EliasMooseblaster Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Well, it's a new rig, rather than a new amp, really. After upgrading to a bigger and more menacing head, I decided to hang on to my Ashdown LB30 and set up a more luxurious / self-indulgent home practice rig. After a bit of scouting around, Merton very kindly pointed me in the direction of SiFi2112's 1x10 Cab For Sale thread. The two have finally been united for the first time tonight: [attachment=188006:LB30_2.jpg] I got a bit of a surprise when I first turned it on - those 30 valve watts definitely seem a lot louder than the 30W SS amp I was practising through previously! I could see this being an ideal setup for acoustic gigs. The cab is a DIY job with an Eminence driver mounted in a nicely lightweight enclosure. The clarity of the speaker is superb, and it really compliments the Ashdown head nicely. Perhaps if I can get myself organised at a more sociable hour this week, I'll try and record a little audio demo. In any case I'm really pleased - the cat, however, remains a little suspicious of the new arrival... [attachment=188007:LB30_JM.jpg] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Excellent! Been a successful year for you on the amps front Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EliasMooseblaster Posted March 31, 2015 Author Share Posted March 31, 2015 It certainly has! I guess, after I told myself I didn't need to buy any more basses at the end of last year, my mind naturally turned towards my amps... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 A natural progression, which is to be encouraged Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EliasMooseblaster Posted April 1, 2015 Author Share Posted April 1, 2015 I've put up a couple of demo recordings, though I'm not optimisitc that my cheap dynamic mic really does the rig justice! Recorded using the two basses I had at home: [url="https://soundcloud.com/cherrywhitemusic/ashdown-lb30-demo-precision-bass/s-dgF0j"]https://soundcloud.c...on-bass/s-dgF0j[/url] - "Brenda"; kit bass Precision copy, recently treated to a Fender 62 'RI pickup [url="https://soundcloud.com/cherrywhitemusic/ashdown-lb30-demo-frankenbass/s-FZOh3"]https://soundcloud.c...kenbass/s-FZOh3[/url] - "Aradia"; Frankenbass constructed from bits I found on eBay, sporting a Tonerider Jazz Bass neck pickup. [attachment=188074:brendaAndAradia.jpg] (l-r: Aradia, Brenda) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 Hmm, I want an LB30 now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burno70 Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 (edited) Lovely demo - nice and phat tone! I've had my LB30 for over a year now and wouldn't part with it - it's fantastic. Best tone I've ever made. Makes me want a great big valve amp for gigs -- and a great big roadie to carry it! Edited April 2, 2015 by burno70 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0175westwood29 Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 [quote name='burno70' timestamp='1427999096' post='2736950'] Lovely demo - nice and phat tone! I've had my LB30 for over a year now and wouldn't part with it - it's fantastic. Best tone I've ever made. Makes me want a great big valve amp for gigs -- and a great big roadie to carry it! [/quote] my ctm 15 ( yes i know not the same as lb30) made me want and very quickly get a ctm 100! andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EliasMooseblaster Posted April 3, 2015 Author Share Posted April 3, 2015 [quote name='burno70' timestamp='1427999096' post='2736950'] Lovely demo - nice and phat tone! I've had my LB30 for over a year now and wouldn't part with it - it's fantastic. Best tone I've ever made. Makes me want a great big valve amp for gigs -- and a great big roadie to carry it! [/quote] Cheers! It's probably worth pointing out that this is with the amp running at very modest volume (8-9 o'clock) and with the bass control down at about 9 o'clock so as to maintain good relations with the neighbours - it's also coped remarkably well in full band settings before. Anyone who's seen Cherry White will confirm that we're not exactly quiet (and that's why I upgraded to a CTM-100). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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