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2 hours ago, Linus27 said:

I've had my Evo for a few months now and love it. However, one thing I noticed is that if I use the Active socket, the output is super low. I usually use my passive Jazz or Precision in the Passive socket and the output is fine but when I plug my active Stingray into the Active socket it is super quiet.

 

Is this normal or do I have an issue.

Yep quite normal.  I've never ever used the active input. You'd only ever need to use if if the output on your bass was so hot that it was overdriving the input even at its lowest setting. Maybe if the bass has active pickups (as opposed to an onboard preamp/active circuit)....

10 hours ago, fretmeister said:

The best headphone approach is the Boss Waza Air system

 

https://www.boss.info/uk/products/waza-air_bass/

 

It's very clever.

This is the way to go!

23 hours ago, BassAdder60 said:

Yep I was tempted to buy the BF410 that was recently up for sale on here but I was too late ! 

There’s a fella on Facebook from Peterborough selling one. Not too far from you?

Here's mine. '72. 

4 minutes ago, CJPJ said:

Wow. That's incredibly light. I think mine is coming in at something like 4.3kg

Just checked it again to make sure, definitely 3.8kg.  I have a 5 string Precision that comes in at 4kg!

Good question - 8.1lbs or 3.8kg. 

8 hours ago, DaytonaRik said:

 

The ability to pan everything for separation takes IEMs to another level.  Everything in my IEMs is panned to match the location of the backline relative to where each instrument is on stage...it's a whole new world!

Where is your point of reference, straight ahead in the middle or from where you normally stand on stage?

357

6 hours ago, EBS_freak said:

Out of the ultranet of the XR18... into the first P16M... them out of that P16M into the next P16M... then out of that second P16M into the next..... rinse/repeat

Perfect, works for me! Thanks 

14 minutes ago, EBS_freak said:

P16M

I see. Can I connect one unit to the XR18 direct without using a P16D interface?  I'm assuming that could then give one stereo mix through the P16M and free up the aux channel used to supply another stereo feed? 

My band is now all fully in ears, no backline, electronic drums, guitar and bass modellers and is sounding superb.  We have a XR18, there are five of us and we all now want to run stereo monitoring, with space on the desk only for one person to do so currently.  What options are available, if any, to expand the monitoring capability without buying a digital desk with 10 aux channels? 

I don't think I need to describe this at all - most people know about these and their reputation. This is a Flea Jazz Bass from the Artist Signature series in as-new, roadworn condition as shown in the photos. It comes with the original gig bag and case candy (which is just a plastic bag of labels and stickers to be honest). These are retailing now at £1,300 if you can find one. 

If you need the specs then these are below. 

I would really prefer collection but happy to meet up within reasonable distance of Silverstone/Maidenhead. 

Body Material Alder
Body Finish Road Worn® Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body Shape Jazz Bass®

Neck Material Maple
Neck Finish Road Worn® Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Neck Shape "C" Shape
Scale Length 34" (86.36 cm)
Fingerboard Material Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius 7.25" (184.1 mm)
Number of Frets 20
Fret Size Vintage-Style
Nut Material Synthetic Bone
Nut Width 1.5" (38.1 mm)
Position Inlays Aged White Dot

Bridge Pickup Pure Vintage '64 Single-Coil Jazz Bass®
Middle Pickup Pure Vintage '64 Single-Coil Jazz Bass®
Controls Stacked Concentric Controls Volume 1. (Neck Pickup), Tone 1. (Neck Pickup), Volume 2. (Bridge Pickup), Tone 2. (Bridge Pickup)

Bridge 4-Saddle Vintage-Style
Hardware Finish Nickel/Chrome
Tuning Machines Fender® Vintage-Style
Pickguard 4-Ply Tortoiseshell
Control Knobs Knurled Chrome/Black Concentric
Neck Plate Special Flea Neckplate

24 minutes ago, Ander87 said:

Damn that is one fine rig! I see a lot of Fender Ps + ABMs + Barefaceds!

Im just not sure how will I feel lugging a Six10 up and down stage on and off car etc… the band does help and I am going to the gym (I’ve lost 14kg by the way…!) but am I just making excuses? I hear some of you say ‘shut up and buy it’…!

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The 610 is light. Handles on both sides and I can pick it up and pop it in the car. And a handle on top and wheels. It’s not like the 610 cabs of old. And yes, BF with a Precision and an ABM just works!

9 hours ago, Ander87 said:

I am loosely considering pairing my upcoming ABM with a Barefaced Six10... Knowing I had probs plenty with a Super Twin or similar... Overkill for a punk rock trio?  

It is not overkill. Definitely not. Not in any way. 

Good for me on my Floor. OC2 is pretty decent! 

16 hours ago, King Tut said:

Milton Keynes. We’ve got the Theatre for watching shows, The Stables for tributes and heritage acts and The Craufurd Arms for younger stuff and touring rock acts. Stony Stratford, which is part of MK has a thriving folk scene and three or four pubs that regularly have gigs and open mics. There’s also various estate pubs that have bands and some pubs in the older parts that have been swallowed up by the city, Newport Pagnell and Fenny Stratford come to mind. We’re also only half an hour from Northampton and Bedford so yeah, a good place to be. 

For a reasonably sized City (rather than a town) I've always been disappointed by Milton Keynes. It's size and location should make it a prime location for live music but I don't think it's anywhere near as good as it should be. The Stables is well attended but mainly by the over 50s, MK11 and The Craufurd don't get nearly the footfall that they should. It doesn't get the touring bands that Oxford or Northampton or even Bedford get and the pub covers scene is scattered around the villages.  It could be so much more..

1 hour ago, Kevin Dean said:

If you support a minimum wage, pensions, sick pay, maternity leave, H&S, etc that's the price for UK made stuff It's a difficult dilemma.

I’m just happy to support a UK company with customer service second to none. 

Still getting used to it but a few gigs down now. There's the immediate comfort feeling that you know what you are getting and you are definitely getting the ABM sound, but it's clearer, tighter and with more definition at higher volumes. Is it louder? Well, I never turned my EVO IV to max so I don't know. I guess it must be a little. The fan is super quiet and kicks in only when needed, and the DI is superb quality apparently according to the sound guy.  The controls are reassuringly Ashdown and give the same amount of adjustment as we're used to. It seems to weight the same if not a little less than my rackmount 600 IV. Could be me, or the valve fitted but the drive seems smoother. 

There's a big 'but', and I'm going to have to have a word with Mark, Dan and Dave. Both the input and the output controls are notched, like the output control on the RM EVOIIs. I hate it.  Really hate it.  It's going to have to change. 

Is it worth the money, I guess is the big question?  To me, given a) I bought it b) it's UK built and c) it looks bloody fantastic then yes, but objectively I'd find it difficult to argue against going for a 600 EVO IV, as that amp is so good.  I'm just pleased it's not as nasty as that horrible Darkglass thing I bought......

Onwards and upwards. I love it, I'm keeping it and the ABM 600 EVO IV is sold pending collection...

I’d take the Thumper out of your bitsa and stick it in this. The wizard is a tremendous pickup, I love it. 

1 hour ago, Merton said:

Ooh I didn’t realise you’d got a new ABM V! Now I understand why the IV is up for sale 😅

Is there a marked (sonic) difference between them?

I'm just finding out. Couple of gigs tonight and tomorrow. I'll update the main thread! 

Might be overkill....

10 minutes ago, ern500evo said:

Evo V?! 

You're a clever fella! 

8 minutes ago, ern500evo said:

I’m curious to know what you’re replacing it with! 

I already have the replacement! You could take an educated guess and you might be right. It gets christened tonight

Here we have what is undoubtedly the best amp I have ever owned and I've had a few. Rackmount chrome faced version in very good condition.  Checked and serviced by Guy Morel at Ashdown two years ago. 

Don't think I need to explain it much more. Comes with the shallow Gator case, pictured. 

Collection please from Silverstone, Milton Keynes, Peterborough or Maidenhead. 

I had a Tonepocket which is superb. Until I bought the Waza Air headphones.  Zero cables and brilliant sound. Now the Tonepocket is gathering dust.  If there's any latency then I can't hear it.