BassAdder60

Yep it’s a beauty for sure and I was amazed at the lovely condition throughout ( as if it’s hardly been played in 23yrs ) If I was likely to play again ( I won’t ) it would be staying but my mind is 100% made up and I feel relieved I’ve made a decision to move on. 40yrs of gigging is enough !!

Selling my Monaco on here 600w 8ohms Lightweight Impressive cab as single use

Thanks guys .. I appreciate the comments Gear slowly being listed and all in great condition or like new !! Will be adding more such as Shure GLXD16+ and my Sterling Ray 34 and finally my American Performer PBass in white

No need .. I play acoustic guitar at home so that will suffice

Earlier this year I was about to quit playing / gigging but I did start up with a new band and I felt it was worth one more go. Last month I quit that band and I think I’ve decided I’m going to sell up and enjoy watching / listening to others and stop playing. I have a lot of gear to sell which folk on here could pick up some bargains I will be listing it all and the collection of amps, basses and gear is substantial!! I’ve enjoyed it in the past but I really can’t get my mojo back and at 64yrs old I don’t feel I need to get my fix anymore. End of an era but I’m happy and slightly relieved that I am no longer sitting on the fence thinking shall I or not !!

Think about the kind of band / songs you would like to play Write out a list of 20 popular typical pub gig songs and play along to them at home even if it’s close until you feel you have a group of songs you could jam to. Practice playing standing up ( a must ) and soon you will be good enough to look for a starter band and then go for it ! Self belief is important and mostly make sure you enjoy what you do Band bassists doesn’t = best bassist ! It means they can play good enough with others !

Ashdown ABM600 or 750

I kept one in my gig bag as a backup amp if my V4B valve amp failed Loud enough to gig with using a 212 4ohm cab

I quit the band I was in this week as I couldn’t put up with the disorganised chaos!! I spent 3months with the wrong guys learning a new set but the penny dropped and I thought get out and find a better band ! I guess a lesson learnt don’t waste your time in the wrong band !! Im excited about a new opportunity though and it already feels the right thing. How many of you have joined and then realised you just don’t gel with your band buddies !! ??

That’s a beauty for sure 👍

use a footswitch or leave them all flat if preferred but there isn’t a button to turn off

The ABM600 input needs to be high too if you want more drive as well as maxing the drive control ! Mine had plenty but I did fit a new JJ83S preamp tube in it so perhaps that helped ?

Lovely Ray 👍

I think I can just about get any sound from it with its versatility and comprehensive EQ features. It really does it all and all of it very well

I would describe the Ashdown tone as warm and slightly vintage sounding but with lots of tweeks can be made more modern sounding. It suits most genres and has authority to its notes that gets better as you push it harder Leave the dreaded SHAPE feature off as it smothers the tone too much

I can play it and gave gigged it using two fingers ( challenging) or a pick Pick with palm muting works well Takes practice but it’s achievable