Ashdown After Eight

15W transistor amp.
Very easy to use.
The gain and master volume are independent, it must be useful to some but not to me. Ditto for the HP output. However the headphone jack is very convenient.
The finish is good and the construction looks solid.

UTILIZATION

This is my first amp. I chose it after trying other models of other brands (including a fender, a yamaha, and an exotic brand). It is this small ashdown that seemed most convincing.
It is easy to use, power is perfect for repeat alone in his room. With a guitarist bassist buddy buddy OR it goes, but beyond that it's hard to be heard.

SOUNDS

The sound is rather round while remaining accurate. It remains quite versatile and goes everywhere. Side of the coin, we can criticize his lack of character, but it is the price of versatility.
With a distortion pedal (Boss DS1) between the amp and bass, you can access a lot more rock sound without being too rough.
If you disable the "deep" button, the bass is very present: the sound is flat blow, but neighbors thank you!

OVERALL OPINION

Used for a year, I sold the air to move to a more powerful model wholesale / for a little scene.
I do not regret this purchase, I had not found anything better for that price at the time. Q / P ratio seems very good to me.

Amp 15 watt transistors. HP 8 "(to check I'm not sure ...)
Connections:
entry:
instrument (bass, guitar ...)
Line input for CD/MP3 ... (Never used)
Output
headphone
HP external 8 ohms (never used)
Portards settings:
Input Gain
Bass / Middle / Treble (treble / medium / low)
Output Level
Other
Button "Deep" which reinforces the serious
Everything you need on a bass amp 15 watts, nothing missing, nothing superfluous.

UTILIZATION

Simple, turn a few knobs and playing.
I can not understand why there are two volume control on this type of amp: Input Gain and Output Level, this may be useful when connecting an external HP ... The advantage is that you can adjust the volume with great precision, the disadvantage is that you turn the two knobs if you want to sound all the way (I'm lazy).
The equalizer is accurate with good range of flexibility which allows to easily obtain the sound you seek.
Deep button is very useful in my opinion. It reinforces the bass for a more rounded.
I too looked at the manual, but given the simplicity of the amp is not really necessary ...
A strong point of this amp is its build quality: the knobs are metal, it has absolutely no play and has good resistance when they are running, the jacks seem very solid, the panel control is metal, the amp weighs rather heavy for its size ... It's solid!
I think it's pretty carpet with a coating on the outside, a black grille to the HP.

SOUNDS

I play very occasionally, not Rock and Reggae. This amp is very versatile and allows me to get almost any sound, it serves very well my bass, a Yamaha BB-active G4AII. The sound is clear, slams if you push a little treble. Deep button provides a well rounded but not too bold.
Sound, very accurate, may seem a bit cold for sure.
I also use it with my electric guitar: push the mids and treble to the bottom and lowering the bass, I have a great sound with treble slamming, and deep bass, a treat, perfect for playing Little Wing. With my electro-acoustic classical guitar, the sound is interesting too, with good momentum.
The sound power is quite limited, however, which does not bother me since I only play in my bedroom, but the speaker output is here! Do not hope to make the Stade de France but with ...

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 2 years I think.
I love this amp, I play with my bass, my guitar, my electro-acoustic, it has a versatility that I greatly appreciate.
The sound is very clear, perhaps too much, but now I try to find fault that he did not! The sound power is his only weakness, but when looking for a 15 watt amp is not for the concert. It limits it to a power amp work, what is its mission to see the CD input.
I tried a Fender Rumble 25 ('s too fat, too vague, too heavy, good amp though, with beautiful light inside) and a peavey microbes (I find worse, and ugly and more) I do not regret my purchase at all. A very good amp, excellent quality, very good sound. I paid € 165, it costs less now that I think is a very good price / quality ratio. I would do the same choice again.
I put 10/10 because for me it's perfect, I could not find better I think. I like its sound, its look carpet, the exceptional build quality (let's not mince words!). Try it and if you take a look amp quality work.

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It is right hair in the characteristics I was looking for an amp "practice" in a small apartment full of music gear. Only in this context homebody that I use or perhaps for a small beef with acoustic guitar.

I almost regret the absence of effects loop but saw good use is still not the most useful function in the world.

UTILIZATION

Nothing simpler.
The EQ settings are not bad. The bass boost button very effective.

SOUNDS

As said in other reviews, the big plus is its accuracy. I have a Variax bass and the different models as different tone controls are really well reproduced by the amp. Involved in the fingers, pick or slap, we quickly found its brands (but a preamp a bit more upscale like BSE or Sansamp is a big plus).
I also tried the Epiphone EB-0 and that of my girlfriend preseque adds clarity to the bass who can play that round.
The bass response is frankly amazing given the size of HP.

The big "minus" is actually the breath when pushed a bit.

OVERALL OPINION

I tried another small amp "practice" at the same price in Warwick with her a little warmer but I preferred the accuracy of Ashdown.

Used with a Bass POD XT (with the amp models Bypass) to the effects and / or as an EBS pedal preamp / overdrive, it's really what I was looking for home (after ruining my monitor speakers in playing directly from the POD XT). It allows me to work though my settings before playing a real good amp big studio repeated.

I put 9 in the breath that can become unbearable in maximum power. But less than 140 euros is more than a case.

And yes it is beautiful with its logo of 50's jukebox and carpeted cube design.

15 watts I think ...
Connectivity fairly complete
Deep equalizer settings + button etc.

More than enough for me who am only an occasional bass player.

UTILIZATION

Configuration is very simple!
Yes we get easily a good sound with the button and deep, for my part, removing bcp lowering the treble and mids a bit.

Manuel? not need.

SOUNDS

It is perfect for who wants an amp not too expensive, good quality sound and playing too hard. (Small committee, apartment etc.).
I play for now on a low rotten, the sound is excellent.
Sounds more crystalline treble amount, more and more dull round the lowering, perhaps by pressing the 'deep'.

I love the bass. Normal to play the bass ...

OVERALL OPINION

I use it since yesterday on a low rotten: verdict: excellent.
I love the sound, the size of the amp. (If a bit heavy to carry)
No I have not tried other stuff, having been recommended for a purchase of Ashdown.

Excellent value for money since I bought it used 80 euros still under warranty.
With the experience: YES I would do this choice clearly.