Ashdown Electric Blue EB12 Bass Amp EVO II
Ashdown is one of the worlds biggest names in bass amplification. They have a huge list of famous users (U2, System of a Down, Radio Head, Jamiroquai - the list goes on & on!), and whats even better is that Ashdown is a British company. The Ashdown Electric Blue EB12 is an affordable amp designed to be a bass players first gigging amp. The 180 watt power amp is loud enough for small gigs & rehearsals, & the amp features a DI output so that you can easily connect this to a PA system without having to mic the amp up. The sound is also good - there is a decent EQ & set of tone switches that will enable the user to dial up a good selection of tones to suit most styles of music. Most bass players will find that the bass response on the bigger Electric Blue EB15 is better & as such most people buy the Electric Blue EB15 rather than the EB12. However, the EB12 is slightly more portable & a few pounds cheaper too, & it still packs a surprising punch. So if you're really looking for a small gigging bass amp on a budget then the Ashdown EB12 could well be the amp for you.
Here's what Ashdown say about the Electric Blue EB12
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" 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, an illumunated VU 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.
Specifications
Power Output (RMS) 180W
Speaker Configuration 1 x 12" BlueLine speaker
Frequency Response -3dB at 33Hz and 25KHz
DI Output
Tuner Output
EQ 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
Effects Send & Return
H x W x D (mm) 501 x 474 x 300
Weight (kg) 16.5
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