Ashdown Engineering CTM-30 Little Stubby
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All valve (tube) bass amps are truly special, known for their warmth, punch and harmonic richness that solid state amplifiers can rarely achieve. The trade off is that traditionally valve amps are big, heavy and cumbersome.
The CTM-30 Little Stubby pushes the rules of valve amplification design to the limits in a never before seen highly compact package that breaks away from the traditionally unwieldy amplifiers of years gone by. Producing 30 watts of inspirational all valve bass tone from 4 x EL84 output valves the Little Stubby is all about purity of tone combined with real world versatility. The input gain and master volume allow for deep clean tones through to hugely overdriven contemporary tones and all points in between.
The unique Feedback control allows the complete character of the amp to be changed and fine-tuned from old school vintage valve amp tones at one end through to tighter more mid-heavy modern tones at the other. This combined with the well-considered three band EQ gives almost limitless tonal variations. FX send and return continue the sonic purity and allow the players favourite modulation/time-based effects to be sent straight into the power amp.
The Ashdown CTM-30 Little Stubby has an upgraded 30-watt EL84 driven power section and features a single instrument input with hi and low input sensitivity selector switch, for use with active or passive basses. The amp combines traditional 'Bass, Middle and Treble' rotary EQ control with a familiar Volume, Drive and unique Feedback control to accomplish both contemporary and classic all-valve tones from its ECC81, ECC82 and ECC83 preamp valves. It's extremely easy to find the gain 'sweet spot' on the Little Stubby - producing a warm, full-bodied overdriven sound.
The Little Stubby features a balanced transformer derived DI output. Perfect for studio recording or for live performances where you need to get pure DI signal to the desk with a minimum hassle. If you want to use your favourite pedals or multi-effects, you'll find conveniently located send and return sockets on the front panel.
A duo of 1/4" Jack sockets provides flexible partnering options with a range of Ashdown speaker cabinets at 4-ohm (minimum) or 8-ohm.
Improved tone, features, portability and versatility make the Little Stubby a new icon in the all valve bass amplification market.
Specifications
Power Output: 30 Watts
Power Requirement: 115-240 Volts
Speaker Outputs: 3 x Jack 8/4/2 Ohm
DI Output: Transformer isolated and derived DI
Impedance: Minimum Impedance 2 Ohm
EQ: Passive EQ Section. Bass, Middle and Treble plus push shape
Effects Send: Jack
Effects Return: Jack
Pre-Amp Tubes: 1 x ECC81, 1 X ECC82, 2 x ECC83 preamp valves
Output Tubes: 4 x JJ EL-84
Dimensions (H x W x D): 95 x 400 x 235mm
Weight: 9.1 kg
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| Product | SKU | Qty |
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| CTM-30 Little Stubby | 761518 |
