Ashdown SBM 1x15" 500w
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Ashdown
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Historical Context and Positioning in the Range
Designed and assembled in England, the SBM Ice Blue Combo follows the British tradition of powerful and pragmatic bass amps. It positions itself as a modern "all-in-one" solution: lighter and more compact than a head + cabinet stack, yet more powerful than a small rehearsal combo.
Who This Amp Is For
Perfect for intermediate to professional bassists, it covers rehearsal, home studio, and stage use. Alone, it delivers a solid clean tone for clubs and bars; paired with an 8-ohm cabinet, it reaches 500 W for more ambitious gigs. Versatile, it excels in rock, funk, soul, pop, and reggae thanks to its firm low end and dynamic response.
Technical specifications
| Category | Bass combo |
| Technology | Solid state |
| Input | instrument jack |
| Output | Speakon |
| External cabinet output | Yes |
| Effects loop | Yes |
| Cabinet | Straight |
| Cabinet impedance (Ω) | 8 Ω |
| Number of effects | 1 |
| Speaker diameter | 15" |
| EQ | 5 channels |
| Headphone output | Jack 6.35 |
| Power output | 500 W |
| Weight | 18 kg |
| Dimensions (mm) | 582 x 455 x 644 |
Questions frequently asked
What power does the Ashdown SBM 1x15 Ice Blue deliver on its own?
With its internal 15-inch Sica speaker rated at 8 ohms, this combo delivers 250 W. The power reaches 500 W when an external 8-ohm cabinet is connected to the Speakon output.
Is the Ashdown SBM 1x15 combo suitable for live stage use?
This model covers rehearsal, home studio, and club or bar stages with its built-in 250 W amplifier. Adding an 8-ohm cabinet raises the total power to 500 W for more ambitious gigs.
What connectivity options are available on this bass combo?
The amplifier includes a 6.35 mm jack instrument input, an effects loop, and a balanced DI output. A Speakon output allows connection to an external cabinet, while a 6.35 mm headphone jack enables silent practice.
What sound does the 15-inch Sica speaker provide?
The 15-inch Sica delivers deep lows and full low-mids, with a tone suitable for fingerstyle, pick playing, and slap techniques.
Can the overdrive and EQ be adjusted on this combo?
A built-in overdrive allows adding grit without an external pedal. The 5-band EQ controls lows, low-mids, mids, high-mids, and highs to shape the tonal response.
