tomhunt Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 (edited) Come on then guys! Who on here has a uk made Little Bastard?? Pics and your input on these please... Heres mine, No.38 [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tomhunt29/6007747641/"][/url] [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tomhunt29/6007747641/"]DSC_0006[/url] by [url="http://www.flickr.com/people/tomhunt29/"]TomHunt29[/url], on Flickr [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tomhunt29/6007748097/"][/url] [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tomhunt29/6007748097/"]DSC_0007[/url] by [url="http://www.flickr.com/people/tomhunt29/"]TomHunt29[/url], on Flickr [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tomhunt29/6007747231/"][/url] [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tomhunt29/6007747231/"]DSC_0008[/url] by [url="http://www.flickr.com/people/tomhunt29/"]TomHunt29[/url], on Flickr [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tomhunt29/6007748599/"][/url] [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tomhunt29/6007748599/"]DSC_0009[/url] by [url="http://www.flickr.com/people/tomhunt29/"]TomHunt29[/url], on Flickr [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tomhunt29/6008294700/"][/url] [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tomhunt29/6008294700/"]DSC_0010[/url] by [url="http://www.flickr.com/people/tomhunt29/"]TomHunt29[/url], on Flickr [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tomhunt29/6007749681/"][/url] [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tomhunt29/6007749681/"]DSC_0011[/url] by [url="http://www.flickr.com/people/tomhunt29/"]TomHunt29[/url], on Flickr I run mine through my Ampeg SVT 4x10 and it sounds awesome. My first impressions wasn't amazing on this but when I messed about with it for a few hours, I was like.. wow!! I love it. The tones are great. Its loud for saying its only 30w. I can get a nice warm sound and if I want to dial it in, I'll get a real cool fuzzy tone from it. Really impressed with this little amp! Ashdown have made a great bit of kit here. I think I'll be getting the Ashdown cab for this when I get the spare cash! I think I'll be taking it along to a few band practises in the future to see how it gets on. Tom Edited August 4, 2011 by tomhunt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiOgon Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 (edited) Here you go - Number 1 [attachment=86253:31_03_10_1042.jpg] [attachment=86254:04082011773.jpg] [attachment=86251:Little_B...d_112_48.JPG] [attachment=86252:L.B._Mini_Rig_Rear.JPG] Edited August 4, 2011 by KiOgon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomhunt Posted August 4, 2011 Author Share Posted August 4, 2011 [quote name='KiOgon' post='1326664' date='Aug 4 2011, 11:32 AM'][attachment=86253:31_03_10_1042.jpg]Here you go - Number 1 [attachment=86251:Little_B...d_112_48.JPG] [attachment=86252:L.B._Mini_Rig_Rear.JPG][/quote] Cool!! I always thought Ashdown would of kept No.1 or even passed it on to a famous Ashdown user... Silly me!! Do you use yours for gigs or just home use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiOgon Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 [quote name='tomhunt' post='1326669' date='Aug 4 2011, 11:38 AM']Cool!! I always thought Ashdown would of kept No.1 or even passed it on to a famous Ashdown user... Silly me!! Do you use yours for gigs or just home use?[/quote] I am a famous Ashdown user for christs's sake - I've got Little Bastard Number 1 how much famous do you want? Gigs? What's that then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 I'm in, with #27. Also have one of the original 4 ohm LB212 cabs (now replaced in the range by the 8 ohm VS212). I've replaced the JJ valves with NOS, ex-MOD, Mullards in the preamp (81s instead of 83s) and driver stages to tame the beast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomhunt Posted August 4, 2011 Author Share Posted August 4, 2011 [quote name='KiOgon' post='1326685' date='Aug 4 2011, 11:53 AM']I am a famous Ashdown user for christs's sake - I've got Little Bastard Number 1 how much famous do you want? Gigs? What's that then? [/quote] I feel stupid... ha!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrenleepoole Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 I love these little things, wish I could afford one. The question is, and apologies if it's been asked a million times before, can you gig with it? I don't do large venues at all, maybe one a year, mostly pubs and clubs. Would one of these cut it with a good efficient speaker cab? I'm insanely jealous guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomhunt Posted August 4, 2011 Author Share Posted August 4, 2011 [quote name='walbassist' post='1326703' date='Aug 4 2011, 12:04 PM']I'm in, with #27. Also have one of the original 4 ohm LB212 cabs (now replaced in the range by the 8 ohm VS212). I've replaced the JJ valves with NOS, ex-MOD, Mullards in the preamp (81s instead of 83s) and driver stages to tame the beast. [/quote] Nice!!! Can't wait to get my hands on one of them cabs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 [quote name='derrenleepoole' post='1326711' date='Aug 4 2011, 12:07 PM']I love these little things, wish I could afford one. The question is, and apologies if it's been asked a million times before, can you gig with it? I don't do large venues at all, maybe one a year, mostly pubs and clubs. Would one of these cut it with a good efficient speaker cab? I'm insanely jealous guys [/quote] I gig mine all the time and it is plenty loud enough for pubs and clubs using the LB212 or my Mini Neo "stack"! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomhunt Posted August 4, 2011 Author Share Posted August 4, 2011 KiOgon.. That frame for the certificate looks pretty damn awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 [quote name='tomhunt' post='1326712' date='Aug 4 2011, 12:07 PM']Nice!!! Can't wait to get my hands on one of them cabs![/quote] Guy at Ashdown said they only made 20 of the 2x12s. I think there are more of the 1x12s around though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomhunt Posted August 4, 2011 Author Share Posted August 4, 2011 [quote name='walbassist' post='1326731' date='Aug 4 2011, 12:11 PM']Guy at Ashdown said they only made 20 of the 2x12s. I think there are more of the 1x12s around though.[/quote] Was it 20 uk made ones or something?? Just found these... [url="http://www.soundsliveshop.com/p/Ashdown_LB_212/ASH-LB-212-200"]http://www.soundsliveshop.com/p/Ashdown_LB.../ASH-LB-212-200[/url] That is what I'm looking at getting for mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrenleepoole Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 [quote name='walbassist' post='1326718' date='Aug 4 2011, 12:08 PM']I gig mine all the time and it is plenty loud enough for pubs and clubs using the LB212 or my Mini Neo "stack"![/quote] You see, this is why BC is dangerous. Now you have me thinking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiOgon Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 (edited) [quote name='walbassist' post='1326731' date='Aug 4 2011, 12:11 PM']Guy at Ashdown said they only made 20 of the 2x12s. I think there are more of the 1x12s around though.[/quote] When I ordered my LB (October 09 IIRC) there were no special 'low wattage' cabs planned, then they offered me a 212 to which I replied "surely a 112 would be fine" so they made a 'special 112' just for me so I have 112 serial #1 too, they of course went on to make a few more since then Cheerz, John Edit: [attachment=86259:Custom_C...n_112_LB.jpg] Finished 112 cab in Ashdown's workshop [attachment=86260:31_03_10_1104.jpg] Rear panel serial# 1 Edited August 4, 2011 by KiOgon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 [quote name='tomhunt' post='1326741' date='Aug 4 2011, 12:16 PM']Was it 20 uk made ones or something??[/quote] That's certainly the page for the LB212, but I think a lot of online retailers simply haven't updated their pages. If you order one, check whether they really do still have the UK made 4 ohm LB212 [i]in stock[/i], as they certainly won't be able to get any more in. If they have to order one in from Ashdown it'll be the 8 ohm VS212. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomhunt Posted August 4, 2011 Author Share Posted August 4, 2011 [quote name='walbassist' post='1326751' date='Aug 4 2011, 12:21 PM']That's certainly the page for the LB212, but I think a lot of online retailers simply haven't updated their pages. If you order one, check whether they really do still have the UK made 4 ohm LB212 [i]in stock[/i], as they certainly won't be able to get any more in. If they have to order one in from Ashdown it'll be the 8 ohm VS212.[/quote] Cheers! I'll give them a ring before I order just to make sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 1. KiOgon, with LB112 #0001-0310 27. Walbassist, with LB212 #02000-0310 38. tomhunt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kieppi Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 Yo, I have number 30. Just got it home. Awesome! Mr. Walbassist says he has replaced the tubes but how on all Earth do you do that? Do the front / back panels somehow come off? The top vent seems a tad small A crappy pic can be found at [url="http://dl.dropbox.com/u/18144562/IMAG0056.jpg"]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/18144562/IMAG0056.jpg[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 [quote name='kieppi' timestamp='1325888252' post='1489581'] Mr. Walbassist says he has replaced the tubes but how on all Earth do you do that? Do the front / back panels somehow come off? The top vent seems a tad small [/quote] Hello, and welcome! All you do is loosen the screws on the handle and remove the ones on the side, then slide the unit out from the chassis. Very easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kieppi Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 (edited) OK now I see. Thanks for both the welcoming and the tip. We're having a rehearsal on Sunday so I'll get to bash away with my Tech21 B410. I guess I'll experiment a bit with different preamp tubes as I'm not the biggest fan of full-on distortion. Original packaging has Hayden labels on it btw. Edited January 6, 2012 by kieppi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salt on your Bass? Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Whats the difference between the white and the silver version face plates? is there any?? I'm keepingmy eye out for one, and much prefer the silver look..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kieppi Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 I just recently sold mine. It was nice, but not actually my cup of tea. Guess I'll stick to Markbass from now on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merlin Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 now I want one,you guys are great salesman,will be trawling the for sale site now.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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