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Bought what I believe is an SB310 today, done a little set up and so far so good!

This is quite interesting, I've heard the jazzes praised but didn't know they did p's too. I notice there seems to be varying prices, had anyone tried the "top of the range" ones at £119? Is there a discernable difference?

G&L SB2 Is another option with an added jazz pickup if that's your bag.

The nate is very comfy with SPB3 pickup and nitro finish, lots of cool features for not very much money.

You beat me to Karl Alvarez who plays fantastic melodic basslines and is one of the nicest blokes I've met in music. He also loves a bass nerd out session which makes him go up in my estimation!

Matt Freeman is the guy who made me take up bass though.

A bit over budget new but the Squier Vintage Modified PJ I had before my Matt Freeman was a super bass, I paid under £200 second hand.

Oooooh..

I judge studios purely on the artists they have worked with and the results achieved. I find it particularly annoying that some studios fail to list who they have worked with in the past leading to time wasting investigation on my part or they drop off my radar entirely.

I won't be moving too far musically from where I am now in punk, I've checked out what a few guitarists I like play and they seem to all be on Gibsons so I might have to check out the Les Paul and SG copies..

The kits seem to be fantastic value, I have noticed that the soundclips have different styles of music as demonstrations, although you could use any guitar would these indicate the traditional types of music played on them?

Also seen this though which seems pretty cheap, any thoughts?

https://www.gumtree.com/p/guitar-instrument/electric-guitar-with-amp/1142652408

Thanks for the thoughts, in terms of guitar I'm instantly drawn towards the tele as it looks the coolest, whether thats the wisest way to choose is a different matter entirely!

I do have an acoustic at home so I think I'll learn a couple of songs on that before I start splashing the cash, it'd be nice though to invest in something which will do me for a good while though. I play a matt freeman squier at the moment so i'll probably look at the same range (Classic vibe) that is in the first instance, may struggle on the budget though..

Still here

Hi everyone,

I'm looking for a starter electric guitar to learn and potentially play a couple of songs live. Obviously in the bass world I'm pretty good with knowing what bargains are available, does the same apply to guitars? Would a classic vibe be good, how do the Harley Bentons stand up?

I'm starting to feel like I want a new challenge musically and hoping this can scratch that itch. The secondary consideration is that I have limited funds so around £150 would be my budget.

This is quite interesting, looks the same as the RM800 but in 500 watts, probably would've got this if it had been available when I got ABM, not that I'm complaining!

http://www.thomann.de/gb/ashdown_rm_500_rootmaster.htm

I play punk with a pick and use an Ashdown, classic rock tone right there.

Gotta be second-hand, you'll get a stonking bass with your budget. That fender avri 64 seems ridiculously good value.

They are what I like to refer to as career musicians, they write a couple of songs for singles and the rest is middle of the road tripe but enough to promote and sell the album.

Probably sold to people who used to have a second thought for music when they were younger but now only listen to bands that remind them of that time.

I last saw Wonk Unit at the Prince Albert in Brighton. They are a fantastic example of a modern punk band with superb presence and attitude.

I've always bought amps secondhand and never had a single issue, I guess it only takes 1 going wrong to make you wary though..

Wow, these things have got me lusting hard!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RV96QHlvI1s

Dunlop do good nylon picks.

It is indeed Lozz, I think they normally give guestlist to anyone who's played for them previously so have a word and get in for free!

Still a few more opportunities to come see the skurv before the end of the year.

07/11/15 - Deptford, Birds Nest w/ Emergency Bitter & Sweet Jonny
18/12/15 - London, 100 Club w/ The Business, Infra Riot, The Gonads
19/12/15 - Brighton, Bleach w/ Bar Stool Preachers, Asbo Retards, Demon Smiles
27/12/15 - London, New Cross Inn w/ Peter & the test tube babies

Its fair to say if you're not into punk then probably best giving it a miss!

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You didn't have enough headroom because you didn't have the input up high enough and subsequently not enough signal to the power amp...
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Good to know anyway, is the same true of the ABM Evo III?

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This is a major point about the shape button. It's basically like a contour control in that it'll cut your mids and boost lows and highs, i.e. give a scooped sound. BUT, (on my ABM EVO II at least), THE SHAPE IS ACTIVE WHEN THE BUTTON IS OUT, NOT IN. This is counter-intuitive of course, but with this amp at least, if you want to be heard live the Shape button should be IN to provide NO scoop. Perhaps this is why so many people claim they have problems with Ashdown amps and why they're seen as 'woolly' or 'muddy'? Possibly, as the default position of the Shape button provides a scooped sound. To be quite clear, if you want an unscooped sound with an ABM the Shape button should be IN. Then the EQ section works as it should.
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That is good to know, I tend to trust my ears when setting up but this should help with getting to grips with the amp I've bought as a replacement.. An ABM 500 Evo III, I'm excited!

Price drop to £40 delivered. Still considering trades, add a 62 Custom Shop to the list too.

2 of the last 4 basses I've bought have had knackered truss rods, one private, one through a shop. I got a replacement on the shop bought bass, no such luck with the private purchase so you could say I'm pretty wary now.