Ashdown Studio 250w
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Essential Information About the Ashdown Studio 250w Amp
Essential Information About the Ashdown Studio 250w Amp
- 250 W of power in a surprisingly lightweight format, designed for mobile bassists.
- Precise 5-band EQ to quickly shape your low, mid, and high registers.
- Comprehensive connectivity with XLR DI, effects loop, headphone output, and dual speaker outputs.
- Reliable transistor design by Ashdown, delivering consistent sound from home studio to stage.
Manufacturer Information
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Historical Context and Positioning in the Range
As an iconic British brand, Ashdown is renowned for its robust and musical bass heads. The "Studio" series targets lightness and simplicity without sacrificing the signature tone. The Studio 250w is positioned as a compact and accessible head, ideal for building a modern platform with Ashdown character and immediate playability.
Who This Amp Is For
This head suits bassists from beginner to advanced levels seeking a lightweight and versatile rig. It performs well in home studios (headphone and DI outputs), rehearsals with dedicated cabinets, and small to medium venues thanks to its 250 W power and DI for front-of-house. Pop, rock, funk, soul, or indie: the transistor's quick response facilitates fingerstyle, pick, or slap playing.
Technical specifications
| Effects | Bass Overdrive | Category | Amplifier |
| Category | Bass amp head | Number of effects | 1 |
| Technology | Solid state | Number of channels | 1 |
| Input | jack, effect loop jack, footswitch | EQ | 5 channels |
| Output | XLR DI, Headphone, Cabinet 2 x jack | Headphone output | Jack 6.35, Yes |
| External cabinet output | Yes | Color | Black |
| Effects loop | Yes | Power output | 250 W |
| Footswitch input | Yes | Weight | 10 kg |
| Pedalboard included | No | Dimensions (mm) | 408 x 305 x 178 |
| Attenuator | No | ||
| Inputs | jack, jack effect loop, footswitch | Headphone socket | 6.35 mm jack |
| Outputs | XLR DI, headphones, loudspeaker 2 x jack | Additional specs | not specified |
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Questions frequently asked
Is the Ashdown Studio 250w head suitable for rehearsals and small venues?
With 250 W of power, this head is suitable for rehearsals with a dedicated cabinet and small to medium stages. The XLR DI output allows direct feed to the PA system.
What connectivity is available to connect a bass cabinet?
Two speaker outputs in jack format are provided to connect external cabinets. The impedance compatibility of the cabinets is not stated.
Can it be played with headphones using this bass head?
A 6.35 mm jack headphone output allows silent practice. The XLR DI output is also available for recording or front of house.
What sound and EQ does this bass amp offer?
The transistor design delivers a clear sound with tight lows and a fast response. The 5-band EQ allows precise tonal shaping, especially in the mids. An integrated bass overdrive provides saturation activated via a footswitch jack, though the footswitch is not included.
Can effects pedals be inserted into the loop?
The jack effects loop allows placement of pedals such as a compressor, chorus, or delay between the preamp and power amp stages.
