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Ashdown STUDIO JNR

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Description

Essential Information About the Ashdown Studio Junior Amp

  • Ultra-light bass combo (5.50 kg) designed for rehearsing and practicing anywhere without straining your back.
  • 15 W transistor amp: immediate, reliable response, ideal for daily practice.
  • 8" speaker: compact size, controlled lows, and effective definition at reasonable volume.
  • 3-band EQ + Aux input + headphone output: simple, complete, and perfect for playing along with backing tracks silently.

Historical Context and Positioning in the Range

With the STUDIO series, Ashdown targets bassists who want an easy-to-carry combo while retaining the brand's sonic DNA: a clear, solid sound and straightforward ergonomics. The Studio Junior is positioned as the most compact and accessible option in the range, designed for practice, warm-ups before gigs, lessons, or small rehearsals at moderate volume.

Who This Amp Is For

The Ashdown Studio Junior is aimed at beginners as well as more experienced bassists looking for a simple and effective practice amp. Its size makes it an excellent choice for home, lessons, green rooms, or a home studio when you want to record ideas and work on precision. It suits styles requiring clarity and articulation (pop, funk, light reggae, rock) and remains relevant for any musician wanting a "plug and play" combo.

Features and Innovations

The Studio Junior focuses on essentials with immediate usability. The 3-band EQ (Bass, Middle, Treble) allows quick sound shaping: boosting the low-end foundation, highlighting attack in the mids, or brightening presence in the highs. The instrument input is a 6.35mm Jack, ensuring standard compatibility with all basses, while the Aux input is a 3.5mm mini-jack, ideal for playing along with a metronome, playlist, or backing tracks. The headphone jack (6.35mm Jack) facilitates silent sessions, very useful in apartments or for long practice without ear fatigue.

Sound

Thanks to its transistor design, the Studio Junior delivers a clear and stable response, with immediate dynamics and good note clarity at low to medium volumes. The 8" speaker prioritizes precision and control: it produces clean, tight lows, practical for working on rhythmic placement, right-hand attack, and intonation. The cleans remain clear and usable, and the EQ allows switching from a warm, rounded tone to a snappier color for light slaps or funky lines. At 15 W, it is mainly suited for practice and moderate rehearsals: for playing loud with a drummer, a more powerful model from the series is recommended.

Technical Specifications

Type and Amplification

  • Category: Bass combo
  • Technology: Transistors
  • Power: 15 W

Speaker

  • Speaker diameter: 8"

Equalization

  • EQ: 3-band (Bass, Middle, Treble)

Connectivity

  • Inputs: 6.35mm Jack, 3.5mm mini-jack Aux
  • Headphone output: 6.35mm Jack

Format and Transport

  • Weight: 5.50 kg
  • Dimensions: 330 x 305 x 203 mm
  • Top handle for transport

Included Accessories

  • User documentation
Brand reference number: MAS STUDIO-JUNIOR

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Good amp, good sound, easy to use. Not disappointed.
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Posted on 04/05/2023
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