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  1. Sparky Mark
    In the real world I'm not at all surprised that the ABM600 outperforms many amps with higher advertised outputs. The ABM600 is probably running with extremely low % THD at its rated output whereas many amps are now rated at relatively high %THD. When I owned an ABM600 it was much more powerful than my 800 watt head. I believe Ashdown when it states its peak power of 1200 watts whilst others might struggle to produce peak levels even 20% above their published continuous outputs.
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    I had the same feeling about my LH1000; if you can get on with the passive tone stack it's great, unfortunately I couldn't and still have my mid 90s mosfet 3500.
  3. Sparky Mark
    I'm not sure all the happy owners of LH500 and LH1000 will totally agree with that statement. Stu was shown in front of HA7000 heads in the adverts back then.
  4. Sparky Mark
    Whereabouts in Essex is the cab please?
  5. Sparky Mark
    Can I see a Dr Bass badge on that cab? Did he make F112s?
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    Likewise and for full disclosure I have two Fender artist models. The first is a Mexico Reggie Hamilton jazz bass that I bought when I was looking for a PJ configuration and had no idea who RH was. It's the best Fender PJ that I've owned or played to date. The actual signature is tiny and practically invisible on the rear of the headstock. The second is a CS Pino that I bought when I wanted a USA fiesta red P with rosewood board. I would've happliy bought a USA standard model if one was available, but there wasn't. Other than his early work with Paul Young on his fretless Stingray I have no hightened interest in Pino's playing. If the instrument has the features I am looking for, any endorsement is purely coincidental. I'm kinda sceptical that many players actually believe it'll transform their playing abilities but might just encourage them to practice a lttle more if they are a fan.
  7. Sparky Mark
    Some BCers say they wouldn't want to own an artist/signature bass. Why is that please?
  8. Sparky Mark
    Yes, the middle pickup has more definition than the plummy neck pickup.
  9. Sparky Mark
    I bought both versions of the Ignition to help narrow down which pickup configuration I might prefer if I ever go for a German model. I much preferred the 61 both ergonomically and tonally. Both pups are usable on their own and together whilst the 62 bridge pup lacks too much bottom end for me.
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    You'll see on these EQ graphs that there is a fair amount of overlap on the hi mid and hi controls which work on more than just the stated centre frequencies. I doubt I'd hear any difference with my tweeterless cabs if the hi control only worked at 10k Hz.
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  12. Sparky Mark
    I dislike green basses almost as much as I dislike black ones but this is absolutely beautiful. GLWYS.
  13. Sparky Mark
    Exactly right. We start with Squier and end up with Custom Shop or the real real pre CBS Fenders. The cheap models are a decent introduction to see whether the design is for you, then you pays your money and takes your choice.
  14. Sparky Mark
    I don't understand why these are so cheap? IMO these are more than equal to slightly earlier Japanese Ibanez, Westone and Squiers that people ask two or three times as much for. Plus these are beautifully lightweight compared to some of the 80's boat anchors!
  15. Sparky Mark
    Great score, congratulations. I saw that at BD for a really good price but I managed to resist. The Markbass proprietary 1000 watt power amps are amazing by all accounts; you won't be lacking any heft for sure. Those graphic EQ frequencies are the same as on the Momark 7 band module which are fine, but on a gig I tend to end up with an almost flat profile. I reckon you'll notice more of a difference between the SS and 12ax7 preamps at volume on a gig. I really really hope you continue to like it so it doesn't appear on here anytime soon!
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    I think the HA7000 was only produced in the days when mosfets were used in the power amps. I've still got my HA3500 from the 90's and it sounds better to my ears than the newer bipolar transistor model.
  17. Sparky Mark
    Amen to that.
  18. Sparky Mark
    Could do with some more photos.
  19. Sparky Mark
    Yoiks!!!
  20. Sparky Mark
    I doubt there's a better GK amp.
  21. Sparky Mark
    Agreed. That's why I posted a photo of the Music Group/Tribe Turbosound driver used in the BG250 210 combo.
  22. Sparky Mark
    Minor errors in specs shown above. Power amp is 500 watts not 1500 watts. Horn amp is 50 watts not 250 watts.
  23. Sparky Mark
    The companies that you mention employ R&D staff whos costs need to be recovered through their sales. Other companies may be able to cut corners and reduce their overheads but their products may be compromised as a result.
  24. Sparky Mark
    You may well be right about it being a faulty unit but I'm not aware of a situation where higher quality isn't directly linked to price.
  25. Sparky Mark
    Impressive!
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