AndyTravis Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 In the late 90's you could buy an Ashdown VU meter watch... I was a skint teenager then, and I always remember them fondly so kept my eyes open. Found one and bought it... It's in the post. Review to follow 😂😂😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oopsdabassist Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 Oooh this sounds interesting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted August 2, 2017 Author Share Posted August 2, 2017 [quote name='Oopsdabassist' timestamp='1501663022' post='3346265'] Oooh this sounds interesting [/quote] I think it's an expensive folly to be honest, any my wife will kick me in the nuts when it arrives... Probably a sale thread to follow 😂😂😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EliasMooseblaster Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 [quote name='AndyTravis' timestamp='1501662121' post='3346236'] Review to follow [/quote] Can a watch be good for metal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted August 2, 2017 Author Share Posted August 2, 2017 [quote name='EliasMooseblaster' timestamp='1501666314' post='3346317'] Can a watch be good for metal? [/quote] Can it do djent? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 Was that refund burning a hole in your Payapl account Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted August 2, 2017 Author Share Posted August 2, 2017 [quote name='ped' timestamp='1501667969' post='3346350'] Was that refund burning a hole in your Payapl account [/quote] Haha, no, this was bought before that episode 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony_m Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 (edited) * raises hand * I bought one "back in the day", not sure whether I've still got it and where it might be though! IIRC I decided I wasn't cool enough to carry off the "Ashdown blue" strap so opted for boring black instead (though to be fair, that's probably better for metal). Whatever, I didn't wear it much in the end as it was pretty useless for actually telling the time, and the strap was horrible! Hmm, wonder which box of random tat it might be lurking in... Edited August 2, 2017 by tony_m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted August 2, 2017 Author Share Posted August 2, 2017 Haha. Oh good - that's reassuring 😑 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 I don't remember these at all but if you google them, this thread comes top! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony_m Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 [quote name='AndyTravis' timestamp='1501673490' post='3346431'] Haha. Oh good - that's reassuring [/quote] Haha, hope I've not lowered your expectations too much! Have to say I don't remember mine having Mark Gooday's name on the back like this one that apparently sold a few years back, but then again there's a lot I don't remember these days - really must have a search on the off-chance I have still got it! Could be worth, ooh, thruppence-ha'penny at least... https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/vu-meter-watch-ashdown-engineering-308117366 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted August 2, 2017 Author Share Posted August 2, 2017 I got the blue one...because I'm still a 4 year old who has a favourite colour... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obbm Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 I foolishly bought one of these back in the day and eventually sold it on Ebay. Still have the ad photo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted August 2, 2017 Author Share Posted August 2, 2017 [quote name='obbm' timestamp='1501693622' post='3346658'] I foolishly bought one of these back in the day and eventually sold it on Ebay. Still have the ad photo. [/quote] Why foolish? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obbm Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 [quote name='AndyTravis' timestamp='1501693764' post='3346659'] Why foolish? [/quote] I suppose in my naivety I thought that it would look cool but no-one noticed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted August 2, 2017 Author Share Posted August 2, 2017 [quote name='obbm' timestamp='1501694094' post='3346666'] I suppose in my naivety I thought that it would look cool but no-one noticed it. [/quote] Like the idea of that though. An in-joke with myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony_m Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 [quote name='obbm' timestamp='1501694094' post='3346666'] I suppose in my naivety I thought that it would look cool but no-one noticed it. [/quote] In my case, I think it was a bit too big for my skinny wrist. People noticed it, but it didn't look cool... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted August 2, 2017 Author Share Posted August 2, 2017 [quote name='tony_m' timestamp='1501695774' post='3346697'] In my case, I think it was a bit too big for my skinny wrist. People noticed it, but it didn't look cool... [/quote] I'm beyond looking cool these days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony_m Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 [quote name='AndyTravis' timestamp='1501695838' post='3346701'] I'm beyond looking cool these days [/quote] Think I'm more of a "never-was" than a "has-been" tbh. And unfortunately it looks like my Ashdown watch has vanished into the ether (or, more likely, the bin)... I'm quite sad about it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted August 2, 2017 Author Share Posted August 2, 2017 [quote name='tony_m' timestamp='1501696260' post='3346710'] Think I'm more of a "never-was" than a "has-been" tbh. And unfortunately it looks like my Ashdown watch has vanished into the ether (or, more likely, the bin)... I'm quite sad about it now. [/quote] Yes, it seems they're fetching a few quid these days...🤦🏻♂️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obbm Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 Another reason I got rid of it was that I sold my Ashdown rig and moved onto something else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 I sold mine after it burnt my wrist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted August 2, 2017 Author Share Posted August 2, 2017 (edited) [quote name='EBS_freak' timestamp='1501706601' post='3346836'] I sold mine after it burnt my wrist. [/quote] How so? Edited August 2, 2017 by AndyTravis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 [quote name='AndyTravis' timestamp='1501712236' post='3346888'] How so? [/quote] I think it might be a joke based on the fact that Ashdown amps have a bit of reputation for catching fire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted August 9, 2017 Author Share Posted August 9, 2017 [quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1501752675' post='3347067'] I think it might be a joke based on the fact that Ashdown amps have a bit of reputation for catching fire. [/quote] Ah, sorry, bit slow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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