stewblack Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 Just snagged this in a classic BC service station carpark trade deal. I got a tube amp I can actually lift and @Williams4S got a very special jazz bass. We both felt happy with the swap and remember kids bartering saves the planet. I'm a recent convert both to valve amps and to Ashdown gear in general. My SVT produces a sound which makes me go weak at the knees but hauling it up a flight of stairs means I barely have knees to start with. This beauty is 50% lighter so if it sounds at least 51% as good it will be a serious contender for Amp Number 1. Why Ashdown? Basschat sold me on the company. So many people reporting back on the excellent customer service simply cannot be ignored. Also I have an ABM 500 (see here for more information) and it's just a great amp. Oh, and the Trace Elliot connection cannot be ignored! So here I am. Possibly one step closer to my ultimate set up. As things stand it is the CTM100, atop two BF 1x15 cabs and my Bass Collection Bruce Thomas Profile slung around my Gregory Peck. Its not my Trace Rig I grant you. But that's a thing of beauty rather than a practical tool! 11 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 Me like, congrats Stew, I’m sure you’re going to be very happy with that amp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted July 5, 2019 Author Share Posted July 5, 2019 7 hours ago, Lozz196 said: Me like, congrats Stew, I’m sure you’re going to be very happy with that amp. Thank you, you are one of the people who sold me on Ashdown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted July 5, 2019 Share Posted July 5, 2019 Congrats stew , I played one of them a few weeks ago at Ashdown an absolutely loved it, I’m now looking for one myself 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted July 5, 2019 Author Share Posted July 5, 2019 5 minutes ago, Reggaebass said: Congrats stew , I played one of them a few weeks ago at Ashdown an absolutely loved it, I’m now looking for one myself 🙂 Extraordinary bargain right here 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted July 5, 2019 Share Posted July 5, 2019 (edited) Love the CTM100. I need another one in my life one day! Dont make the same mistake I did and sell it, it’s a stupendous amp. Enjoy Edited July 5, 2019 by Merton 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dem Jolie-blues Posted July 5, 2019 Share Posted July 5, 2019 i have a BTA300, a CTM100, a CTM30 tweed, the 100 stands out above the others, good job fella. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted July 5, 2019 Share Posted July 5, 2019 1 minute ago, Dem Jolie-blues said: i have a BTA300, a CTM100, a CTM30 tweed, the 100 stands out above the others, good job fella. Hi DJB , what are the main differences between the bta 300 and the ctm 100 as I’ve looked at both but never tried the bta 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dem Jolie-blues Posted July 5, 2019 Share Posted July 5, 2019 the BTA is hybrid, solid state front end so it has the ability to compensate between different basses better, but it weighs so much, (5 stone), my semi-acoustic Gretsch is awful with the 30 watter, nothing but hum, i think youll be happy with the Ctm100, it seems to do it all. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EliasMooseblaster Posted July 5, 2019 Share Posted July 5, 2019 Congratulations on your new arrival, and welcome to the club! A CTM-100 into a well-voiced cab has turned out to be my absolute Holy Grail for live sound, and I hope it proves to be the same for you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bam Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 Nice! I do like Ashdown and their valve stuff must be magic. Should be able to really drive it as well being 100w. Great buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted July 7, 2019 Author Share Posted July 7, 2019 Brought it with me to this afternoon's gig. A small festival. But they have backline all set up. So it will sit in the car Dammit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatrickJ Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 I've had some Ashdown pedals and didn't think too much of them, an acoustic pre-amp and the nate mendel distortion sig, but I've always fancied one of their tube / hybrid amps. If I get back into a band then I might consider an ABM - and I've had Gas for a Little Stubby for some time. Those CTMs look killer, does this mean the SVT is going up for sale? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted July 12, 2019 Author Share Posted July 12, 2019 On 08/07/2019 at 19:26, PJ-Bassist said: I've had some Ashdown pedals and didn't think too much of them, an acoustic pre-amp and the nate mendel distortion sig, but I've always fancied one of their tube / hybrid amps. If I get back into a band then I might consider an ABM - and I've had Gas for a Little Stubby for some time. Those CTMs look killer, does this mean the SVT is going up for sale? Once I'm satisfied that the CTM can do the job then yes, that's the plan. I really, really don't want to part with the Ampeg. It's kind of a holy grail amp for me but I'm 56 now with back, hip and shoulder problems and the Ashdown is half the weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.