Halfmanhalfbiscuit Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Hello bassists! Looking at buying a new bass amp combo. Are Ashdown any good? Options are 550 touring combo 2X10 550 watt (spyder) or the MAG 300 2X10 300 watt combo. Looking to spend around £2-300 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voxpop Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Ashdown amp are great. I love the sound, it's rich, detailed and sounds great with a P bass. For around £300 you can pick up a 2x10 ABM combo,these are much better than the mag series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB1 Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 MB1. "I'll second that emotion!" Great Customer Service.....LOCAL ....ish A UK built ABM Evo 2 combo should suit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjones Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 [quote name='voxpop' timestamp='1346916917' post='1794712'] Ashdown amp are great. I love the sound, it's rich, detailed and sounds great with a P bass. For around £300 you can pick up a 2x10 ABM combo,these are much better than the mag series. [/quote] I think he means secondhand (probably from the for sale section on basschat). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voxpop Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Plenty of ABM 2x10 evo 2 or 3 combos on eBay or the for sale thread on here. The EVO 3 model has a very useful compressor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WurzelHedghog Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 I picked up a MAG 300 2x10 combo on ebay 3 years ago and still run it with a 1x15 cab as my main rig, very pleased with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Foxen Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Ashdown make a full range from cheapies to fancys, so you can pretty much get what you pay for, plus great support at every level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Hello, and welcome! [quote name='Halfmanhalfbiscuit' timestamp='1346914691' post='1794692'] Options are 550 touring combo 2X10 550 watt (spyder) or the MAG 300 2X10 300 watt combo. [/quote] Of those two, the Sypder 550 wins hands down. No contest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
essexbasscat Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 You'll find a bit more oomph from an ABM 500 combo, the 300 can be a little underpowered in some situations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voxpop Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 I have my 500 watt 2 x 10 ABM combo for sale.... http://basschat.co.uk/topic/186236-for-sale-ashdown-abm-evoiii-2x10-combo-l250-12-months-old/page__fromsearch__1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 Ashdown are well used amps, many pros use them, and watch any televised festivals, it`s more than likely you`ll see Ashdown bass amps all over the place.They have a reputation (un-warranted in my opinion) for a warm woolly sound, but I don`t think either Bruce Foxton or JJ Burnell could ever be described as having woolly sounds, and they both use Ashdown. As with anything, it`s how you use the eq. They do have a nice rich sound to them though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orbs Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 I've used my Ashdown ABM 500 regularly for the past 10 years or so, and it has always worked faultlessley giving me a great and varied sound. It looks well engineered and put together too, I'd certainly recommend them.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 I used a MAG300 1x15 combo with a 1x15 extra cab for a long time - it worked for me, nothing wooly at all despite what some people say, and no break downs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nottswarwick Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 Well I've just bought my ABM 500 head back a year after selling. Says something I'd think... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raggy Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 [quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1347096934' post='1796870'] Ashdown are well used amps, many pros use them, and watch any televised festivals, it`s more than likely you`ll see Ashdown bass amps all over the place.They have a reputation (un-warranted in my opinion) for a warm woolly sound, but I don`t think either Bruce Foxton or JJ Burnell could ever be described as having woolly sounds, and they both use Ashdown. As with anything, it`s how you use the eq. They do have a nice rich sound to them though. [/quote] Totally agree. Saying that, I have not seen Bruce Foxton use one yet, he still seems to be taking his VBA stack out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassicinstinct Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 Been using Ashdown rigs of one sort or another since the late nineties and have never had an issue with any of them. The sole reason I went from my Mag rig to the Superfly gear was to try to save my back due to my rapidly advancing years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysP Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 I sold my Ashdown ABM C110 300watt combo & bought an EBS combo - I really wish I'd just stuck with the Ashdown as it's the only amp I've never had any trouble with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartelby Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 I love my JJ-500. Prior to that I had Ampeg PF-500 and before that a MarkBass LMII. The Ashdown is by far the best sounding amp I've had. And more reliable than the 2 PF-500s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomBass Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 [quote name='nottswarwick' timestamp='1347112209' post='1797080'] Well I've just bought my ABM 500 head back a year after selling. Says something I'd think... [/quote] Good man! Cheers Geoff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shizznit Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 I find that Ashdown amps, especially the ABM models are quite fluffy sounding. Not that I don't like that...I do like the Ashdown tone, but they don't work out well with me personally. Passive basses do sound fantastic through these amps. If you are looking for a big trouser shaking tone then you can't go wrong with an Ashdown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Fretbuzz Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 Looking forward to my MAG 300 Evo iii head and 410T cab this week:-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0175westwood29 Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 what do you guys think of there 115 combos seems to be quiet a few out there? any favs? andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomBass Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 [quote name='Mr Fretbuzz' timestamp='1347220616' post='1798256'] Looking forward to my MAG 300 Evo iii head and 410T cab this week:-) [/quote] Thats one of the new MAG heads with the grind emulator, right? If so, I'd really like to know what you think of it. Cheers Geoff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismuzz Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 [quote name='0175westwood29' timestamp='1347220953' post='1798263'] what do you guys think of there 115 combos seems to be quiet a few out there? any favs? andy [/quote] Don't know if they would be gig worthy, but they sound niiiiiice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Fretbuzz Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 [quote name='RandomBass' timestamp='1347429341' post='1800596'] Thats one of the new MAG heads with the grind emulator, right? If so, I'd really like to know what you think of it. Cheers Geoff [/quote] Not sure what the change is Geoff but its got the sub-octave and compression on it as far as I know :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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