Overall User Ratings (based on 33 ratings)
  • Overall:
    4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Sound:
    4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Features:
    4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Ease of Use:
    4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Quality:
    4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Value:
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Manufacturer Support:
    4.5 out of 5 stars
  • The Wow Factor:
    5 out of 5 stars
Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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Submitted December 24, 2006 by a customer from yahoo.com

"get it before it's dicontinued ashdown goes, for some odd reason, bankrupt lol"

Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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forever.... or until it runs to the end of its life
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
Features
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
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
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
Manufacturer Support
neer needed it yet
The Wow Factor
very indie

Musical Background:

hobby, various bands

Musical Style:

indie, metalcore, jazz, funk, rock, punk
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Submitted August 12, 2007 by a customer from yahoo.com

"A very nice surprise - a new classic!"

Overall: 4 out of 5 stars
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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.
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.
Features
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.
Ease of Use
Getting rid of the high-bass hump take a little adjusting...
Quality
So far so good. Haven't had it long enough to make a reliable comment.
Value
An awesome deal for what you get.
Manufacturer Support
NA
The Wow Factor
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.

Musical Background:

Former full-time pro, now semi-pro

Musical Style:

Rock, jazz, funk.
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Submitted September 12, 2006 by a customer from gmail.com

"Amazing amp, amazing support, amazing price."

Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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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.
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.
Features
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.
Manufacturer 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.
The Wow Factor
Looks pretty good, but was once mistaken for a Behringer - take it or leave it.

Musical Background:

Hobbyist, Performer

Musical Style:

Jazz, Rock, Worship
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Submitted June 26, 2006 by a customer from scarlet.be

"Buy This if you need a very uisable ampgoing from fairly silent practice up to rehersal and even larger venues with extension ca"

Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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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...
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.
Features
Has everything it needs
Ease of Use
more easy seems almost impossible
Quality
Own it for about a year, use it every day. So far no problems.
Value
best amp for the money
Manufacturer Support
Easy to reach, fast and efficient answers to questions.
The Wow Factor
a little vintige style, the blue speaker stands out. Very nice.
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