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Never played a Jazz so not sure I would like the slimmer neck compared to the PBass which seems about right Im not so keen on the Jazz body shape either and prefer the traditional PBass body shape

I had briefly a G & L L2000 Tribute but the neck was too chunky and it had a fault on the active tone controls .. if I recall when you turned the bass tone the volume went off !! Wiring was faulty I guess.. I sent it back and got my Pbass

Lol .. surely thats outlawed saying that on Basschat !!! You are right I don’t need one but I would like one ( perhaps )

Hey folks I have just the one bass, Fender Player Series PBass and it’s very good too. As getting to stores is / has been difficult and some locally have limited stock .. my question is for my second bass should I get a PBass with a different neck say maple ? Or get something very different? Trying to stay with a close match in neck / nut width and a budget of £700 or less ideally new It would be mostly a back up bass as I’m delighted with the lovely tone I get from my current new PBass and I’m happy to set them up so it does really play nicely Prior to this some years back I had an EBMM Stingray 4 USA model and I thought it couldn’t be beaten ! I think I actually prefer the PBass !

I’m pleased my posted error and ? has proven to be so popular!! Thank goodness I didn’t post a !

I too have the ABM210H Pro Neo cabs Very compact and light cabs

So would you see a benefit live or is it really a studio thing ? I can see the open string advantage but have not considered it to be an issue live and not using one

Why and when do you use a bass mute ? The kind that sits just in front of the nut I have one but I’m not sure why it would be an advantage to use it ?

I think the idea of adjusting while seated comes from playing the guitar I don’t think it works for a bassist

I think body shape ( human not instrument) also plays a part to the ideal position

Seems like many of us have them slung in a very similar height Let’s face it low is cool and more rock & roll whereas high is slapper territory I think ! Long live rock & roll

Low slung or high up ? How do you have your bass with your strap I do prefer low around waist level I think I’m a tall guy with long arms and find this the most comfortable playing standing / live What about you guys ?

I’ve done this before several times deciding that’s it no more bands Last year I sold off all my guitar gigging gear and then decided one last go at a decent local band but returning to bass. Ive enjoyed my new found excitement of getting a band ready and getting nice gig worthy gear ... it’s my hobby and I would miss everything about bands and live music if I stopped completely and I’m 60 now and been in bands on and off for 40yrs either as a bassist or guitarist and the gear I’ve had from nearly every make would make your eyes water Keep your gear and look or advertise for a new band 👍 As you know I’m near to Norfolk and there are opportunities if you make them happen 😉

I think the compressor works very well ABM also has a warm tone when using a small amount of valve drive

Great news, they are a great bunch at Ashdown

Good result 👍

My input level stays the same for quiet or loud volumes I only use the output volume for final sound level changes ie practice or gigs and this will vary on size of gig and room conditions etc. I’m now preferring running my amp close to flat in terms of EQ which will make it easier to adjust for the venue as required. It doesn’t sound as good playing on your own but with a band it works Also I always have my bass guitar volume on max and tone control wide open ( PBass )

Playing with a pick I tried adding the Shape scoop sound with 9 band EQ on but adding a bit more Mids The sound / tone was amazing and the pick helped remove the boom that the Shape sound tends to cause and the depth of sound yet still punchy was a great sound with the PBass This was one of those rock sounds you have in your head .. I also had the valve drive on slightly and the compressor on too and this all made it work well together

Also as I mentioned before when you have the Shape Mid scoop sound and you change it to “OFF” the tone sounds thin while your ears adjust and then you really hear the punchy full sound that isn’t boomy or muddy but clear and defined

Yes I agree there is a big difference on the RM, the drive is more like an overdrive / distortion and very obvious The ABM does appear to be a subtle variation from on to full on assuming mines working correctly

Can anyone with the ABM600 describe the range of the valve drive ? Off is obvious and as I turn the control it comes in ( louder too ) and the changes from just on to full on seem subtle? I haven’t had it at gig volume yet of course so maybe more noticeable at volume? Ive fitted a new JJECC83S pre amp tube as the original Chinese was a bit noisy

I will be interested if they change anything I do notice a volume lift when the drive comes in and the valve warmth I changed the original to a JJ ECC83 as the original was a bit noisy / crackly The dual fans are noisier than my RM800 but not excessive and ok

I found using my ears helped and mostly ignoring the VU meter I tried at 3pm approx on my RM800 and it added too much gain for my liking The ABM600 does seem to have a more sensitive VU meter but again I’ve tried it kissing the red ( uh er misses lol ) and found backing it off worked for me Naturally playing styles and bass spec all play a part to the input signal One thing for sure although at low volume at home the shape button is nice but for normal use I take it out.... strangely you have to let your ears settle as the change is dramatic! It appears the ABM600 and RM800 are similar in EQ tones with the ABM having an added warmth and more EQ to tweek The SUB is far more subtle on the ABM600 too Great amps though and well pleased with both of mine

Lozz196 you have a lot of input gain I see ? On my PBass it’s around 1pm played finger style with the bass volume and tone wide open