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Cheers guys. Really appreciate it.

Hi, as the title suggests really. I adore the amp but get fed up of picking it up and carrying it around. The amp itself is manageable but the extra weight of the flightcase makes it hard work. Has anyone housed one or a similar amp in a rack bag? I I'm close to trying it so would really appreciate any advice you may have. Cheers muchos.

Get a 2 pro. 3 pro x 10!

I know someone who had a RW Precision and upgraded to Seymour Duncan SPB-1 saying it was an improvement.

Cheers all for your help. Lots of food for thought!

Hiya mate. They're not bad heads but nowhere near as good as Ampeg's range of all tube heads. If you like the Ampeg tone but are on a tight budget, i'd advise go for a PF500. I've never played through one but have heard lots of good things about them. If money is no object, get an SVT 2 Pro!!

Hi all, I have a Squier JV Precision which I love the feel of. It plays like butter and has a nice rich vintage tone. My issue is, for the music I play and enjoy playing, my MIM P bass does a better job. I like the aggressive modern tone of the newer bass. I guess that I'm just not a vintage tone type of guy! So I'm thinking; do I replace the pickups in the JV (it's presently all original) or sell/trade it? I don't want to devalue it but would love it to sound like a growly lunatic! Any help would be appreciated, cheers, Dave.

Hi all, I have a Squier JV Precision which I love the feel of. It plays like butter and has a nice rich vintage tone. My issue is, for the music I play and enjoy playing, my MIM P bass does a better job. I like the aggressive modern tone of the newer bass. I guess that I'm just not a vintage tone type of guy! So I'm thinking; do I replace the pickups in the JV (it's presently all original) or sell/trade it? I don't want to devalue it but would love it to sound like a growly lunatic! Any help would be appreciated, cheers, Dave.

Hi all, I have a squier JV Precision which is awesome but doesn't give me the same growly ferocious tone my old USA Precision did. For this reason, I want to change the pickups and am looking for advice as to which ones people would recommend? I've been looking at some Seymour Duncan ones but there's lots of choice. I use an SVT 2 Pro amp. Any advice would be appreciated, cheers.

I love the EQ on mine. I've always found the 2 pro a versatile classic in a rack case.

I used one once at a rehearsal and found it didn't have any power. I had to have it on almost full volume to hear it and with that came unwanted buzz and distortion. IMHO they're bedroom amps I'm afraid.

Could be a faulty tube. It's nothing you're doing wrong. I don't own a bassman but normally tube amps will switch off when there's a faulty tube. Perhaps one has become loose in transit?

My humble opinion is; an all valve head gives you something that nothing else can. I've owned loads of amps and have now come back to an all valve SVT head because it gives the best tone and power of them all. Yes it's heavy and expensive, but for me, it's worth every penny, and every effort in picking it up! Although amps like Bass Terrors and effects like Tech 21 do a good job, they're (for me) still an impersonation, rather than the real deal.

500 are way loud enough. They are also going really cheaply at the moment. You won't need the 1000 watt model unless you're planning on playing 500 seat rooms with no PA support!

[quote name='paul_5' timestamp='1442526656' post='2867645'] I've often contemplated moving to a lightweight rig (I even went Barefaced® this year), but haven't found anything that [i]feels[/i] as good as a big, half-ton head. I've played through TC stuff, OBTs etc… but nothing has really had that 'wow' factor. My wife would like me to have a smaller amp, but ultimately sound is king. To quote Joe Meek "if it sounds right, it IS right" [/quote] Amen!

I had a 3 pro and although it was great, the 2 pro is greater!

[quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1442522332' post='2867606'] I don't have a choice... I travel to gigs, rehearsals,recordings etc on public transport so a 210 on a trolly and a class D is all I can manage. To be honest 19 gigs out of 20 I'm DId straight into the house PA anyway and my rig is just a monitor. [/quote] I can totally understand that buddy and I'd do the same if in your position.

About 10 years ago I had an SVT 2 Pro and SVT 810 cab. Although I loved it, I gradually downsized it, after seeing that's what everyone else was doing, and ended up with an Orange Bass Terror and Genz Benz neo 2x12 (with a VT bass pedal to add grit). Really lightweight and I could carry it to the car in one trip. The snag was, although it sounded great, I always felt something was missing so gradually upsized to my current rig of, SVT 2 Pro and SVT 410 HLF. When I now play through this rig, I can clearly hear what I was missing. There just seems to be something that much of the lightweight gear cannot produce, no matter how good it is. Perhaps it's just me and I know that all this is just my opinion, but I was wondering if anyone else on here has had a similar experience? For me, this is my ideal set up and I've promised myself that no matter how heavy it may be, it's never going in the for sale section!

[quote name='chriswareham' timestamp='1441539766' post='2859591'] Good excuse to buy another 8 ohm speaker to go with your existing one :-) [/quote] That is of course another good option!!

I'm afraid it isn't mate. You need a 4 ohm cab with the svt classic. Some will say it's ok, many do it and the actual manual is misleading but these amps should not be used at 8 ohms. It's been rightly described as like smoking; it won't kill your tubes and transformer immediately but it will slowly.

Hi, anyone selling one or know somebody who is please? Any help would be appreciated, cheers.

[quote name='doctorbass' timestamp='1438880501' post='2838399'] I've been really considering an ABM to use as well as my JJ-500. Currently really diggin' the whole Ashdown thing (ABM610 included!) [/quote] Hear, hear!

Amazing amp. I have a limited edition ABM Klystron 500 Noir. It kicks some serious ass! Beautiful tone and power. I never get it when people criticise them. I know it's only people's opinions but not only does mine sound awesome to me ears: my band, sound engineers and audiences are always complimenting my tone. This head is also used by the bass players of bands Foo Fighters, Stranglers, Biffy Clyro, Bloc Party, Libertines, Suede, Pink Floyd, Paul McCartney, Buckcherry etc..... Listen to 'Wasting Light' by the Foo Fighters, outstanding tone, all on an ABM. If that's not enough, Ashdown are the best company I've ever dealt with, in any sector. Enjoy it man, welcome to the family!

Never had an issue with a single Ashdown product, and their customer service is the best I've ever experienced, not just in musical instrument companies, in any sector. Outstanding company and products. The best.