally find the cheapest price for a Bass on the net, then get my local shop (Sounds Plus) to price match it. With my Ashdown, I got it from Nevada Music, which was cheap and had free delivery! Good times.