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Yup, played a CTM and was in love although really underwhelmed by the CL cabs, it sounded miles better throught the ABM 610 to me. If i could id have one tomorrow and pair it with either the ABM 610 or the 810

That ex demo BTA300 is the one i have my eye on. Have looked at the Peavey but my only experience with EL34's was the sound city 120 and it just didnt cut it. The Traynor could well be worth a look tho

Right, nothing new in that im gassing for some gear i dont have (will i ever be completely gas free?). Currently im sporting an Ashdown dual tube head which sounds really nice but just not quite there. Its currently through a 4ohm 4x10 and with my flats loaded P's sounds very close. However, i just cant help gassing after an all valve amp again and have been scouring round. Two options come up:- Ashdown BTA 300 - I know its not ALL valve but 300w through a 6xKT88 power stage sounds good. Being a gear snob i have to have matching cabs with my heads so this option would mean i dont need a new cab (though it'll be a bit of a waste running such a head through just 4 tens. Ampeg SVT 300CL - i know, i know - ampegs are poorly built and prone to break down etc but the one time i played one through a 610 HLF i was in bass heaven. Ive seen a reasonable one for £900 but would also want a matching cab (either 410HLF or 610HLF) so price wise this could cost me quite a lot. If i go for the Ampeg ill be trading in both my current head and cab (id hope for say £350?) whereas if i go for the Ashdown id only have my head to trade (£200-£250 max?). My heart says Ampeg but my head says Ashdown. Need BCers help here - opinions, bollockings, advise all glady accepted

If you're selling off the individual stands once this is sorted let me know, i could do with a couple

I know they are really good quality and excellent service last time i used them for a Sound City B120. However, just priced up a set to fit my 414t Cab and 330 Head (apparently the ABM 300 Evo II fits it) and was a bit taken aback at the price. My fault that i didnt realise that the prices on site exclude VAT but still talking around £70 inc P&P. Pretty expensive i think seeing the amp cover is only gonna be quite small. Still, guess i need them to keep my gear in good nick

Faaaaaaaark inell!!!! I bet that 78 sounds monumental through those ampeg valves!

Been drooling over the Ashdown CTM 300 in recent weeks but doing some searching came across this:- [url="http://www.soundsliveshop.com/p/Ashdown_BTA_300_(Ex-Display)_Bass_Amp/ASH-EX-BTA300"]http://www.soundsliveshop.com/p/Ashdown_BTA_300_(Ex-Display)_Bass_Amp/ASH-EX-BTA300[/url] Reverse hybrid head (solid state pre with valve power). I always thought these went for a fair amount (inc the 200 and 400 versions). I know this is ex demo but still seems like a great price! If only i was fully gigging at the moment id seriously consider this. Anyone had any dealing with the BTA's?

Theres a 4005 for sale over on Andy Baxter bass at the moment, my dream bass but beyong my current price range

Martyn bought a few P bass bits off me for his project. Quick payement and some good chats on PM re: P bass projects. Cheers Martyn

pretty sure he uses flats on his thunderbird too

A rivoli you say? Ah, thats a terminal issue, just sell it to me cheaply On a serious note i had the same issue with an Epiphone LP bass. The luthier i took it too use wooden slat type inserts to 'fill out' the holes. Worked a treat. Need a rivoli in my stable, very nearly pulled the trigger on the tasty one at Bass Gallery