haysy Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 I tried emailing Ashdown through website customer service a few days ago. Nothing so far. Is there a resource on hear where I can find date & location of manufacture if it is not on the amps or cabs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 The serial number is a good giveaway. I can't remember myself how it works but pop it on the thread and someone may be able to assist BTW I was disappointed, I thought the thread would be about the time you took your ABM out to dinner and it got a bit pissed.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haysy Posted April 23, 2017 Author Share Posted April 23, 2017 Thanks Merton The one I'm looking at is a 1x15 cab s/n 05920508 Sorry about the disappointment but she's just not that type of lady! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blunderthumbs Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 I think the last two digits of the serial number are the year of manufacture so yours would be 2008. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinnDave Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 [quote name='haysy' timestamp='1492980602' post='3284639'] Sorry about the disappointment but she's just not that type of lady! [/quote] Strange, my ABM loves late nights out in pubs. Can get a bit loud sometimes, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haysy Posted April 23, 2017 Author Share Posted April 23, 2017 Thanks blunderthumbs. How do I know if it's uk or China production. When did Ashdown move production there? Is the quality compromised in the opinion of the very knowledgeable on BC? I want to pair it with a uk made 550 tourer, but not if it won't do it justice..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blunderthumbs Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 (edited) If It's made in China it usually says ' Made in PRC' on the back. Not sure when this happened. I'm sure somebody reading this thread will chip in with the relevant info Edited April 24, 2017 by blunderthumbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drake Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 [quote name='haysy' timestamp='1492981848' post='3284659'] Thanks blunderthumbs. How do I know if it's uk or China production. When did Ashdown move production there? Is the quality compromised in the opinion of the very knowledgeable on BC? I want to pair it with a uk made 550 tourer, but not if it won't do it justice..... [/quote] The PRC ABM cabs are just fine, you have no worries there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haysy Posted April 24, 2017 Author Share Posted April 24, 2017 [quote name='blunderthumbs' timestamp='1493042709' post='3285108'] If It's made in China it usually says ' Made in PRC' on the back. Not sure when this happened. I'm sure somebody reading this thread will chip in with the relevant info [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haysy Posted April 24, 2017 Author Share Posted April 24, 2017 It just says made by Ashdown engineering on the photo nothing about China. Picking it up tomorrow. Thanks for the heads up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haysy Posted April 24, 2017 Author Share Posted April 24, 2017 (edited) [quote name='drake' timestamp='1493044096' post='3285127'] The PRC ABM cabs are just fine, you have no worries there [/quote] Thanks drake, is it just the amps that are maybe variable quality? I suppose not much to go wrong with a good speaker design and the right qualitty parts? I get it tomorrow in time for band rehearsal so we'll see. Edited April 24, 2017 by haysy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drake Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 [quote name='haysy' timestamp='1493044954' post='3285141'] Thanks drake, is it just the amps that are maybe variable quality? I suppose not much to go wrong with a good speaker design and the right qualitty parts? I get it tomorrow in time for band rehearsal so we'll see. [/quote] I'm not sure about the PRC heads as all of mine have been older UK built ones. Do you know what the 'variable quality' is? Or is this a forum rumour/speculation because manufacture has switched overseas?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haysy Posted April 24, 2017 Author Share Posted April 24, 2017 [quote name='drake' timestamp='1493051147' post='3285204'] I'm not sure about the PRC heads as all of mine have been older UK built ones. Do you know what the 'variable quality' is? Or is this a forum rumour/speculation because manufacture has switched overseas?? [/quote] I suppose I'm just repeating rumours and speculation about Chinese Ashdown amps I suppose. I have a Chinese TC BG250 that blew a few weeks after buying new. The shop replaced it and it's worked fine ever since (nearly 4 years) although the Toneprint software now doesn't seem to want to update. Give a dog a bad name I suppose. You watch, my UK made Ashdown Touring will die on me next week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinnDave Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 My ABM 500 evo II is UK made, and so is my Touring 330 combo. I think my EB 180 is, but it's not kept at home so I can't check. My new ABM 600 should be delivered tomorrow, and I am sure they are all made in the PRC. I'll let you know how it's going after a few gigs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blunderthumbs Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 I'm not sure if the later stuff are manufactured in China or just assembled there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chienmortbb Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 My old Mag 300 was Chinese but spoke fluent bass, never let me down, even without the alcohol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haysy Posted May 1, 2017 Author Share Posted May 1, 2017 Got the cab and gigged it on Saturday. Really lightweight compared to the 550 touring combo but a great sound when hooked together with the 2x10s in the amp. Thanks for all the input, much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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