Opinions On Ashdown?

[Treebeard1989]

I've been shopping around for a new head, and I have to say I like the look of the Ashdown rigs, but I haven't had a chance to play through one. I'd be using it for Jazz and my college pep band. Anything on what kind of depth and tone I can expect would be great.

 

[Treebeard1989]

aaaaaand nobody cares?

 

[bigsack]

they have a very warm and clear sound IMO
i know the MAG series had serious reliability issues so be careful...
i like their sound.

 

[Eric!]

I really like my Five-Fifteen as a bedroom amp

 

[canshaker]

LOVE mine.
Just A/B'd my EVO II 500 heads with a few different Ampegs, and was blown away.
Proud to be one of their artists.

 

[jallen97]

Love my MAG 115 combo! Very warm. Haven't had any problem with it, except the little light in the VU meter went out. But they sent me a new bulb for free. I think it has been an EXCELLENT value in an amp.

 

[Treebeard1989]

most awesome. now to scrounge up some cash....

 

[Dubista]

Might be a bit late to add, but I absolutely love my MAG600 head and 410. Someone mentioned reliability problems but I haven't had any on my one for as long as I've had it.

 

[electracoyote]

I'd like to hear from anyone who happens to own one of the combos and gigs/travels with it regularly. How's it holding up for you?

 

[JAUQO III-X]

I have been using Ashdown amps and cabs for over a decade. More versatile than people are aware of. Very clean sounding and solid.



I also own a ABM series 210 500wt combo and I have traveled with it. No issues at all with reliability. Once I had to change the bulb in the vu meter(but that's expected after so many hours of use over the years.















I an Ashdown endorser.

 

[Let It Fall]

I played through a ashdown blue combo, SOUNDED great. Will be my next amp brand.

 

[masterfader87]

I've owned an ABM 500 head and ABM 410H cab for 5 years now and I couldn't be happier with it. It's very versatile and the with the sub harmonics engaged it SERIOUSLY rocks the house. And not to mention it looks super cool.

 

[bruiser1964]

My ABM 500 RC has been used and abused for the last 5 years and never missed a beat. No question from me over reliability.
Plenty of powerful warm sound and a great control set.

 

[TortillaChip520]

I'd like to hear from anyone who happens to own one of the combos and gigs/travels with it regularly. How's it holding up for you?

i gigged a 180 watt 1x15 ashdown combo quite regularly for a few months, against 2 guitarists with halfstacks and a loud drummer in a hardcore band. My amp was as loud as I could get it at every show, no issues, and sounded great. Of course it needed PA support with that loud of a band, but it still held it's own pretty well. My ashdown could definitely take a beating.

 

[somedumbguy]

My current ashdown electric blue 112 combo amp has been gigged with for twelve years.. and still running strong. A serious workhorse.

 

[Treebeard1989]

I'm looking at the MAG C210T-300 EVO II (very long name...) Its looking like a seriously good buy....

 

[TortillaChip520]

I would definitely suggest it

 

[electracoyote]

Thanks tortilla and somedumbguy (though yer actually not).

That is good to know because I really like the specs on Ashdown combos.

 

[TortillaChip520]

Thanks tortilla and somedumbguy (though yer actually not).

That is good to know because I really like the specs on Ashdown combos.

Yep, my Ashdown sounds great, awesome midrange and deep bass whenever I need it. A little tip if you need a bit more volume, turn off the EQ. You can get a reasonable amount louder without it on.

 

[Rocks]

I have an Ashdown Electric Blue 180 head and its been gigged with and its always easy to dial in a great tone with plenty of volume with good cabs. I'd have to say its the loudest 180 watts I've ever heard.