BASS AMPLIFICATION
A FESTIVAL OF BASS Every Summer, the Ashdown tour bus pulls in at the world's major festivals to support our artists as they take the stage in front of tens of thousands of fans. Here's a photo-diary of this season’s highlights.
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O T E M O C WEL . M R A F S STEVEN
THE SPIRITUAL HOME OF BASS Bass is much more than a business, down on Stevens Farm. The heart of the Essex countryside is also the hub of a global family of bassists that insist upon Ashdown amplification, encompassing every type of player from absolute beginners to stadium superstars – all bonded together in pursuit of the ultimate in bass amp tone. Celebrating its 15th anniversary in 2011 and incorporating office and warehousing facilities in Southern California, Chicago and Kentucky, Ashdown Engineering is itself a family concern. Owner Mark Gooday has more than 30 years experience building brilliant bass amps, while his son Dan clocks up more than 100 gigs a year and a lot more air miles looking after Ashdown's worldwide artist roster. Also home to a dedicated team of professionals that bring Ashdown tone to more than 40 countries around the world, bass is in the blood down on Stevens Farm. Welcome to the spiritual home of bass.
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ABM 900 EVO 111 Like all ABM heads and combos, the 575W + 575W ABM 900 EVO 111 head 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.
ABM
ABM 500 EVO 111
ABM 500 EVO 111 RC
All the ABM features in a 575W amp head.
Chrome-panelled, rack-mounting version of the 575W ABM EVO 111 head.
Relied upon by countless players including the Foo Fighters’ Nate Mendel (featured), the ABM (Ashdown Bass Magnifier) EVO 111 range encompasses 575W and 900W heads, a pair of combos and a full range of cabinets. 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 f lat 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.
ABM 210H Compact Cab
ABM 115 Compact Cab
350W RMS, 2x10" + Switchable HF Horn (Hi, Low, Off), 8Ω
300W RMS, 1x15", 8Ω
Also footswitchable is the on-board compressor and the mighty Ashdown subharmonic 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.
E N O T E R E H W L. O R T N O C S T MEE
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ABM 610 Cab 800W RMS, 6x10", 4Ω, tilt-back
ABM 810 Cab
1200W RMS, 8x10", 4Ω, tilt-back
Take the BlueLine™ ABM 115 Cab
ABM 410H Cab
300W RMS, 1x15", 8Ω
650W RMS, 4x10" + Switchable HF Horn (Hi, Low, Off), 8Ω
Ashdown BlueLine™ speakers are specially developed to achieve a superb balance of power, transparency and deep, controlled low end, without sacrificing any of the midband attack and high-end brightness that are so important in a modern bass sound. Constructed from high-grade birch ply and protected by a tough, buffalo leather cloth covering, metal corners and steel grilles, ABM Cabinets use high quality handles in favour of inferior flip handles which can rattle after years of use. Vibration is reduced by heavy-duty rubber feet. ABM 610 and 810 cabinets are tilt-back designs, incorporating bar handles, castors, kick plates and slide rails.
ABM COMBOS Players like System Of A Down’s Shavo Odadjian (featured) demand all the same bass amp tone and features in the studio as they do from their live rigs. Thankfully, that’s what Ashdown ABM combos are all about. Partnering all the features and power of the ABM 500 EVO 111 head with a choice of 2x10" + HF Horn and 1x15" + HF Horn Ashdown BlueLine™ speaker configurations, the ABM combos provide a potent and powerful package for recording, and for small to medium-sized club gigs.
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ABM C210H-500 EVO 111
ABM C115H-500 EVO 111
The ABM C210H-500 EVO 111 combo combines the features of the ABM 500 EVO 111 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 111 amps, the amplifier chassis is built from heavy-duty 16 swg zinc coated mild steel, foil lined to minimise interference.
Just like the ABM C210H combo, the 1x15" + HF horn-equipped C115H combo is packed with all the ABM features – 7-band rotary + slider tone control, variable tube grind, built-in compressor and sub-harmonic generator, DI output, extensive performance footswitching and, of course, the classic Ashdown illuminated VU meter.
BECAUSE EVERYONE DESERVES A GREAT BASS AMP MAG-300H EVO 11 Fueled by a potent 300W power section, the MAG EVO 11 amp head 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.
MAG/EB It was actually Ashdown’s more affordable amps that legendary Jam bassist Bruce Foxton (featured) fell in love with when he discovered an EB combo in his local music store. We’ve kitted Bruce out with an ABM rig since then, but his love of the MAG/EB amps proves that it is possible to get great Ashdown tone on a reduced budget. At the heart of the MAG/EB heads and combos 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 and EBs now achieving EVO 11 status, the amplifiers also include a built-in compressor with precision sonic control.
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MAG 115 Deep Cab
MAG 210T-Deep Cab
MAG 414T Deep Cab
MAG 410T Cab
250W RMS, 1x15", 8Ω
250W RMS, 2x10"+ Switchable HF Tweeter (Hi, Low, Off), 8Ω
450W RMS, 4x10"+ + Switchable HF Tweeter (Hi, Low, Off), 4Ω
450W RMS, 4x10",+ Switchable HF Tweeter (Hi, Low, Off), 8Ω
Ready for the road Loaded with custom Ashdown drivers for exceptional attack, clarity and low-end performance, MAG cabinets look as good as they sound with retro vinyl covering, chrome protective corners, cloth grilles and ‘original’ single-wing badges. Partnered with the MAG 300 EVO 11 amp head, they create the perfect rig for the hard-working bass player.
MAG/EB COMBOS Sharing the same feature-packed preamps, MAG/EB combos provide a choice of power sections – 300W in the case of the MAGs and 180W for the Electric Blues, along with a choice of speaker configurations. Equally at home on stage or in the studio, the MAG/EB combos combine authentic Ashdown tone with 5-band rotary EQ, built-in compressor and sub-harmonic generator, inputs for active and passive basses, illuminated VU meter, FX loop, tuner/line output and DI output.
EB 12-180 EVO 11 With their striking blue front panels, the Electric Blue (EB) combos have the same comprehensive facilities as the MAG bass amps, partnered with 180W power sections. The EB-12 180 EVO 11 is loaded with a 12" driver.
MAG C115-300 EVO 11
MAG C210T-300 EVO 11
MAG C410T-300 EVO 11
A single 15" driver gifts the MAG-C115 300 EVO 11 combo with a rich, warm sound, and plenty of power – courtesy of a 300W power section.
For more attack and a brighter, faster sound, the MAGC210T 300 EVO 11 delivers its payload via a pair of 10" drivers, supplemented by a high-frequency tweeter for even greater top-end bite.
With its 4x10" + HF tweeter speaker configuration, the MAG-C410T 300 EVO 11 combo moves a lot of air – a great all rounder for club gigs and studio use.
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EB 15-180 EVO 11 The EB-15-180 EVO 11 employs a 15" driver for extended low-end response.
Signature Series
JJ Burnel
Stanglers bassist JJ Burnel grabbed the bassworld’s attention with the unforgettable bassline to Peaches, and he hasn’t stopped since. A fitting tribute to a great player and a good friend of the Ashdown family, the JJ500 Signature Series bass amp head is stripped and ready for action, designed and engineered for purity of signal path and absolute clariry. 12-band graphic EQ combines with a 575W ABM power section to deliver huge slabs of power with precision sonic control, while comprehensive connectivity includes switchable pre and post EQ balanced DI output, tuner output with mute switch, line output, effects loop and speaker outputs on jack and Speakon connectors. When switched in, the revolutionary Harmonic Emphasis circuit has the effect of sounding like you’ve just replaced your strings.
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“Ashdown bass amps make my kind of noise. They’re as unique as the man that makes them, and as unique as my sound. I love ’em!” JJ Burnel
John Hassel The Libertines
Chris Edwards Kasabian
Guy Pratt
Dougie Payne Travis
Jerry Meehan Robbie Williams
Adam Richardson Ramases
Bear Kurrie Chipmunk
Russell Leetch Frightened Rabbit
Wag Marshall-Page The Infadels
Rob Malone David Gray
Dougie Poynter McFly
Youth Killing Joke
Sean McCann Badly Drawn Boy
Pino Palladino
Horace Panter The Specials
Ross McNae Twin Atlantic Martin Blunt The Charlatans
Adam Clayton U2
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Rob Lee Pulled Apart By Horses
House Of Lords The Young Knives
Pete Turner Elbow
Graham Bush Madness
Sheldrake Example
John Garrison James Blunt
Carey Willets Athlete
Alfie Ambrose Larrikin Love
Robin Mullarkey Zero 7
Nick Owen Bonnie Tyler
Charlie Jones Goldfrapp
Russell Leetch Editors
James Griffiths Unkle
Spider Sucioperro
Gordon Moakes Bloc Party
Rob Hawkins The Automatic
Panda Joe Lean and the Jing Jang Jong Jodi Milner Plan B
Colin Fox The Delays
Carl Dalemo Razorlight
Oroh Angiama Professor Green Didz Hammond Dirty Pretty Things
Jon Thorne Lamb
Nick Fyffe Pixie Lott
Ashdown puts the bottom end into some of Britain and Ireland’s biggest bands . From Rap to Metal, Pop to Indie, bass players chose Ashdown amplification for its unmistakable tone, sophisticated tone shaping facilities and legendary dependability. Here are just some of the players we’re proud to stand behind.
Adam Newton Blackbud
Rick Savage Def Leppard
Jesse Quinn Keane
Freddy Feedback Art Brut
Colin Greenwood Radiohead
Harry Collier Kubb
Paul Duffy The Coral
Wayne Bennett Lilly Allen
Dan Carter A James Johnston Biffy Clyro Tony Butler Big Country
CLASSIC ALL VALVE SERIES
For those players who worship at the altar of glass, fire and high-voltage, Ashdown has created a superb range of valve bass amplification. 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 and 400 (Big Tube Heads) partner a third-generation EVO 111 ABM preamp (see ABM section for full details) with all-valve output stages for ABM sophistication with bone-crushing tube power. And there’s a full range of Classic Series cabinets to partner the BTAs (see overleaf). Featured BTA artist: James Johnston/Biffy Clyro
BTA 400 The mighty BTA 400 Valve Series head’s power comes courtesy of an 8 x KT88 valve output stage, delivering 400W of uncompromising valve tone. All the ABM features are there – 7-band EQ, variable tube grind input stage, on-board compressor and sub-harmonic generator, balanced DI output with Pre/Post EQ switching, FX loop, tuner output and performance footswitching.
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D E T A C I T S I SOPH . BRUTAL.
BTA 300 All the features – slightly less power. The BTA 300 head uses a 6 x KT88 valve output stage to deliver 300W of power.
CLASSIC ALL VALVE SERIES
427 Small Block The 427 Small Block head features high and low gain inputs, front panelmounted 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.
Lurking under the hood of this all-tube muscleamp 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 ECC82/99/83-fueled preamp loaded with passive tone circuits and a whole lot of attitude.
427 SMALL BLOCK
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CL-115 Large
CL-410H
CL-414H
CL-610
CL-810
500W RMS, 1x15", 8Ω
1050W RMS, 4x10" + Switchable HF Horn (Hi, Low, Off), 8Ω
1050W RMS, 4x10" + Switchable HF Horn (Hi, Low, Off), 4Ω, tilt-back
1200W RMS, 6x10", 4Ω, tilt-back
1600W RMS, 6x10", 4Ω, tilt-back
Classic Cabinets Specifically designed to partner the BTA, 427 Small Block, Drophead 200 and Little Bastard tube heads, Ashdown’s Classic Series bass cabinets feature custom drivers, dual Speakon/jack connectors, traditional vinyl covering and vintage red grilles. Tilt-back cabinets also include bar handles, castors, kick plates and slide rails.
CLASSIC ALL VALVE SERIES
DP200H 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.
Taking its styling cues from classic US motorcycles, the Drophead 200 bass head grabs your attention before you even switch it on.
D R A T S A B E L LITT
Throw the power switch and the Drophead 200 fires up a 4 x 6550 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 (see previous page) – a sensationally expressive vacuum tube design using 2 x ECC82, 1 x ECC99 and 2 x ECC82 valves.
REBEL WITHOUT A R O T S I S N A R T
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.
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Little Bastard 30 Head Rebellious, uncompromising and cool as they come, 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.
CLASSIC ALL VALVE SERIES
DP-200 Drophead 15H Need more power? The DP-200 Drophead 15H combines the Drophead 200 head (see previous page) with a 15" bass driver and HF horn to create a potent and portable 200W all-tube Drophead combo.
LB-30 Drophead 15H The beautifully-engineered LB-30 Drophead 15H takes a Little Bastard 30W amp chassis (see previous page) and builds it into a retro 1x15" + HF horn cabinet with a stainless steel top. When you’re ready to play, simply unclip the top, f lip the amp head into position, clip it back down and plug in. From its custom covering to its vintage red grille cloth, bass combos don’t come much cooler than this.
D A E H P O R D COMBOS
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DUAL TUBE PRE AMP SERIES
550 Head With a stunning polished chrome front panel, the 550 head combines the acclaimed Ashdown Dual Tube preamp with a tour-proven 550W ABM power stage
330 Head
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 unmistakable sound of the Ashdown Dual Tube preamp with an uprated 330W MAG power stage.
Ashdown’s Dual Tube Preamp series takes this stunning tube preamp design and partners it with the tour proven ABM (550), uprated MAG (330) and uprated Electric Blue (220) power stages to create a full range of affordable heads and combos, along with a dedicated range of cabinets. The discerning bass player gets high and low gain inputs, front panelmounted 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.
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VS-112-125
VS-115-200
VS-212-200
VS-412-600
150W RMS, 1x12", 8Ω
300W RMS, 1x15", 8Ω
300W RMS, 2x12", 8Ω
600W RMS, 4x12", 4Ω
VS Cabinets Custom drivers, retro looks, road-ready build quality – the perfect partner for Ashdown Dual Tube Series bass heads.
DUAL TUBE PRE AMP COMBOS The Ashdown Dual Tube preamp, tour-proven EB/MAG/ABM power sections and Ashdown custom bass speakers. All the ingredients of a great bass combo. Ashdown’s Dual Tube Preamp Series combos get you straight to warm, fat tube tone, with a choice of speaker configurations and power outputs to precisely match your needs. Features include 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 for studio recording or direct injection into the PA system.
220 Touring 112
220 Touring 115
330 touring 210H
330 Touring 115H
550 Touring 115H
550 Touring 210H
Ashdown Dual Tube preamp, 220W uprated Electric Blue power section, custom 12" bass speaker.
Ashdown Dual Tube preamp, 220W uprated Electric Blue power section, custom 15" bass speaker.
Ashdown Dual Tube preamp, 330W uprated MAG power section, 2 x custom 10" bass speakers with HF horn for extended top end response.
Ashdown Dual Tube preamp, 330W uprated MAG power section, custom 15" bass speaker with HF horn for extended top end response.
Ashdown Dual Tube preamp, 550W ABM power section, polished chrome panel, custom 15" bass speaker with HF horn for extended top end response.
Ashdown Dual Tube preamp, 550W ABM power section, polished chrome panel, 2 x custom 10" bass speakers with HF horn for extended top end response.
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. E G A T S K BAC ONSTAGE. ASHDOWN . P A T N O E TON Whether you’re in your bedroom or backstage at the Budokan, don’t settle for anything less than Ashdown-quality bass tone. As the name suggests, All Access bass amps give you Ashdown bass tone and advanced features wherever you need them, whenever you need them. Great for rehearsing or getting a band together, perfect for warming up backstage, All Access is your ticket to the best in budget bass amplification. With the After Eight, Perfect Ten and Five Fifteen, sounds can be shaped quickly and intuitively using bass, middle and treble controls, supplemented by a pre-shaped 'deep' switch. A headphone output is provided for private practice along with an extension speaker output. A CD/Line input let's you jam along with your favourite tracks.
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Tourbus 15
Tourbus 10
Five Fifteen Mini Rig
After Eight
Perfect Ten
Five Fifteen
Great for the aspiring pro, Ashdown's TourBus 15 is a 15W bass practice amp with volume, bass and treble controls, a headphone socket for silent practice, and a CD/MP3 input so you can play along with your favourite band. A rugged 8" driver delivers a surprisingly potent tone.
All the great TourBus features in a more compact package – the TourBus 10 features a 10W power stage and a 6.5" bass driver.
Based on the amplifier design of the Five Fifteen combo, with the same powerful 100-Watt output, the Five Fifteen head is partnered by a 2 x 10" cabinet to create the Five Fifteen MiniRig – a true miniature powerhouse. Conceived as a home or practice set-up, the Five Fifteen MiniRig actually packs enough muscle to hold its own in small gigs, far outstripping standard practice amps in both quality and f lexibility.
The After Eight bass practice amp combines a 15 watt power section with a single 8" Ashdown bass speaker.
The Perfect Ten bass practice amp combines a 30 watt power section with a single 10" Ashdown bass speaker.
Named in memory of our late, great friend John Entwistle, the Five Fifteen bass practice amp combines a 100 watt power section with a single 15" Ashdown bass speaker.
FX PEDALS Why should guitarists have all the fun? Ashdown Bass Effects Pedals are designed specifically for bass players and feature true bypass switching to ensure absolute signal integrity.
FS-Dual Comp
FS-Sub Octave
FS-Drive Plus
FS-Envelope
FS-Chorus
Ashdown’s Dual Band Compressor splits the signal into high and low frequency bands and applies compression separately to both – fast attack and decay for the high frequency and slow attack and decay for the low frequency or fundamental waveform of the note. The amount of compression applied to each is independently variable and the balance between the high and low frequency components of the signal is also controllable as they are re-combined into a single, full range output.
This earth-shattering pedal generates a note one octave below the note being played, at the same volume and based on the waveform of the original signal. By blending the suboctave note with the original signal, bass players can move from a subtle reinforcement of the sound to truckloads of bone-crushing tone. As a further plus, distortion can be added to the sub-octave note, with the amount and tonal characteristics of the distortion both adjustable by the player.
Ashdown’s Bass Drive Plus pedal generates a wide range of bass distortion effects from a slight grunge through to no holds barred, high-gain overdrive. The Drive control sets the amount of distortion, Distortion Tone adjusts its character and Distortion Level balances the amount of the effect with the clean bass signal.
t’s time to get funky with the Ashdown Envelope Filter. Capable of a wide range of effects from auto-wah through to spaced-out, auto-triggered funky tones, the sweep of the filter can be either up or down with selection of band-pass or high pass filter modes. A peak control is provided to deepen the ‘Q’ for more extreme effects and the depth of the effect is controlled by the volume of each note as it’s played, making this a truly creative and dynamic pedal.
A high-quality chorus, just for bass players. In addition to the standard Depth and Speed controls, the Plus part of this pedal can be switched in to provide f langing and a unique range of delay effects.
The Bass Effects range encompasses 6 pedals, including the James LoMenzo HyperDrive. In the LoMenzo Hyper Drive, a band of frequencies within the midrange of the bass signal is filtered out and the distortion effect is added only to this band. The filtered frequencies can be ‘tuned’ to the precise range that gives the optimum effect. The degree of distortion available is variable from a subtle break up to huge overdrive, enabling a new range of extreme effects for bass to be created. The distortion effect can then be mixed with the original dry bass signal to maintain a powerful, full-bodied bass tone with distortion overtones.
FS-1, FS-2 and FS-4 Footswitches A range of heavy-duty single, 2-way and 4-way footswitches with 4 metre cables, specifically designed for use with Ashdown bass amplification.
FS-BassOmeter
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Finally, a tuner dedicated to the needs of bass players, with a clear, bright display and true-bypass switching for on-stage use.
Aaron Julison Kid Rock
Whynot Jansveld Gavin DeGraw
Nick Seymour Crowded House
Valerio Bruno
Wojtek Pilichowski
Jeremy Little The Turning
Nate Mendel Foo Fighters
OUR FRIENDS AROUND THE WORLD We’re based in the UK, but the Ashdown family of bass players extends right around the world. www.ashdownmusic.com
Jaqou III-X
Brendan Berg Tele
Nick Harmer Death Cab For Cutie
The Roxy Los Angeles
Jimmy Stofer The Fray
Jared Reynolds Ben Folds
Shavo Odadjian System of a Down
Tim Kingsbury The Arcade Fire
Jack Daley Lenny Kravitz
James LoMenzo Megadeth
Johnny Lonely Orson
Billy Mohler The Calling
Josh Werner Matisyahu
Mario Pagliaralo Serj Tankian
Daniel Bätge Clueso
Detlef Blanke Groove Injection
Marco Mendoza
Brian Ray Sir Paul McCartney
Chris Cain We are Scientists
Clarence Ragan Matt Goss
Denholm Harding Just Ginger
Eric Wilson Sublime
Gregg Picard Stereo Trigger
Michael Jeffers Joe Nichols
Josh Werner Katy Perry
Laz Pina III Nino
Jimmy Ashhurst Buckcherry
Nick Cates 3 Inches of Blood
Mike Duda WASP
Ashdown bass amps are available throughout the world via a network of specialist dealers and distributors – people who share our passion for bass. Check out the Ashdown website to find a dealer in your town and find out why Ashdown bass amps are the first choice of so many great bass players.
Spencer Pollard Trash Talk
The Key Club
Viper Room Ashdown Engineering, official bass amp of Hollywood’s famous Viper Room.
Bob Rutherford Dallas Moore Band
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