sam-davies

I’ve been consolidating my gear recently and looking to move on my old Ashdown combo. I’ve had this from new in about 2005 from PMT in Birmingham. It’s in great condition and has been home use only since it’s last service. I haven’t gigged in a while and have a separate 112 cab and head so don’t have use for the Ashdown anymore. I know they’re not as popular anymore but it still sounds great and packs a good punch. It’s done some fun gigs and has a lot of life left in it yet I’ve taken photos of any marks and have a spare power cable if needed. I live in the Leamington Spa area and work near Junction 3 of the M42. Either is good for collection.

Sorry all, this has now sold! Thanks for all the feedback

I hadn't really thought about that option. I bought it second hand 6 years ago so figured it wouldn't be covered by any warranty.

Thank you. It’s definitely a head turner if the lights are on! Big, big sound from these Stingrays too.

I'm having a gear clear out and selling this short-scale and my Stingray 5 HS Stealth. I tried selling this about 7 years ago too when I was decided about what to keep. This is a 1964 Epiphone Rivoli (EB-232). I bought it from Chandlers in Chiswick (RIP) about 10 years ago. It's a beautiful guitar with a really warm sound. I don't know huge amounts about the bass, I'm no expert by any means just know when something sounds good. As soon as I tried it in the shop I knew it was a good tone and good instrument to play. It has obviously been played a lot over the years which adds to its charm in my opinion. It had a really good set up about 5 years ago and has been in its case since as my regular player was the Stingray. Here's the original spec from the Epiphone catalogue: Body dimensions: 16"x19"x 1 3/4" Double cutaway Scale: 30 1/2 Frets: 20 Body joins neck at: 18th Pickup: single (Alnico magnetic, according to catalogue) Switch: 'Presence Switch' (switches between a baritone and bass characteristic) Bridge: metal-bar Wood: maple Fretboard: rosewood Information is a bit scarcer than the EB-2 but it's pretty much the same bass. The Rivoli had a choice of a black pickguard with the Epiphone 'E' on it or a tortoise one without the logo. As you can see from the photos there has been an access panel added in the back. I bought it like this and believe it was to access the wiring at some point in its history. The pots are original, I haven't had the wiring verified, however it still kicks out a great sound through an amp. I have a soft gig bag with it too. I'm based in Leamington Spa but work in and around Birmingham for collection / trying out.

I'm having a bit of a gear clear out and selling this and my 1964 Rivoli. I'd like to buy a nice 5-string Jazz as I've not owned one before. I bought this Stingray 5 new in 2009 in the US. It's a really good player and has a powerful sound. It's a HS set up with Rosewood fretboard, everything else is matt black. The serial number is: E73052 (made: 7th August 2009) and is in great condition. There's 2 small nicks, one on the back and one near the jack input. It comes with the original MusicMan hard case too. No modifications. To be honest, I preferred the look of the gloss black and maple Stingray 5 I sold on here 7 or 8 years ago and miss that bass. This one looks mean though I live in Leamington Spa but work in and around Birmingham if you want to try it or collect. Happy to ship it out too.

I tried using my Ashdown CTM 15 recently and it powered up but had no sound output. Unfortunately I have no clue about repairing amps and have been using my Ampeg head primarily so thought it might be better in someone else’s hands. I live in Leamington Spa and work in Birmingham if you wanted to collect/meet for collection. I think £40 is a fair price as it needs fixing. It’s a good little amp when it works.