Recent content by DDP

IMHO, the Fender-era Sunn T50C is one of the finest Fender guitar combos made. Replaced the original Celestion G12T-75 with a JBL K120 and SWEET!

After some more testing, it is apparent that the BAM200, and maybe Class D amps as a species, are very reactive to the speaker load. When I run it with a 2x10 and a 1x15, 4 ohms total, I can actually get pretty loud. With just the 2x10, 8 ohms, NOTICABLY less grunt. My initial testing was also...

After years of playing all kinds of amps in all kinds of venues, I sort of knew what to expect out of a Class A or AB tuber or SS, based on wattage and speakers. I like the low weight and small size, but I really don’t know what to make of Class D. Something about the old cliche about bass...

Good points all. I just wish there were in fact some standard of measure by which you could capture true stage performance parameters. Trying it out at a store helps, but is not definitive. Remember the old 200-watt Acoustic 360 that came labeled with warnings about hearing damage?

Not a good simile. Watts are defined by voltage x current, input or output. At any given moment, the difference between input power and output power will be lost primarily in heat. Energy in = energy out. Physics. That’s why low-efficiency circuits like Class A or AB get so hot. Class D is...

Nice TINY head and good sound, but you have to have realistic expectations. I have not been able to get a straight answer from TCE about power output, but it is NOT 200 watts RMS. Input power is not listed or easy to find, but my understanding is that the BAM200 draws about 60-80 watts max, so...

One of my favorite basses is still my '60's vintage SS Gibson SG-style Melody-Maker bass, which I still have. Changed out the pickup somewhere along the way to improve definition, but LOVE THAT NECK! As an elder statesman of the community (66), I agree with the posts indicating a relationship...

I have been using my ABM 500 for more than 10 years now, and have never found a better sounding bass amp for overall great tone. Deep and full. I have been playing for over 50 years, and have tried many different rigs. This is the one. Per my earlier post, I generally run it through 2 ABM...

Super! I am not so familiar with the RM line. I hear good things!

That IS good news, but keep in mind that the MF catalog only represents a small portion of what they carry. Ashdown products have actually been on their website for years. I have never found them to be THAT hard to find. I love my ABM 500.

I think the "mini" cabs are smaller yet. Have not seen many of those.

I didn't mention in my original post, but I like the ABM 115 compact cabs so much that I bought 2 more (4 total). The ABM 500 can't push all 4 at once (4 ohm minimum impedance), but if ever needed I can run them with a Fender 1200S (2 ohms) that I have. Lots about brute power, but I like the...

I have been running an ABM 500 EVO (British built) for about 10 years now, with 2 ABM compact 115 cabinets w/Blueline speakers. Fantastic sound, plenty of headroom, speakers tight and punchy. Plenty of volume w/o breaking up. I have been playing bass off and on for 50 years, and have tried...