Ashdown SBM 1x15" 500w
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Essential Information About the SBM Ice Blue 1x15 500 W Combo Amp
Essential Information About the SBM Ice Blue 1x15 500 W Combo Amp
- Made in the United Kingdom: compact and robust bass combo, designed for both touring and studio use.
- 15-inch Sica Speaker: deep lows, clear mids, and modern clarity, ideal for holding the mix.
- Full Control: 5-band EQ, built-in overdrive, effects loop, balanced DI output, and headphone output.
- Scalable Power: 250 W through the internal speaker, 500 W with an external 8-ohm cabinet via Speakon.
Manufacturer Information
Ashdown
https://www.ashdownmusic.com
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Algam SAS
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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 | Number of effects | 1 |
| Technology | Solid state | Speaker diameter | 15" |
| Input | instrument jack | EQ | 5 channels |
| Output | Speakon | Headphone output | Jack 6.35 |
| External cabinet output | Yes | Power output | 500 W |
| Effects loop | Yes | Weight | 18 kg |
| Cabinet | Straight | Dimensions (mm) | 582 x 455 x 644 |
| Cabinet impedance (Ω) | 8 Ω | ||
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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.
