ASHDOWN AL MK500 2X10 COMBO

[MB1]

MB1.
Hi just noticed these on the Ashdown Site.........Does anyone know where theyre made?

[thedontcarebear]

thedontcarebear. :brow:
No I don't.

[Machines]

They'll be made in China I expect. If it doesn't advertise that it's UK made then it won't be - I think only the Klystrons are made in the UK,

[David Nimrod]

[quote name='Machines' post='147827' date='Feb 27 2008, 01:59 PM']They'll be made in China I expect. If it doesn't advertise that it's UK made then it won't be - I think only the Klystrons are made in the UK,[/quote]


+1 to that...

[MB1]

MB1.
Before i phone a friend!....is it not all the Ashdown Labs Gear thats made in the tremoured U.K.

[thedontcarebear]

thedontcarebear. :wub:

You could phone Ashdown and ask them?

[Jono Bolton]

[quote name='thedontcarebear' post='147843' date='Feb 27 2008, 02:15 PM']thedontcarebear. :wub:[/quote]


IMO it looks god-awful with the red control panel. But anyway, it looks like what is essentially and ABM combo and a the MK head, so my guess is it's Chinese made

[Machines]

It'd be better to buy the head seperate and an ABM210 to go with it. No idea how this works out on pricing..

[MB1]

[quote name='thedontcarebear' post='147843' date='Feb 27 2008, 02:15 PM']thedontcarebear. :wub:

You could phone Ashdown and ask them?[/quote]

MB1.
"Hello yes is that Ashdown?"
"Yes".
"Are your AL MK 500 210 Combos Made in the Republic of China?"
"Why yes they are,........are you interested in one?"
"No Dont Want One!" (in a Matt Lucas Styley)

Better not phone me thinks!

Nobody know 100%?

Edited February 27, 2008 by MB1

[phatbass787]

I e mailed ashdown and asked where the MK is manufacturedand martin there says;

[i]'Hi there,

thanks for the e mail. The Mark King Combo is made here in Essex as are
our Klystron range, Superfly Cabs and of course the Mark King Head.

Hope this helps,

Regards, Martin.'[/i]

[Chopthebass]

Yep they are making a big thing of the Klystrons being made in the UK.
And I've still got one of the buggers for sale!

[Machines]

[quote name='phatbass787' post='148112' date='Feb 27 2008, 09:30 PM']I e mailed ashdown and asked where the MK is manufacturedand martin there says;

[i]'Hi there,

thanks for the e mail. The Mark King Combo is made here in Essex as are
our Klystron range, Superfly Cabs and of course the Mark King Head.

Hope this helps,

Regards, Martin.'[/i][/quote]

Good stuff, looks like we were all wrong ! I think they should advertise on all UK products as it obviously makes a difference to buyers.

[MB1]

MB1.
Thanks Machines!....I agree ,they should make a big thing of the Equipment being Made In The U.K where the firm is based!!....... SAY IT ONCE ,SAY IT LOUD! I'M ASHDOWN....... AND IM PROUD!.

[Machines]

Don't thank me it was phatbass787 who emailed them .

[MB1]

[quote name='phatbass787' post='148112' date='Feb 27 2008, 09:30 PM']I e mailed ashdown and asked where the MK is manufacturedand martin there says;

[i]'Hi there,

thanks for the e mail. The Mark King Combo is made here in Essex as are
our Klystron range, Superfly Cabs and of course the Mark King Head.

Hope this helps,

Regards, Martin.'[/i][/quote]

MB1.

Many Thanks for this phatbass787!........

[phatbass787]

Just doing my bit guys! I'm proud that Ashdown are English and think its great they still make gear in England when so many companies build everything offshore.

[Machines]

[quote name='phatbass787' post='148711' date='Feb 29 2008, 12:01 AM']Just doing my bit guys! I'm proud that Ashdown are English and think its great they still make gear in England when so many companies build everything offshore.[/quote]

Well... SOME of their gear in the UK .

[phatbass787]

[quote name='Machines' post='148757' date='Feb 29 2008, 07:13 AM']Well... SOME of their gear in the UK .[/quote]

Lol, yes, you know what I mean! I remember speaking to Mark Gooday at Music Live a couple of years back and he was saying that
if it was up to him everything would still be made in the UK but if that was the case they just wouldnt be able to compete on price
with the other rival brands in the low to mid ranges which is understandable, he also said Ashdown's high end stuff would always
be made in england, which is nice, more than can be said for Ampeg eh!

[franzbassist]

[quote name='phatbass787' post='148817' date='Feb 29 2008, 09:50 AM']he also said Ashdown's high end stuff would always be made in england, which is nice, more than can be said for Ampeg eh![/quote]

Did Ampeg make stuff in England?

[MB1]

[quote name='walbassist' post='148855' date='Feb 29 2008, 10:47 AM']Did Ampeg make stuff in England? [/quote]

MB1.
American built Gear originally..... large amount now being made in the sunny peoples republic of China.

[phatbass787]

[quote name='walbassist' post='148855' date='Feb 29 2008, 10:47 AM']Did Ampeg make stuff in England? [/quote]

Lol, erm no. But all their American Manufacturing has been closed down nothing is made in the US any more.

[Buzz]

Give it 10 years or so and the manufacturing costs overseas will start coming up to the level it is at home, so I wouldn't worry about it too much.

[alexmoore10]

As long as they keep making great gear I'm happy!!