javi_bassist Posted May 21, 2021 Share Posted May 21, 2021 15 minutes ago, Lozz196 said: It’s amazing how a bit of kit that doesn’t exactly blow us away isolated can work so well in the mix, isn’t it? Glad to hear the trusty RM112 worked well. Yes! Some gear can not blow us away at first, but then grow up on us. It happened to me with my Yamaha BB605. I'd been looking for one for some years. After I finally got one (and in the finish I liked) when I played it it was just ok. But after some months I got used to it and I love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
police squad Posted May 21, 2021 Share Posted May 21, 2021 1 hour ago, javi_bassist said: Yes! Some gear can not blow us away at first, but then grow up on us. It happened to me with my Yamaha BB605. I'd been looking for one for some years. After I finally got one (and in the finish I liked) when I played it it was just ok. But after some months I got used to it and I love it. I had that when I first gigged a Les Paul. I absolutely hated it, couldn't believe I'd blown a months wages on it. Turned out to be too low on the strap!! Then it was my goto for quite some time 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAdder60 Posted May 21, 2021 Share Posted May 21, 2021 A bit like adjusting your bass amp settings at home only to hate that at band practice! Cant see why anyone would want to use the Shape Feature.. The position where it creates a smiley face EQ At home on low volume it sounds great but turn it up and it’s horrible ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 Moved to post again on this most excellent amp / cab set up. Every time I use it I'm reminded of how perfect it is for my needs. I am not interested in entering a slanging match with those of you who dislike the Shape feature. It's a rehash of the Trace Elliot argument and one man's meat is of course another's poison. The crucial thing as far as I'm concerned with my little RM500 1X12 combo is pairing it with the 1X12 extension cab. It just comes to life. Room filling bottom end and perfect defined melodic midrange. I use the shape button (it's never off!) and boost the mid control to taste, then I'm nearly good to go - wherever I'm playing. The only other thing I need to do is dial in just enough 'grit' from the overdrive and my 'clean' sound is complete. I have had a multitude of amps and cabs in the many, many years I've been playing. I have an embarrassment of options today of all shapes, designs, makes and sizes. I confess I usually take this out to save space in the car and to save my back. However every time I do I end up amazed by how good it sounds. It's a belter. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted June 13, 2021 Share Posted June 13, 2021 Nice one Stew, I also use the Shape on both my RM500 and ABM600 in the same way with once selected then boosting mids to get the sound I’m after. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAdder60 Posted June 13, 2021 Share Posted June 13, 2021 I too must admit I use always on the Shape feature and boost the mids At home it can sound boomy but in a larger room or venue it sounds great I’m a believer too 🤟😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted June 13, 2021 Share Posted June 13, 2021 Yep , shape always in , and a bit of compression , great tone for me, I haven’t had to look for any other amps for a while now, well happy with the RM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinnDave Posted June 13, 2021 Share Posted June 13, 2021 Used my RM 800 head at last night's gig, shape feature off, mid and upper mid sightly boosted. Fender Precision, flats, Barefaced super compact. Sounds fine to my ears, and the guitarist's, who's not slow to tell me if the bass doesn't sound right. The RM is my main amp now as I have sold the ABM 600 & Super Twin cab. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 Does it get much better than this? Maybe, but not much. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javi_bassist Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 1 hour ago, stewblack said: Does it get much better than this? Maybe, but not much. Cool rig!! And cool Sandberg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 43 minutes ago, javi_bassist said: Cool rig!! And cool Sandberg RM500 into two twelve inch speakers. Compact, lightweight, punchy as hell. Yeah the Sandberg is a rare treat for me. Seldom buy a bass over £400 but when a seller as good as @Frank Blank offers a bass as good as this I'm going to break the bank for it. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJE Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 This might not be the best place to ask, but did anyone consider the Original heads/combos as well as the rootmasters? I am interested to know what the differences are other than a bit more EQ on the rootmasters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 There’s a demo on the Andertons YouTube channel of the RM and the Original head; my personal feeling is the Original 500 head has a sweeter sounding EQ than the RM but the RM has the drive, sub and compressor which make it more versatile as a standalone head. Depends on how you do all your tone shaping I guess. If I didn’t already have 3 million amps I’d have an Original 500 as a spare, especially at the current Andertons price. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 They are a bit of a bargain at the moment, aren’t they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Lozz196 said: They are a bit of a bargain at the moment, aren’t they? Yes. My wallet is sweating and it’s not just the heat 😅 PS also contemplating the Pro Neo cabs argh Edited June 15, 2021 by Merton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJE Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 56 minutes ago, Merton said: There’s a demo on the Andertons YouTube channel of the RM and the Original head; my personal feeling is the Original 500 head has a sweeter sounding EQ than the RM but the RM has the drive, sub and compressor which make it more versatile as a standalone head. Depends on how you do all your tone shaping I guess. If I didn’t already have 3 million amps I’d have an Original 500 as a spare, especially at the current Andertons price. I was wondering if there was any difference in power section or whether it was as simple as different EQ and features. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 3 minutes ago, NJE said: I was wondering if there was any difference in power section or whether it was as simple as different EQ and features. TBH I’m not sure what power stage the Original uses; I’d guess it’s the same ICEPower board that the RM500 uses but couldn’t be sure one way or the other. The Original 300... less sure again but I have a vague recollection that Mark Gooday hinted it WASN’T an ICEPower board for once. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javi_bassist Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 I've always been curious about the OriginAL heads too. It looked more straightforward in the sense that they only have the EQ section. And I think it's more or less the same (the frequeincies are the same I think). But I'm not sure if there are a lot of differencies beyond the Drive, Comp and Sub. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAdder60 Posted June 19, 2021 Share Posted June 19, 2021 (edited) Anyone got the Ashdown FS-2 footswitch they don’t need ?? Must be the current version FS202 on front They are hard to find at the moment!! Edited June 20, 2021 by BassAdder27 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAdder60 Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 My ABM600 is in the for sale section, decided to use my RM800 with my Ampeg pedal Tough decision as the ABM600 is a great amp but need to let it go I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javi_bassist Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 1 hour ago, BassAdder27 said: My ABM600 is in the for sale section, decided to use my RM800 with my Ampeg pedal Tough decision as the ABM600 is a great amp but need to let it go I think It's a pitty. If I were in the UK, I'd buy it for sure :(. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javi_bassist Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 I have been using my RM500 with my RM112 in a rock cover band. Pretty loud cover band. I set my RM with the master at 1 and it can compete with two valve guitar amps. Pretty amazing how loud this thing is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 5 hours ago, BassAdder27 said: My ABM600 is in the for sale section, decided to use my RM800 with my Ampeg pedal Tough decision as the ABM600 is a great amp but need to let it go I think Sad day, but unless playing very big stages the RM amps can sound very much like the ABMs. The difference only becomes apparent when on those big stages and the weight/heft of the sound of the ABM shows up. In regular pub type venues the RM more than fills them out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javi_bassist Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 This is what I used today with my cover band. Soundwise: amazing. I really really loved the tone I got. And really loud. It could keep up against two tube guitar amps. The bad: the head was always moving. I was scared of it falling off the cab. I used to have a GK mbe212 which also moved, but not that much. Any piece of advice? My RM210T doesn't move (nor the head, of course) but the RM112 could not stop moving. It was more like vibrations I guess, because it made the head move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 50 minutes ago, javi_bassist said: This is what I used today with my cover band. Soundwise: amazing. I really really loved the tone I got. And really loud. It could keep up against two tube guitar amps. The bad: the head was always moving. I was scared of it falling off the cab. I used to have a GK mbe212 which also moved, but not that much. Any piece of advice? My RM210T doesn't move (nor the head, of course) but the RM112 could not stop moving. It was more like vibrations I guess, because it made the head move. This stuff? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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