Uploaded June 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago

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In this video, I tell you why I love the new Ashdown CTM-15 I found at Gearfest through Sweetwater. It's a small punchy tube amp with 15 Watts of all tube power that you can use without a load, so you don't need it plugged into a speaker. I really like Ashdown for a gritty British rock vibe, and this amp punches hard. Thanks to the guys at PRS for letting me crash their jam session and Ashdown for capturing the moment!

CTM-15 (Affiliate Link):
sweetwater.sjv.io/c/4178498/937020/11319?prodsku=CTM15H&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sweetwater.com%2Fstore%2Fdetail%2FCTM15H--ashdown-ctm-15-15-watt-el84-tube-bass-head&intsrc=PUI2_7338

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Gear I Love to Use (Affiliate Links):
Origin Effects Bass Rig:
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Picks:
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Spring Reverb:
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Recording Interface:
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JMJ Bass:
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Fuzz:
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Power Supply:
sweetwater.sjv.io/c/4178498/937020/11319?prodsku=Zuma&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sweetwater.com%2Fstore%2Fdetail%2FZuma--strymon-zuma-9-output-guitar-pedal-power-supply&intsrc=PUI2_7338