BassAdder60

The volume and compressor seem to work together and as mentioned they are notched in 1/2 steps ie vol 1, 1.5, 2, etc etc The compressor works as a very good compressor and immediately adds a little volume boost and it seems if you crank the compressor to max you add a tiny bit of grit to the signal. You can use it as an always on compressor or turn it on via a footswitch. You could I guess use it as a boost but I’m not sure it was designed as that. The notched volume can or could result in volume levels that are too high or too low as you can’t get less that 0.5 increase / decrease … however you can back off the compressor if the volume is too much or turn your bass volume down a little. Just purchased the Pedal Baby Bag which also fits the LBT as a carry gig bag .. thank you Orange for advising me of that 👍

You could also daisy chain two 8 ohm cabs and connect into one of the amp connectors this would equal a 4ohm total speaker load

From the manual

Try the Orange Little Bass Thing you won’t be disappointed 👍

I too can praise the RM800 .. I have the current model which has very little difference to the first version, headphone out mainly. I would say even the Original 500 head would be a good option too I never use the drive or subharmonic feature on the RM800 so I use it as a simple amp ( but great sounding ) with good EQ. You can’t go wrong with the Ashdown range as long as you get 500w upwards for playing gigs etc The RM800 is a very loud amp and can be quiet for home use too

The Treble, mids and bass are cut and boost and the other EQ is mid frequency selection increase / decrease HZ No input gain control only -6db pad for active basses

Current settings, PBass with a pick

Yes ive noticed it’s like a boost compressor but it works very well

Yep for sure this amp is loud !! Im typically running my compression at 12 o clock which in itself boosts the volume too !!

Mine fit over with a bit of force I don’t think it’s necessary to unscrew the strap pin unless it’s huge !! I have both the Fender and BC versions and they all stretch over and hold the strap very well

To be fair most demos on Andertons are some what wanting. They are most likely fine new amps but I’m happy with Ashdown and the new Orange LBT. Andertons generally showboat and don’t really show you true sound of the amp. They always tend to do that, someone plays and the other turns dials in a random fashion !!

So not a mint condition product then ? Ive had some howlers from Andertons and that’s for new goods …

Hmmmm I think I will stick with my Ashdown and Orange amps based on that demo !!

Yep the smiley face EQ sounds great on its own but in a band context rarely works I think the natural voice of the amp and bass guitar and technique play a part to the finished EQ but mids are your friend especially low mids

Spent a session playing the LBT sans pick and using fingers … Adding a smidgen extra mids and treble and backing off on the bass by one notch and this worked well Lovely warm sound and clean and full sounding. There is something special about this little 500w head, can’t quite put my finger on it but maybe it’s that Orange amp tone but clean and pleasant

I have been in bands as a guitarist and found the bass player turning down so as not to be heard !! It makes no sense and although when the bass is present often you / audience don’t realise it but stop playing and the whole sound changes. Yep I’m more let’s be heard and felt bassist and found a pick achieves this better for how and what I play. All credit to finger players ( Steve Harris ) who clearly are heard and no pick required !

At first this might seem an odd question but in the context of your bass tone and music genre where do you prefer your sound to sit in the mix Feel but not be heard Feel and heard but a more woolly tone Heard and distinct more like a bass and rhythm punchy sound ? In a rock context I find playing bass in a band with one guitarist needs a full punchy and distinct bass tone which fills the band sound and adds depth and drive Finger style or pick can achieve this as many great players do so. More recently I’ve gone over to using a pick as I find I actually hear the True Tone of the bass guitar more so than the softer attack and rounded finger style tone. Some songs in rock needs the bass sat in the background of the mix, present but hard to hear in the mix. Some songs need the bass upfront in the band sound to compliment the guitar and punch the song along … I know where I prefer to have my tone and that’s why I play rock and now mostly with a pick

After many hours of playing this bass amp it is truly one of the best finds for my needs. It has such a great tone and although as I’ve said it leans slightly to the rock genre it isn’t like the Terror Bass so it’s a pretty clean tone and very very loud. Eq that works very well and not difficult getting a great sound. Ive overlooked Orange amps for Bass although I’ve seen many bands use Orange but never considered trying them over say Ashdown and Ampeg etc If you are looking for a simple but very effective and loud 500w head I can recommend this amp. There are not many reviews for this head as it’s only been out a couple of years but this is a keeper for sure

No valves at all in LBT

Will find out next band rehearsal but there is a weight behind the sound with authority. It’s a really nice rock tone which I guess Orange do so well

Yep I agree Dave it’s an easy head to get nice tones from .. well thought out EQ and lovely sounding

New amp today - LBT from Orange First impressions are simple to use looks nice too and lightweight No input gain just plug in and go although it has a -6db pad switch for active or very hot basses. The EQ section is simplicity itself with the only slightly confusing part being the mid frequency adjustment. You have one control to zone in on a particular mids freq. and the other mid control to either boost or cut it. Treble is voiced well and no silly high frequency that you will never need. All controls are stepped and this is nice to stay in place when moving head etc, I like that feature. Next the main output volume and this head is very loud … massively louder than the PF500 and getting close to my Ashdown RM800, I’m pleased with that. Compressor ( foot switchable ) is more like a boost compressor and the more you turn it up the more aggressive the sound gets, not drive but just more aggression and compression. This mimics a valve amp very well. Tone … this is a rock amp through and through ideal for all rock and punk but can do other less aggressive tones too as it can play very cleanly. This amp is easy to get a good sound from, it’s a lot easier than say the Ampeg PF500 My chosen bass to test it was my Fender Player Series PBass and it’s a perfect match. I played it with a pick for my kind of rock ( nothing too heavy ) and it brings out the tone of the bass nicely. Played finger style with a little adjustment to the mids and it was warm and punchy. The fan is very quiet ( whisper quiet ) No mute button ( I don’t need one ) and Di is post EQ and volume .. I don’t see that being an issue. And as mentioned this 500w head is very loud and I played it into my Ashdown ABM210H EVO IV Pro Neo cab I can recommend this head totally and think in time will become a best seller for Orange. Better than Ampeg PF500 / PF800 yes I think it’s much better in my opinion. Better than Ashdown RM800 nope as good as only simpler which in itself is a bonus.

It doesn’t have tubes ( the Terror Bass does have pre amp tubes ) Yep you’re right the DI is post volume, in reality I don’t think a small adjustment live would worry the FOH mix too much and that could be turned down slightly. Im sure Orange have a valid reason to do this

My LBT is arriving today and will report back how it sounds with Ashdown cabs and PBass