Musicman20

Do the modern Ashdown amps have plenty of treble bite and high end sizzle?

I do think Aguilar lost a lot of what made them great when Korg acquired them. They've barely done anything to move forwards, execpt increase their prices significantly. I still think their Tonehammer Pre and DB cabinets are absolutely fantastic, but by now I'd have expected them to move on with brand new ranges. Now that I see the criticism of this combo, I can see why people are surprised at the design of it. They would have been better to make a combo like TC/Genz did with either a cradle or a separate 'shelf' on top of the cabinet (that is totally covered), and kept it at 500W. At the price this combo will be, I'd expect an exceptional 2x10 that can handle most of what a mid level amp can throw at it (say 400+ w). In the UK, I'd probably go for Ashdown now with their UK manufactured combos/amps.

Agreed.

I have to admit, Ashdown are doing a great job right now. Bringing more over to the UK, even if it means some prices jump up a little, is a rare and great thing to see. I would definitely consider one of their modern lightweight UK amps now.

Interesting! https://genzleramplification.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoqo25EeA9_f_isahry1wyJSTaP22cbTo1LwvxQGGo26KveH30y0

$299 in the USA... I suspect this is because it is digital, so much cheaper to manufacture once they have the core sound? https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/BassDrElite--tech-21-sansamp-programmable-bass-driver-elite-preamp-pedal

Walrus Audio are not established, IMO, in the bass world to warrant such high prices. They refer to 'premium' components. I mean, they list transformers and a 'year of research', but what EXACTLY is premium. I want specifics. See how Thorpyfx approaches such claims, as they really are bulletproof high end pedals. I've always thought they try to push their guitar pedals like the 'Apple' of pedals. I've not heard one that is that remarkable. This preamp doesn't seem to actually do that much at all. Ian's tone is from his playing and his bass. It sounds like a nice EQ pedal? There needs to be way more comparisons of dry/or a normal DI compared to this high end version.

What a bizarre decision! Is this reflected on the website/store in the description? Is it due to them making the active versions? I'd ask them for one like your old one, if possible, or sadly a refund.

Exactly my thoughts. The Sadowsky and Tech 21 pre amps have been used for decades. They aren't cheap. They are extremely well made and well renowned. This IMA chap is a great player, he seems extremely enthusiastic. But, he just seems like yet another online personality pushing product. Do we have any links to his bands or recordings?

I just don't think Walrus have a big enough name and/or specialism in bass gear to go in at this price. I wouldn't listen to anyone saying that profits in the pedal industry aren't high. Why do you think there are now SO MANY manufacturers, with many being high end. Big money, small footprint, easy to ship and thus less concerns over returns like a bass/guitar as you can really pack a pedal easily so it is nigh on impossible to damage. Walrus churn out pedals and updated pedals all the time, for big money.

Had a listen, sounds...well...nice? But, unremarkable. You'd probably get almost exactly the same sound with the HX Stomp he uses later.

Insane money.

These were very recently MIM....they've kept that quiet.

That looks like it was damaged!

Very fair. If they can't get the instrument to look at least a bit close to stock images, then take photos of all and check them. Even at 600 quid. I find Cort are a very mixed bag. Their PRS SE instruments are mostly very very well constructed, but then other brands don't hit as well.