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I’ve tried many different picks and settled on the Ultex Triangle 0.88 or 1.14mm These are great picks for the tone I was looking for. So good I choose these instead of the warmer “pillowy” tone of fingers

That was my main reason for getting one just so happens I like the EQ and warm tones from it when pick playing rock etc

Yes you’re right it doesn’t seem logical to use the shape ON and use the Bass Driver to put mids back in but … it does seem to work better ( as a pick player now ) than shape OFF flat and boosting bass on the Bass Driver. Valve drive on the ABM600 EVO IV is actually a decent sounding drive and better than older generations and worth using in my opinion. I have experimented with the Shape ON before and didn’t like it in a band context ( unless you made some large EQ changes in the amp ) However using it ON with changes at the Bass Driver seems to add something that benefits the tone when using a pick ( rounder fuller yet punchy tone ) Works for me but may not work for everyone I guess !

I own two PBass player series both superb instruments I did upgrade the bridges on both though but that’s a simple low cost job

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Yep I’ve tried that but you lose the valve preamp etc. naturally the bass driver has a nice drive too. I found the better method for myself was using it in front of the amp set flat and my new discovery using the ABM shape on with the Bass driver mids boosted. For pick playing I found this added a depth and fullness that neither on their own achieved. It was a perfect rock match PBass, pick, bass driver and ABM600 The shape ON feature used on its own is a mid scoop and on its own is best avoided but used with the Bass driver v2 it’s a fantastic result for me and the band

The LBT has a trick up it’s sleeve regarding the compressor ( it’s an Opto Compressor ) When you increase it the tone warms up like a tube amp and if you go past midday ( a lot of compression) it sounds gritty It’s a fine amp with one of the better EQ ranges on an Orange amp. Its very different to the Terror Bass head

I don’t believe the Para Driver does 500hz mids ?

I find on the V2 the Blend control is key in getting a great sound. I run mine now as the image shows

Naturally you have to boost the Sansamp mids a touch and watch the amount of bass. It just added a fullness to the sound yet didn’t get buried with the band.

Just added this to my bass gear and used it last night in front of my ABM600 Discovered that I could get a great pick tone with the bass driver ON and running the ABM600 flat BUT with the Shape feature ON ( mid scoop ) Amazing tone which I just couldn’t achieve on the amp EQ alone Adding in the Bass Driver drive added the grit but it had warmth and depth to the sound. I think I’ve discovered my favourite rock tone

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I had the Orange LBT and it’s a nice amp but I moved it on ( nothing wrong with it but fancied a change ) warm and clean sounding amp and very loud

Left the site a few months ago ( don’t ask ) but I’m back and looking forward to great Basschat banter So what’s new …, I sold my GK Legacy 800 and decided to use 100% my Ashdown ABM600 In front of this I’m running the Sansamp Bass Driver v2 which warms things up nicely for pick playing. Nearly tempted to buy a CTM100 but was concerned with lack of power, nearly tempted to buy the ABM750 ! Thank you to Ashdown for their help and offers About to add a Nano big muff pedal and that’s me up to date !!

Yeah right 🤔😆 Thanks for all your valuable advice guys .. it’s been interesting!!

Having learnt that a Precision Bass is my preferred instrument and passive too I’m considering on looking at an additional new bass I have the Fender Player series at present all stock apart from an upgraded bridge. It’s a nice bass Are the Performer series worth the extra price and why ?

I have to move a bit around my available space as standing still doesn’t get me in the vibe of the song or performance !

Using a standard Tortex 1mm blue pick using the rounded corner has added more depth to the sound Will try tonight and see how it sounds full tilt with the band

I’ve been there and quit and sold all my gear. It wasn’t the answer The solution was finding the right people to play with in a band who become your buddies too. Im 62 and enjoy playing good old rock classics and new rock and the audience don’t seem to care about band age. We do have a younger super fit female singer that has an amazing voice and that helps a lot Take a short break and maybe find new people to gig with

I loved my V4 but wasn’t loud enough for me in the band context. It was always running nearly flat out and overdriven of course so great for rock but less versatile for other genres in the band