Advice - opinions sought - Ashdown MAG 420 vs 300

[Uncle Rodney]

In my rehearsal room there is an Ashdown MAG300 EVO II which I've taken a fancy to. Been looking for one, seen many but sadly all just too many miles away.

 

I now see an Ashdown mag 420 rootmaster bass amplifier -  that's not too far away. Fitted with a 15” celestion bn15 300x speaker.

 

It will be be for home recording and occasional small gigs. I like a box to have lotsa knobs so I can dial in all kinds of tones, DI, (external) FX etc.

 

The spec look to be the same just a different front panel layout. Only downside is "made in china" - thoughts?