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Ashdown Amps - What Did I Discover?
- Thread starter MycooLeeyun
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Yes, that's the one but that's a very high price for a second hand one. Excellent condition examples sell in the UK for roughly £350 to £400.
Ashdown gear is awesome! I used a couple MAG series combos a few years back and recently updated my gig rig to a CTM-200r (I modded with feet and handles) pushing a pair of 2x12" Bag End cabs...
which ABM did you get? The new ABM IV are more hi-fi than the earlier versions. They have an expanded EQ section. I love mine! I have been through so many amps, and the Ashdown has been my favorite out of all of them. Tons of heft to the notes. but I can still get a nice breakup if needed!
No matter which amps I try, I always seem to drift back to my ABM 500 II.
As has been said, huge EQ capability plus that big powerful clout in the back when on stage
Any of the ABM 500 or 600's are killer amps
As has been said, huge EQ capability plus that big powerful clout in the back when on stage
Any of the ABM 500 or 600's are killer amps
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Here’s a used ABM 600IV. This is the newest and the most flexible. More loud than you’ll ever seen. no affiliation to the seller.
https://reverb.com/item/47954537-as...are&utm_campaign=listing&utm_content=47954537
https://reverb.com/item/47954537-as...are&utm_campaign=listing&utm_content=47954537
I'll see you 550 and raise ya 800
(With some assistance) I recently discovered Ashdown and after a week or so of figuring out the EQ on this little bastard have decided to make it my main amp. I cannot get enough of the thick tube greatness. I'm looking at rackmount power amps but the genzler is more than holding it down.
I've been meaning to list an ABM 500 that comes with a flight case. This one has had the mute issue resolved (many didn't entirely mute the signal). PM if anyone's looking. The resale (actual amps sold) is not all that high but they really do sound great with a lot of punch. The blendable tube is really a nice feature too. I just have way too many amps and recently picked up a TT800 which is getting all the love.
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I've been wanting to buy that 550 to simplify my rig. They still have 6 left but I'm partial to the chrome and red and I had mine modified. the black wouldn't pop the led colors as much! If I end up with one though I would do red leds inside.
Oh my, what’s inside, what’s inside!
I too am an Ashdown disciple. I toured for a long time with Seymour Duncan heads, my absolute favorites. When they finally died I stressed about finding something that I could as good a sound from. Then I found my RPM-1 preamp and fell in love. I also have a newer RM800EVO that I recently purchased and love it too. Got my eye on solder MAG right now as well.
