opinions on ashdown combos

[karlplaysbass]

hey everyone, i was just wondering what everyone though of ashdowns combos, specially if possible the ABM series c210-300 combo. i havent had to much experience with ashdown the most experience i have had is with head a cabs, so i though i would look for some advice.

thanks in advance

[BluRay]

I’ve been using ABM gear for years now, and no complaints at all from me. Plus side is that they can sound great (especially for any kind of rock-based stuff), well made, have a very powerful eq, and good connectivity. Downside is the combos are a little bit hefty (which is why I have separates!). Obviously there’s a lot of alternatives around – and if you search this site you’ll see some quite polarised opinions, which often boils down to whether people like the inherent tone or not. These amps do have a certain signature sound. In terms of speakers - I’d say the ABM 210s sound more defined and tighter than the 115s. And with the 300w version, depending on your band, you might need an extra cab to go with a 300 combo (ie another 210) at some point.

[lowhand_mike]

as said by bluray
and i used to have the mag 210 combo, very reliable and good al rounder, yeah they have their own sound but then what amp doesnt, if i had the money i'd be upgrading my mag seperates to abm not that i need to though

[JTUK]

I used one on a stage and really really wasn't looking forward it. In that respect we shouldn't have taken the gig, but it turned out ok...
A bit one dimensional but I got it to sound pretty good and it did the gig.

If I was doing the same gig again... and I really don't like the load in so it is the onstage rig or nothing, ...IF I wanted to do the gig, the Ashdown 210 combo would be ok.