jimmy23cricket Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 Hi All The Ashdown bug is biting hard and I really want one of these! Anyone got one who can share some insights to tone/power etc? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 I’ve not got one but have tried one out at Ashdown HQ and was very impressed. If I hadn’t already owned the ABM600 I’d have bought a HOD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doomed Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 Had one since it was launched, it's a great amp, it'll give you any tone you want and there's shed loads of power there, I haven't noticed anything lacking with either of my cabs at 4 or 8ohms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete.young Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 I think there was some discussion about these back in the summer. Conclusion seemed to be that it was a great amp, but you could be paying over the odds for features that some people wouldn't find useful. Can't find the thread though, think it might have had something to do with Mark King and Markbass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painy Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 I'm curious as to how it actually differs in sound from the ABM 600. I know the valve drive is tuned differently to suit Geezer's preference but is it just that, the double VUs and the way it can be slaved to another head that make it different or is there something in the core tone? I'd happily have one either way! 😁 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossHetherington Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 Its a bit odd as Geezer I don't think has ever used the head but seperate preamps and power amps by Ashdown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2elliot Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 Options... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painy Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 42 minutes ago, RossHetherington said: Its a bit odd as Geezer I don't think has ever used the head but seperate preamps and power amps by Ashdown. Possibly not with Sabbath but he's using it with his new band here:- 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartelby Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 The rig looks really happy about the whole thing! 1 1 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashdown Engineering Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 23 hours ago, RossHetherington said: Its a bit odd as Geezer I don't think has ever used the head but seperate preamps and power amps by Ashdown. He had the first two and has used them ever since... 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 23 hours ago, 2elliot said: Options... This looks lovely in red - no offence to the man in question (Shavo) but I would want it without his name across the front. Am I right in thinking @Ashdown Engineering that this is very similar to the HOD but without the extra speaker outs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossHetherington Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 1 hour ago, Ashdown Engineering said: He had the first two and has used them ever since... I meant with Sabbath but that is me told 🤗 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 23 hours ago, bartelby said: The rig looks really happy about the whole thing! The head of Yay!! 10 minutes ago, RossHetherington said: I meant with Sabbath but that is me told 🤗 I thought he had them made for their farewell tour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashdown Engineering Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 1 hour ago, AndyTravis said: This looks lovely in red - no offence to the man in question (Shavo) but I would want it without his name across the front. Am I right in thinking @Ashdown Engineering that this is very similar to the HOD but without the extra speaker outs? Yes but the Shavo has the compressor too so a little different.... January will bring what you desire however 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashdown Engineering Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 49 minutes ago, Woodinblack said: The head of Yay!! I thought he had them made for their farewell tour The farewell tour rig was indeed the pre and power amp monster rig. Post Sabbath he wanted something a little easier to transport so hence the Head Of Doom was born. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 48 minutes ago, Ashdown Engineering said: Yes but the Shavo has the compressor too so a little different.... January will bring what you desire however I know 🥳 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 All very cryptic. What does January bring I wonder 🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartelby Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 4 hours ago, stewblack said: All very cryptic. What does January bring I wonder 🤔 Sharvo amp without "SHARVO" across the front? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teebs Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 4 hours ago, stewblack said: All very cryptic. What does January bring I wonder 🤔 Snow. Cold. Darkness. Misery. DOOM!!! 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 5 minutes ago, Teebs said: Snow. Cold. Darkness. Misery. DOOM!!! Add to that an empty wallet after the silly season 🎅🏻 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stofferson Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 On 10/11/2019 at 14:17, Ashdown Engineering said: Yes but the Shavo has the compressor too so a little different.... January will bring what you desire however January?? - 1200 watt class A/B head? to compete with my bloody g**tarists Tri amp 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 2 hours ago, Lozz196 said: Add to that an empty wallet after the silly season 🎅🏻 Not if, like me, you opted out of Christmas. I did this two years ago , not in a miserable Scroogy way just no presents in, none out, and it's been a massive relief. I now look forward to the time of year as never before. Still take mum to the carols, pop in and see my daughters on the day because they have asked me to, am delighted for those who celebrate it but I have none of the money side of it, none. It's been wonderful. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 7 hours ago, stewblack said: All very cryptic. What does January bring I wonder 🤔 New Christmas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 51 minutes ago, AndyTravis said: New Christmas No less cryptic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 1 minute ago, stewblack said: No less cryptic I actually know very little, but I made enquiries about the HOD/Shavo with a different paint job. And got the same answer @Ashdown Engineering posted up there... Knowing my powers of perception they’re probably still throwing darts at a picture of me on the office door for not realising I’d muted my amp and thought it was faulty 😂🥳 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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