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Leaving the union flag in green? Not sure that would go down well in certain parts.

White and green says more Nigeria than Ireland to me. Not a fan either way.

Used the new ABM at rehearsal on Sunday and got lots of positive feedback from the band. I take this as proof positive that I've found my setup.

The only thing I've ever achieved by boiling strings is ruining a saucepan.

I did find it amusing that Ian from SBL basically had to apologise for them discussing metal basslines while playing some boutique nonsense (an F Bass and a Wal from what I remember).

Probably a good plan, especially where my wife grew up they're known as "circle jerk" 🤣

Aren't Circle K a convenience store chain?

Seconded, awesome strings!

Or keep it and buy an electric!

I believe there's a certain chap from Liverpool does this. Can't quite remember his name though. McCar-something. Here's the scruffy oik playing them on a rooftop of all places!

Cracking band. I can't remember how I came across them but I'm very happy I did.

I've had a very brief play with the compressor on my ABM and can't say I was that impressed, and also found that the volume was reduced. I think I'll stick to my pedal compressor unless I'm pedalless for any reason.

I think this is what's known as utter cobblers. Technical term, obviously.

Same, it all sounds a bit sketchy

That's certainly one way of looking at what she's doing...

Penny-pinching most like, and an egregious case of false advertising. Regardless of the fact that you've already replaced the speaker I'd still be contacting Ashdown and the retailer to complain that you've been sold a pup.

Same, don't make me regret my recent purchase!

Give Up The Funk (Tear The Roof Off The Sucker) - Parliament

Laney started out as a bass amp manufacturer, I believe. I was considering getting the Digbeth DB-500H before I got my Ashdown as they sound awesome, so that could be worth you checking out.

If you're not looking to use it to practice with others then it's not strictly necessary to have a decent sounding one, although I concede that it makes the whole practising experience a lot nicer. I've moved pretty much exclusively to practising through headphones these days, but I occasionally get my little (but very heavy) Trace Elliot combo out to annoy the neighbours. Honestly, any of the other major manufacturers (Ampeg, Ashdown, Hartke, GK, etc.) will give you something different to play with, so if you can get to a reasonably large shop you could take three or four in and try them out.

I would second Ashdown. They weren't really on my radar either until I borrowed a ABM EVO from @Merton and I was blown away, especially through the Barefaced Two10S cab I bought from @thebrig. I'm now on a EVO-IV purchased from @walshy and am looking forward to trying it out with the Barefaced at band practice in a couple of weeks. Keep an eye on the for sale section on this site as Barefaced cabs and good heads (stop sniggering at the back there) become available quite regularly.

While I could do with losing some weight I don't think that would be a sustainable option.

And they won't stop playing it either.

Are you including the Jeff Buckley version in your assessment here? Because I'd have to strongly disagree with you if you are.