I'm looking into buying an Ashdown MAG 300 head and the Mag 8x10 cab. Eventually I'll look into picking up an ABM series or Ampeg head, so the MAG head is only temporary. If anyone out there in talkbass land has any real world experience or opinions, they are welcome.
First of all, I think Ashdown doesn't sell a 8x10 in the mag range. That said: I'm an Ashdown-fan. IMHO, a Mag head is (together with the Hartke 3500) the best bang for the buck around here (in Europe). I've got an ABM 500 head on order, for wich I've been working my ass off. If you're eventually want to replace your head with something else, don't forget the ABM series. But again: MAG series are very very very nice!!
In this new mail order catalog it's there, in all her beauty. Perhaps it's only available in the states?
Sorry, my mistake. (long time since I checked their site) That 8x10 looks pretty sweet, what's the price you pay for one?
+1 About the MAG-300, that's a great head, probably one of the "best bang for the buck" around. Very deep, very versatile, many useful features, and loud.
I know, but cab can handle 800W continious power, and I supose it will be used on big stages. So, why to be afraid of lacking a headroom?
the 300 watt mag head is only temp. My current rig is on loan from a bro, and I need to build something quick. My next purchase after this probably will be the ABM 500. Ty for the opinions
I really like my Ashdown, but I have the RPM-1 EVOII preamp going into a bridged QSC PLX 1602. Wide variety of tones available, yet they do all have that deep ashdown sound. I went with separates due to weight.
