john_the_bass Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 hello an ashdown compressor popped up on a google search for an alright price, wondered if anybody had any experience of them? They look like they're well put together, but are they any good? I know the only real way to find out is to pull the trigger on one, but if it's no good it's readies I could have put to something decent. Ta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny Walker Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 [quote name='john_the_bass' post='112934' date='Jan 3 2008, 02:39 PM']hello an ashdown compressor popped up on a google search for an alright price, wondered if anybody had any experience of them? They look like they're well put together, but are they any good? I know the only real way to find out is to pull the trigger on one, but if it's no good it's readies I could have put to something decent. Ta[/quote] I had a Ashdown overdrive pedal… it was extremely sturdy defiantly road ready but unfortunately it wasn’t what I was looking for… no idea on the compressor but there defiantly well built. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muppet Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 I think the outer casing is sturdy enough but the inners are a bit cack - the mickey mouse VU meter is glued in and doesn't provide any useful function. I also had a Bass Drive and held on to it for all of three days. Some online retailers are selling off their stock of these pedals for £35 each, which, after an initial retail price of £89, might tell you something.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alun Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 I tried the compressor and it was OK but didn't do a lot for more. Can't really say what it was about it, it was just a bit dull really. Cheers, Alun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPBass Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 [quote name='john_the_bass' post='112934' date='Jan 3 2008, 02:39 PM']hello an ashdown compressor popped up on a google search for an alright price, wondered if anybody had any experience of them? They look like they're well put together, but are they any good? I know the only real way to find out is to pull the trigger on one, but if it's no good it's readies I could have put to something decent. Ta[/quote] Hi, Ive tried one and didnt really enjoy the experience. Im a big fan of Ashdown amps but cant say the sound quality of the pedal did anything for me. If your after decent compression I'd most certainly go far a valve driven unit. Im just keenly awaiting delivery of a DHA Bass Comp reasonable costs and hopefully top notch sounds. The EHX Blackfinger is excellent but is very large if your using a pedal board. I'll let ya know how the DHA goes if your interested. Col Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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