MoonBassAlpha Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 Look on it as an opportunity, not a setback! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ancient Mariner Posted March 31, 2010 Author Share Posted March 31, 2010 I do - just the thought of finding another £200+ isn't so inspiring right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigwan Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 There's nothing wrong with Ashdown's earlier amps - their pre-EVO series ABM amps are pretty bomb proof. I'm not a fan of Ashdown cabs though, and suspect that may be where a lot of people have a problem. As a result of people thinking Ashdown's aren't up to much you can pick up a 300 watt head for under £250 - the steal of the century if you ask me. Especially keep an eye out for people selling the early ABM200. It's a 300 watt head in disguise - they were never 200 watts, and that's straight from an Ashdown employee. It's a good time to be looking at second hand gear... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ancient Mariner Posted March 31, 2010 Author Share Posted March 31, 2010 Thanks Bigwan - all hints gratefully received. I'm slightly torn between a mid-sided combo (150+ watts, 1X15) and separate head & 2X10 cab. I'd like the latter, but the former is a lot tidier and somewhat smaller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 Here you go .. [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Laney-Bass-Amp-Stack-RBH800-RBC210L8-RBC215L8_W0QQitemZ280485507748QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV?hash=item414e3d32a4"]Laney stack on ebay- cheap [/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ancient Mariner Posted March 31, 2010 Author Share Posted March 31, 2010 Thanks OG - that may be a touch large. I've already done a fairly exhaustive ebay search, and some of the best deals are actually right here in BC. Something will probably 'turn up' in the next week or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bankai Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 I recently purchased my setup to replace my previous amp which was too quiet. I got a Little Giant 350 second hand off here for £150 and a 2x10 compact cabinet new for £150 I am very happy with it. Certainly got enough volume for what I want and not too expensive either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellothere Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 I bought an Ashdown combo not long ago and so far im pretty happy with it. Actually considering what i got for my money i'm very happy with it, it sounded better (to my ears) than anything on offer in the same price range, even some that where quite a bit more expensive... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomBassmonkey Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 I think the key thing to remember is they're cheap. Unlike a bass where it'll feel/look worse quality, they can suffer reliability issues (which obviously you can't tell on your first try). They are outstanding amps for the money, but you do take a risk. They've been a bit better recently apparently, but you still won't be getting the reliability you'd get from a more expensive amp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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