Clockworkwar Posted February 17, 2009 Posted February 17, 2009 Ashdown have quoted me £69 to get a head serviced, that seems a little steep but it does include carriage. Where can I get it serviced for a lower cost? I live in Worcestershire. Quote
Hamster Posted February 17, 2009 Posted February 17, 2009 [quote name='Clockworkwar' post='411841' date='Feb 17 2009, 11:58 AM']Ashdown have quoted me £69 to get a head serviced, that seems a little steep but it does include carriage. Where can I get it serviced for a lower cost? I live in Worcestershire.[/quote] The guys at Ashdown are really nice and to be honest, if that price includes carriage I think it's very good. Quote
Clockworkwar Posted February 17, 2009 Author Posted February 17, 2009 [quote name='Hamster' post='411893' date='Feb 17 2009, 12:37 PM']The guys at Ashdown are really nice and to be honest, if that price includes carriage I think it's very good.[/quote] What will they actually do in the service? (never sent one for service before) Quote
Hamster Posted February 17, 2009 Posted February 17, 2009 [quote name='Clockworkwar' post='412048' date='Feb 17 2009, 03:07 PM']What will they actually do in the service? (never sent one for service before)[/quote] I know what I think they'll do, but why not drop them a quick e-mail and ask them what their standard service entails? Quote
lemmywinks Posted February 17, 2009 Posted February 17, 2009 [quote name='Mr. Foxen' post='412271' date='Feb 17 2009, 05:48 PM']Heh heh heh, 'head'.[/quote] It's good to know i'm not the only one who immediately jumps to the most childish conclusion after reading the thread title.... Quote
fingerz Posted February 17, 2009 Posted February 17, 2009 I had to send an Amp back to Ashdown once. Although I was disappointed in having to do so, their service was great, they were really helpful and very reasonable. If you don't get any recommendations close to you then it seems like a good move to go with them. I reckon the price is good especially if it includes postage. (check that-I had to send it to them and they paid for it to get back). Quote
neilb Posted February 17, 2009 Posted February 17, 2009 Cheaper is not always better. Ashdown will do a proper job, test PCBs for dry joints, full diagnostic check and mechanical check (eg fans). Carriage is probably £15-20 of the total quote. Id say thats a fair price. Quote
MB1 Posted February 17, 2009 Posted February 17, 2009 (edited) [quote name='Mr. Foxen' post='412271' date='Feb 17 2009, 05:48 PM']Heh heh heh, 'head'.[/quote] MB1. .............£69 To Get your Head Serviced! doubt youll get it serviced for less in Worcestershire!.... ....Here!...have you seen my Washboard!..... Edited February 17, 2009 by MB1 Quote
Clockworkwar Posted February 18, 2009 Author Posted February 18, 2009 [quote name='fingerz' post='412357' date='Feb 17 2009, 07:30 PM']I reckon the price is good especially if it includes postage. (check that-I had to send it to them and they paid for it to get back).[/quote] Ahh I just read it, saying that it will include VAT and postage back but not postage to. Quote
beastie Posted February 18, 2009 Posted February 18, 2009 just had my HEAD REPAIRED at ashdownn abm evo11 900 as they are only 30 mins from me i took it there myself i watched russell one of the techs and a bass player at work found the fault and then tested the amp £28 i have had a another abm head serviced at ashdown full service in which the amp was stripped down to a empty shell each part tested and cleaned four new trim pots replaced and then tested on the bench and in there sound booth £78 must inportant is that they have all the genuiane parts in stock and if it is a earley ashdown one of the techs at chelmsford would made it and it will come out off the service with the amp like new Gary Quote
Clockworkwar Posted February 18, 2009 Author Posted February 18, 2009 [quote name='beastie' post='412804' date='Feb 18 2009, 10:23 AM']just had my HEAD REPAIRED at ashdownn abm evo11 900 as they are only 30 mins from me i took it there myself i watched russell one of the techs and a bass player at work found the fault and then tested the amp £28 i have had a another abm head serviced at ashdown full service in which the amp was stripped down to a empty shell each part tested and cleaned four new trim pots replaced and then tested on the bench and in there sound booth £78 must inportant is that they have all the genuiane parts in stock and if it is a earley ashdown one of the techs at chelmsford would made it and it will come out off the service with the amp like new Gary[/quote] It's ok if you can drive there, if you have to post it that's where the cost comes from. I don't have any relatives down there either. Quote
crez5150 Posted February 18, 2009 Posted February 18, 2009 Surely you can buy a new Ashdown for that sorta money...... Quote
beastie Posted February 18, 2009 Posted February 18, 2009 [quote name='Clockworkwar' post='412894' date='Feb 18 2009, 11:57 AM']It's ok if you can drive there, if you have to post it that's where the cost comes from. I don't have any relatives down there either.[/quote] I understand the post issuses but for pease off mind i would send it to Ashdown Quote
Clockworkwar Posted February 18, 2009 Author Posted February 18, 2009 [quote name='beastie' post='412953' date='Feb 18 2009, 12:39 PM']I understand the post issuses but for pease off mind i would send it to Ashdown[/quote] I shall have to save up then, or plan a holiday down there, drop it off on-route. hmmmmm. Quote
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