Ashdown OriginAL EVO C112T Settings Resource
Dials, Suggestions, and Tone Tips
Note: These settings are approximate and subject to the rest of your gear, They're meant to be helpful, but not exclusive..
Amp Model: Ashdown OriginAL EVO C112T
Amp Type: Lightweight 1×12 combo with full EQ
Controls: Volume; Bass; Lo‑Mid; Mid; Hi‑Mid; Treble; Passive/Active switch; Shape switch; FX loop; Headphones; XLR DI
Ashdown OriginAL EVO C112T Settings Suggestions
Bluesy Clean
Warm, round, and dynamic. Great for expressive fingerstyle or mellow blues grooves with subtle breakup at higher playing volumes.
- Gain: 3
- Volume: 6
- Bass: 6
- Lo-Mid: 5
- Mid: 4
- Hi-Mid: 5
- Treble: 5
- Shape Switch: Off
- Passive/Active: Set accordingly
Vintage Rock Grit
Punchy and raw. Perfect for 60s/70s-style rock and soul with responsive mids and a warm overdriven character.
- Gain: 6
- Volume: 5
- Bass: 6
- Lo-Mid: 7
- Mid: 6
- Hi-Mid: 5
- Treble: 4
- Shape Switch: Off
- Passive/Active: Set accordingly
Modern Funk/Pop Slap
Scooped and percussive with tight bottom and sparkling top end. Ideal for slap, pop, and tight fingerstyle play.
- Gain: 5
- Volume: 6
- Bass: 7
- Lo-Mid: 3
- Mid: 3
- Hi-Mid: 6
- Treble: 7
- Shape Switch: On
- Passive/Active: Set accordingly
High Gain Rock/Metal
Tight lows with a gritty, aggressive growl in the mids and highs. Cuts through dense mixes and distorted guitars.
- Gain: 8
- Volume: 4
- Bass: 5
- Lo-Mid: 6
- Mid: 7
- Hi-Mid: 7
- Treble: 6
- Shape Switch: Off
- Passive/Active: Set accordingly
Studio-Ready Clean DI
Flat, clean, and direct tone great for recording sessions or IEM use. Balanced EQ with minimal coloration.
- Gain: 3
- Volume: 5
- Bass: 5
- Lo-Mid: 5
- Mid: 5
- Hi-Mid: 5
- Treble: 5
- Shape Switch: Off
- Passive/Active: Set accordingly
Gear Suggestions for the Ashdown OriginAL EVO C112T
- Fender Precision Bass: Classic pairing for punchy, warm low-end and vintage rock tones
- Music Man StingRay: Active electronics add clarity and edge, great for funk and modern rock
- Darkglass Vintage Microtubes: Adds smooth tube-like overdrive that complements the Ashdown’s warm voicing
- Boss OC-5 Octave: Tracks well and fattens up tone without muddying the Ashdown’s clean low-end response
- MXR Bass Compressor: Helps level dynamics and enhances articulation; works well with OriginAL EVO’s transparent preamp
More Tone Tips and Best Practices
- Store in a dry, temperature-stable environment away from direct sunlight and moisture.
- Set master volume conservatively to avoid speaker clipping; adjust gain for desired tone saturation.
- Ideal for both small-to-medium live venues and rehearsal spaces due to 120W RMS output.
- Utilize 5-band EQ to tailor tone precisely for different playing environments.
- Use the Line Out (DI) for consistent tone when going into a PA or recording interface.
- Avoid running amp at full volume for extended periods to prolong speaker and amp life.
- Engage Shape feature for quick mid-scoop tone shaping during live sets or tone testing.
- Pair with external cab via extension speaker output if more volume or spread is needed.
- Use headphone out and Aux In for silent practice with backing tracks when needed.
- Regularly check rear panel connections for secure input/output integrity.
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