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My ABM600 is in the for sale section, decided to use my RM800 with my Ampeg pedal Tough decision as the ABM600 is a great amp but need to let it go I think

In fact it’s that good I’ve decided to sell my ABM600 and use the pedal in front of my RM800

That’s good to know 👍 It’s also a handy practice / headphone device It does sound like Ampeg too which is never a bad thing

Recently purchased to use in front of my ABM600 and RM800 amps to give me flexibility in EQ settings and add the Scrambler drive ( small amount ) on certain songs With amp set flat the Ampeg pedal was very easy to get a lovely sound and worked very well at band practice. I could next time set my amp EQ and use the pedal EQ ON as a mid boost etc Very quiet pedal ( Used 1spot power supply ) very robust case although I think the controls are less robust. Nice heavy weight for keeping it on ground and for the money a good investment as it provides a DI and consistent tone etc I can recommend it 👍

Ok the Ampeg SCR-DI pedal arrived and I’ve tried it in front of my RM800 and ABM600 both ran flat It sounds very nice … very nice tone control and definitely makes it sound more Ampeg. Very quiet too and very robust housing The Scrambler drive on low and blend around 30% add a nice grit / grind drive sound .. better than the drive on the Ashdown Headphones work very well too for silent practice so for me it’s a keeper It has less features than the Fender Downtown Express I tried but the tones are nicer and the drive and blend is so much better Happy so far 👍

I’ve ordered the Ampeg SCR-Di to try I like the Ampeg tone and also the Scrambler used in a very minor way It has a blend control too on the Scrambler Pricey unit but hopefully worth it If not back it goes !

I’ve done that with Helix etc and other multi fx at home spending hours tweeking etc with guitar Get to band practice and it sounds terrible !! I think bass has a natural quality to its tone that fits well with other band instruments Seems like we are trying hard to make the bass sound more like a guitar ( I guess we can thank Royal Blood for that )

I’ve had this dilemma and although it was appealing to consider a good bass multi with tuner and compression etc I found that in the end I just preferred my amp sound as it was and mostly suits the songs Ive yet to hear a nice drive sound on bass as it just sounds like a blown speaker to me and removes the depth of the bass sound.

Update .. good pedal but didn’t give me anything more than my basic amp can provide - sending it back but it’s an itch I got to scratch

I’ve just purchased the FDE £140 from PMT Liking it so far and it’s a first for me running anything in front of the amp

Decided to add this to my Ashdown Rigs instead of buying the two footswitches for the ABM600 and RM800 I now run the amp flat and shape ( off ) and set the EQ on the FDE. Drive is ok and I use a tiny amount to add grit to a rock sound. Compressor is superior to the onboard Ashdown one and I run this always on. Next is get a small pedalboard and a floor tuner pedal as it has a Mute function and tuner out socket Based on first use I like the FDE and it also gives you DI output too £140 new so just over twice the cost of two Ashdown footswitches FS-4 and FS-2 !! My settings below

Hi Yes tuner out is correct for an external tuner pedal Were you using the same power source for the DTE and tuner ? Ive considered this pedal in front of my amp but as of yet I’m still deciding!

Ashdown RM500 or 800 heads would be a good amp to consider Neck looks like it has character

Anyone got the Ashdown FS-2 footswitch they don’t need ?? Must be the current version FS202 on front They are hard to find at the moment!!

I too must admit I use always on the Shape feature and boost the mids At home it can sound boomy but in a larger room or venue it sounds great I’m a believer too 🤟😉

Good to hear this as I was thinking already along these lines

As a guitarist I remember the endless search for different tones and sounds that complimented the sound for certain songs As a bassist I do like the raw amp tone / bass tone etc with onboard grit / warmth Do I need any effects that would give me more scope ? Would a simple Boss or Zoom multi fx suffice ? Do most of you run effects in front of amp ( easier ) compared to fx loop I’m thinking the added sounds would be helpful filling my sound out during guitar solos ( three piece rock band ) Which ever way not looking to spend much over £200 tops Incidently I now have the four way Ashdown footswitch so I can turn on Sub or Drive as required

Doesn’t the Boss unit have a small pin that depresses when you insert Jack ? Maybe in one position this isn’t being depressed?

Yep mine were brass saddles with v notches already factory cut

Why did you cut string slots ? mine came ready to fit with string cuts already done. I thought that was standard

The Yamaha DRX10 speakers are excellent and very light Powerful and high quality

That’s a lovely bass and case too Hope it’s set up how you like it

Another vote for Roqsolid Made my two Ashdown Neo cab covers