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For those requiring an integrated solution, the ABM 500RC EVO III is a rack-mounting version of the standard ABM 500 EVO III Head, with a stunning, polished chrome panel. Three straightforward rotary tone controls provide 20dB of cut and boost at 60Hz, 660Hz and 5kHz, and are supplemented by two pairs of additional sliders giving 15dB cut and boost at 180Hz, 340Hz, 1.3kHz and 2.6kHz. The EQ can be switched in/out by a footswitch, enabling players to go from a flat fretless sound to a boosted sound via a favourite EQ setting. A single input is switchable for passive and active instruments with a blend of solid state and dual triode tube preamps stages which can be preset and selected by footswitch, providing access to a massive range of clean, warm and overdriven tones. Also footswitchable is the on-board compressor and the mighty Ashdown sub-harmonic generator which precisely tracks the main signal and reproduces it an octave lower. A sub-harmonic level control enables the player to add just the right amount of low-end reinforcement - everything from a subtle, thickening of the sound to unbridled, bone crushing tone. The ABM500RC EVO III features a front-panel mounted balanced DI out with pre or post EQ switching, a sub-bass output, a tuner output, an FX loop and a line input for the connection of an external sampler or sound source. Output muting cuts the signal from the DI output but leaves the tuner output 'live', allowing the player to tune up in silence. A new upgraded power section has faster transient attack, more headroom and even less noise. |
The ABM 900 EVO III is a 575+575 watts RMS bass amp head designed to satisfy both bass-purists and tech-heads alike. Three straightforward rotary tone controls provide 20dB of cut and boost at 60Hz, 660Hz and 5kHz, and are supplemented by two pairs of additional sliders giving 15dB cut and boost at 180Hz, 340Hz, 1.3kHz and 2.6kHz. The EQ can be switched in/out by a footswitch, enabling players to go from a flat fretless sound to a boosted sound via a favourite EQ setting. A single input is switchable for passive and active instruments with a blend of solid state and dual triode tube preamps stages which can be preset and selected by footswitch, providing access to a massive range of clean, warm and overdriven tones. Also footswitchable is the on-board compressor and the mighty Ashdown sub-harmonic generator which precisely tracks the main signal and reproduces it an octave lower. A sub-harmonic level control enables the player to add just the right amount of low-end reinforcement - everything from a subtle, thickening of the sound to unbridled, bone crushing tone. The ABM 900 EVO III features a front-panel mounted balanced DI out with pre or post EQ switching, a sub-bass output, a tuner output, an FX loop and a line input for the connection of an external sampler or sound source. Output muting cuts the signal from the DI output but leaves the tuner output 'live', allowing the player to tune up in silence. A new upgraded power section has faster transient attack, more headroom and even less noise) |
The ABM C210H-500 EVO III combo combines the features of the ABM 500 EVO III head with a pair of 10" Ashdown BlueLine™ drivers with an HF horn. The precision tuned cabinet is constructed from high-grade birch ply, protected by a tough, buffalo leather cloth covering, metal corners and steel grilles. Heavy-duty rubber feet are used to reduce vibration. Like all ABM EVO III amps, the amplifier chassis is built from heavy-duty 16 swg zinc coated mild steel, foil lined to minimise interference. ABM bass amps are designed to satisfy both bass-purists and tech-heads alike. Three straightforward rotary tone controls provide 20dB of cut and boost at 60Hz, 660Hz and 5kHz, and are supplemented by two pairs of additional sliders giving 15dB cut and boost at 180Hz, 340Hz, 1.3kHz and 2.6kHz. The EQ can be switched in/out by a footswitch, enabling players to go from a flat fretless sound to a boosted sound via a favourite EQ setting. A single input is switchable for passive and active instruments with a blend of solid state and dual triode tube preamp stages which can be preset and selected by footswitch, providing access to a massive range of clean, warm and overdriven tones. Also footswitchable is the on-board compressor and the mighty Ashdown sub-harmonic generator which precisely tracks the main signal and reproduces it an octave lower. A sub-harmonic level control enables the player to add just the right amount of low-end reinforcement - everything from a subtle, thickening of the sound to unbridled, bone crushing tone. The 575W ABM C210H-500 EVO III combo features a front-panel mounted balanced DI out with pre or post EQ switching, a sub-bass output, a tuner output, an FX loop and a line input for the connection of an external sampler or sound source. Output muting cuts the signal from the DI output but leaves the tuner output 'live', allowing the player to tune up in silence. A new upgraded power section has faster transient attack, more headroom and even less noise. |
Ashdown Electric Blue bass amplification loads legendary Ashdown tone into an affordable new amp head and a pair of high-performance, high-value combos. The EB 12-180 1 x 12" combo uses a 180 Watts RMS fan-cooled fast-transient power stage, and a fully-featured bass preamplifier with inputs for both active and passive instruments, an illumunated VU meter, 5 band EQ with Bright and Deep switches, a front panel-mounted balanced DI output for connection to a PA or recording console, an FX loop, a tuner/line output and the classic Ashdown sub-harmonic generator. Consistent with its EVO II status, the combo also includes a built-in compressor to provide an exceptional level of sonic control for a bass amp of this size and cost. A high-performance Ashdown bass driver ensures exceptional attack, clarity and low-end performance, while an extension speaker output can be used to connect an additional cabinet for use in larger venues. The cabinet is finished in a tough, retro-style vinyl covering. |
EB 15-180 EVO II Combo180W 1 x 15" bass combo Ashdown Electric Blue bass amplification loads legendary Ashdown tone into an affordable new amp head and a pair of high-performance, high-value combos. The EB 15-180 1 x 15" combo uses a 180 Watts RMS fan-cooled fast-transient power stage, and a fully-featured bass preamplifier with inputs for both active and passive instruments, an illumunated VU meter, 5 band EQ with Bright and Deep switches, a front panel-mounted balanced DI output for connection to a PA or recording console, an FX loop, a tuner/line output and the classic Ashdown sub-harmonic generator. Consistent with its EVO II status, the combo also includes a built-in compressor to provide an exceptional level of sonic control for a bass amp of this size and cost. A high-performance Ashdown bass driver ensures exceptional attack, clarity and low-end performance, while an extension speaker output can be used to connect an additional cabinet for use in larger venues. The cabinet is finished in a tough, retro-style vinyl covering. |
It fits in the pocket of a gig bag. Yet it’s big enough to fill a serious venue. The mighty MiBass 220 packs 220W of Class D power and a plethora of pro features in a stylish, compact bass amp head measuring just 8.3 x 2.6 x 6.3 inches – and that includes an internal power supply. At the front you’ll find switchable Active/Passive instrument inputs, precision interactive tone shaping, Deep and Shape switches for instant access to killer sounds, an EQ In/Out switch, an output level control and, of course, a trademark Ashdown VU meter. And what could be neater than a front panel-mounted line input with level control, so you can hook up an MP3 player for practicing. The pro-theme continues around the back, where combination Jack/Speakon speaker outputs share panel space with a Pre/Post switchable balanced DI output for direct connection to a PA system or recording console, an FX Send/Return for adding in your favourite effects and a headphone jack for silent rehearsal. MiBass comes in a range of cool colours – black for the 220W head and silver for the 550W model – with replacement blue and purple panels also available to add a splash of colour. And soon you’ll be able to download a template from the Ashdown website and send us a design for your own unique, custom MiBass front panel – keep checking the website for details. |
It fits in the pocket of a gig bag. Yet it’s big enough to fill a serious venue. The mighty MiBass 550 packs 550W of Class D power and a plethora of pro features in a stylish, compact bass amp head measuring just 8.3 x 2.6 x 6.3 inches – and that includes an internal power supply. At the front you’ll find switchable Active/Passive instrument inputs, precision interactive tone shaping, Deep and Shape switches for instant access to killer sounds, an EQ In/Out switch, an output level control and, of course, a trademark Ashdown VU meter. And what could be neater than a front panel-mounted line input with level control, so you can hook up an MP3 player for practicing. The pro-theme continues around the back, where combination Jack/Speakon speaker outputs share panel space with a Pre/Post switchable balanced DI output for direct connection to a PA system or recording console, an FX Send/Return for adding in your favourite effects and a headphone jack for silent rehearsal. MiBass comes in a range of cool colours – black for the 220W head and silver for the 550W model – with replacement blue and purple panels also available to add a splash of colour. And soon you’ll be able to download a template from the Ashdown website and send us a design for your own unique, custom MiBass front panel – keep checking the website for details. |
Rebellious, uncompromising and cool as f***, James Dean – and the car he nicknamed the Little Bastard – are the inspiration for this iconic, all-tube mini bass amp head. Rated at 30-Watts, the Little Bastard won’t rip your head off, but its EL84-equipped power section is more than capable enough for small gigs. And, of course, it won’t put your back out on the way. The Little Bastard preamp stage employs ECC83 and ECC82 tubes and features High and Low gain inputs, front panel-mounted Effects Send and Return, rotary Bass, Middle and Treble controls with Mid Shift, Bass Shift and Bright switching, Mute switch, rotary Volume control and balanced DI output. The Little Bastard head partners perfectly with a range of Ashdown US Series cabinets /font> |
Taking its styling cues from classic US motorcycles, the Drophead 200 bass head grabs your attention before you even switch it on. Throw the power switch and the Drophead 200 fires up a 4 x 6550 and 1 x ECC83 tube output stage for masses of low end grunt and plenty of torque through the rev range. The preamp comes straight from the 427 Small Block – a sensationally expressive vacuum tube design using 1 x ECC82 and 1 x ECC83 valves. The Drophead 200 head features high and low gain inputs, front panel-mounted FX send and return, rotary bass, middle and treble controls with mid shift, bass shift and bright switching, mute switch, rotary gain and master volume controls and balanced DI output with pre/post EQ switching. Put one on top of a Classic Series cabinet and the result is one of the best-sounding and certainly best-looking bass rigs in the business. |
Combining straightforward rotary tone controls with two pairs of additional EQ sliders for the more sonically sophisticated, Ashdown’s ABM preamp became an instant classic when it hit the bass world over a decade ago. The BTA 400 (Big Tube Head) partners a third-generation ABM preamp with a 400-Watt, 8 x KT88 valve output stage for ABM sophistication with bone-crushing tube power. All the ABM features are there – EQ In/Out footswitching, variable Tube/Solid-State input stages, on-board compressor and Sub Harmonic Generator, balanced DI Output with Pre/Post EQ switching, FX loop, Tuner output and more. The BTA 400 partners perfectly with a range of Ashdown US Series cabinets. |
Combining straightforward rotary tone controls with two pairs of additional EQ sliders for the more sonically sophisticated, Ashdown’s ABM preamp became an instant classic when it hit the bass world over a decade ago. The BTA 300 (Big Tube Head) partners a third-generation ABM preamp with a 300-Watt, 6 x KT88 valve output stage for ABM sophistication with bone-crushing tube power. All the ABM features are there – EQ In/Out footswitching, variable Tube/Solid-State input stages, on-board compressor and Sub Harmonic Generator, ,balanced DI Output with Pre/Post EQ switching, FX loop, Tuner output and more. The BTA 300 partners perfectly with a range of Ashdown US Series cabinets. |
Lurking under the hood of this all-tube muscle-amp is an octet of KT88s and three over-fed transformers, creating a monster power stage that just won’t quit. Put the pedal to the metal and the 427 surges into action with thundering tones ranging from clean to fat to downright filthy, courtesy of an ECC83-fueled preamp loaded with passive tone circuits and a whole lot of attitude. The 427 Small Block head features High and Low gain inputs, front panel-mounted Effects Send and Return, rotary Bass, Middle and Treble controls with Mid Shift, Bass Shift and Bright switching, Mute switch, rotary Gain and Master volume controls and balanced DI output with Pre/Post EQ switching. |
First heard in the 427 Small Block, Ashdown’s Dual Tube bass preamp was an instant hit, thanks to its solid, articulate bottom end and sparkling highs. The 330W Ashdown 330 Touring 115H takes this stunning tube preamp design and partners it with an uprated and tour proven MAG power stage, delivering the payload via a custom 15” driver with an HF horn for extended top end response. The discerning bass player gets high and low gain inputs, front panel-mounted FX send and return, rotary bass, middle and treble controls with mid shift, bass shift and bright switching, mute switch, rotary gain and master volume controls and a DI output. Retro cabinet styling features vinyl covering, chrome protective corners, vintage red grille cloth and, of course, the trademark illuminated Ashdown VU meter. |
First heard in the 427 Small Block, Ashdown’s Dual Tube bass preamp was an instant hit, thanks to its solid, articulate bottom end and sparkling highs. The 220W Ashdown 220 Touring 115 takes this stunning tube preamp design and partners it with an uprated and tour proven EB power stage, delivering the payload via a custom 15” driver. The discerning bass player gets high and low gain inputs, front panel-mounted FX send and return, rotary bass, middle and treble controls with mid shift, bass shift and bright switching, mute switch, rotary gain and master volume controls and a DI output. Retro cabinet styling features vinyl covering, chrome protective corners, vintage red grille cloth and, of course, the trademark illuminated Ashdown VU meter. |
First heard in the 427 Small Block, Ashdown’s Dual Tube bass preamp was an instant hit, thanks to its solid, articulate bottom end and sparkling highs. The 220W Ashdown 220 Touring 112 takes this stunning tube preamp design and partners it with an uprated and tour proven EB power stage, delivering the payload via a custom 12” driver. The discerning bass player gets high and low gain inputs, front panel-mounted FX send and return, rotary bass, middle and treble controls with mid shift, bass shift and bright switching, mute switch, rotary gain and master volume controls and a DI output. Retro cabinet styling features vinyl covering, chrome protective corners, vintage red grille cloth and, of course, the trademark illuminated Ashdown VU meter. |
First heard in the 427 Small Block, Ashdown’s Dual Tube bass preamp was an instant hit, thanks to its solid, articulate bottom end and sparkling highs. With its stunning polished chrome panel, the 550W Ashdown Dual Tube Series 550 head takes this stunning tube preamp design and partners it with the tour proven ABM 500 power stage. The discerning bass player gets high and low gain inputs, front panel-mounted FX send and return, rotary bass, middle and treble controls with mid shift, bass shift and bright switching, mute switch, rotary gain and master volume controls and a DI output. |
First heard in the 427 Small Block, Ashdown’s Dual Tube bass preamp was an instant hit, thanks to its solid, articulate bottom end and sparkling highs. The 330W Ashdown Dual Tube Series 330 head takes this stunning tube preamp design and partners it with an uprated and tour proven MAG power stage. The discerning bass player gets high and low gain inputs, front panel-mounted FX send and return, rotary bass, middle and treble controls with mid shift, bass shift and bright switching, mute switch, rotary gain and master volume controls and a DI output. |
First heard in the 427 Small Block, Ashdown’s Dual Tube bass preamp was an instant hit, thanks to its solid, articulate bottom end and sparkling highs. The 550W Ashdown 550 Touring 210H takes this stunning tube preamp design and partners it with a tour proven ABM power stage, delivering the payload via 2 x custom 10” drivers with an HF horn for extended top end response. The discerning bass player gets high and low gain inputs, front panel-mounted FX send and return, rotary bass, middle and treble controls with mid shift, bass shift and bright switching, mute switch, rotary gain and master volume controls and a DI output. The stunning chrome amp panel combines with retro cabinet styling, featuring vinyl covering, chrome protective corners, vintage red grille cloth and, of course, the trademark illuminated Ashdown VU meter. |
First heard in the 427 Small Block, Ashdown’s Dual Tube bass preamp was an instant hit, thanks to its solid, articulate bottom end and sparkling highs. The 330W Ashdown 330 Touring 210H takes this stunning tube preamp design and partners it with an uprated and tour proven MAG power stage, delivering the payload via 2 x custom 10” drivers with an HF horn for extended top end response. The discerning bass player gets high and low gain inputs, front panel-mounted FX send and return, rotary bass, middle and treble controls with mid shift, bass shift and bright switching, mute switch, rotary gain and master volume controls and a DI output. Retro cabinet styling features vinyl covering, chrome protective corners, vintage red grille cloth and, of course, the trademark illuminated Ashdown VU meter. |
First heard in the 427 Small Block, Ashdown’s Dual Tube bass preamp was an instant hit, thanks to its solid, articulate bottom end and sparkling highs. The 550W Ashdown 550 Touring 115H takes this stunning tube preamp design and partners it with a tour proven ABM power stage, delivering the payload via a custom 15” driver with an HF horn for extended top end response. The discerning bass player gets high and low gain inputs, front panel-mounted FX send and return, rotary bass, middle and treble controls with mid shift, bass shift and bright switching, mute switch, rotary gain and master volume controls and a DI output. The stunning chrome amp panel combines with retro cabinet styling, featuring vinyl covering, chrome protective corners, vintage red grille cloth and, of course, the trademark illuminated Ashdown VU meter. |
The MAG 300H head features a potent new fan-cooled 307 watts RMS power section. Rotary bass, middle and treble controls are supplemented by smaller rotary controls providing 15dB of cut and boost at 220Hz and 1.6kHz, providing a comprehensive 5 band EQ section. Additionally, front panel push switches for Bright and Deep settings provide instant access to attacking and warm, rounded sounds respectively and, on the subject of low-end response, the trademark Ashdown sub-harmonic generator is ready and able to deliver truck loads of earth moving tone if called upon. Inputs are provided for active and passive instruments and the front panel also features an effects send and return, a tuner/line output and a balanced DI output for direct connection to a mixing console. With the MAGs now achieving EVO II status, the amplifier also includes a built-in compressor with precision sonic control. The cabinet is finished in a tough, retro-style vinyl covering. |
At the heart of the MAG C115-300 EVO II combo lies a feature-packed bass preamp with rotary bass, middle and treble controls, along with supplementary rotary controls providing 15dB of cut and boost at 220Hz and 1.6kHz. Additionally, front panel push switches for Bright and Deep settings provide instant access to attacking and warm, rounded sounds respectively and, on the subject of low-end response, the trademark Ashdown sub-harmonic generator is ready and able to deliver truck loads of earth moving tone if called upon. With the MAGs now achieving EVO II status, the amplifier also includes a built-in compressor with precision sonic control. Fueled by a potent 300W power section, MAG C115-300 EVO II combo features inputs for active and passive instruments, along with an effects send and return, a tuner/line output and a balanced DI output for direct connection to a mixing console. The combo delivers its payload via a single 15" driver |
At the heart of the MAG C210T-300 EVO II combo lies a feature-packed bass preamp with rotary bass, middle and treble controls, along with supplementary rotary controls providing 15dB of cut and boost at 220Hz and 1.6kHz. Additionally, front panel push switches for Bright and Deep settings provide instant access to attacking and warm, rounded sounds respectively and, on the subject of low-end response, the trademark Ashdown sub-harmonic generator is ready and able to deliver truck loads of earth moving tone if called upon. With the MAGs now achieving EVO II status, the amplifier also includes a built-in compressor with precision sonic control. Fueled by a potent 300W power section, C210T-300 EVO II combo features inputs for active and passive instruments, along with an effects send and return, a tuner/line output and a balanced DI output for direct connection to a mixing console. The combo delivers its payload via a pair of 10" drivers, supplemented by a high-frequency tweeter for even greater top-end bite. |
At the heart of the MAG C410T-300 EVO II combo lies a feature-packed bass preamp with rotary bass, middle and treble controls, along with supplementary rotary controls providing 15dB of cut and boost at 220Hz and 1.6kHz. Additionally, front panel push switches for Bright and Deep settings provide instant access to attacking and warm, rounded sounds respectively and, on the subject of low-end response, the trademark Ashdown sub-harmonic generator is ready and able to deliver truck loads of earth moving tone if called upon. With the MAGs now achieving EVO II status, the amplifier also includes a built-in compressor with precision sonic control. Fueled by a potent 300W power section, C410T-300 EVO II combo features inputs for active and passive instruments, along with an effects send and return, a tuner/line output and a balanced DI output for direct connection to a mixing console. The combo delivers its payload via 4 x 10" drivers, supplemented by a high-frequency tweeter for even greater top-end bite. |
The ABM C115H-500 EVO III combo combines the features of the ABM 500 EVO III head with a 15" Ashdown BlueLine™ driver with an HF horn. The precision tuned cabinet is constructed from high-grade birch ply, protected by a tough, buffalo leather cloth covering, metal corners and steel grilles. Heavy-duty rubber feet are used to reduce vibration. Like all ABM EVO III amps, the amplifier chassis is built from heavy-duty 16 swg zinc coated mild steel, foil lined to minimise interference. ABM bass amps are designed to satisfy both bass-purists and tech-heads alike. Three straightforward rotary tone controls provide 20dB of cut and boost at 60Hz, 660Hz and 5kHz, and are supplemented by two pairs of additional sliders giving 15dB cut and boost at 180Hz, 340Hz, 1.3kHz and 2.6kHz. The EQ can be switched in/out by a footswitch, enabling players to go from a flat fretless sound to a boosted sound via a favourite EQ setting. A single input is switchable for passive and active instruments with a blend of solid state and dual triode tube preamp stages which can be preset and selected by footswitch, providing access to a massive range of clean, warm and overdriven tones. Also footswitchable is the on-board compressor and the mighty Ashdown sub-harmonic generator which precisely tracks the main signal and reproduces it an octave lower. A sub-harmonic level control enables the player to add just the right amount of low-end reinforcement - everything from a subtle, thickening of the sound to unbridled, bone crushing tone. The 575W ABM C115-500 EVO III combo features a front-panel mounted balanced DI out with pre or post EQ switching, a sub-bass output, a tuner output, an FX loop and a line input for the connection of an external sampler or sound source. Output muting cuts the signal from the DI output but leaves the tuner output 'live', allowing the player to tune up in silence. A new upgraded power section has faster transient attack, more headroom and even less noise. |
| Even when you’re rehearsing, you still need a good sound. Ashdown All Access bass practice combos may be easily affordable and portable, but they’re also surprisingly potent. And there’s a line input so you can jam along with your favorite tracks. - Volume, bass and treble controls - Headphone output - CD/MP3 input - Dimensions: H: 265 mm x W: 240 mm x D: 170 mm - Weight: 4 kg |
| Even when you’re rehearsing, you still need a good sound. Ashdown All Access bass practice combos may be easily affordable and portable, but they’re also surprisingly potent. And there’s a line input so you can jam along with your favorite tracks. - Volume, bass and treble controls - Headphone output - CD/MP3 input - Dimensions: H: 265 mm x W: 240 mm x D: 170 mm - Weight: 4 kg |
| Even when you’re rehearsing, you still need a good sound. Ashdown All Access bass practice combos may be easily affordable and portable, but they’re also surprisingly potent. And there’s a line input so you can jam along with your favorite tracks. - Bass, middle and treble controls - Pre-shaped deep switch - Headphone & extension speaker outputs - CD/line input - Dimensions: H: 415 mm x W: 378 mm x D: 405 mm - Weight: 15 kg |
| Even when you’re rehearsing, you still need a good sound. Ashdown All Access bass practice combos may be easily affordable and portable, but they’re also surprisingly potent. And there’s a line input so you can jam along with your favorite tracks. - Bass, middle and treble controls - Pre-shaped deep switch - Headphone & extension speaker outputs - CD/line input - Dimensions: H: 505 mm x W: 444 mm x D: 500 mm - Weight: 21 kg |
| Even when you’re rehearsing, you still need a good sound. Ashdown All Access bass practice combos may be easily affordable and portable, but they’re also surprisingly potent. And there’s a line input so you can jam along with your favorite tracks. - Bass, middle and treble controls - Pre-shaped deep switch - Headphone & extension speaker outputs - CD/line input - Dimensions: H: 550 mm x W: 449 mm x D: 544 mm - Weight: 27 kg |
| Even when you’re rehearsing, you still need a good sound. Ashdown All Access bass practice combos may be easily affordable and portable, but they’re also surprisingly potent. And there’s a line input so you can jam along with your favorite tracks. - Bass, middle and treble controls - Pre-shaped deep switch - Headphone & extension speaker outputs - CD/line input - VU Meter - Dimensions: H: 785 mm x W: 445 mm x D: 260 mm |
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