Ashdown Studio Mini-Rig 250w Bass Combo

Compact footprint. Full-scale stage power.

The Ashdown Studio Mini-Rig 250W takes everything players love about the Studio range and scales it up into a compact yet genuinely gig-ready bass solution. Inspired by classic PA column aesthetics but built with modern performance in mind, this sleek mini-rig combines vintage character with real-world muscle.

At its heart is a 250-watt solid-state power section, delivering real, honest power into a 2 x 10" speaker configuration (4 ohms minimum load). The pairing is perfectly matched for punch, clarity and articulation — tight low end, focused mids and enough headroom to handle rehearsals, live gigs and studio sessions with confidence.

Tonally, this rig covers serious ground. The 5-band EQ (Bass, Hi Bass, Middle, Hi Middle and Treble) allows detailed shaping across the frequency spectrum, while the Shape control delivers instant tonal contouring for that classic Ashdown voice. Whether you’re chasing warm vintage roundness or modern attack, the Studio Mini-Rig gives you precision control.

Need grit? The foot-switchable valve-emulated overdrive adds rich harmonic warmth and punch without sacrificing clarity. It’s musical, responsive and ideal for pushing your tone forward in the mix.

Connectivity is comprehensive. You get:

• Instrument input with active pad

• Fully balanced XLR DI output for sending clean signal to front of house

• FX loop (TRS jack) for integrating pedals or rack effects

• Line input for jamming along with backing tracks

• Headphone output for silent practice

Despite its compact design, this rig is built to handle most gigging situations with ease. Importantly, Ashdown has chosen a solid-state power section over Class D, prioritising long-term durability, serviceability and reliability. It’s a responsible design philosophy focused on longevity — built to be maintained and trusted for years, not replaced.

Housed in a robust cabinet with that distinctive column-style silhouette, the Studio Mini-Rig looks as strong as it sounds. It’s powerful without being unwieldy, portable without compromising authority.

This is exactly the kind of serious, no-nonsense bass rig that working players appreciate when they plug in at Musicmaker — real power, real tone and built to last.

Features

• 250-watt solid-state bass combo

• 2 x 10" speaker configuration

• 4 ohm minimum load

• 5-band EQ (Bass, Hi Bass, Middle, Hi Middle, Treble)

• Shape control

• Pre Gain Drive with foot-switchable valve-emulated overdrive

• Instrument input with active pad

• Fully balanced XLR DI output

• FX loop (TRS jack)

• Line input

• Headphone output for silent practice

• Compact, column-inspired design

• Durable and service-friendly solid-state power section