Show your Ashdown

[JayAmel]

Here we go !

 

[Bassplayer_479]

I Have an Electric Blue 1x12 and am loving it! While it could definetly have more headroom and the on-board octaver could track better, overall it is a very good little amp. My planned next setup is a MAG 300 head w/ an Aguilar GS 112 NT. Does Anyone have any thoughts on this setup?

 

[DanGouge]

Here's an extreme closeup of an ABM 500

 

[JAUQO III-X]

What are you saying?

 

[DanGouge]

I think it's ironic that I bought this amp from our own Smash, and the VU meter is damaged. (Not that I care, everything that counts, works.)

 

[rvvl]

I've got an Ashdown ABM 900 EVO. What are your opinions on the new "Classic" models?

 

[Zakk007]

I've got an Ashdown ABM 900 EVO. What are your opinions on the new "Classic" models?

Cant wait to try them myself.

 

[Low D.]

Well here's my Ashdown, and probably the first AL series photos in this thread too! Just got my baby yesterday... just opened it for a couple of minutes now to see the lights on and take a couple of photos too.
Cant hear it yet though, untill my Acme "Low B-2" II will arrive next week.

Well here she is right before I put her for sleep ...

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When I 'll have my full mini-rig-of-doom though be sure to check out my future photos and reviews too.
I might say that if it sounds like it looks like, oh man, I m gonna be a real happy man!!! I saw photos on the net and stuff, NOTHING compares to the real thing! I must admit that this is the most beautiful amp head I ve seen since date. (Yep, GAS relief hehe)...

p.s. Graphic EQ is in random settings just for the "photo shooting".

 

[detracti]

I've got an Ashdown ABM 900 EVO. What are your opinions on the new "Classic" models?

What's the difference between the "Classic" and "ABM" heads, other than packaging?

 

[Bassplayer_479]

Classic adds onboard compression, but other wise more evolution than revolution.

 

[jamesblue]

How do the MAG 600 and ABM 500 compare?
I've gone from a SWR 350 to Yorkville xs800 to a Peavey Classic All tube 400 ALL IN THE LAST TWO YEARS..
All these have tube preamps.
I'll be playing a Spector Rebop 4 through it. I like the SWR sound but is a bit too hi-fi, will the Ashdowns be a little more vintage sounding?
Good deals can be had on the MAG 600 right now.

 

[JayAmel]

How do the MAG 600 and ABM 500 compare?

The ABM500 has a tube preamp, the MAG600 is solid state.
The ABM500 has a valve drive control, the MAG600 obviously has not.
The ABM500 has 7-band EQ, the MAG600 has 5-band.
The ABM500 has a pre/post switch for the DI output, the MAG600 has only post EQ DI output.

These are the main differences, technically speaking, that come in mind to me.

Being the former owner of a MAG300, I can witness it is a very good amp as long as you don't need any kind of "valve-like" tone. The tone on the MAG is full and thick, though.

I also experienced some failure with the MAG (scratch noise from the preamp after 2 years of use).

Hope this helps,
Jay

 

[srh]

just got a new camera finally

 

[McHack]

Here's a shot of me rockin my RPM-1 Preamp at the Newport Music Hall!!!! Can't really see it too well...

 

[The BurgerMeister]

big, fat, punchy, beautiful sound! Pure Rock!

this with a '74 jazz, or a MM Sterling, along with some awesome pedals... i Dig It.

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[gillento]

big, fat, punchy, beautiful sound! Pure Rock!

this with a '74 jazz, or a MM Sterling, along with some awesome pedals... i Dig It.

How have you connected the RBI and the EVO?

 

[deksawyer]

Ashdown Superfly & Tech Soundsystems 12" cabs (now 4 ohm each with some nice B&C drivers). Bass is a Lefty Jaydee
passive Roadie.

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D.

 

[Micolao]

 

[bassclef112]

Here's my RPM-1 (Ox model). I love this thing.....

 

[gillento]

How many of us are pairing Ashdown amps/preamps with Aggie cabs?
I 've seen some picturs of it.....
Me, I am using an ABM500 EVO with Aguilar GS212 and/or GS112.
No mid scoop there!