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Ashdown MAGC115T Bass Combo Amplifier (300 Watts, 1x15 in.)

The MAG C115-300 1 x 15 in. combo features a potent new fan-cooled 307 watts RMS power section. Rotary bass, middle and treble controls are supplemented by smaller rotary controls providing 15dB of cut and boost at 220Hz and 1.6kHz, providing a comprehensive 5 band EQ section. Learn More...

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Overall User Ratings

Overall:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * . . . 7 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10

Individual User Ratings

Overall:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10

Feature:
Very down to earth and easy to use, The tone controls are well-placed sonically and very responsive. I'd like to see a compressor, but for the price not a deal-breaker.

Quality:
So far so good. Haven't had it long enough to make a reliable comment.

Value:
An awesome deal for what you get.

Desirability:
I give this amp high sex-appeal quotient. The looks are a little retro/vintage, which I like. The sound is a little tubey, which is nice and thick.

Sound:
The sound is very good - punchy and deep. The bad thing is that there's frequency hump around 200Hz, which clouds the sound a bit. But even with that, I really like the sound of the amp. Really comes alive with an extension cab and total amp load at 4 ohms. When using a 5-string with dual pickups (Spector, in my case), the notes on the low B jump out, and are clear and growl like nothing I've ever heard before - and my large amp has 2000 watts! There is no tweeter, and I like that with a 15" speaker. It has just the right tone - perfect with a good P-bass.

Ease of Use:
Getting rid of the high-bass hump take a little adjusting...

Support:
NA

Overall:
The Ashdown C115-300 is an all-time classic - much better than the Ampeg B4 flip-top (I used to have one of those, too, and found it very hard to dial in an even sound). This Ashdown replaced my small amp for casuals. Both my band and I like the sound of the c115-300 so much it will probably replace my larger amp and rack; I'll be using an extenstion cab for those jobs. It's definitely loud enough for backline on rock gigs.

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

Feature:
I like the fact that it has all of the things you need from FX send and return to the 5 band EQ and i like the push switches, the low push switch is awsome

Quality:
1-10? i would give it a 9.75647474 because i like amps that use footswitches but thats just a tripping hazard anyways. by the ay this combo amp was rated #1 in its price-range. I gave it a 9 because it would look nicer in the rugged black leather instead of carpet

Value:
well worth my hard earned money! value will out beat any other amp you find in this price-range

Desirability:
very indie

Sound:
The sound is very classic, I mean very bassy seeing how it has a 15" in it. You won't find a very trebely high (but your playing bass not the violin) it has a great low end! sounds amazing, i like to use a 410 cab beneath it just for more sound at gigs but this amp is on that border line of needing to be mic'ed depending on the style and size of place

Ease of Use:
PLUG IT IN, i got this amp as an expierementalist because i played an ashdown at a local dealer and i liked the retro look and compared to most heads and rackmounts its very easy to use. all you really need is a wall socket and a cable from your bass to the amp

Support:
neer needed it yet

Overall:
forever.... or until it runs to the end of its life

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

Feature:
Wish it was foot-switchable for the subharmonics and deep/bright/EQ controls. Other than that, it is loaded with a 5 band EQ and great inputs and outputs.

Quality:
This thing is built solid, except for the power jack. Which it was recessed deeper into the head because my amp fell over the other day, and broke the socket.

Value:
Got this amp cheap as a blem, and you wouldn't know by looking at it. Worth even more than the regular price.

Desirability:
Looks pretty good, but was once mistaken for a Behringer - take it or leave it.

Sound:
Great sound. This can be boomy and shake the building, or be very trebly and precise if need be. There is no noise from the amp, and speaker can fill a room. Sounds even better with another cab.

Support:
Emailed support for the power jack problem, and they were quick to reply - 20 minutes. He said it is not covered under warranty, but they will replace the part no charge.

Overall:
If not for the lack of footswitch and power jack, this amp would have gotten a 10. Don't let it stop you from buying this, though. You will thoroughly enjoy it.

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

Feature:
Has everything it needs

Quality:
Own it for about a year, use it every day. So far no problems.

Value:
best amp for the money

Desirability:
a little vintige style, the blue speaker stands out. Very nice.

Sound:
just plugg in your bass and it already sounds huge. Very little eq is needed. I don't use the subharmonics. Power is more than sufficient for gigging, even bigger venues with an extension cab.

Ease of Use:
more easy seems almost impossible

Support:
Easy to reach, fast and efficient answers to questions.

Overall:
After owning peavey's, swr, ebs, roland it's the best i ever used and the one that i am most pleased with. Fairly portable, more than enough power and a very nice sound. Deep, bright, punchy, etc...

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