Adrenochrome Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Okay, so I got my MAG 300r head about 4.5 years ago. In that time it's done 200+ gigs and a similar number of rehearsals. It's had some fairly rough treatment, although lived in a rack it's entire life. Finally, something has gone wrong. Yes the bulb in the VU meter has expired. A quick phone call to Ashdown and they sent a new bulb, free of charge that arrived very quickly. I have ZERO spare cash so I'm delighted that their product has performed so well over the years, and the (minor) repair will cost me zilch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashevans09 Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Almost 5 hours without a response... nah got nothing against them, they look nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crez5150 Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Oh..... your the one..... . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassicinstinct Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 (edited) [quote name='Adrenochrome' post='614616' date='Oct 2 2009, 10:55 AM']Okay, so I got my MAG 300r head about 4.5 years ago. In that time it's done 200+ gigs and a similar number of rehearsals. It's had some fairly rough treatment, although lived in a rack it's entire life. Finally, something has gone wrong. Yes the bulb in the VU meter has expired. A quick phone call to Ashdown and they sent a new bulb, free of charge that arrived very quickly. I have ZERO spare cash so I'm delighted that their product has performed so well over the years, and the (minor) repair will cost me zilch.[/quote] That's pretty much been my experience of the brand since I bought my first piece of Ashdown kit in late 1999 - except that nothing has [b]ever[/b] gone wrong with anything, other than a lost rotary knob from the front of a combo - and, again, that was replaced free of charge by return of post. Faultless products and customer service IMHO. Edited October 2, 2009 by bassicinstinct Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonny-lad Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 You've always had great tone when I've seen you play on the few occasions our paths crossed when I was playing on the blues/rock circuit. I think people sometimes get carried away with stories of things going wrong and forget about all the people who've used a particular brand for years with no trouble. Good customer service counts for a lot too, IMO, even if it's just a little replacement bulb! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moos3h Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 I'm just gonna steam in here and poop on this thread with my bad experiences of Ashdown gear... Actually, no I'm not. What I am gonna say is how nice it is that you bothered to post to say something good about something (anything!). It's not a particuarly human characteristic (or at least a British one) to celebrate when something goes well, so well done for stopping and thinking about it. Cheers, James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Protium Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Coming up to 4 years, hundreds of gigs and practices. The only thing that's gone wrong with my ABM is one cracked solder joint and a loose transformer bolt Awesome customer service too, both repairs were done free of charge and the amp returned within a week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pal1972 Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 I ran a MAG300 head for about 5 years, until last year when i got the LG1000, but ive since reverted back to a MAG600. Ive never had any technical problems/issues at all, and up to now the MAG600 is trouble free, great gear, solid and reliable IMHO. looking forward to years more good service and use/reliability I'm pleased with them and i dont see any reason to change my brands in the near future!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumnote Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 No problems with my abm either apart from the bulb in the vu meter Replacement recieved in 24 hours at no charge. Compare that with the service i received from ampeg, on a faulty svt 3 head. I actually used to gig with a banner across my amp saying NEVER BUY AN AMPEG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lateralus462 Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 (edited) Good to see people spreading the Ashdown love - never been let down by my ABM and have always had nothing but excellent customer service from them as well. Sounds f***ing amazing as well!! Edited October 2, 2009 by lateralus462 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB1 Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 MB1. I use a British ABM 210T Combo and have done for the last Five years, its regularly used for rehearsals and Gigs...and has been Great!.I do use other Ashdown Gear and have had No Problem with it...There customer service is Fantastic , and i will be purchasing other Ashdown Gear in the future!....Theyyyyyyyyyyyyre Great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassmansky Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 my abm 11 head has not missed a beat in the 18 months ive had it.so its a big thumbs up from me.you will not beat their customer service either.I certainly would not consider a different amp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baxter Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 I'm on my 2nd Ashdown, neither never let me down yet and they do have a good tone I'd buy another and won't hesitate to recommend the brand So there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 [quote name='Adrenochrome' post='614616' date='Oct 2 2009, 10:55 AM']A quick phone call to Ashdown and they sent a new bulb, free of charge that arrived very quickly.[/quote] Excellent. I'm Ashdown free at the moment but it served me perfectly for some years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemmywinks Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Always nice to hear good customer service. Wren and Cuff are also ace, sent me a part from accross the pond free of charge even though i bought the pedal second hand, very dedicated and pleasant bunch of guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToPlayJazz Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 I had a MAG 300 Evo II 15" combo and a 2x10 cab for the tribute act I was with for a while. It sounded phenomenal! If I need a big rig again, I'll certainly think about going back to Ashdown MAG stuff. Only minus side is the weight after the lightweight MarkBass stuff I had for the last couple of years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksdad Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Evening, interesting reading all this Ashdown thumbs up, having posted yesterday as newbie re new amp have spent day trawling around following comments received. I just know I'm going to blow my budget on a Classic C115-500 combo and 2x10 cab, if there's a purchase to be made let's make it worthwhile... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarPig Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 A big plus one to all the good stuff thats been said. My first 2 large amps were both Ashdowns and neither had any problems in the many years i had them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phatbass787 Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 Another thumbs up from me for Ashdown, Ive used loads of Ashdown over the years , ABM and now Klystron and never had an issue whatsoever, may be gassing again when their new valve heads come out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.T Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 This thread makes a refreshing change! I think the guys at Ashdown are doing a great job, in what must be a very difficult market. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jezzaboy Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 I`ve had an MAG 300 combo for around 6 years now, one of the British one`s. I have bought a Eden Nemesis RS210 which I`m collecting later today but the only reason is I want to try something different and heard a Nemesis 200 watt and was well impresed. The Ashdown has never let me down and it has been thrown about and abused on a regular basis. Hopefully the Eden will be dinky doo but I will still keep the Ashdown as a backup. Jez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budget bassist Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 i had an EB180 head (still got it actually), it served me well for a year (i bought it second hand and well used) and then blew up, but it was good for the money and sounded good. Just recently bought a used ABM 300 and it sounds f***ing amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevieD_FenderP2009 Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 Used to have an EB180 and it was one of the best sounding amps ive used but i got lured in by the green =P Saying that though, i now use an Ashdown MAG410T cabinet and i haven't heard a better amp in all honesty. Wish it was a bit lighter though haha! So yeah, Big up ashdown! If i had to change, i'd buy a Marshall JCM800 4x12 Bass cab and fit it with 4 12" Ashdown blue line speakers and the tweeter ashdown use =D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy67 Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 (edited) Spreading the love also! 2 x mag810 - wonderful value for money and the tone...truly sumptuous. 1 x perfect ten combo 1 x perfect ten mini rig - just about to buy another 1 x Jlo hyperdrive Absolutely adore the stuff - suppose that's why I'm an ampeg player but then again how would I explain the trace v4 head???? never a single problem with any of it! andy ps superb customer service. Edited October 3, 2009 by andy67 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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