Ashdown ABM 115 Compact 500 Watt?

[Triumph_Rock]

Hi guys,

What do we all think of the older Ashdown ABM 115 Compact 500 Watt? Is it reliable? Sound good? What sort of sound does it put out? How much would you pay for one? Anyone put an all valve head through one?

Cheers

David

[Triumph_Rock]

So nobody is still using these? Or remember what it was like when they had one?

[Bassybert]

It’s an Ashdown ABM. If it’s a made in the uk one then it’s pretty much guaranteed to be...

a. A great sounding amp

b. Well made

 c. Pretty heavy, but reassuringly so

[Triumph_Rock]

Its design in UK and made in P.R.C. I think the one local to me, is about 10 years old, and it doesn't have tweeter. I would pair it with an all valve head.

[Bassybert]

I've heard mixed reviews about the PRC made stuff - I think that was the ABM III stuff that was made in China, but the original ABM and ABM II amps are UK made and solidly built.

I've got a UK made ABM II 500w rackmount chrome head that's rock solid in build and tone, but (and I may be completely wrong here) the quality of the PRC stuff was patchy and there were a few issues.

On the flip side, Ashdown are a brilliant company to deal with and are always willing to help with service/repairs if needed.

As far as performance, tone and power go you can't really go wrong in my eyes.

Edited November 9, 2020 by Bassybert

[fleabag]

I think you're talking about the cab rather than the amp head ?

I recently sold my ABM  compact 500 watt 1x15.  Have to say its a fine cab, but a little weighty these days amongst the plethora of lighweight cabs.  Prices are very different though.

[Bassybert]

Oh dear. It appears I've had a proper brain fart. Apologies.

[Triumph_Rock]

Thanks for the replies fellas, indeed I was talking about the cab, as mentioned by fleabag. I went through with the purchase yesterday. As its in the same town as me, and in very good condition.

I didn't even realise there was an amp by the same name aswell!