Ashdown Review: Electric Blue 1x12

History: I've been playing Bass for almost 3 years and decided I needed a bass amp as i recently joined a band (also, my 10 watt practice amp would seem pointless to use in clubs). I decided on the Ashdown Electric Blue as I was on a tight budget at the time and needed the amplifier for practice and gigs.

Purchase: I bought the amp in England for £199 (around $249 i think).

What I Like About This Ashdown Electric Blue 1x12: The amplifier made a great table. And occasionaly, an Amp.

What I Do NOT Like About The Ashdown Electric Blue 1x12: Quietly, the amp had a pretty muffled tone and seemed crackely when put loudly. After a month, it started makign a very loud noise even on low settings, so I sent the amp to the shop i bought it from to get it looked at aand they told me the speaker cone had a crack in it, after this i decided to have it repaired. After my first gig with my band, Wham! it stopped working. Got it repaired again. Played another gig with my band, Wham! Once again, it stopped working.

Ashdown Electric Blue 1x12 Quality Rating: The construction of the amp seemed flawless, until i put my bass through it. To by an amp and have the cone crack a month later seems a mystery, even when i didn't play it that loud.

Review Summary: I eventually swapped this for an Ashdown Mag 300 and £130 ($149), which is a beautiful bass amp. I'd recommend this amp to anyone who likes a good looking table or very expensive fire wood. Otherwise, I'd strongly advise you saty away from this amp.

Rating of this Ashdown product: 1

This Ashdown Electric Blue 1x12 Bass Guitar Amplifiers Review Submitted By: Adam Taylor

Review Date: 2007-04-30