Matt H Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 Has anyone managed to get their hands on an Ashdown Superfly yet?? if so whats your opinion on it?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul K Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 I did a search for this puppy and this was the latest post. I'm thinking of one, as the price is a bit more reasonable now. Any thoughts by those who have one or have played one???? Things are just the way they are, and they're only going to get worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Clayton Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 I reviewed one last month for Bass Guitar Magazine and was very impressed. We had two models sent through, the standard 500W version and Mark King's personal one which was modded to 1000W. I gigged the latter model. It was easy to use, sounded great, was easy to carry around, has a voltage convertor, and it looked cool. Couldn't ask for more really. As a bassist who gigs in many different countries with different voltages etc, I'm seriously thinking of getting one. Hope that helps! Cheers Stu www.basslinepublishing.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Bear Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 Woo hooo, great thoughts Stuart. I've been eyeing one of those for a while. Can't help but make the comparisons to Trace. Ever try one of those old 30 band graphics with the memories? Never quite the same I thought. Ashdown makes great gear, but I think the core sound is not for me. I have been interested in the Mark King heads and the Superfly mainly cause of the tweekablity of the graphic. Mike Bear Artisan-Vocals/Bass Instructor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul K Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 Do you have a link to directions on how to do this Mark King turbo-charging mod??? Will have to check if B.G. mag is still on the newstand..... My car has a nine band EQ. It's hard to use when you're going 70 mph or in traffic. Things are just the way they are, and they're only going to get worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Capasso Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 Originally posted by Mike Bear: Can't help but make the comparisons to Trace.Apologies to Matt H for hijacking the thread, and apologies to Mike Bear for being picky about something that was probably a more general comment, I want to say something. The new Trace amps are where you should go if you want Trace. One of their early designers (Paul) is the cheif designer now, so there is someone involved as a reference point and to "carry forward". I think it's not fair to expect Ashdown to replicate Trace. Same with Rick Turner and Alembic, Steve Rabe and SWR, etc. As to the amp, I'll try to dig up Stuart's review. I'm interested in how the programming worked, and how easy it is to "change on the fly". This looks like a very different amp from the MAG and ABM lines. Tom www.stoneflyrocks.com Acoustic Color Be practical as well as generous in your ideals. Keep your eyes on the stars and keep your feet on the ground. - Theodore Roosevelt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 Those look very cool. One of those + the Accugroove Tri110 that is sitting (used) at the local Guitar Center would make one hell of a lightweight small gig rig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Bear Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 Tom, I'm not insulted and you didn't hijack the thread. I owned a Trace head for years. It was perfect. Then at one point I just stopped working and it was always in the shop. I sent it to CT three times before I traded it in for something else. One of those sad situations where they couldn't get it to fail on the bench. I belive your suggestion is correct, and I do miss my old Trace. Mike Bear Artisan-Vocals/Bass Instructor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Clayton Posted December 22, 2006 Share Posted December 22, 2006 Guys, for those who have expressed interest, the Superfly review hasn't actually been published yet. It'll be in next months Bass Guitar Magazine - I mean the UK magazine by the way! Cheers Stu www.basslinepublishing.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul K Posted December 22, 2006 Share Posted December 22, 2006 Oh. So what can you tell us about the Mark King modifications? Is this a kitchen table sort of mod for those with some soldering iron abilities, or stricktly for the pro's? Are the parts available for a reasonable cost or is it cheaper to just buy a bigger Markbass? Is this mod only for you 220 volters or will it work for us 110'ers? So many questions....Your secrets are safe with me, as I won't tell anyone. Am I right that you can't run the Superfly bridged mono? Peace Paul K Things are just the way they are, and they're only going to get worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul K Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 The new 1000 watt Superfly has hit the Ashdown home page. Vague as to it being 1000wx1, or the more likely 500wx2. Stuart: which was it on your test drive model across the pond? Anyplace on line where we can read your review? Will the smaller/original Superfly remain as it is? So many questions..... Things are just the way they are, and they're only going to get worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveC Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 The "old" Superfly can be had on MF for $399. It lists at just over $1,000. Pretty good deal. It's an interesting amp. I have tried other Ashdown amp sand I don't know that it's the tone for me. I think the progamable eq and comp settings are interesting. Nice size/weight for sure. 500 watts isn't bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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