EliasMooseblaster Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 Because I'm sure you're all desperate to hear how my story ended: the shop traded in my CTM15 for a LB30. Tried it out at last night's rehearsal and it holds its own a lot better. Nice and simple to use, and the tone is wonderful right from the off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badboy1984 Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 The LB30 have a better clean headroom because of the power. I've use a LB30 on small gig and it holds up really nicely. I use a 2x12 cab so that helps abit. If you use a 8x10 it surely will be alot louder .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EliasMooseblaster Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 I think that was why I plumped for the CTM15 to begin with - the overdriven sound was absolutely stunning. Sadly it didn't really have enough bottom end once we put a guitarist and drummer over the top! And I probably can't get away with playing a full-on Lemmy-esque OD tone for our whole set. (I've only got a 1x15 for the time being, but this might give me an incentive to invest in another cab!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badboy1984 Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 Lemmy plays 8x15 right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EliasMooseblaster Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 Probably! I've certainly heard tell of him owning at least one 4x15 cab. (Though if I could get my hands on even one of those, I don't think there'd be space for the rest of the band in our rehearsal space!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andydye Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 I've been musing on a b-15 type sound for a while but wondered about the volume so maybe the 30w one of these would be a start? Need a shop that's got them in so I can try them near Sheffield... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandelion Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 But why the little meter thing, is it functional? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 [quote name='Dandelion' timestamp='1379086937' post='2208555'] But why the little meter thing, is it functional? [/quote] It shows the output. And I quote from the Ashdown site: "The CTM-15's analog VU meter isn't a vintage-style triviality, it gives you an accurate display of your power amp's output. Tube amps always have their own sweet spot where they sound their best, and the CTM-15's VU meter helps you find it every time." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandelion Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 Ah Ta.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaners Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 I got a VS115 to go with mine yesterday Mellow thunder [URL=http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/404/49sa.jpg/][IMG]http://imageshack.us/scaled/thumb/404/49sa.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyrene Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Hi. Forgive my ignorance but are you able to run this as 'preamp' into a MAG300 15? Or bypass the head part of the Mag combo? Sorry if this is complete madness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannybuoy Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 No, it has no direct out. The CTM30 / Little Bastard does, but it taps off the main output transformer and still needs to be connected to a speaker load to prevent damage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyrene Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Would have looked better if they had dropped the meter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderpaws Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 [quote name='RandomBass' timestamp='1378805153' post='2204747'] Yes the LB30 has a DI on the back. It is taken from its own tap off the output transformer, so you get the full glory of the those output tubes. I've used it a couple of times and it works just fine if you need to add a little of your sound into the PA. I'm assuming the CTM30 is the same - Captain Ashdown will be able to confirm that. Cheers Geoff [/quote] Is it possible to get a DI out fitted aftermarket? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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