JamesBass Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 So I'm looking to get a new amp in the coming days potentially, looks like an Ashdown CTM300 but I need a cab to go with it, any recommendations out there? I'd prefer second hand for budget reasons but could stretch to a £1000 budget. Weight isn't the issue more ease of transporting, so what should I be looking at? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 (edited) A serious amp like that needs a serious cab! I'd get the Bergantino NV412 that's for sale on BC, if you consider that transportable. basschat.co.uk/topic/221252-bergantino-nv412-bass-cab-cover/page__pid__2332881#entry2332881 Also check out the Barefaced '69er, but it comes in over a grand delivered Edited January 15, 2014 by Roland Rock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesBass Posted January 15, 2014 Author Share Posted January 15, 2014 [quote name='Roland Rock' timestamp='1389819133' post='2338353'] A serious amp like that needs a serious cab! I'd get the Bergantino NV412 that's for sale on BC, if you consider that transportable. Also check out the Barefaced '69er [/quote] Been looking at the '69er, just don't have the finances to outlay on a new one, nor the waiting time ideally. Might check that berg out now, it'd be rude not too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handwired Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 [size=5][sub]Check out my Mesa Boogie Powerhouse 4x10+15 in the for sale section.[/sub][/size] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 [quote name='Handwired' timestamp='1389857775' post='2338642'] [size=5][sub]Check out my Mesa Boogie Powerhouse 4x10+15 in the for sale section.[/sub][/size] [/quote] I've seen that. Possibly the most masculine cab I've ever seen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xgsjx Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Get yourself to some good bass shops & try some gear out (take your amp). I like Markbass, but not everyone does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ern500evo Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 [quote name='Handwired' timestamp='1389857775' post='2338642'] [size=5][sub]Check out my Mesa Boogie Powerhouse 4x10+15 in the for sale section.[/sub][/size] [/quote] +1 Awesome cab! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Think about bassists - local, in pubs/clubs - whose tone you like. Then think about their gear, then look into the options from that brand. It`s how I ended up with Markbass gear - though have to admit the weight, or lack of, was a big contribution. I loved the tone every time I heard it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 I know you don't want to pay for (or wait for) a BF '69er, but it would be perfect with your intended amp... Ask Happy Jack and Bertbass about theirs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Yeah, I've got a '69er too and they are superb, especially with a valve head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesBass Posted January 16, 2014 Author Share Posted January 16, 2014 [quote name='Roland Rock' timestamp='1389879517' post='2339017'] Yeah, I've got a '69er too and they are superb, especially with a valve head. [/quote] What head have you got? I might have to go down the barefaced route to be honest... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 [quote name='JamesBass' timestamp='1389891894' post='2339223'] What head have you got? I might have to go down the barefaced route to be honest... [/quote] I have an obscure 100w valve head. If you need any info on the '69er, feel free to ask here or on PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 [quote name='Roland Rock' timestamp='1389912058' post='2339588'] I have an obscure 100w valve head. If you need any info on the '69er, feel free to ask here or on PM [/quote] The Bootle-Bumtrinket is a boat in 'My Family And Other Animals' by Gerald Durrell, and I claim my £5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0175westwood29 Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 have you tried any cabinets with it? or what do you have at the minute? andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1389912995' post='2339602'] The Bootle-Bumtrinket is a boat in 'My Family And Other Animals' by Gerald Durrell, and I claim my £5. [/quote] You are correct, sir; a book I read for the first time recently. Now, just to confuse everyone, I'm going to change my member title again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 [quote name='Roland Rock' timestamp='1389915789' post='2339639'] You are correct, sir; a book I read for the first time recently. Now, just to confuse everyone, I'm going to change my member title again. [/quote] Damn, I thought that may happen. I should have sent you a PM instead. However, I have no idea what your new member title is about so it should be safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesBass Posted January 17, 2014 Author Share Posted January 17, 2014 Been offered a Laney Richter 410 on the cheap, will this be ok to pair up with my CTM300? If only for the short term? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bassman7755 Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 [quote name='JamesBass' timestamp='1389990282' post='2340411'] Been offered a Laney Richter 410 on the cheap, will this be ok to pair up with my CTM300? If only for the short term? [/quote] So long as you dont go mad with the master volume and/or low EQ boost as your amp has enough power to toast those drivers - but should be plenty loud enough before you get to that point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 I've used a Laney Richter 410 a fair few times in our rehearsal studios. The sound isn't bad at all, but as Mr 7755 says above, go easy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesBass Posted January 18, 2014 Author Share Posted January 18, 2014 Yeah wasn't gonna go mad with that, it's more of a very cheap interim cab till I save up for a lovely barefaced aha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceBass3901 Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 You will want to be very careful with that Laney cab and a CTM 300. The CTM puts our a huge amount of low end and will toast the drivers in that cab very quickly if you aren't suuuuuper careful! The Ashdown CL series cabs (particularly the 610 and 412) sounds amazing with the CTM. I currently use an ABM610 and it still sounds the mutt's nuts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismuzz Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 Another vote for Markbass, any amp sounds great through it... and its not just because I've got a 4x10 in the for sale section Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 This... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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