bassguppy Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 Can anyone give their opinion regarding the Ashdown Classic Series cabs? Any tone diffferences between those and the ABM series? Thanks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassmansky Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 [quote name='bassguppy' post='456666' date='Apr 7 2009, 06:27 PM']Can anyone give their opinion regarding the Ashdown Classic Series cabs? Any tone diffferences between those and the ABM series? Thanks!![/quote] there is one or two users of those cabs on here so you will hopefully get a reply.i will also be interested in the outcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassguppy Posted April 13, 2009 Author Share Posted April 13, 2009 anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassmansky Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 phatbass would be the one to give you an answer if he was on here.i watched the specials on jools holland and their bassist was using a klystron head with two classic cabs and it sounded good to me,but then not a true reflection i suppose.watch it on youtube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clockworkwar Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 To be honest the specials on Jools Holland arn't the best reflection of sound, seen as it is mixed for the TV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassmansky Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 [quote name='Clockworkwar' post='462341' date='Apr 14 2009, 06:04 PM']To be honest the specials on Jools Holland arn't the best reflection of sound, seen as it is mixed for the TV.[/quote] agree with that but what a good mix it was,as always on jools! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phatbass787 Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 [quote name='bassmansky' post='462310' date='Apr 14 2009, 04:30 PM']phatbass would be the one to give you an answer if he was on here.i watched the specials on jools holland and their bassist was using a klystron head with two classic cabs and it sounded good to me,but then not a true reflection i suppose.watch it on youtube.[/quote] My ears are burning! I currently use the Ashdown Classic cabs but also owned ABM ones in the past so heres my 2 pence. The classic cabs are not really what their name suggests in the fact that they are actually more modern sounding than the ABM, they seem to have quite a bit more top end attack and definitely a bit more clarity and generally brighter, the speakers are also very powerful and respond very directly to how much power you give them(sounds daft but a lot of cabs get to a point and then volume doesnt change) and keep on going without compressing. The ABM to my ear are great for that vintage sound, boomy but controlled bottom and fat mids but im my experience are great workhorse cabs, i think if its not price dependent than you need to demo both and choose with your ears, however with the classics you are getting more versatility and the Made In England kudos. Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joegarcia Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 Worked with a band a few weeks ago and the bassist had an ABM500 and two classic 410 cabs with a Jaguar. Sounded great, really good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassguppy Posted April 15, 2009 Author Share Posted April 15, 2009 [quote name='phatbass787' post='462554' date='Apr 14 2009, 02:18 PM']My ears are burning! I currently use the Ashdown Classic cabs but also owned ABM ones in the past so heres my 2 pence. The classic cabs are not really what their name suggests in the fact that they are actually more modern sounding than the ABM, they seem to have quite a bit more top end attack and definitely a bit more clarity and generally brighter, the speakers are also very powerful and respond very directly to how much power you give them(sounds daft but a lot of cabs get to a point and then volume doesnt change) and keep on going without compressing. The ABM to my ear are great for that vintage sound, boomy but controlled bottom and fat mids but im my experience are great workhorse cabs, i think if its not price dependent than you need to demo both and choose with your ears, however with the classics you are getting more versatility and the Made In England kudos. Hope this helps.[/quote] Yes, it's quite helpful. I am an ABM user both previously and currently. I've tried the 410 (too heavy for my brittle bones), the 210, and 115. Also the ABMC115 combo, and RPM1 pre. Over here in the US it's hard to get much of an opinion because the Classic cab is not as popular as the ABM or MAG cabs. I am considering getting 2 of the 410 (8ohm) Classic cabs. Will run both thru a QSC PLX3002 (for 3000 watts @ 4ohms bridged). Yes, way too much power but I'll be careful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASH Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 [quote name='bassguppy' post='456666' date='Apr 7 2009, 06:27 PM']Can anyone give their opinion regarding the Ashdown Classic Series cabs? Any tone diffferences between those and the ABM series? Thanks!![/quote] Never played a Classic before but I have an ABM 810 and man...it's a beast! I find it quite old school fat sound wise (phatbass787 describes it quite well)...but that depends on the amp also. Good built quality and for an 8x10 it's quite easy to move. I power it up with a GK1001RBII and it gives me a very balanced combination and great variety of tone ranges. Try to play a Classic if you can, if not, I think you won't go wrong with the ABM series...but again, it depends on the sound you're after. Good luck! Great price too!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassmansky Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 agree with phatbass787 on the abm cabs.i want to try the classic cabs but many stores do not stock them,maybe something to do with their price tag? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassguppy Posted April 15, 2009 Author Share Posted April 15, 2009 [quote name='bassmansky' post='463227' date='Apr 15 2009, 09:58 AM']agree with phatbass787 on the abm cabs.i want to try the classic cabs but many stores do not stock them,maybe something to do with their price tag?[/quote] to be honest there doesn't seem to be much of a problem with this price.... [url="http://cgi.ebay.com/Ashdown-Classic-NEO-414H-4x10-Bass-Cabinet-Cab-4-Ohm-NR_W0QQitemZ370178336082QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item370178336082&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A4%7C65%3A10%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318"]Classic cab[/url] Not sure if I should post the link since it's an ebay auction so i apologize if any rules we.'re broken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassmansky Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 [quote name='bassguppy' post='463431' date='Apr 15 2009, 09:52 PM']to be honest there doesn't seem to be much of a problem with this price.... [url="http://cgi.ebay.com/Ashdown-Classic-NEO-414H-4x10-Bass-Cabinet-Cab-4-Ohm-NR_W0QQitemZ370178336082QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item370178336082&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A4%7C65%3A10%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318"]Classic cab[/url] Not sure if I should post the link since it's an ebay auction so i apologize if any rules we.'re broken[/quote] seems like a good price to me,go for it!shame its not free shipping to uk! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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