Ashdown 427 Small Block

427w All valve head,power and preamp, passive tone circuit, 8 x KT88's, 2 x 12AX7 preamp valves

Lurking under the hood of this all-tube muscle-amp is an octet of KT88s and three over-fed transformers, creating a monster power stage that just won’t quit. Put the pedal to the metal and the 427 surges into action with thundering tones ranging from clean to fat to downright filthy, courtesy of an ECC83-fueled preamp loaded with passive tone circuits and a whole lot of attitude.

The 427 Small Block head features High and Low gain inputs, front panel-mounted Effects Send and Return, rotary Bass, Middle and Treble controls with Mid Shift, Bass Shift and Bright switching, Mute switch, rotary Gain and Master volume controls and balanced DI output with Pre/Post EQ switching.

The 427 Small Block head partners perfectly with a range of Ashdown US Series cabinets.

For those players who worship at the altar of glass, fire and high-voltage, Ashdown has created a superb range of valve bass amplification. Available in three strengths, the BTA combines the sophistication of our ABM preamp with sledgehammer, all-tube output stages. The 550 Spyder head and Touring combo reverse the process, using the ABM's thrilling 500-watt power stage to deliver the rich harmonics of an all-tube preamp. And for the purists, the stunning 427 Small Block and the irrepressible Little Bastard cook-up their magic from a list of ingredients that's 100% tube. Ashdown valve bass amps are hand-made in England. Prepare to feel the heat.

Ashdown 427 Small Block @ Electro Music.
Price: £2398.00.

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