Grand Wazoo Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 (edited) Ashdown CTM-15 15 Watts All Tube Mini Bass Amp Head [url="http://ashdownmusic.com/products/1/Bass-Amplification/1/Valve/13/CTM15/"]http://ashdownmusic....Valve/13/CTM15/[/url] Edited September 3, 2013 by Grand Wazoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urban Bassman Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 Very sweet. Would mind having a go on one of those Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clauster Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 If you look in the instruction manual there's also a CTM30. Possibly a re-packaging of the LB30? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badboy1984 Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 I did think about this amp before i purchase the LB30. No CTM30 in the shop at that time so i can't compare it side by side. I do like the idea of having a separate gain and volume. My LB30 only have a master volume only ...... but i do like the tone of it tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaners Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 (edited) I got one [URL=http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/69/jtrb.jpg/][IMG]http://imageshack.us/scaled/thumb/69/jtrb.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/189/r0hs.jpg/][IMG]http://imageshack.us/scaled/thumb/189/r0hs.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/827/skuy.jpg/][IMG]http://imageshack.us/scaled/thumb/827/skuy.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/31/jnfu.jpg/][IMG]http://imageshack.us/scaled/thumb/31/jnfu.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Loving it. Got a VS112 to go with it and should be getting a VS115 next week. The Fender Excelsior next to it is modded for bass too (was good before mods too)as is the EVJ. Edited September 4, 2013 by spaners Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 [quote name='spaners' timestamp='1378335212' post='2198976'] I got one [url="http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/69/jtrb.jpg/"][/url] [url="http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/189/r0hs.jpg/"][/url] [url="http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/827/skuy.jpg/"][/url] [url="http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/31/jnfu.jpg/"][/url] Loving it. Got a VS112 to go with it and should be getting a VS115 next week. The Fender Excelsior next to it is modded for bass too (was good before mods too)as is the EVJ. [/quote] Very nice mate! How does the VS112 compare to your outgoing RS112? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaners Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 Hi Eude, bit slow replying Well the TC cab has now gone. Not because its not a good cab though. TC is smaller lighter louder and with the BH250 head I hade before sounds awesome. The VS cab has a more vintage tone to it and in my opinion matches the CTM15 a little better. I would of liked to of kept the TC gear too !! I do love the tone of the tube amps though, now there are a few lower wattage heads available that are suitable for home use I got one. You have to have very understanding neighbours to get the best out of a 100w+ tube amp at home, and very deep pockets. I should have a VS115 to go with it by the end of next week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 Thanks mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 (edited) The new version of the Little Bastard... the CTM30. [u][color=#0066cc][url="http://ashdownmusic.com/files/product/img/img_20130828162406_52796_med.png"][/url][/color][/u] Edited September 13, 2013 by walbassist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaners Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 I think I prefer the LB, all that chrome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomBass Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 What's with the CTM30? The LB30 in a new dress? Not even a gain control to differentiate it by the looks of it. Oh well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 (edited) [quote name='spaners' timestamp='1378508433' post='2201412'] I think I prefer the LB, all that chrome [/quote] [quote name='RandomBass' timestamp='1378530966' post='2201483'] What's with the CTM30? The LB30 in a new dress? Not even a gain control to differentiate it by the looks of it. Oh well. [/quote] I agree. The LB30 is one the best looking amps there is. I understand that Ashdown changed it because they had complaints about the name and took it as an opportunity to re-house the same amp in a CTM chassis. Personally, I'd have just taken the name off the existing head! Edited September 11, 2013 by walbassist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomBass Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 (edited) [quote name='walbassist' timestamp='1378539419' post='2201524'] I agree. The LB30 is one the best looking amps there is. I understand that Ashdown changed it because they had complaints about the name and took it as an opportunity to re-house the same amp in a CTM chassis. Personally, I'd have just taken the name of the existing head! [/quote] Fair enough, I hadn't realised they'd actually had complaints about the name. I have both of the Bastards, therefore I must be a rude boy lol. Like you say, the LB30 really is one of the best looking ones out there. It's a naughty rebellious Bastard, with a denim jacket, tattoos and piercings. whereas the CTM is dressed for the office, with short hair and a suit. EDIT: I never thought I'd get the 'B' word twice in an internet forum post. Result. Edited September 7, 2013 by RandomBass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matte_black Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 Who's the bastard who kept complaining about the Little Bastard?!?! I liked that little... well... bastard? The look was nice, I actually hoped they made a 100w model with the same look but they went for all black instead... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomBass Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 (edited) [quote name='Matte_black' timestamp='1378581670' post='2202179'] Who's the bastard who kept complaining about the Little Bastard?!?! I liked that little... well... bastard? The look was nice, I actually hoped they made a 100w model with the same look but they went for all black instead... [/quote] Absolutely - a 100W version would be storming. The 550 version is close tonally, however. I reckon a 60w would do me, actually. Edited September 8, 2013 by RandomBass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EliasMooseblaster Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 (edited) I'm now the proud owner of one myself. Don't know for how long, though. I tried the CTM15 and LB30 in the shop on Saturday and took the CTM15 home. It seemed nice and loud in the shop but I worry that it's not going to keep up with the rest of the band. I might have to see if they can part-exchange it for a CTM30 - the CTM certainly sounded very different from the LB, much more to my particular tastes...but apart from the extra wattage, I see the CTM30 has a DI socket on the back, which could prove invaluable. Still the 15 is getting put through its paces tonight. Wish me luck... Edited September 9, 2013 by EliasMooseblaster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matte_black Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 My LB30 was probably loud enough for quiet gigs if used with a very loud cab... I doubt you'll be able to gig with a 15wamp, unless you play in an "acoustic" band. Maybe using an 8x10"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EliasMooseblaster Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 Yeah, limited to a 1x15 at the moment. But I am prepared to run the amp pretty hard (main appeal was the valvey overdrive it could produce)...I just have a feeling it might cope with a rehearsal but not a full-on gig. Increasingly convinced I might be heading back to the shop later this week. (Pre-emptive sadface.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matte_black Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 Uhm... I remember the LB having a nice dirty sound but still not being loud enough. Who knows? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 The LB was a much nicer design, from an aesthetical point of view. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashdown Engineering Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 [quote name='EliasMooseblaster' timestamp='1378723641' post='2203613'] Yeah, limited to a 1x15 at the moment. But I am prepared to run the amp pretty hard (main appeal was the valvey overdrive it could produce)...I just have a feeling it might cope with a rehearsal but not a full-on gig. Increasingly convinced I might be heading back to the shop later this week. (Pre-emptive sadface.) [/quote] It was never designed to gig with.... That's what the CTM 100 and CTM 300 are for... It's a recording, studio, practice amp really. Although saying that do you not have PA at your gigs? Stick a mic in front of your cab and sorted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EliasMooseblaster Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 [quote name='Ashdown Engineering' timestamp='1378754866' post='2204338'] It was never designed to gig with.... That's what the CTM 100 and CTM 300 are for... It's a recording, studio, practice amp really. Although saying that do you not have PA at your gigs? Stick a mic in front of your cab and sorted. [/quote] Well, it was certainly loud enough for rehearsals, and it sounded wonderful! But enough headroom to fill a venue - well, as you say, it wasn't designed for that. Ordinarily I'd be all up for mic'ing the cab, but I've found that sound engineers at most venues have a strange phobia of doing that to the bass cab. They'd rather take a DI off the head (fine with me) or straight off the guitar...which then defeats the point of bringing a nice valve amp! Though I notice the CTM 30 has a DI socket on the back, and I think my budget might stretch to the extra. I might take my 15 back to the shop and see if they can order in a 30. (If not, is there a DI on the back of the LB30?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomBass Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 (edited) Yes the LB30 has a DI on the back. It is taken from its own tap off the output transformer, so you get the full glory of the those output tubes. I've used it a couple of times and it works just fine if you need to add a little of your sound into the PA. I'm assuming the CTM30 is the same - Captain Ashdown will be able to confirm that. Cheers Geoff Edited September 10, 2013 by RandomBass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashdown Engineering Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 Yes the CTM 30, 100 and 300 all have transformer derived DIs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badboy1984 Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Tried this in the shop, lovely small valve amp for bass. Reason i didn't buy it because the LB30 i got (made in china version) cost the same as this CTM15 (also made in china). So i went for the LB30 instead. Tone wise is different, not sure is it because the CTM amps have a separate gain/volume. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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