Trying to track down an ashdown mini rig

[Foureyes]

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! 

[alexa3020]

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

[Foureyes]

@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 😀

[TheGreek]

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.

[Foureyes]

@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

[Dad3353]

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. 

[Foureyes]

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! 

[BassBunny]

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.

[Reggaebass]

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 🙂

[la bam]

RM also has a headphone socket and aux socket so he can play along to his favourite tracks without disturbing anyone too.

[Foureyes]

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. 

[Foureyes]

@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!

[pete.young]

Have you had a look at the Ampeg Micro-CL, similar concept.

[Foureyes]

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. 

[Nicko]

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.

[BassBunny]

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

[Reggaebass]

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

[Foureyes]

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!

[pete.young]

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.

 

[Reggaebass]

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 

[Teebs]

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

[BassBunny]

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.

[Foureyes]

Thank you all for your help. I’ve just sent Ashdown an email. Hopefully they can help in some way. 

[Foureyes]

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! 

[Lozz196]

Great news, I’m sure he’ll be really pleased with it (to say the least)