Ashdown Original C115-300-NEO
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Historical Context and Positioning in the Range
The Ashdown Engineering ORIGINAL C115-300-NEO embodies the brand's "ready to play, ready to move" spirit: a bass combo in a practical format, designed to deliver true stage sound without the burden of heavy rigs. Its "Flip Top" design (with a storage compartment for the head) emphasizes portability and protection while maintaining a straightforward approach: power, control, and essential connectivity for active musicians.
Who This Amp Is For
This combo is aimed at the demanding beginner bassist as well as the experienced player seeking a simple, effective, and robust tool. In rehearsal, its 300 W and 15-inch speaker provide enough headroom to remain audible alongside an energetic drum kit. In concert, the XLR DI output facilitates sending the signal to the PA system, while the "kickback" format allows it to be used as a stage monitor to better perceive attack and nuances.
Regarding styles, it excels whenever a solid and present low end is desired: rock, pop, funk, soul, reggae, or contemporary music in general. The 5-band EQ also helps adapt the amp to very different basses (4 or 5 strings, passive or active pickups) and to rooms with varying acoustics.
Technical specifications
| Category | Bass combo | Speaker diameter | 15" |
| Technology | Solid state | EQ | 5 channels |
| Input | jack, effect loop jack | Headphone output | Mini jack |
| Output | XLR DI, Headphone, Cabinet 2 x jack | Power output | 300 W |
| Effects loop | Yes | Weight | 16.3 kg |
| Cabinet | Straight (angled back) | Dimensions (mm) | 472 x 468 x 378 |
Questions frequently asked
Is the Ashdown Original C115-300-NEO powerful enough for rehearsals?
With its 300 W and 15-inch speaker, this combo is designed to stay audible alongside an energetic drum kit during rehearsals. The kickback design also allows the cabinet to be angled as a stage monitor.
Can an active bass be connected to this Ashdown combo?
The input features a Passive/Active switch to adapt the level for basses equipped with active electronics or passive pickups. The 5-band EQ then allows precise adjustment of the lows and mids.
How to connect this combo to a PA or use headphones?
The DI XLR output sends the signal to a mixer or interface. A headphone output in mini-jack format is present on the back for silent practice. The 6.35 mm effects loop accepts pedals or a multi-effects unit.
Can an external cabinet be added to the C115-300-NEO?
Two 6.35 mm speaker outputs allow connecting an external cabinet, respecting a minimum impedance of 4 ohms.
Is this bass combo easy to transport?
The Flip Top design includes a storage compartment for the head and weighs 16.3 kg. Its dimensions are 472 x 468 x 378 mm.
