Ashdown Electric Blue 12-180 Bass Combo Amplifier (180 Watts, 1x12 in.)
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Balanced DI output. FX loop. Sub-harmonic generator.
Overview
Ashdown Electric Blue bass amplification loads legendary Ashdown tone into an affordable new amp head and a pair of high-performance, high-value combos. The EB 12-180 1 x 12 in. combo uses a 180 Watts RMS fan-cooled fast-transient power stage, and a fully-featured bass preamplifier with inputs for both active and passive instruments, a 'VU style' LED input level meter, 5 band EQ with Bright and Deep switches, a front panel-mounted balanced DI output for connection to a PA or recording console, an FX loop, a tuner/line output and the classic Ashdown sub-harmonic generator.
A high-performance Ashdown BlueLine bass driver ensures exceptional attack, clarity and low-end performance, while an extension speaker output can be used to connect an additional cabinet for use in larger venues. The cabinet is finished in a tough, scuff-proof carpet covering with protective corners and a kick-proof metal grille.
A high-performance Ashdown BlueLine bass driver ensures exceptional attack, clarity and low-end performance, while an extension speaker output can be used to connect an additional cabinet for use in larger venues. The cabinet is finished in a tough, scuff-proof carpet covering with protective corners and a kick-proof metal grille.
Specs
Specifications
Power Output: 180 watts RMS
Speaker Configuration: 12 in. BlueLine speaker
Height: 501mm (19.7 in.)
Width: 474mm (18.7 in.)
Depth: 300mm (11.8 in.)
High Input: Impedance 3.9MOhms / Input range 150mV - 20V p-p
Low Input: Impedance 10KOhms / Input range 300mV - 40V p-p
Line Input: Impedance 22kOhms / Input level 0dBu nominal
Effects Return: Impedance 22kOhms / Level 0dBu nominal
Tuner Output: Impedance 22kOhms / Level 0dBu nominal
Effects Send: Impedance 22kOhms / Level 0dBu nominal
DI Output: 600 Ohms balanced / Level -20dBu nominal
Speaker Outputs: Minimum impedance 4 Ohms
Bass: 15dB @ 100Hz
Lo Mid: 15dB @ 220Hz
Middle: 15dB @ 660Hz
Hi Mid: 15dB @ 1.6kHz
Treble: 15dB @ 7kHz shelving
Deep: +8dB @ 50Hz
Bright: +10dB @ 10kHz
Signal to Noise: Better than 80dB (EQ flat)
Distortion: Less than 0.5% THD
Frequency Response: -3dB at 33Hz and 25KHz
Power Requirements: 230 /115v
Power Output: 180 watts RMS
Speaker Configuration: 12 in. BlueLine speaker
Height: 501mm (19.7 in.)
Width: 474mm (18.7 in.)
Depth: 300mm (11.8 in.)
High Input: Impedance 3.9MOhms / Input range 150mV - 20V p-p
Low Input: Impedance 10KOhms / Input range 300mV - 40V p-p
Line Input: Impedance 22kOhms / Input level 0dBu nominal
Effects Return: Impedance 22kOhms / Level 0dBu nominal
Tuner Output: Impedance 22kOhms / Level 0dBu nominal
Effects Send: Impedance 22kOhms / Level 0dBu nominal
DI Output: 600 Ohms balanced / Level -20dBu nominal
Speaker Outputs: Minimum impedance 4 Ohms
Bass: 15dB @ 100Hz
Lo Mid: 15dB @ 220Hz
Middle: 15dB @ 660Hz
Hi Mid: 15dB @ 1.6kHz
Treble: 15dB @ 7kHz shelving
Deep: +8dB @ 50Hz
Bright: +10dB @ 10kHz
Signal to Noise: Better than 80dB (EQ flat)
Distortion: Less than 0.5% THD
Frequency Response: -3dB at 33Hz and 25KHz
Power Requirements: 230 /115v
Reviews
Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
(28 ratings)
Submitted July 21, 2006 by a customer from gmail.com
"Simple, yet great sounding."
This review has been selected by our experts as particularly helpful.
I think that I'm going to say that this amp is perfect for me and that it's staying for a long time in my collection.
Sound
You can get a few different sounds out of it just by adjusting the knobs in different combinations. It's fairly loud enough for what I play. It can get a very nice vintage tone. The subharmonics feature is pretty cool because it adds an octave lower to what you play. I only wished that it had a tweeter to liven up the highs a bit.
Features
I like the simple controls because I usually get frustrated with amps with so many knobs. I don't think it really needs any more added to it.
Ease of Use
It's pretty easy to get different sounds out of it. I would only change the knobs only when I would record, but at gigs, I would only find a good sound, then keep it there. As I said before, the controls are quite simple and perfect for me.
Quality
I say it's perfect for what it is. It's not too big or heavy and it's built great. It did have a cracked flange on the subharmonics knob (I bought this amp used and the guy said it broke during shipping.), but it still plays great.
Value
It's a nice all rounder amp. You can play it at gigs and practice on it. I bought this used and I have to say that the price was reasonable. It was used 4 months, and I paid cheaper than what it is, but I would have paid a little higher.… read more If youre considering buying this amp, this amp is a good choice for it's price.
Manufacturer Support
I decided to call Ashdown and see if they could get me a replacement knob. They simply asked for my address and said they were going to send it. I was suprised they didn't say there was any charge or shipping and handling! So I asked them if there was, and they said no! I was pretty surprised! I have to say that's good service for a simple little thing!
The Wow Factor
I don't think that people would consider this amp to die for, but it looks cool because I don't see many of these around. It's a cool little amp with the cool blue color and just then name of it sounds cool: Electric Blue. I think it would look very cool if there were some glowing lights for the speakers, but that's just my opinion.
Musical Background:
Hobbyist
Musical Style:
Rock, Jazz, Alternative read less
Sound
You can get a few different sounds out of it just by adjusting the knobs in different combinations. It's fairly loud enough for what I play. It can get a very nice vintage tone. The subharmonics feature is pretty cool because it adds an octave lower to what you play. I only wished that it had a tweeter to liven up the highs a bit.
Features
I like the simple controls because I usually get frustrated with amps with so many knobs. I don't think it really needs any more added to it.
Ease of Use
It's pretty easy to get different sounds out of it. I would only change the knobs only when I would record, but at gigs, I would only find a good sound, then keep it there. As I said before, the controls are quite simple and perfect for me.
Quality
I say it's perfect for what it is. It's not too big or heavy and it's built great. It did have a cracked flange on the subharmonics knob (I bought this amp used and the guy said it broke during shipping.), but it still plays great.
Value
It's a nice all rounder amp. You can play it at gigs and practice on it. I bought this used and I have to say that the price was reasonable. It was used 4 months, and I paid cheaper than what it is, but I would have paid a little higher.… read more If youre considering buying this amp, this amp is a good choice for it's price.
Manufacturer Support
I decided to call Ashdown and see if they could get me a replacement knob. They simply asked for my address and said they were going to send it. I was suprised they didn't say there was any charge or shipping and handling! So I asked them if there was, and they said no! I was pretty surprised! I have to say that's good service for a simple little thing!
The Wow Factor
I don't think that people would consider this amp to die for, but it looks cool because I don't see many of these around. It's a cool little amp with the cool blue color and just then name of it sounds cool: Electric Blue. I think it would look very cool if there were some glowing lights for the speakers, but that's just my opinion.
Musical Background:
Hobbyist
Musical Style:
Rock, Jazz, Alternative read less
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