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could not resist,as that is one sound you cannot describe as wooly

Ashdown classic 2x10 neo cab,26kg!

[quote name='NJE' post='526941' date='Jun 28 2009, 07:20 PM']I had a look at the Ashdown site and its not the same as the Entwhistle 2x12. I did a bit of digging and I did find a 2x12" cab Ashdown mase in 98 but it was apparently stopped in 98 and looks like the really old ABM stuff. The cab I have seen is about the size of a 4x10 but has the two twelves offset like the EBS 2x12. It is also the really new ABM design with the big silver round handles on the side, big Ashdown emblem on the front and metal grill. It looks brand new and by the looks of it has the blue speakers. I have no idea but might ring Ashdown tomorrow and see if it is legit and see if they can tell me more.[/quote] they are usually very helpful but might struggle on this one!unless someone had one specially made and they have the details.perhaps someone has modified a 4x10?The blueline speakers are ok just that there are better ones out there.definately ring them and let us know how you get on.might be interested in a 2x12 myself!

[quote name='Kongo' post='526710' date='Jun 28 2009, 01:58 PM']Ha whoa, what grabbed your Ashdown nuts today? Anyways, here's wooly in my mind: NO high end zing to start with. Mid range seems dead and unresponsive Low end flabby, farty and not defined / tight EVERYONE knows what wooly means...it's a term called because it sounds like you've put a VERY heavy wooly jumper over it! [/quote] i guess jj burnel of the stranglers does'nt own a wooly jumper then

[quote name='Spartacus' post='525746' date='Jun 27 2009, 10:02 AM']Indistinct midrange and a low end that isnt "tight", tends to distort and compress when not pushed that far and loses any dynamics. Thats my experience of ABM and MAG stuff but my superfly gives a better defined and clearer sound from top to bottom.[/quote] thats not a bad explanation!in my experience with an abm cab it does not seem to cut through the mix as well as it should.

was it like the one jon entwhistle used?i think there is a picture of it on ashdowns website.Or i think they made a few in a normal abm cab,probably the size of their 4x10 cabs.whichever one it is they are now discontinued.if it has the celestion drivers in i would think it sounds sweet.imo those drivers are much better than the blueline ones they use now.

I agree their cabs are not the best even the abm range which i have,but the abm heads are the dogs b@@@@@@s in my opinion.As i have stated on here before the amps do need tinkering with to get the sound you are after.They are not plug in and play amps.Bet there is several ashdown rigs at glastonbury this weekend,wooly or not loadsa people love them(and a few hate them!)

[quote name='sshorepunk' post='520564' date='Jun 22 2009, 10:29 AM']Thnaks for the comments! I've owned an EBS proline 4x10 before, so I know it can bust your back a bit, hence the current 2x12 Neo EBS cab Ideally would like to use EBS again, but $$ is probably going to be an issue, I need to make a few calls today, 3 x 2x10's does appeal though. also, with a 4x10, the ashdown classic neo cabs look like they may do the job, gonna give some a blast and check the weight today Tony[/quote] did you try a ashdown neo cab?i want to try one to see the difference between that and my abm cab.Trouble is my local store dont seem very keen on getting any in,only the cheaper ashdowns.want to try out the new trace range as well but will have to drive miles for that i reckon.sorry to go abit off topic

[quote name='sshorepunk' date='Jun 19 2009, 05:02 PM' post='518624'] Hi I may be needing a 4x10 now, possibly 2! The ideal rig for my band is probably an 8x10 and I have access to an old Hrtke 8x10 if I want it, but I don't wanna bust my balls anymore so 2 4x10's is gonna be a better option. head is an EBS TD650, ideal pairing would be with 2 EBS 4x10, evven better would be 2 EBS Neo 410's but we are talking serious $$ there and I just can't do it. The options are, from a quick browse round the web, Trace elliot, ashdown or one of the ampeg cabs Looking for punchy mids and sweet low end, don't need zsingy highs just punchy, in yer face power So let me know what you think, maybe a few of you wanna swap your EBS 4x10 for by EBS Neo 2x12 Tony [/quote you talking the older trace elliot cab?if so that would be the one i would choose,cant remember the wattage of them off hand thou.never tried the newer trace's but there seem alot more about now.ashdown abm 4x10 not bad either,lots of bands use those,as for ampeg the 4x10he i had didnt live up to my expectations.Best thing to do is try a few out if possible.

[quote name='Kongo' post='517628' date='Jun 18 2009, 05:37 PM']Ah can't travel that far out. No bother, I'll keep looking...Maybe fate says no...who knows..:.)[/quote] if thats what you want get it,you will only regret it if you dont!have you looked on nevada music?

[quote name='Kongo' date='Jun 18 2009, 04:57 PM' post='517573'] Ah shoot! the bass centre mail me today saying "We are sold out of the Peavey Tour 700 and cannot get any til mid July"... Ok, so even though they said they were in stock...Makes me question... So I guess I'll go elsewhere...Geez this always happens and I need a new head ASAP... [/quote pmt at norwich had one last time i was in,they would be glad to sell you it!2 hrs drive down and its yours,(ring first )

[quote name='KevB' post='516147' date='Jun 17 2009, 09:40 AM']I have a Behringer 450H which I used to have permanently set up at a rehearsal room with a band I was in a few years back. Perfectly usable bass head and utterly reliable. I've since had a mixer and a couple of pedals from them and all have done what they were supposed to do, none have broken. Behringer just seem to be a bit of a whipping boy on this site. I've never been that impressed with Ashdown, disappointing as they were set up by ex TE people. Speaking of TE and getting back on topic, I don't know about the musical merits but if it was a 'robot wars' type face-off I'd put my TE 7215 combo in against anything of similar size, it's a hard b*s*ard [/quote] yes got to agree on the trace combo as i had one for a couple of years.

[quote name='benwhiteuk' post='515844' date='Jun 16 2009, 10:36 PM']you've obviously not used the Ashdown budget equivalent [/quote] Depends what you mean by budget?wouldnt call their mag range budget.but their electric blue range is budget and yes they are sh*te

[quote name='Jobiebass' post='515841' date='Jun 16 2009, 10:33 PM']I went for the premium with insurance last week by request of the buyer. nearly £40. they did this to it.... I wouldnt trust them as far as I could throw them now. and by the looks of it, they throw around their packages. its a musicman case.. they are ment to take some hammer but this takes the piss a little! in talks with them now for compo [/quote] hope you get it sorted jb.how on earth could they cause that much damage!i might risk them but will have to get the cab well wrapped up i think.thanks for all replys most seem positive except this disaster.

[quote name='lowdown' post='515831' date='Jun 16 2009, 10:27 PM']If its a Glockenklang - No. If its Behrenger - Yes, and hope it gets damaged... Garry[/quote] nice one

i might need a courier to pick up a bass cab and deliver to me.have read some of the pinned thread on here so thought i would get a quote from interparcel,standard is £22 +vat,economy £6.99 +vat.is it worth taking a chance on the cheaper option?Has anybody used the economy option?must be some small print somewhere

[quote name='lowdown' post='515540' date='Jun 16 2009, 05:59 PM']Even a Behringer. I had to to use a hired one for a gig. The 2x10 combo. Worked a treat. If i was backed into a corner, and had to play with the Ashdown, the Behringer, or Posh Spice. The Behringer would win hands down. Garry[/quote]must have been better than the one i had the misfortune of using then worst sound ive ever heard,i wouldnt choose posh spice either

i had a 410he for a short time and was dissapointed with it,quiet and undistictive.But to be fair i was not using an ampeg head with it

[quote name='benwhiteuk' post='514859' date='Jun 15 2009, 11:04 PM']I don’t think it’s all to do with the driver – I’m not a fan of any of the Ashdown budget amps at all. They sound f***ing awful IMO. So with this in consideration, I’d say that any other brand of combo that’s of a similar wattage would be ‘better’ (louder, punchier, clearer, more usable tone, etc…) than any Ashdown equivalent. This, of course, is just my opinion.[/quote] even a behringer?youre having a laugh

the abm head i find does take some tinkering with to get the sound youre after.would not say my abm is quiet though.for best results i keep the bass and valve drive down and turn the pre-amp up so its not quite clipping into the red.got more than enough volume with plenty to spare