OFFICIAL ASHDOWN CLUB

[foal30]

Is it 30 watts?

 

[C-60 Bass]

ABM 750

ABM-EVO-V-750

 

[Novarocker]

Anyone here used both CTM and BTA?

I have only briefly heard a CTM 100 IIRC.

Like @Wasnex said, from what I do recall from talks staff, some of the engineers and email exhanges with Mark are that the BTA is essentially identical functionally (I dont know if there's slight variation in actual component values/quality of components etc) and sound wise on the front end to the ABM Evo III. This matches my personal experience of owning both.

What I understand of the CTM line is it's more vintage voiced and if I recall, similar to the orange AD200 and Fender bassman 100 with regard to tone stack design.

Are there some overlap? I wouldn't be surprised. Some of the little stubby clips I've heard sound like some of the sounds I've grabbed from my ABM/BTA.

Thanks all for the compliments! When I get decent recording capabilities, I'll work on getting clips of both amps throw their paces.

 

[foal30]

@Novarocker

@Wasnex has posted up some excellent thoughts on how he EQ his various amps

A lot of people found the CTM set up hard yakka but I think it’s fantastic it’s just quirky

I still have my old 1998 ABM Klystrom so I’ll assume that’s more like a bTA front.

 

[Novarocker]

@Novarocker

@Wasnex has posted up some excellent thoughts on how he EQ his various amps

A lot of people found the CTM set up hard yakka but I think it’s fantastic it’s just quirky

I still have my old 1998 ABM Klystrom so I’ll assume that’s more like a bTA front.

Yeah I'd assume the same. I've heard great things about the CTM, hoping to get one sometime.

Infact, would love to pair a stubby with my PF210.

 

[Lammchop93]

if anyone is looking to get into the ABM series, I have a UK Custom shop one in the classifieds: For Sale/Trade - Custom Shop Ashdown ABM 600 EVO IV (made in the UK)

 

[foal30]

I might put a sneaky bid on an Electric Blue combo
(Old UK EB-180)

 

[Nuage420]

Well guys, I'm about to order a second cab to stack on top of my 410H but I can't decide between 210 or 115. Neo or Ceramic. I'm thinking 115 to add more sub bass, but I might get enough of that (the 410 isn't lacking at all) plus more consistent tone adding two more 10s.
Sway me one way or another?

 

[Novarocker]

210 IMO, then you got something for smaller gig needs and don't have to worry about any possibility of 10s and 15s not mixing well.

 

[abarson]

Well guys, I'm about to order a second cab to stack on top of my 410H but I can't decide between 210 or 115. Neo or Ceramic. I'm thinking 115 to add more sub bass, but I might get enough of that (the 410 isn't lacking at all) plus more consistent tone adding two more 10s.
Sway me one way or another?

Here's what Ashdown says is the frequency response of their ABM-410H: 30Hz - 20kHz
Here's what Ashdown says is the frequency response of their ABM-115H or ABM-210H: 37Hz - 2kHz

If you think you should get the 115 "to add more sub bass", then you're assuming that speaker size dictates frequency response.

 

[Nuage420]

210 IMO, then you got something for smaller gig needs and don't have to worry about any possibility of 10s and 15s not mixing well.

Yeah the phase canceling seems to be a gamble.

Here's what Ashdown says is the frequency response of their ABM-410H: 30Hz - 20kHz
Here's what Ashdown says is the frequency response of their ABM-115H or ABM-210H: 37Hz - 2kHz

If you think you should get the 115 "to add more sub bass", then you're assuming that speaker size dictates frequency response.

I think i meant rounder not so much sub. There's times I've wanted a little more gut rumble when playing dance music and techno type stuff, reggae.

i emailed Ashdown earlier so we'll see what they recommend.

 

[Nuage420]

Got something really cool coming to me next week

My really cool thing arrived! But I wanna wait until my other cab arrives to reveal.
Obviously it's a head. And I love it!

 

[javi_bassist]

I have to admit that I used to gig an Ashdown ABM EVOIV 410 cab and it sounded pretty amazing. I sold it because I usually play in small-medium venues and I needed more portability, but the sound was impressive.

 

[Nuage420]

I have to admit that I used to gig an Ashdown ABM EVOIV 410 cab and it sounded pretty amazing. I sold it because I usually play in small-medium venues and I needed more portability, but the sound was impressive.

I never intended on going with a 410 by my Sweetwater guy offered it to me as a demo for 600 and couldn't pass on that. No regrets, it hits hard and handles plenty

 

[Naigewron]

Well guys, I'm about to order a second cab to stack on top of my 410H but I can't decide between 210 or 115. Neo or Ceramic. I'm thinking 115 to add more sub bass, but I might get enough of that (the 410 isn't lacking at all) plus more consistent tone adding two more 10s.
Sway me one way or another?

The 410 and 210 combo works really well for me. I can bring both cabs, just the 410, or if I want to travel light or I don't need a lot of volume I can bring only the 210, and it still feels and sounds pretty much the same to play.

 

[Nuage420]

The 410 and 210 combo works really well for me. I can bring both cabs, just the 410, or if I want to travel light or I don't need a lot of volume I can bring only the 210, and it still feels and sounds pretty much the same to play.

I'm leaning towards the 210hc. Didn't hear back from Ashdown yet

 

[Nuage420]

i love how unfiltered he is.

 

[javi_bassist]

Ashdown LB 2.0

LB 30 2.N

I'd love to have one LB or CTM30. But this one seems to mix the classic with some new modern features

 

[Nuage420]

Ashdown LB 2.0

LB 30 2.N

I'd love to have one LB or CTM30. But this one seems to mix the classic with some new modern features

Lol of course this comes out

 

[Lammchop93]

I NEED that LB30 v2. What an awesome set of features. I’m curious if it’s still a passive EQ? It says lo mid and hi mid, so maybe it’s active?