bassmansky Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 heard a few stories about the newer models of the abm range not being as reliable as the older ones anyone had any experience of this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welshbassist Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 I can - my ABM overheated once in a practice. I sent it to a tech and apparently some of the components were spaced oddly on the board, therefore not allowing the fan to turn on! The tech sorted it out and it's great now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassicinstinct Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 So can I. I have used Ashdown exclusively since 1999 for gigs/rehearsals/recording an average of 3 - 4 times per week and have never had any issue of any sort with the ranges I have used (ABM, MAG and, currently, Superfly). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0175westwood29 Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 really are they good? i was looking to get the LG1000 but need something sooner as the realise date is not for 2 months! abm 900 how does it stand up to the gk 700rb-II? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 My ABM has had a minor problem (valve preamp packed in) but I haven't sent it to Ashdown for them to try and fix it. If I don't mind missing out on the valve circuit it works perfectly well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassmansky Posted April 4, 2008 Author Share Posted April 4, 2008 [quote name='bassicinstinct' post='169627' date='Apr 4 2008, 09:21 AM']So can I. I have used Ashdown exclusively since 1999 for gigs/rehearsals/recording an average of 3 - 4 times per week and have never had any issue of any sort with the ranges I have used (ABM, MAG and, currently, Superfly).[/quote] im going to buy a500 evo11 or a klystron head as theres some good deals at the moment.some say that theres no differance in the two apart from the price! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Nimrod Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 I've used an ABM500 combo for the last few years and nothing has ever gone wrong. At all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 The Klystron is the same as an ABM - the only difference being shape and Klystron is made in the UK thus pricier. I actually prefer the look of the ABM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0175westwood29 Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 me to the klystron looks to to big from the pics ive seen much prefer the abm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB1 Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 MB1. Been using Ashdown ABM gear for years and never had a problem! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0175westwood29 Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 just looking for around 400-450 i can get a gk700rb-II. should i consider the abm 900 (525?) or just get the 700 im probs gonna get the ashdown LG1000 as a backup and just for a small amp to take to practice. but wat do u guys out of the to think i should get for my main gig amp? i play rock/metal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashevans09 Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 I had an ABM 500 for a while - it was made well and I never encountered any problems with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leonshelley01 Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 So is the "Breakdown" nickname undeserved then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilmour Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=14771&hl=ashdown"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=...&hl=ashdown[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 [quote name='leonshelley01' post='172691' date='Apr 8 2008, 10:46 PM']So is the "Breakdown" nickname undeserved then?[/quote] I like to think of Ashdown as a bit like the Alfa Romeo of the bass world . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnylager Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 [quote name='Machines' post='172900' date='Apr 9 2008, 10:13 AM']I like to think of Ashdown as a bit like the Alfa Romeo of the bass world .[/quote] There speaks an Alfisti! I have had no problems with my ABM EVOII combo or cab, but I bet I've put a bloody curse on it now! Me Alfasud however, was on the whole, a pile of sh*te! Except both times it worked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 What I mean by that is - I love Ashdown gear and can't see myself with anything else in the next few years, but I wouldn't be shocked if it burst into flames. Same with Alfas , no-one buys them on their reputation of reliability - but because they fell in love with the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phatbass787 Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 I used an ABM rig solidly from 1999 to 2007, 100-150 gigs a year and never had any issues with it at all, always worked, always sounded great. My head got dropped out of the back of our van once pretty hard and although I had to get a new bulb for the VU meter it worked fine. I bought one of the new classic rigs last year and that is even better. I never ever think I'd better take a backup, plus the fact I like they are an English small company. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowhand_mike Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 love my mag210, no problems and its been a year now, though still not sure if the sub harmonic thingy works but maybe thats just me and the sound is spot on. though there is that little voice in the back of my head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassmansky Posted April 11, 2008 Author Share Posted April 11, 2008 [quote name='lowhand_mike' post='173268' date='Apr 9 2008, 04:21 PM']love my mag210, no problems and its been a year now, though still not sure if the sub harmonic thingy works but maybe thats just me and the sound is spot on. though there is that little voice in the back of my head. [/quote] bought the abm evo 11 head at a great price from sound control(allthough old stock)and i cant hear no differance when using sub harmonic either,but still a great sound! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jono Bolton Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 I've got an ABM 300 head, and I've had it for 4 months or so and it's worked fine. Jay_249 on here had it before me, and he didn't have any problems with it either. Great sound too, perfect in my opinion but I know it's not to everyones taste. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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