dave74200

Hi Ape. Some people say Ashdown cabs sound woolly or undefined. I've never seen that myself. I own an abm 810 and a Classic 410 and love them both. I've also used mag series 410 cabs which again were great.

Is that all factual or just what you assume? I myself can't imagine millionaire rock stars using crap gear because they don't have to endure the sound of it.

[quote name='bassman7755' timestamp='1395066085' post='2398197'] ... who have an army of people to cart the gear around, set it up, service it, have standbys in the wings etc, and theres the factor that such gear probably rarely gets actually heard by anyone - the band hear the monitors, the audience hear the PA, in most cases via DIs either direct from the instrument or from the amp. [/quote]

[quote name='yorick' timestamp='1359585047' post='1957242'] Anything by Crashdown............. [/quote] Good enough for many of the world's current biggest bands ie. Biffy Clyro, Foo Fighters, U2, Radiohead, Elbow, The Who......... But not you.

Cheers both.

Hi there. I recently bought the above pedal and was wondering what's the best way to use it? As a preamp in the effects loop or as a stomp box? Cheers for any help.

They don't offer endorsements so the artists buy their own Ashdown gear.

Another 'Ashdown cabs sound wooly' claim. Because of course, bands and artists like U2, Foo Fighters, Biffy Clyro, Blockheads, Elbow, Pino, John Entwhistle, Paul McCartney, Pearl Jam etc.... Would use wooly sounding equipment wouldn't they. For the record, whenever I play through my ABM amp and cab, people are totally blown away. A reputable sound engineer in Cardiff said it was the best bass tone he'd ever heard. Too many people on here jumping on the bandwagon I feel.

[quote name='warwickhunt' timestamp='1392017301' post='2363512'] It wasn't chalk and cheese tonal differences between ABM and MAG... they were both wooly! [size=4] [/size] [size=4]I felt that the ABMs tended to hold together more whereas the MAG sounded like it was running out of headroom and wasn't far off it's limit. Just talking about the 2 4x10s as it isn't fair to compare the 8x10, though to be fair the 2x10 was an early ABM combo it was probably the best matched of them all. From which you could deduce that you need to consider which amp you are using when comparing the cabs (hasten to add I did use the same amp with the ABM/MAG 4x10). [/size] [/quote]

[quote name='Beedster' post='944199' date='Sep 3 2010, 08:46 AM']Dave let it go mate, you'll give yourself an ulcer. We all have stuff we like (check out my post on the second page of this thread which to my mind sums it up), and start a thread about something that you're not pathologically obsessed with C[/quote] I'll let it go when everyone else does. It's a bit one sided if I have to shut up and still read of barrage of others telling me their opinions. Some of which are a load of embarrasing cobblers. Not you by the way. I can tell the guys who know their stuff apart from the little know nothings who are constantly chirping up to tell me to piss off!

[quote name='Colledge' post='944128' date='Sep 3 2010, 01:21 AM']i think its time to let this one die now, as it should have done around page 5[/quote] SO WHY ARE YOU STILL TUNED IN BRA?

Watched Blur 'the singles' gig on Sky Arts last night. What was Alex James using? A Stingray into an SVT 2 Pro with 8x10 'fridge'. But hey, what does he know! He sounded awesome by the way, but the amp was probably off or just a cardboard cut out of it just for show. Like many have told me, he was probably just going straight into the mixing desk through a £100 di pedal.

[quote name='tauzero' post='943611' date='Sep 2 2010, 04:32 PM']I do care about tone and power. That's why I won't touch a valve amp.[/quote] No, you're right mate. Ampeg SVT's are total sh*te. You've converted me and i'm going to sell mine at a car boot sale for a tenner. It propably won't sell though cos it's such a load of crap. Perhaps I'll just give it away to some 'fool' who likes having a really bad tone.

Anyway all. I'm off now to think of another thread to start! Thanks for all your 'friendly' comments. It's been a blast but like all good things, must surely come to an end.

[quote name='JTUK' post='943580' date='Sep 2 2010, 04:16 PM']All I can say, is well done Dave, that was some entrance. Slate is clean now as far as I am concerned because it did brighten up my day..[/quote] Cheers man.

[quote name='JTUK' post='943577' date='Sep 2 2010, 04:13 PM']I don't know about that... I would personally ban all myspace band websites... they DO ming [/quote] Nice profile pic. She's certainly like my big rig!

[quote name='Beedster' post='943567' date='Sep 2 2010, 04:05 PM']It's all that strumming did it [/quote] ooh naughty!

[quote name='Beedster' post='943561' date='Sep 2 2010, 04:03 PM']He'll probably tell you to get a lighter amp [/quote] No, it is down to playing. Many players get it apparently but like I said, there's always a laugh in it for ya!

[quote name='Beedster' post='943549' date='Sep 2 2010, 03:59 PM']I get it Dave, your great sound is down to Ampeg, Precision, and your strumming technique? Perhaps it's the strumming that brings out the best in the Ampeg? Had you explained that earlier we might have understood your point [/quote] Yep, seeing a physiotherapist now actually. Not as funny as you may think, but thanks for having a laugh at madical conditions, you're a gent.

[quote name='silddx' post='943546' date='Sep 2 2010, 03:57 PM']Stop playing the victim, sunshine. What do you let little clueless midgets with cheap amps annoy you? They aren't a gang, that's ridiculous! Try to get some perspective and realise this thread has been hilarious, whether you meant it to or not. Everyone has to justify their choices and some do that more vociferously than others. Personally, I would detest the limitations using ANY amp would impose on me, that's why I don't use one. I simply can't perceive any advantages to them, except for a bit of stage monitor in small venues. I think big powerful amps will be a thing of the past within twenty years, they are already completely redundant. They are more of a visual choice than anything else.[/quote] Fair do's!

[quote name='waynepunkdude' post='943541' date='Sep 2 2010, 03:53 PM'][url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=99344&st=0&p=928165&#entry928165"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=...mp;#entry928165[/url][/quote] And? I realise that people can see my other posts. I have never said that I didn't try many other options before going back to the SVT.