ashdown c210t abm3 eq help?!

[Jared21]

Hi I've recently bought an ashdown abm3 c210t and I've had some trouble with the eq, (I've always had trouble understanding eq but I could always find the right sound on other ashdown amps,) I can't find a warm slap sound that most funk players can find, I was just wondering if anybody knows an eq setting that would suit this style or how I could get around this? Thanks

[4-string]

On that amp, engaging the shape function should get you a long way IME.

[BlountEdge]

Originally Posted by 4-string

On that amp, engaging the shape function should get you a long way IME.

I agree. Definitely engage the shape function.

On this amp, I also recommend that you begin with a relatively "clean" Valve Drive setting. Somewhere between 6 o'clock (off) and 9 o'clock (25%) is a good place to start. Then, adjust the EQ settings to your preference.

As for EQ recommendations, I have gotten the best results with a slight boost of the 1st slider (180Hz) and by setting the "Middle" knob somewhere between the 11 and 1 o'clock positions, depending on the bass used. These are good statring points for most of my jazz basses. I then tweak to accommodate active vs passive or to compensate for qualities inherent in various pickups.

I have ocassionally had to "cut" the 3rd slider (1.3KHz) slightly, but not often. I also adjust the "Bass" knob to ensure that the drivers are not distressed and set "Treble" to preference for each bass used, but never over 2 o'clock for either setting.

Good luck!

[Jared21]

Thanks for the advice guys I'll have to try it when I go to my next practice