Merton

[quote name='dood' timestamp='1438371740' post='2834113'] I've asked Mark G if I can review the RM800 and the new Retrograde head. I think i'll like both! [/quote] The RM800 is loverly! It can do clean, dirty, the sub harmonic thing is nice and subtle even when maxed out, the EQ simple but effective, the line mix a stroke of genius when practicing, and the build quality is top notch. Very, very happy with it

[quote name='Mornats' timestamp='1438379715' post='2834196'] No mug pics? [/quote] I'll get on it!

[quote name='obbm' timestamp='1438380754' post='2834202'] I must confess that I've never seen an amp used on its side like that before. Does it improve the sound distribution or is it because, as a bass player, you're classed as a sidesman? [/quote] Yep, and it helps the electrons flow in the right direction towards the speakon socket........

Shiney new amp:

[quote name='RandomBass' timestamp='1438367970' post='2834048'] More importantly, what is the handle like? [/quote] A bit shoddy, there's no movement or flexibility. It's like it's made of china or something... Weird.

Oh balls they're all lying down. Better go sort that

From my very brief play, it's a great amp. I was concerned I'd miss the ABM but on the evidence presented at home noise levels I doubt I will. Gig next week will be the proof! The CTM was b-stock which I found on eBay, it needs a couple of tweaks (the bulb has gone on the VU, one of the knobs has broken so I'm changing them all for the cream chicken head type on the CTM100) but is also just a cracking little amp. Really impressed! My office was a bit overrun earlier today...: Then I got home for a little play:

Well the amps are immense: The RM800 has oodles of power and the valve-emulated drive is glorious. The CTM30 is exactly as I expected, I think it will be unstoppable with the two Barefaced Super Compact cabs. The cab is great, less "boxy" and middy than the Mi10 I think. The mug is a big disappointment though, not enough juice for my liking and the overdrive is non existent. Poor show. Pics soon....

[quote name='Twincam' timestamp='1438348247' post='2833787'] The ctm 30 seems pretty cool. Is the mug all valve too? [/quote] Damn straight, an EL84

Pictures tonight I hope, but so far today I've opened boxes containing: Ashdown CTM-30 head Ashdown RM-800 head Ashdown RM-110 cab Ashdown VU mug... I think the better half won't be impressed later......

Cool Mikey! We may be mid house move and staying with Claire's folks but am sure we can find you a bed if needed

[quote name='dave_bass5' timestamp='1438184456' post='2832369'] Cheers Guys. Yes its 15" high when sitting the right way up, and 24" when on its side. Ill have it on a Gramma pad so i guess we cna add a few more inches to that. Its very light, i can already appreciate how easy the get in and outs will be. Although my 1212L is a neo cab its still pretty heavy if i have to carry it too far. The BF will be a pleasure to carry. @Alex, I'm just wondering how this will work on its side (so port facing down) whilst on a Gramma pad. Any drawbacks to this? [/quote] It's not a port in the conventional sense and has been designed to work horizontally or vertically I believe it's really designed to work horizontally as a first choice but vertically is fine / there's some stuff on the BF website which explains it all better than I could manage

Oops I did it again I sold Tim a cab And there was no pain Ahem... Thanks again Tim!

Damn that's a good looking rig Liam! Nice one

[quote name='mrtcat' timestamp='1437736696' post='2828615'] Just wait for the Tech 21 VT500 to be released and then pick up a used GK/MarkBass/TC head from the for sale section on here. Something tells me there might be a flood of used compact heads on the horizon lol. [/quote] Haha!

3rd vote for the GK MB Fusion Or my MB200 in the classifieds But that won't do the same job really and probably isn't right!