Is the Ashdown Electric Blue 15-180 Bass Combo Amp a good amp? By good, I mean tone and volume. Is it easy to use? Is that Subharmonic Generator a fun feature? Thanks in advance.
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Ashdown Amps(please help)
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You don't have to bump your thread after only 20 minutes of no reply. The forum has rules about bumping.
Anyway, I don't have the Electric Blue 180 but I have a MAG 300 which I believe is pretty much the same thing. I think it's a great amp. It's very user friendly and warm sounding. I don't use the subharmonic control myself but it is a neat thing to have I think. I think by using it in a subtle way you could add some beef to your tone.
Anyway, I don't have the Electric Blue 180 but I have a MAG 300 which I believe is pretty much the same thing. I think it's a great amp. It's very user friendly and warm sounding. I don't use the subharmonic control myself but it is a neat thing to have I think. I think by using it in a subtle way you could add some beef to your tone.
I'm sorry about the bump, I only did that because I am so used to doing it on other forums. Thank you.
I have one of the older UK-made MAG 250 115 combos. I really like it, though I usually bypass the EQ and run my BDDI straight into the effects return. Don't know how much that helps.
I have the 15-180, thing is amazing
One of the best combo amps i've used, easily keeps up with my guitarist / drummer and that was before i added a 4x10 underneath it, now the thing soars. Dial in the right settings and you can go from funky funk to punchy crunch.
The subharmonic generator is neat, i've never used it live, but i've messed around with it at home, not a huge feature, the bright and deep buttons are very nifty, i've never used the amp without them on.
I added a crate 4x10 cause i really like the crate sound, older crate sound that is, and it pumps at half volume, input and out, i really like the separate switches for input and output too, can get a good output without even using that much volume, loads and loads of headroom.
One of the best combo amps i've used, easily keeps up with my guitarist / drummer and that was before i added a 4x10 underneath it, now the thing soars. Dial in the right settings and you can go from funky funk to punchy crunch.
The subharmonic generator is neat, i've never used it live, but i've messed around with it at home, not a huge feature, the bright and deep buttons are very nifty, i've never used the amp without them on.
I added a crate 4x10 cause i really like the crate sound, older crate sound that is, and it pumps at half volume, input and out, i really like the separate switches for input and output too, can get a good output without even using that much volume, loads and loads of headroom.
I have an older UK built Mag 300 head, nice tone, pretty warm. The sub harmonic equalizer is fun, i crank it all the way at times just to get a weird kinda after note definition, plus it makes your chest feel weird at higher volumes.
I just read a review and it said it had "the wrong size input", does the standard 1/4 inch instrument cable fit in it?
That amp is great and is very good. I own a set a MAG300 Rig and that thing sound killer for me consider the price it cost me. Before that i use a Electric 180 12" combo and that thing serve me well. Never break down on me after 12 month.
Like other users said, i also don't use the sub-harmonics. but the deep and bright switch is very userful to use. I will describe ashdown sound as warm tone because thats what their trade mark sound is.
The combo you got will be very useful, if you ever decide you need more volume you can add a cab to the amp to make the amp running at 4 ohm.
Like other users said, i also don't use the sub-harmonics. but the deep and bright switch is very userful to use. I will describe ashdown sound as warm tone because thats what their trade mark sound is.
The combo you got will be very useful, if you ever decide you need more volume you can add a cab to the amp to make the amp running at 4 ohm.
Would the MAG115 be fine on it's own for a loud-ish rock band? I have the opportunity to trade my Carvin 18" for one and I'm seriously considering it.
I only use my MAG115 in a practice setting, but it is VERY loud, so I can imagine that in a band setting you wouldn't have a problem.
I'm liking all this positive reinforcement
It'll be an improvement over my 18, that's all I'm looking for at this point until I have me money saved up for the avatar stack.
I'm an owner of a MAG 300-115, and a 210 cab. I've used this small rig in smaller venues, and it works out fine. One tip though, buy yourself an Aphex Bass Exciter: you'll be amazed how much more low end and air you get out of your amp. I've now upgraded to an ABM 500 head and ABM 410 cab. I compared them, and the only way the MAG could sound somewhat like the ABM was when i used the Exciter. Electric Blue and MAGs are excellent amps, but they won't come close to the ABM series. However, an Electric Blue is an excellent place to start! Set the preamp to 2 o'clock, and the Subharmonics to 10 o'clock, play one octave higher on the fretboard, and you will enjoy it!
The EB is an excellent combo. I settled on the mag300 because i needed the extra oomf! Currently run mag300h+mag115+mag410 and its really loud!
I have only good things to say about ashdown. When i tested the EB it had good tone and volume. I say go for it.
I have only good things to say about ashdown. When i tested the EB it had good tone and volume. I say go for it.
