Ashdown Studio 8 1x8-inch 30-watt Bass Combo Amp

30-watt, 1-channel, Solid-state, 1x8" Bass Combo Amplifier with 3-band EQ, Line-mix Control, 1/8" Line In, 1/8" Headphone Jack - Black
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Ashdown Studio 8 1x8-inch 30-watt Bass Combo Amp
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Lightweight Construction, Heavyweight Tone

If you're a bass player, you're probably tired of lugging your amp around every time you play a gig. Ashdown's Studio 8 combo bass amplifier can help you with that. Providing unmatched weight reduction, this 30-watt amp is lighter than most without sacrificing the most important thing — tone. The Studio 8 is loaded with a custom designed 8" sealed speaker that pushes a balanced and even tone. The amp comes with a 3-band EQ and line mix control for great personalization options. When the bassists at Sweetwater got their hands on the Studio 8, they especially loved the speaker mute switch that let them practice in silence with headphones. This amp truly sounds as good as it looks.

Built for quiet practices

Whether you share a wall with neighbors or have to practice late at night, the Studio 8 has you covered. Just plug in your 1/8" headphones and flip the speaker mute switch on the back panel of the amp, and you'll be able to practice in perfect silence. You can rock out as hard as you want and none will be the wiser.

An amp you can carry with one finger

Ashdown designed the Studio series amplifiers to be portable without losing their practicality. Made from a super-lightweight poplar-ply this amp weighs just 13.4 pounds. The weight reduction doesn't stop there, the speaker was specifically designed by Ashdown to make this amp light enough to lift with just one finger.

Classic look, Ashdown sound

When you take this amp out of the box, you'll love the clean, vintage looking face. Heavy-duty black tolex and chrome corner protectors will help you protect your amp from scratches and bumps for years. And setting the EQ's at noon, this amp will pump out the warm and articulate Ashdown sound you know and love.

Ashdown Studio 8 Combo Bass Amplifier Features:

  • 1 x 8" Ashdown Speaker
  • 30 watts
  • 3 band EQ: bass, middle, treble
  • 1/8" line in with mix control
  • 1/8" headphone out
  • Speaker mute switch on rear

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Tech Specs

  • Type: Solid State
  • Number of Channels: Single
  • Output Power: 30W RMS @ 8 ohms
  • Speakers: 1 x 8" Ashdown
  • EQ: 3-band EQ
  • Inputs: 1 x 1/4", 1 x 1/8" (line in)
  • Headphones: 1 x 1/8"
  • Power Source: Standard IEC AC cable
  • Height: 13.2"
  • Width: 14.1"
  • Depth: 8.9"
  • Weight: 13.4 lbs.
  • Manufacturer Part Number: STUDIO-8

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Reviews

New amp
Just what I needed after my cat blew up my other amp. Its not as big as my other one, but its easier to carry around. Simple EQ for my practice room and it sounds great.
Music background: Hobby musician.
Mike in Chicago
Great little amp for my studio I get a good tone and volume from it. It also serves as a good guitar amp when I run a multi FX pedal through it . I like the option of defeating the speaker with the switch on the back when you plug in head phones . I would have to pay a lot more to get the same power and features that this amp has . If I am fortunate to ever gig out again I would definitely consider buying larger Ashdown bass amp.
Music background: Pro bass player over 50 years .
Awesome Little Amp
Loud for a 30 watt amp, Sounds Great. Lite weight. Looks Nice, For me just perfect, goes well in my Studio.
A BIG thanks to Paul Allen for helping me decide on this product.
Thank You Sweetwater you ROCK..
Music background: Hobby
Ashdown Studio 8 Bass Combo Amp
!st off, Sweetwater is the best! Thank You for your prompt and great service! As for the Ashdown i like it. Nothing wowed me. Seems a little overrated on the power. It sounds more like a 15 watt than a 30 watt. Can get more volume with the mid turned up but i lose tone that way. Looks great. Solid build. i have to twist the knobs a bit more on my bass to get close to my sound. For the money it's a good amp.
Music background: Bassist for 40+ years
Great tone, but...

Truly best sounding practice amp I've even plugged in! BUT.. that speaker is holding it back. Great for quiet practice but could be so much more had they spent another bucks on a better one! Now I'll have to spend 2-3 times that to put one in myself.