SALE OR TRADE : Ashdown Classic Klystron 575w 2 x 10 Combo

[CPBassman]

My trusty combo is for sale. Made in USA (quite rare)

The 575-Watt, 2 x10 + horn C210H-500 combo features a single input is switchable for passive and active instruments with a blend of solid state and dual triode tube preamps stages. 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. A built-in dual band compressor acts separately on the high and low frequency components of the signal to provide precise control, while the on-board sub-harmonic generator turns the Classics into powerhouses of tone.

The inclusion of a 4-way footswitch as standard makes Ashdown Classic amongst the most versatile live performance bass amps in the business, providing control over the compressor, sub-harmonic generator, tube grind and EQ pre-shape.


Central to the performance of the combo is the use of new, custom developed Neodymium speakers which incorporate a number of advanced features including a cast aluminium chassis with thin brackets to avoid sound wave reflections, a magnet circuit with heat sink rims to ensure rapid heat dissipation and decompression holes in the cone. The result is a range of ultra-lightweight bass drivers that just keep getting louder as the level is increased, delivering a powerful, consistent bass tone at all volume levels and with no power loss over long performances

In Excellent condition (heavy duty casters on base)

Pics Here : [url="http://s1189.photobucket.com/albums/z431/Col4string/Ashdown%20Classic%20Klystron/"]http://s1189.photobucket.com/albums/z431/C...sic%20Klystron/[/url]

Bass Guitar Mag review here :

[url="http://www.bassguitarmagazine.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=222:ashdown-klystron-c210h-500-combo-issue-36&catid=38:amps"]http://www.bassguitarmagazine.com/index.ph...p;catid=38:amps[/url]

Comes with heavy duty Roqsolid cover

£650 or trade

Just had full service with Guy @ Ashdown workshops.

Collection only as this is quite weightly to send, Im willing to pack her up for your courier to collect. I will also travel a reasonable distance to meet up for petrol expenses.

More detailed pics to follow

Edited June 3, 2011 by CPBassman

[gingerfish]

I don't suppose you know how this compares to the ABM500?

[CPBassman]

[quote name='gingerfish' post='1211563' date='Apr 26 2011, 11:41 AM']I don't suppose you know how this compares to the ABM500?[/quote]

I had the 4 x 10 ABM combo prior to this. The sound is a more refined tone with more effective Valve preamp, all with the added bonus of Neodymium speakers (low weight) and built in compressor. The DI out is quiet, the ABM had a tendancy to be a little noisy and the cooling fans are quieter.
Overall a much more powerful, manageable (weight) and classy combo than its ABM cousin. It is built with higher quality components i.e. ceramic output transformer. This is a high quality bit of kit and not a chinese outsourced Ashdown like current models.

The sound is more focussed, controllable and cuts through a lot more than the 4 x 10 could.

This is one of the very few where the cab was made in Kentucky USA and the head was made in good old Blighty.

Also the Valve Drive - Compressor - EQ and Sub Harmoniser are controlled by a 4 way footswitch Supplied.

Ohhh nearly forgot.......LOUD AS HELL

Hope that helps

Cheers

Col

Edited April 26, 2011 by CPBassman

[CPBassman]

Trade for bass guitar

[CPBassman]

Pictures added. Follow Photobucket link.

Cheers

Col