MB1 Posted April 18, 2010 Posted April 18, 2010 MB1. Ashdown Little Bastard 30w valve amp... Anybody Got One? Have seen the Brochure ...What They like?... Are They LOUD?...are they on General Sale or just Limited Edition? Cheers! Quote
Jean-Luc Pickguard Posted April 18, 2010 Posted April 18, 2010 I've got three of them Oh you mean Ashdowns? Quote
MB1 Posted April 18, 2010 Author Posted April 18, 2010 [quote name='Jean-Luc Pickguard' post='810409' date='Apr 18 2010, 04:22 PM']I've got three of them Oh you mean Ashdowns? [/quote] MB1. ...A Controversial name indeed!... Would Using one with a Superfly Cab give ya.... a Superfly Little Bastard? Quote
derrenleepoole Posted April 18, 2010 Posted April 18, 2010 I believe these are limited edition... some one more wise than myself my beg to differ though Quote
Pete Academy Posted April 18, 2010 Posted April 18, 2010 The first run are Limited Edition. Production models coming soon. Quote
nash Posted April 18, 2010 Posted April 18, 2010 is it me or does the Ashdown valve gear look scruffy? and 200, 300 and 400 watts versions of the same head? just doesn't make sense to me. Quote
KiOgon Posted April 18, 2010 Posted April 18, 2010 [quote name='MB1' post='810407' date='Apr 18 2010, 04:18 PM']MB1. Ashdown Little Bastard 30w valve amp... Anybody Got One? Have seen the Brochure ...What They like?... Are They LOUD?...are they on General Sale or just Limited Edition? Cheers![/quote] Quote
Faithless Posted April 18, 2010 Posted April 18, 2010 [quote name='MB1' post='810407' date='Apr 18 2010, 06:18 PM']MB1. Ashdown Little Bastard 30w valve amp... Anybody Got One? Have seen the Brochure ...What They like?... Are They LOUD?...are they on General Sale or just Limited Edition? Cheers![/quote] Wow.. Can't help much, but, it's probably the first time I understood MB1's post (at least, I think, that I do.. It's about the amplifier, isn't it? ).. No offense intended, though I'll get my coat anyway.. Quote
KiOgon Posted April 18, 2010 Posted April 18, 2010 [quote name='MB1' post='810407' date='Apr 18 2010, 04:18 PM']MB1. Ashdown Little Bastard 30w valve amp... Anybody Got One? Have seen the Brochure ...What They like?... Are They LOUD?...are they on General Sale or just Limited Edition? Cheers![/quote] As it happens I have number one of the handmade 'Limited Edition' Little Bastards & a handmade singe 12" cab to go with. It's bloody marvellous! Quote
Prime_BASS Posted April 18, 2010 Posted April 18, 2010 I wonder what difference the handmade UK one will have compared to a production model. I don't see it being that loud, I think it's a reaction to a few responses after orange announced the BT. Quote
munkonthehill Posted April 18, 2010 Posted April 18, 2010 spending all that cash on a 30watt valve amp. its not really giggable and seems a tad expensive for bedroom use.......not my cuppa T Quote
alanbass1 Posted April 18, 2010 Posted April 18, 2010 [quote name='munkonthehill' post='810810' date='Apr 18 2010, 09:57 PM']spending all that cash on a 30watt valve amp. its not really giggable and seems a tad expensive for bedroom use.......not my cuppa T[/quote] Guess it will be seen as a recording amp getting that valve grind at reasonable volumes Quote
LuvMusic Posted April 19, 2010 Posted April 19, 2010 (edited) [quote name='alanbass1' post='810821' date='Apr 18 2010, 04:04 PM']Guess it will be seen as a recording amp getting that valve grind at reasonable volumes[/quote] This is it! I have one too...the prototype from Winter NAMM which is exactly like the hand-built LE. And, as was mentioned, it sounds fantastic......full of valve goodness and British grind that even a Yank like myself can appreciate. The Bastard does have a DI so you can gig it. By itself, it would be fine for a small gig as long as you are not fighting a very loud and self-centered guitar player. If you want loud and like the concept of this head, I'd suggest checking-out the 427....all valve and 400 watts!! Most of the pictures I have seen don't do the amp justice....it really is a very nice looking amp, Also, remember that one of the most iconic bass amps of all time, the Ampeg B-15 was only 30 watts (and had no DI, you have to mic it to use it live). More info....click here: [url="http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=640748&highlight=ashdown"]http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.p...ghlight=ashdown[/url] Edited April 19, 2010 by LuvMusic Quote
WonderHorse Posted April 20, 2010 Posted April 20, 2010 Are there any videos or sound clips of this yet? I desperately want to hear it. Quote
tayste_2000 Posted June 7, 2010 Posted June 7, 2010 [quote name='munkonthehill' post='810810' date='Apr 18 2010, 09:57 PM']spending all that cash on a 30watt valve amp. its not really giggable and seems a tad expensive for bedroom use.......not my cuppa T[/quote] You'd be surprised I have a 17w amp from the 50's and it sounds massive I've played it through my Matamp 4x10 and I could easily gig with it in a pub/covers setting, would be even funnier with my 8x10 since it's the size and shape of a toaster. Quote
MB1 Posted June 7, 2010 Author Posted June 7, 2010 (edited) [quote name='LuvMusic' post='810970' date='Apr 19 2010, 01:53 AM']This is it! I have one too...the prototype from Winter NAMM which is exactly like the hand-built LE. And, as was mentioned, it sounds fantastic......full of valve goodness and British grind that even a Yank like myself can appreciate. The Bastard does have a DI so you can gig it. By itself, it would be fine for a small gig as long as you are not fighting a very loud and self-centered guitar player. If you want loud and like the concept of this head, I'd suggest checking-out the 427....all valve and 400 watts!! Most of the pictures I have seen don't do the amp justice....it really is a very nice looking amp, Also, remember that one of the most iconic bass amps of all time, the Ampeg B-15 was only 30 watts (and had no DI, you have to mic it to use it live). More info....click here: [url="http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=640748&highlight=ashdown"]http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.p...ghlight=ashdown[/url][/quote] MB1. Sounds interesting! ...Blimey!...Youve met a Guitarist that isnt Loud and Self centred? ..Have heard theres a Full English Breakfast available in the intermission at Taystes Gigs!...Toaster amps?..sounds like the Superfly! (mine works better than a barbecue) Edited June 7, 2010 by MB1 Quote
tayste_2000 Posted June 7, 2010 Posted June 7, 2010 [quote name='MB1' post='859636' date='Jun 7 2010, 10:48 AM']MB1. Sounds interesting! ...Blimey!...Youve met a Guitarist that isnt Loud and Self centred? ..Have heard theres a Full English Breakfast available in the intermission at Taystes Gigs!...Toaster amps?..sounds like the Superfly! (mine works better than a barbecue) [/quote] See toaster, I even put it in the kitchen Quote
MB1 Posted June 7, 2010 Author Posted June 7, 2010 MB1. ...Hello Steve!...It does! For Those Unsure!..The Toaster is on your left of the picture! Quote
tayste_2000 Posted June 7, 2010 Posted June 7, 2010 [quote name='MB1' post='859688' date='Jun 7 2010, 11:36 AM']MB1. ...Hello Steve!...It does! For Those Unsure!..The Toaster is on your left of the picture! [/quote] Behind the beans My g/f was mortified when I put these pictures online, I was just like pah I'm a musician everyone expects my kitchen to be a mess Quote
MB1 Posted June 7, 2010 Author Posted June 7, 2010 (edited) [quote name='tayste_2000' post='859705' date='Jun 7 2010, 11:52 AM']Behind the beans My g/f was mortified when I put these pictures online, I was just like pah I'm a musician everyone expects my kitchen to be a mess[/quote] MB1. ...Strangely?.. I'm Now hearing "The Dangerous Kitchen...Frank Zappa" (No nobodys kitchens messier than Franks Dangerous one!) Edited June 7, 2010 by MB1 Quote
LuvMusic Posted June 7, 2010 Posted June 7, 2010 [quote name='tayste_2000' post='859649' date='Jun 7 2010, 05:03 AM'] See toaster, I even put it in the kitchen [/quote] But does it toast bagels!? Quote
tayste_2000 Posted June 8, 2010 Posted June 8, 2010 [quote name='LuvMusic' post='860336' date='Jun 7 2010, 08:54 PM']But does it toast bagels!? [/quote] It gets pretty freakin hot, it's got 6 tubes inside it including preamps valves, all metal casing, it's a great amp and an average grill Quote
sk8 Posted June 14, 2010 Posted June 14, 2010 gigged the LB twice in church yesterday. Very pleased Quote
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