Foureyes Posted December 13, 2020 Share Posted December 13, 2020 Hi all. I’ve just started to teach my lad how to play, he’s loving it so far, doing well and it’s really helping to bring him out of his shell (He’s very quiet and lacks self confidence in a lot of things). He’s fallen in love with my ashdown rig, the wife and neighbours haven’t. So I’m trying to track down a mini rig for him to use a as a practice amp. if anyone knows of one for sale or any where that still has some old stock any information would be greatly appreciated cheers all! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexa3020 Posted December 13, 2020 Share Posted December 13, 2020 Would a rootmaster head be better? Nice and small but powerful enough to gig with if that ever becomes an option. pair it with a decent 10” speaker and that’s a great home setup. Add another 10” cab and again you’re ready to gig. Used RM heads are fairly common to see in market place 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foureyes Posted December 13, 2020 Author Share Posted December 13, 2020 @alexa3020 I like the forward thinking! And that could possibly be a better idea. I was originally thinking about the mini rig to try and keep costs down. But I’ll have a look at the root master! Thank you for the suggestion 😀 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted December 13, 2020 Share Posted December 13, 2020 You can get a very useable Ashdown EVO 180w combo for under £100 and he'll be able to use this to gig with.....Ashdown probably the best Customer Service in the Universe. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foureyes Posted December 13, 2020 Author Share Posted December 13, 2020 (edited) @TheGreek a combo was my first thought but I think he just wants a head and a cab, so he can feel like the people he looks up to, don’t get me wrong, I don’t want to spoil him or whatever. I’m just trying to be as supportive as I can as playing the bass seems to be doing him a lot of good in so many way. Edited December 13, 2020 by Foureyes 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted December 13, 2020 Share Posted December 13, 2020 1 hour ago, Foureyes said: ... I’m trying to track down a mini rig for him... Have you tried contacting Ashdown directly..? They may be able to help. Just a thought. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foureyes Posted December 13, 2020 Author Share Posted December 13, 2020 11 minutes ago, Dad3353 said: Have you tried contacting Ashdown directly..? They may be able to help. Just a thought. That would defined be worth a go! Why I hadn’t thought of that is beyond me! Cheers bud! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBunny Posted December 13, 2020 Share Posted December 13, 2020 1 minute ago, Foureyes said: That would defined be worth a go! Why I hadn’t thought of that is beyond me! Cheers bud! Well worth a try as already mentioned they are probably the most customer focused company out there. Why not stick a post in the Wanted section down below. You never know your luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted December 13, 2020 Share Posted December 13, 2020 If it helps, I’m planning on going to Ashdown at the end of next week, if you want me to look at anything specific just let me know 🙂 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bam Posted December 13, 2020 Share Posted December 13, 2020 RM also has a headphone socket and aux socket so he can play along to his favourite tracks without disturbing anyone too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foureyes Posted December 13, 2020 Author Share Posted December 13, 2020 1 hour ago, Reggaebass said: If it helps, I’m planning on going to Ashdown at the end of next week, if you want me to look at anything specific just let me know 🙂 Thanks mate. Thanks most appreciated I’m gonna email ashdown later. And see if they have any lying around. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foureyes Posted December 13, 2020 Author Share Posted December 13, 2020 @la bam cheers for the input mate. That’d make things easier! If I can’t find a mini rig I think this is probably the way to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete.young Posted December 13, 2020 Share Posted December 13, 2020 Have you had a look at the Ampeg Micro-CL, similar concept. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foureyes Posted December 13, 2020 Author Share Posted December 13, 2020 45 minutes ago, pete.young said: Have you had a look at the Ampeg Micro-CL, similar concept. I’ve had a look at the ampeg mate. But don’t really like the price tag 😓 and I haven’t seen any for sale second hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicko Posted December 13, 2020 Share Posted December 13, 2020 It depends what you are looking for. I have an Ashdown Mi10 cabinet which is plenty loud enough for small gigs. I guess you could pair it with a Newt pedal amp if you really want but it should be with a Mi220 head. Neither setup would stop him bothering the neighbours though. If you are interested in the Mi10 PM me as I don't use it anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBunny Posted December 13, 2020 Share Posted December 13, 2020 Would this be ok? Nothing to do with me. Just spotted on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/groups/2021619271425879/permalink/2794204017500730/?sale_post_id=2794204017500730 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted December 13, 2020 Share Posted December 13, 2020 I don’t do Facebook so I can’t see the pictures properly, Looks very similar to this one, but it says it’s in London 🙂https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/274604830725 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foureyes Posted December 13, 2020 Author Share Posted December 13, 2020 3 minutes ago, Reggaebass said: I don’t do Facebook so I can’t see the pictures properly, Looks very similar to this one, but it says it’s in London 🙂https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/274604830725 13 minutes ago, BassBunny said: Would this be ok? Nothing to do with me. Just spotted on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/groups/2021619271425879/permalink/2794204017500730/?sale_post_id=2794204017500730 Thank you both. I’ll get in contact with them tomorrow! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete.young Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 Pretty sure that's a guitar amp, not a bass mini-rig. The original version of the mini-rig did have two separate 10" speakers, but it didn't look like that. It was called the Perfect 10, here's an old thread with a picture. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 18 minutes ago, pete.young said: Pretty sure that's a guitar amp, I think you’re right there Pete, there’s one here that sold on reverb that looks the same Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teebs Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 On 13/12/2020 at 12:00, Dad3353 said: Have you tried contacting Ashdown directly..? They may be able to help. Just a thought. Calling @Ashdown Engineering 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBunny Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 17 hours ago, BassBunny said: Would this be ok? Nothing to do with me. Just spotted on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/groups/2021619271425879/permalink/2794204017500730/?sale_post_id=2794204017500730 My bad, this one is a guitar amp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foureyes Posted December 14, 2020 Author Share Posted December 14, 2020 Thank you all for your help. I’ve just sent Ashdown an email. Hopefully they can help in some way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foureyes Posted January 2, 2021 Author Share Posted January 2, 2021 I’ve finally tracked one down fairly local to me. My lad is over the moon! Thanks again for all the help and advice given! 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 Great news, I’m sure he’ll be really pleased with it (to say the least) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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