Ashdown Studio Mini-Rig

The Ashdown Studio Mini-Rig: Compact Size, Serious Bass Authority

Portable Bass Amplifier Stack with Vintage Inspired Style

The Ashdown Studio Mini-Rig delivers everything bass players need in a compact and highly portable package. Combining a powerful 250 watt solid state amplifier head with a perfectly matched 2x10 cabinet, this rig offers impressive stage volume, rich low end response, and the unmistakable character that has made Ashdown a favorite among working bassists. Its classic styling evokes vintage British amplifier design while modern features ensure it is ready for rehearsals, recording sessions, and live performances alike.

Powerful 250 Watt Bass Performance

Do not let its compact footprint fool you. The Studio Mini-Rig produces a robust 250 watts into a 4 ohm load, delivering the headroom and punch required for demanding musical situations. The dual 10 inch Ashdown speakers provide a tight, focused response with excellent articulation, allowing every note to speak clearly whether laying down supportive grooves or stepping forward in a mix. This is a bass rig that proves size is not everything.

Flexible Tone Shaping and Valve Emulated Drive

A comprehensive 5 band EQ gives players precise control over their sound, while the Shape circuit offers instant tonal sculpting for quick adjustments. From deep, supportive lows to aggressive midrange punch and sparkling top end clarity, the Studio Mini-Rig can adapt to virtually any musical style. The footswitchable valve emulated overdrive adds warmth, grit, and harmonic richness without sacrificing note definition, making it easy to move from clean foundational tones to more aggressive textures.

Stage Ready Connectivity

Designed with modern bassists in mind, the Studio Mini-Rig includes a full complement of practical connectivity options. A balanced XLR DI output simplifies direct recording and live sound reinforcement, while the FX Loop accommodates time based and modulation effects with ease. Additional features include a Line In for practice applications and a headphone output for silent playing. The active pad equipped instrument input ensures compatibility with a wide range of basses.

Built for Long Term Reliability

Ashdown designed the Studio Mini-Rig around a repairable solid state platform that prioritizes long term dependability. Lightweight enough for easy transport yet rugged enough for regular gigging, this is a responsibly built amplifier system intended to provide years of reliable service. Its combination of practical design, real world performance, and timeless aesthetics makes it an outstanding choice for serious bass players.

Specifications

Amplifier Head

• Power Output: 250 Watts into 4 Ohms (minimum load)

• Impedance: 4 Ohms

• Controls:
• Pre Gain Drive
• Bass
• Hi Bass
• Middle
• Hi Middle
• Treble
• Volume
• Shape

• Inputs:
• Instrument Input with Active Pad
• FX Loop (TRS Jack)
• Line In

• Outputs:
• Fully Balanced XLR DI Output
• Headphone Output

• Height: 16.06 inches

• Width: 12.01 inches

• Depth: 7.01 inches

• Weight: 22.27 lbs

Speaker Cabinet

• Speaker Configuration: 2 × 10 inch Ashdown Speakers

• Height: 16.06 inches

• Width: 13.70 inches

• Depth: 27.05 inches

• Weight: 29.32 lbs

Included Accessories

• Power Cable Included

As always, this bass amplifier head and cabinet ships fully insured with signature required.