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USER MANUAL
427 SMALL BLOCK 550 SPYDER 550 TOURING BTA 200/300/400 LITTLE BASTARD
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Ashdown LITTLE BASTARD Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandAshdown
ModelLITTLE BASTARD
CategoryAmplifier
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Warranty Information

Important Safety Instructions

Storage and Moving Precautions

Guidelines for safe storage and movement of the amplifier to prevent damage and electric shock.

Leads and Plugs Safety

Instructions for using correct power cords and ensuring proper connections to avoid electrical hazards.

Pre-Use Checks

Pre-use checks including inspection for damage and ensuring speaker connection.

Amplifier Placement and Ventilation

Precautions for amplifier placement and ventilation to ensure safe operation and prevent overheating.

Operational Safety and Warnings

Sound Level and Hearing Protection

Guidelines for setting appropriate sound levels to protect hearing and ensure optimal performance.

Fuses and Ratings

Information on amplifier fuses, their purpose, replacement, and types.

Equipment Warning Symbols

Explanation of warning symbols (exclamation mark, lightning flash) found on the equipment.

Grounding Instructions

Detailed instructions on proper grounding to prevent electric shock.

Other Markings

Explanation of various compliance and safety markings found on the amplifier.

427 Small Block Head - Front Panel

Input Controls

Description of LOW and HIGH sensitivity inputs for passive and active basses.

Effects Loop

Details on connecting external effects devices using SEND and RETURN sockets.

EQ Controls

Explanation of Bass, Middle, Treble controls and MID SHIFT/BASS SHIFT switches.

Gain and Master Controls

Guidance on using GAIN and MASTER controls for desired sound and output level.

Mute and Pre/Post EQ Switches

Functionality of MUTE for tuning and PRE/POST switch for DI output.

427 Small Block Head - Rear Panel

DI Output

Description of the DI OUTPUT for PA or mixer connection, with PRE/POST EQ options.

Speaker Outputs

Information on connecting speaker cabinets via Speakon connectors with impedance matching.

Power Controls

Explanation of the POWER, PREHEAT, and STANDBY/FULL switches.

550 Spyder Head and Touring Combo

Introduction

Overview of the hybrid amplifier design featuring valve preamp and semiconductor power section.

Front Panel Facilities

Details on INPUTS, EFFECTS SEND/RETURN, EQ CONTROLS, GAIN, MASTER, MUTE, and VU METER.

Rear Panel Facilities

Description of DI OUTPUT, SPEAKER OUTPUTS, and POWER switch.

BTA 200/300/400 Heads

Front Panel Facilities

Explanation of INPUTS, INPUT CONTROL, PUSH FLAT/SHAPE, VALVE DRIVE, and EQ IN/OUT.

EQ Controls

Details on BASS, MIDDLE, TREBLE controls and sliders for versatile tone shaping.

Compression

Information on adding compression for tone, dynamics, and sustain.

Sub Harmonics

Explanation of the Sub Harmonics section for thickening the sound.

Direct Inject (D.I.)

Details on the balanced D.I. output with Pre/Post EQ options for PA or recording.

Rear Panel Facilities

Description of LINE INPUT, EFFECTS SEND/RETURN, 4-WAY FOOTSWITCH SOCKET, SPEAKER OUTPUTS, and OFF/PREHEAT/STANDBY switches.

Little Bastard Head

Introduction

Overview of the 30w all-valve bass head designed for recording and home use.

Front Panel Facilities

Details on INPUTS, EFFECTS SEND/RETURN, EQ CONTROLS, BRIGHT switch, and VOLUME.

Mute and VU Meter

Functionality of the MUTE switch and the VU meter for output indication.

Rear Panel Facilities

Description of DI OUTPUT, SPEAKER OUTPUTS, and POWER switch.

Cabinet Configurations

427 Small Block / BTA Configurations

Diagrams showing single and dual cabinet connections for 4 ohm and 8 ohm loads.

Little Bastard Configurations

Diagrams showing single and dual cabinet connections for 4 ohm and 8 ohm loads.

Speaker Connection Warning

Crucial warning about connecting speakers before powering on to prevent amplifier damage.

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