Ashdown Toneman 600 evo

[grumpyguts]

Does anyone have any knowledge of the Toneman heads on Thomann?

£253 for 600w looks very tempting...

[RandomBass]

Id say it is an Ashdown MAG 600 with a different name, especially for Thomann. I rate the MAG highly, had one for few years, was reliable, better tone than the ABM imo and certainly loud enough through Barefaced cabs. It never missed a beat.
Cheers
Geoff

[discreet]

[quote name='grumpyguts' timestamp='1428136875' post='2738304']
£253 for 600w looks very tempting...
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It certainly does... not exactly lightweight at 10kg, but nowhere near all-valve weight.

[JapanAxe]

That's a lot of bang for buck! 10kg is quite manageable I'd say.

[discreet]

Maybe couple it with with the £289 Toneman 8X10 for an affordable touring rig..?
[url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/ashdown_toneman_810.htm"]http://www.thomann.de/gb/ashdown_toneman_810.htm[/url]

[JapanAxe]

Are we sure these aren't Behringer with an Ashdown badge?

[grumpyguts]

I spose the only problem is I don't really need 600w at 4 ohms, it results in cab issues I probably don't need. I wonder what it would give at 8 ohms...

Looked on the Ashdown website and there is no mention; is this possibly some Thomann only deal?

[discreet]

[quote name='grumpyguts' timestamp='1428151942' post='2738534']
I wonder what it would give at 8 ohms...
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I'm guessing around 380W, though obviously you won't be running at maximum output.

[jezzaboy]

[quote name='grumpyguts' timestamp='1428151942' post='2738534']
I spose the only problem is I don't really need 600w at 4 ohms, it results in cab issues I probably don't need. I wonder what it would give at 8 ohms...

Looked on the Ashdown website and there is no mention; is this possibly some Thomann only deal?
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I think this is the case. They had a similar deal about a year ago when they were called something different but still Thoman related. I would imagine that they are the same heads rebadged and as Thoman has such buying power, they get them for a good price.

[grenadilla]

It is a worthy amp if it is a MAG 600, renamed. I have the EVO1 version with carpet covering, no compressor or overdrive. Also a EVO3 with tolex, chrome corners, compressor, and overdrive. Get it while you can because it is an "old school" solid state amp with no valves to worry about.

[GCYPbass]

Looks like a good price. So anybody here tried one yet? What is the sound like?

Edited April 25, 2016 by GCYPbass

[Marvin]

I'd say they we're rebadged MAGs that Ashdown may have done a deal on, wanted to move on as they're now promoting the newer RootMaster range.
A lot of amp for £250

[Chienmortbb]

They did the same thing with the Superbly I seem to remember.

[0175westwood29]

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1428141738' post='2738370']
Maybe couple it with with the £289 Toneman 8X10 for an affordable touring rig..?
[url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/ashdown_toneman_810.htm"]http://www.thomann.de/gb/ashdown_toneman_810.htm[/url]
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I've got one of those 810's great cabs although you mines called the mag 810t

[grumpyguts]

I didn't get it, purchased a Hartke LH500 instead. This makes noise via Warwick 1x15 & 2x10.

[GCYPbass]

[quote name='grumpyguts' timestamp='1461935732' post='3038914']
I didn't get it, purchased a Hartke LH500 instead. This makes noise via Warwick 1x15 & 2x10.
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Will you let us know how do you get on with LH500?

[grumpyguts]

No probs with the Hartke, loud / clean / simple - all good.

I can't really compare it to anything else; as a "returning" bass player it's the first amp I have had since a 1985 Carlsbro Cobra 90...

[uk_lefty]

I have the toneman 300 combo. Very good value.