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Check out the Fender Flats as well for a decent set. I tried Labella and Fender on both my PBass and the Fenders were pretty nice I only stopped using them as I missed the rougher string / finger contact from a plucking point of view

Our singer uses a wireless IEM system Do you think it would interfere at all ? I’ve tried wireless before Line 6 G30 but sold it on as didn’t like the strap pouch transmitter idea I’ve got a budget one Legato as well so I’m aware of the way they work etc I do seem to be standing on my lead more and more and tripping myself up ( that’s never good lol )

Looking at this wireless system for my PBass Anyone using it and any problems ? im aware of the battery life issue but I’m ok with that

Definitely go for the Peavey if working fine Heavy but great amps in their day You might be able to add a second speaker cab as you may need that for some venues If so add a second 15” cab

I’ve come to the conclusion finger style tone is very hard to beat even for rock Until they create a pick that can reproduce that fullness of note I’m sticking to my digits for now !

That’s a nice job well done

I love gigging too, especially if you are in a band with great buddies and you enjoy it. Ive also found you learn a lot about your gear and tone gigging more so than at home or rehearsals! ! With over 35yrs experience in live music and bands I did think I would of packed it all in by now !

Which model amp was this ? ABM heads don’t rattle generally

At last nights gig I played my full Ashdown rig and it sounded great. During the gig I thought to my self it may be worth exploring playing with a pick again ( I played fingers all of gig ) as compared to a smaller rehearsal room the venue room ( about 6 x larger ) you could tell that finger style thump was great but I missed the note articulation that I believe pick playing would add. It seems room size and type plays a huge part in our sound playing bass so I’m going to revert to pick playing. I stopped using the pick as at rehearsals the full depth of the tone wasn’t as good using a pick and I believe this difference in sound seems to reduce as the room size increases ? Anyone else noticed that ?

I run my ABM600 without PA support for most planned gigs apart from outside events I use two ABM210H cabs and it’s a great powerful rig and if we get very large venues later on I might add a 410 cab to have 610 total I like a loud stage personally as we are a loud rock band ! Your amp is fine and so should be your cabs

Anyone got one and use for gigging ? How loud do they go ? Might be in the market for one at the right price

I think this is why I avoid multi fx due to time spent getting the patches to sound right live with a band Had this hassle as a guitarist using Helix, in the end went back to analogue pedals Still on the fence if I even need effects !

I think some of the Ashdown signature tone also comes from the cabs

We are loud but not excessive, drummer is hard hitting and Marshall Cabs and guitar valve heads are what they are .. loud !! As we are a four piece my role is to fill out the band sound at times ( guitar solos etc ) and I’ve found having a full sound keeps the band from sounding empty during solos etc. I like the added height too ( higher than my SVT212AV cab ) so I hear it better. A good result me thinks until I find something I don’t like !!! You can see my input gain and master volume as a guide to levels.

This rig sounded very good and it’s my main gig rig from now on. Cabs made the difference with a deep full and punchy sound that fits well with a loud drummer and Marshall stack. ABM600 was barely ticking over so plenty of disposable power for bigger gigs. Cabs are a sensible weight and I think it looks kind of classy now.

Full Ashdown rig ready for rehearsals 🤟

Or did you mean swop your 115 for my 212 ?

Happy with the double 210 rig !! 😉😂

I too prefer my ABM600 head over the class D amps I’ve tried.

Simple fix

Like this

My Orange Little Bass Thing being a metal cased head sits on a bar beer draining mat ( off eBay ) and it stops any vibration going through the head Nice rig 👍

Ashdown abm600 is the answer

The Pro Neo cabs are narrower in width and sound good, not as full and punchy as the non Neo larger cabs