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I use my RM800 playing a PBass with pick and shape in and EQ in but all set flat Adjust mids slightly to make punchy but not too much If a boomy room back off bass to 11 o’clock Bit of zing add high mids slightly 1oclock Rock add a tiny bit of drive ( barely on ) Compressor leave off

For practice my Rm800 with 210 cab is at about 9o clock and gain set around 1pm so needle stays out of red Very loud amps so I guess it either had a fault or a knob slipping on the pot shaft ? !!! EQ settings make a huge difference to overall volume too

Don’t forget the shape button feature great for pick playing as it pulls mids and boosts the bass for a full pick sound

Ok this comment may be a bit hard for some to relate to but using a pick on the bass to me has opened up my bass tone more so than a pedal or amp EQ I know there are pick haters in the bass world but it’s the one method that really brings out the tone of a bass and adds to volume and clarity out of an amp. Its worth trying it and you will hear tones that are often flubby in comparison using fingers Try it and see

I’ve been in this dilemma too and would reiterate the comments that you ideally want to like your fundamental amp and bass tone and use pedals as flavouring etc Been down the pedal road as a guitarist and it’s hard to be satisfied and I always end up thinking too many pedals etc end up destroying the true sound of the instrument but I guess many are true bypass now but it’s still more cables, power supplies etc etc The only pedal I’m considering is a light overdrive pedal to kick in on occasion to fill the gap when guitarist is widdling etc It’s good fun experimenting but can get costly Dont overlook the low cost pedals as many are as good as high end boutique stuff

Personally I would suggest the ABM600 or maybe the Orange Heads as alternative I had the SVT classic and 610 cab but don’t miss them and use the RM800 Ashdown head and Orange Little Bass Thing Both very powerful and light heads that sound as good as the old SVT in my opinion

I’m liking the Dunlop Ultex 1.0mm 👍

Following on from my post about needing less mids using a pick. ivd noticed different tones using Delrin, nylon and toretex Anyone else seen this change in tone

I agree finger style needs more mids but really finding using a pick with too much mids sounds honky and thin Back off the mids and you get a warmer punchy tone with good note attack and something that fingers cannot reproduce. Not saying we all should convert but it really makes your bass tone jump out with a pick

I had the Epi Les Paul Custom Pro with Probucker pickups I too thought it was better than the Gibson Les Paul I also had the PRS SE Tremonti which after a pickup upgrade was a great guitar. All gone now in preference to playing bass 👍

I think it’s more relevant for sure when using a pick

I thought the same but too much mids to me using a pick just made it sound too honky !! Im not talking no mids but reduced so more of a grin than smiley face !

Playing rock and some pop R& B I now find that I prefer cutting some mids ( smiley face ) due to switching to pick playing I couldn’t work out why my tone seemed lacking in depth and thought it was my cabs ( Ashdown 210 ) but I’ve used the Shape button on my RM800 and that is the sound I need for the band ( single guitarist in standard tuning ) On my Orange Little Bass Thing it’s the same, roll back the mids and up the bass and treble and it sounds great Who else playing with a pick prefers reduced mids ?

If your cab has a top mounted handle beware the RM800 feet are spaced closely together where as the RM500 are wider apart, minor detail but a hassle for some cabs

I had a meeting with the founder of the band and we both agreed it’s on a path to failure and certainly not giving us the band fun we wanted The guitarist needs to be honest with himself and the band that if you haven’t got time to be in a band then don’t be in a band !! A slow part of the band drags it backwards and I’m sure this has been the demise of many a band

Some good prices and some higher than U.K. shops The Pro Neo cabs are more expensive than Ashdown direct

I have the same amp very nice

Orange make some great amps

The point is I like rehearsing and band practice as it makes the band tighter and you get to know your band buddies better My current band feels like a group of strangers !! I get a buzz out of playing as a band and I’m missing that in this slow band

Band progress is often something that can lead to frustration and upset My current band formed during lockdown and since we have been allowed to meet for real we have had only three practices and have about 15 covers sorted with 15 more to make our setlist The speed of progress has been delayed by lack of practices/ rehearsals and where I’m more enjoying weekly or fortnightly practices until the band gets tight we are lucky if we get together once per month. Half the band have jobs that make it difficult to plan dates for rehearsals and that leaves me waiting around of course For this reason I’ve started a second band to fulfil my appetite for playing etc Interested in what you guys think, is a band really going to make progress if only meeting once a month ? We are a mature bunch playing rock covers In the past I would only focus on one band but today seems quite common to have multiple projects running.

Get a dolly off EBay for about £15 and save screwing into your cab No need to worry about rattles coming from your castors when playing Plus you can use it for moving other things around too ! Get a bungee strap to keep it in place

I don’t think the horn adds too much apart from very high treble and hiss If you are a slap bass player your would benefit but if not I wouldn’t say it’s needed

I like them for convenience in weight and size but do wish they were a little larger with more depth to the sound but it’s a trade off in cabinet size compared to weight I think for me the ABM standard Compact cabs ( ported ) would of been better but it’s hard to tell

Could you see if PMT Cambridge have them in stock ( or get one in ) and try it ?

Where are you based ?? Anywhere near Suffolk ?