
Review Summary
The Ashdown AAA-Perfect 10 60W 1 x 10" Combo Amplifier, High & Low Inputs, Apptek Ready is the perfect amp for those bass players just starting out as well as more experienced players who require a quality practice solution. The Perfect 10 provides 60 watts of bass tone into a Custom 10" Ashdown speaker. A 3 band EQ, hi and low inputs, XLR DI, drive control, headphone out, Aux in with mix control and AppTek input means even the most discerning bass players will be inspired when practicing.
The New range of Ashdown All Access amps all include AppTek sockets that connect the users Smartphone or tablet to the amp to further expand the available tones and FX and also enabling players to record and practice using the fantastic array of free and purchasable apps available. The AppTek socket is not limited to certain devices and specific apps, it is a simple feature that allows the amp to be used as an interface for your apps and bass, by plugging the users bass in and connecting the supplied AppTek cable to the device and amp the user will be able to use the on board FX on the device as well as amp simulation meaning endless tonal possibilities.
Using the ABM Pre App available on Agile Partners Amp Kit the user is able to use the incredible features found in the formidable ABM range including Sub Harmonics, Tube Drive, Compression and comprehensive 7 Band EQ. Thus making these practice amps by far the highest specked product available.
An Ideal Practice Companion
Nothing beats a high-powered bass rig - unless you're practicing in your apartment in the wee hours of the morning. The Ashdown Perfect 10-60 bass combo has an MP3 input to play along with your music player and a headphone output that mutes the speaker for silent practice.
Big Tone in a Small Combo
With a 10" speaker driven by 60-watts of power, the Ashdown Perfect 10-60 was obviously designed for practice and rehearsal. But there's great tone on tap here too, with extra sonic-sculpting available via Bass/Mid/Treble tone controls. And to add a bit of grit and excitement to your tone, there's a tube-emulated overdrive onboard too.
Great for Recording
Don't think that a small amp like the Ashdown Perfect 10-60 is only good for practice sessions - when you're recording in the studio, you don't need much more volume than you have right here. Whether you put a mic in front of it or use the headphone output for direct recording, you can get a nice full sound from this compact bass combo.