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Question for past and present owners of the Ashdown CTM100 head I have discovered for some reason this amp really excels and sounds best when you play with a pick Finger tone is great of course but the EQ and natural sound of this amp just comes alive when pick playing Anyone else found this the case ?? My ABM600 head is equally matched fingers or pick but the all valve CTM100 just sounds gorgeous with a pick especially as a rock amp
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I agree I don’t think a JB is the way to go. Tried an experiment last night with my PBass and CTM100 amp using fingers then pick ( with EQ adjustment in both methods ) Result was finger style sounds ok although very full and deep. Definition was acceptable Pick playing was the winner, clarity was far better with additional harmonics and tone and with the PBass tone backed off it sounded near to finger warmth tone Happy to leave it at that although finger style playing is my preferred at times, with the CTM100 and rock you just cannot beat pick tone, it’s in a different league of tone. No pedals needed as it has a natural compression going on and gorgeous tube drive from pre and power tubes Sorted me thinks and JB off the shopping list 👍
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+1 to this And how it stays put in your grip etc for a gig ! I have mostly decided on the Ultex 0.88 triangle but also like the Flex triangle and about to try .88 which is a bit warmer sounding
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Yep good sounding amps but very loud fans and decent price Mine was returned quickly because of the horrendous fan noise !! Shame as it spoilt a decent sounding amp
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My solution as a simple one is play with a pick and turn the mids back down Using a pick brings out an abundance of mids and especially on some basses such as a PBass I find that my finger tone is too polite, dull and woolly sounding in the context of the band ( rock with guitarist playing 50w valve heads through 4x12 cab) Play with a pick ( the right pick ) and turn down your bass tone to mellow it a tad and there you have it clear decent sounding bass. If I could achieve that with fingers I would ( more connection ) but it’s not possible for me and my digits so a pick is my tone solution in the band As a guide I’m playing with a 100w tube head and we are a loud band without PA support for most gigs You may find you can get better EQ control and lose the growl using a pick ( try a 1mm Tortex or Nylon pick )
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Guys the point of the posting was really to discover if a JB played finger style would sound less boomy than say a PBass played finger style ? My PBass finger style is ok but I don’t quite get the clarity and punch hence using a pick in the band. I do miss the physical connection that fingers give you and thought perhaps a JB played with fingers has a different tone to the PBass ?
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That’s interesting On a PBass for me playing fingers it’s full and ok but lacks the clarity and attack a pick gives Would a JB played fingers sit between the two do you think ? If a Jazz has better definition and mids then using fingers on a Jazz may be for me a solution ?
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PBass with a pick for rock is well proven and a match What about a Jazz bass but finger style playing for rock ? Do they naturally sound brighter and less boomy ? If I could get close to my picked PBass tone using fingers I would use fingers for the “ connected” sensation Never tried in anger a Jazz bass but played finger style do you get a naturally mid focused tone ?
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I tried a Rumble 115 cab and it was ok and reasonably priced but not the quality of the ABM series cabs Second hand there are many ABM cabs so I would look at that Although you say it’s for home I would always consider the option to use it or two of them if you start jamming with other musicians etc If you have room at home get a half decent single 15” or 12” cab or 210 cab and you can add a matching cab if things progress SVT 212AV cabs are also higher priced in the U.K. compared to Ashdown but that single 4ohm cab ( remember one 4 ohm cab or two 8 ohm cabs is your guide ) is a fantastic sounding cab and great to gig with. I have to use both my ABM210H cabs stacked to better the result but it’s a close thing and raises the rig level when gigging
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For home the ABM cab is perfect The SVT212AV is a heavier cab and a single use cab ( 4ohms ) and great for gigging but more expensive too The SVT112 cab is 8 ohms and would work well and possible to add a second cab if you need it
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Same as myself .. they work well
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For smaller gigs I use my Ampeg SVT212AV cab which is a glorious cab
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I’ve used GAK a few times and highly rate them Stock arrives in a new condition you would expect PMT and others it’s like receiving second hand goods Also in our local area DPD are top class
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PF20T or CTM30 👍 But as you mention hybrid then Ampeg PF500 or Ashdown RM500 but I would keep the V4B for later and just get a Trace Elliott ELF which is an amazing 200W head and low cost ( loud enough to gig with decent cab )
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They are very nice 😊
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Yep now own the ABM210H ported cabs heavier but better sound in my opinion
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Wow what can I say this amp CTM100 just sounds better and better I have learnt how the EQ works and how best to balance input gain with Master Volume Im now using Deep engaged, mid shift engaged and playing a PBass with a pick sounds immense
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Yep definitely!! Im now using the CTM100 and SVT212AV cab .. nice match
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I gigged the Ampeg SVT610 HLF and SVT CL for some time and it’s a perfect match Great rig
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First gig of 2023 and it was at Ipswich Social Club Played for nearly 3 hrs with many new songs in the set and a good sound Three bookings secured for 2024 so they obviously liked us Ashdown CTM100 head performed amazingly well, great valve tone with 80% of set played using a pick and the rest fingers Very happy with the rig 🤟
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The Pro Neo cabs are wide enough to take the ABM heads and sound good Light cabs and a step up from the RM series
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I’m liking these now The 0.88 gives a little more flex for faster picking
