Ashdown amps/cabs?

peter_sillery · Post by **peter_sillery** » Thu Apr 05, 2007 4:34 am

I have the ABM EVO II 1x15" combo and the ABM EVO II 2x10" extension cab. I can honestly say that it is a top quality amp. I have tried many including Marshall, SWR, Fender and Trace Elliot. I think the Ashdown beats them all.

The only amp I have tried that I reckon is on a par with it is the EBS Neo cabs and EBS amps. But these are very expensive.

D Silbag!

silverjet89 · Post by **silverjet89** » Thu Apr 05, 2007 2:27 pm

I have an older ABM300 but use it with an Eden 2x12 cab. I really dig it. I got it to replace an Ampeg V4 because my back couldn't take it anymore. The Ashdown is very round and warm, like the Ampeg with plenty of tonal options. AND it's about 50 pounds lighter.(Doesn't look quite as cool, though)

ojobob2 · Post by **ojobob2** » Fri Apr 06, 2007 2:20 am

I have an ABM EVO II 300 head, bought new recently tho its a discontinued model and about 2yrs old (so definately uk built). its an incredible amp. What i like about Ashdown is that they have character, even the cheaper MAG and EB stuff sounds way fuller and warmer than my old trace elliot, and in my opinion the modern solidstate ampeg gear i have tried. The ashdown DI's are good as well

Prior to the ABM i used an electric blue 180 head (ashdowns cheapest amp head) for about 3 yrs, done about 60 shows with it and its been very reliable, and also sounds great, it was so cheap in the first place that theres no way i will sell it.

I use the MAG 115 and 210 cabs, which are great for the money - my only complaint is that the tweeter in the 210 cab blew, so i disconnected it. to be honest i never would have used it anyway, if there was a switch i would have always had it switched off.