Ashdown ABM 600 v 1000

[Kevin Dean]

I have the the ABM 400 digital I like it a lot & was planning on getting the 1000w version . But would I be missing out on what the ABM 600 could do ? I wish someone would make the decision for me as I can't A/B them & wasting far too much time thinking about it .

[Merton]

Do you actually NEED more power?

[fretmeister]

[quote name='Merton' timestamp='1435318761' post='2807606']
Do you actually NEED more power?
[/quote]

[mazdah]

600 has an output transformer so the sound should be beefier. Also the preamp is slightly different, more options. 1000 is what you have, just more power

[Kevin Dean]

Ashdown are building a ABM1000 just for me
having already having the ABM 400 I plug it in I think "bloody hell that's a great sound" & I've never consistently had that thought . Such a flexible amp .

[Merton]

Nice one

[Kevin Dean]

Stage one [attachment=195468:Kevin's ABM 1000.jpg]

[Merton]

Cool a build thread too!

[Ed_S]

Is the special build because there are none left in the shops, or because there's a custom element to the one they're making for you? Hope you enjoy the 1000 when it arrives - I'm still glad I happened upon mine when I did!

[Kevin Dean]

it started , when I asked for some information on a ABM600 & the ABM1000 , Lee offered me a ABM 2000 they had, but while emailing me it had sold , He then offered me the ABM1000 for a great price , but that had gone as well , So they are building me one from scratch for the same quoted price ....Just a great company to deal with .

[grenadilla]

I would dig that ABM 1000 too! There is one at Chicago Music Exchange ($1500) for USA Ashdown fans.

[Kevin Dean]

[quote name='grenadilla' timestamp='1435835513' post='2812841']
I would dig that ABM 1000 too! There is one at Chicago Music Exchange ($1500) for USA Ashdown fans.
[/quote] I'd go for it , It's worth every penny of the RRP

[M@23]

[quote name='Kevin Dean' timestamp='1435773203' post='2812350']
it started , when I asked for some information on a ABM600 & the ABM1000 , Lee offered me a ABM 2000 they had, but while emailing me it had sold , He then offered me the ABM1000 for a great price , but that had gone as well , So they are building me one from scratch for the same quoted price ....Just a great company to deal with .
[/quote]

That's really cool. Great customer service!