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Unparalleled Portability with Zero Compromises





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The Ashdown OriginAL EVO C112T offers discriminating bassists uncompromising tone, but with a lightweight portability that's truly second to none. This 30-pound, 1 x 12-inch combo amplifier delivers 300 muscular watts of Ashdown-quality thunder that you can sculpt to perfection with a powerful 5-band EQ, which is artfully bolstered by a versatile Shape button. The OriginAL EVO brandishes a convenient front-panel FX loop and XLR DI output, along with a handy headphone output and multiple speaker outputs. Furthermore, the OriginAL EVO is rugged as all get-out, sporting auto-protect voltage support and an adaptive temperature-controlled fan, as well as a durable steel-and-alloy chassis and a scuff-resistant finish. Gigging musicians and studio artists alike will be blown away by the playing experience they get from the OriginAL EVO C112T.





300 watts of pure Ashdown thunder





While the OriginAL EVO C112T weighs a mere 30 pounds, there's nothing lightweight about its performance ? it's a first-class bass combo amplifier all the way. Plug into the OriginAL EVO, and you'll experience 300 room-shaking watts of pure Ashdown tone pumped through a brawny 12-inch speaker and horn. We're duly impressed by the OriginAL EVO here at Sweetwater; our bassists have found it to be one of the most portable gig-worthy bass amps we've ever used.





Loaded with player-centric features





Ashdown knows what bassists want, and the OriginAL EVO C112T delivers. This killer combo includes a flexible 5-band EQ with Bass, Lo-Mid, Middle, Hi-Mid, and Treble knobs, along with a Shape button for added tonal versatility. You also get a Passive/Active button that accommodates every instrument in your arsenal. You'll appreciate this amplifier's convenient front-panel FX loops and DI output, which allow you to integrate your pedalboard and route the amplifier's fabulous tone straight to your console, audio interface, or front of house. The OriginAL EVO also features a handy headphone output for silent rehearsals and multiple speaker outputs for those situations when one just isn't enough.





Ready for the rigors of the road





The OriginAL EVO C112T epitomizes the phrase "small but mighty." For starters, it includes auto-protect voltage support and an adaptive temperature-controlled fan, ensuring optimal performance wherever you take it. You also get a tour-worthy, durable steel-and-alloy chassis, which is finished with scuff-resistant paint. Simply put, if you can dish it out, the Ashdown OriginAL EVO C112T can take it.





Ashdown OriginAL EVO C112T Bass Combo Amplifier Features:


Offers lightweight portability that doesn't compromise on tone


Delivers 300 muscular watts of Ashdown-quality thunder


Powerful 5-band EQ with dedicated Lo-Mid and Hi-Mid knobs


Shape button provides added tonal versatility


Passive/Active button accommodates every instrument in your arsenal


FX loop integrates seamlessly with your pedalboard and effects


XLR DI output routes your signal to your console, audio interface, or front of house


Headphone output for silent rehearsals


Multiple speaker outputs for adding extension cabinets