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OFFICIAL ASHDOWN CLUB
- Thread starter Presto2112
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- May 20, 2000
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- Endorsing Artist: Aguilar Amplification, Spector, Dingwall, Tech 21 NYC, Darkglass
Well Christmas came early. My Ashdown AAA 60 combo got here yesterday. I played thru it last night for a couple hours thru the speaker and thru headphones. I like it quite a bit. The speaker needs to break in some, sounds a little boxy and tight but thru headphones it killed. I dont Apple so I dont have a way to access the Aptek Ap, but thats ok for what I want this is great!
I don't use the Aptek App. I tried it but didn't like it. I think it sounds really good as it is (I have the previous version).
Anyone grab the new 30 watt tube amp yet?. I read they were shipping soon. Pretty ingenious.
CTM 30 Little Stubby
CTM 30 Little Stubby
No idea but if it's 10% as good as the CTM-300 then have a go.
PaulCISSA
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I haven’t played any of the newer Ashdown stuff mainly because this head ticked all the boxes for so long. Unfortunately, it’s been putting on weight through the years and seems a little heavier each time I move it.
I'm interested: In what way is the 320 sweeter? Shouldn't the pre-amps be identical?
I agree, they're not the lightest weight, but great tone!
PaulCISSA
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My 320 is about 3 years older than the 500. It's just got a little more articulation than the 500 does. I did change out the 12ax7 on the 320 to a Sovtek a long time ago. Otherwise, you're right - that circuit is identical to the 500.
I've done a little bit of tube rolling on mine too...swapped out the stock tube for a JJ 12ax7, couldn't tell any difference to my ear though
First band practice with my AAA EVO 120w combo last night. 4 piece rock band with fairly loud drummer and 2 guitarists. I'm pleased to say the little beast held up well with input volume at 12o'clock and the master at around 10o'clock! Still plenty of volume left! We have a gig on Friday. I might use the DI but I'm confident I can get by without any FOH.
Oh, and the amp is super light. Not Rumble-light. But much lighter than my old Peavey combo. Having this amp plus my Zoom B3n is making my setup so much quicker and easier (and less back breaking).
Oh, and the amp is super light. Not Rumble-light. But much lighter than my old Peavey combo. Having this amp plus my Zoom B3n is making my setup so much quicker and easier (and less back breaking).
I love the tone of my ABM Evo II and my Spyder. However, I've been gigging with the Rootmaster Evo and it is just amazing. People (and sound guys) really love the tone. I think it's possibly one of the best sounding class D amps.
I wanted to experiment too, but I think it wouldn't make much of a difference. I only changed the tube to an EHX because the older one was making noise.
This is one of the gadgets that Ashdown will present at NAMM: a DI. On their site, they put it between the amp and the speaker. I think it can be usefull with IEM. What do you guys think?
they always have the coolest gadgets. They are they are always a couple years ahead of everybody else. Even if somebody isn't necessarily looking for something in particular, they are thinking about it
Help me decide on a new amp!
I've narrowed my choices down to a Rootmaster 800 EVO or GK MB800, and I would love if someone could help tip the scales.
My main gig is a techdeath band, two guitarists, heavy drummer. I'm running a Darkglass Alpha/Omega Ultra into a 500W poweramp into an 800W 8x10 (lots of mid and high end clank with a fair bit of distortion), a sound I'm not really looking to change, so the purpose of the new amp would mainly be dialling in a post-eq sound for stage monitoring, mainly to cut the lows.
I've had a 300W MAG 410 combo for years, love the punch and fullness of the sound, big bottom and enough clank to stand out. But will the RM800 have the same (or very similar) tonal qualities as the MAG?
From what I've read, the GK is "conservatively" rated at 800W, while the Ashdown is "generously" rated. Will the Ashdown actually give me 800W, or will it be somewhat lower than that, like the original RM800?
With the Rootmaster I almost definitely wouldn't use the comp, drive, sub, or line in, and with the MB800 I definitely wouldn't use the second channel, but might use the headphone out.
Brand loyalty doesn't really come into play as I already have and love an Ashdown amp, and my 8x10 is by GK.
I can get both amps for the same price, about 500 pounds or 700 dollars, and size and weight are not deciding factors, sound and reliability are. Any advice is appreciated, cheers
I've narrowed my choices down to a Rootmaster 800 EVO or GK MB800, and I would love if someone could help tip the scales.
My main gig is a techdeath band, two guitarists, heavy drummer. I'm running a Darkglass Alpha/Omega Ultra into a 500W poweramp into an 800W 8x10 (lots of mid and high end clank with a fair bit of distortion), a sound I'm not really looking to change, so the purpose of the new amp would mainly be dialling in a post-eq sound for stage monitoring, mainly to cut the lows.
I've had a 300W MAG 410 combo for years, love the punch and fullness of the sound, big bottom and enough clank to stand out. But will the RM800 have the same (or very similar) tonal qualities as the MAG?
From what I've read, the GK is "conservatively" rated at 800W, while the Ashdown is "generously" rated. Will the Ashdown actually give me 800W, or will it be somewhat lower than that, like the original RM800?
With the Rootmaster I almost definitely wouldn't use the comp, drive, sub, or line in, and with the MB800 I definitely wouldn't use the second channel, but might use the headphone out.
Brand loyalty doesn't really come into play as I already have and love an Ashdown amp, and my 8x10 is by GK.
I can get both amps for the same price, about 500 pounds or 700 dollars, and size and weight are not deciding factors, sound and reliability are. Any advice is appreciated, cheers
While I have never played through a Rootmaster 800 EVO or an MB800, I did own an MB500 and Rootmaster 500 EVO. While the Rootmaster 220 and 420 were underpowered, the Rootmaster EVO series is not. They were redesigned with more volume output and just by using my ears I would say the RM500 EVO is probably louder than the MB500 although they are both in the stupid loud category.
The MB series has that baked in GK low end and sizzle sound while the RM has what I would call a warmer vintage tone although by just raising the high mid and treble on it can get it pretty close to GK territory. Hit the shape button and it gets you into ABM territory.
The only reason I no longer own the MB500 is because I wanted the 700rb II instead and I hated the look of the MB500, but it also has a more clean solid tone with punch compared to how growly the 700rb II can get with certain basses. But that 700rb II is definitely one loud mother. I still own the RM500 EVO and I do like the compressor on it as it thickens up the tone and has an auto gain built in so you do not loose volume. In fact it actually gets louder with the compressor.
I have no idea which one you'll like better so I'll just add that GK's sound great with pedals, but if you already like the Ashdown MAG then you'll probably like the RM as well. Good Luck.
The MB series has that baked in GK low end and sizzle sound while the RM has what I would call a warmer vintage tone although by just raising the high mid and treble on it can get it pretty close to GK territory. Hit the shape button and it gets you into ABM territory.
The only reason I no longer own the MB500 is because I wanted the 700rb II instead and I hated the look of the MB500, but it also has a more clean solid tone with punch compared to how growly the 700rb II can get with certain basses. But that 700rb II is definitely one loud mother. I still own the RM500 EVO and I do like the compressor on it as it thickens up the tone and has an auto gain built in so you do not loose volume. In fact it actually gets louder with the compressor.
I have no idea which one you'll like better so I'll just add that GK's sound great with pedals, but if you already like the Ashdown MAG then you'll probably like the RM as well. Good Luck.
