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| UK & Europe | EU Standard | Gear4music Standard | Gear4music Optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return Period | 14 days | 30 days | up to 180 days |
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Key Features
The Ashdown SX-5C Guitar Combo is suited to guitarists who want authentic valve tone they can use at home, in rehearsals, or in smaller studio spaces. The SX-5C delivers 5 watts of ECC83 and EL84 power feeding a 12-inch Celestion speaker, so the response feels lively and expressive even at modest volumes.
Ex-Demo: This product may be ex-display, have light signs of use, have slight cosmetic marks or may have non-essential parts or software missing. The original box, packaging or manual may not be included. Each item is checked by our team of repair technicians to ensure it meets our high standards. This is a great opportunity to buy a fully functioning product at a discounted price.
Product Ref: 348910
The SX-5C offers the familiar responsiveness of an ECC83 preamp valve paired with an EL84 output stage, delivering a dynamic tone that reacts clearly to changes in playing intensity. Clean tones remain articulate, while increased gain brings natural overdrive without sacrificing clarity.
Because the amplifier operates at 5 watts, these characteristics remain accessible without requiring excessive volume, making it a suitable option for controlled environments such as home practice or close-microphone recording sessions. The design ensures you can achieve the harmonic detail associated with larger valve units while maintaining comfortable listening levels.
A single-channel layout supported by bass, middle, treble, and master controls provides a direct and organised interface. Each control interacts with the others, allowing precise adjustments across a broad tonal range.
The Accutronics reverb introduces natural ambience that complements clean passages and enhances low-gain lines. When external effects are required, the series effects loop maintains a clear signal path for modulation and time-based units. This structure promotes focused operation, enabling you to reach usable tones without unnecessary complexity.
The speaker-emulated output captures the tonal qualities of a Celestion-inspired response, offering you a dependable alternative to microphone recording. This is particularly useful when silent operation is necessary, as the mute switch enables quiet performance while still providing a full signal to your recording chain.
The AUX input allows playback sources to be mixed with your guitar signal, supporting structured practice or rehearsal to reference tracks. These features create a versatile toolset for both idea development and formal recording tasks.
The plywood cabinet provides robust structural integrity, while the Tolex covering enhances durability during regular transport and setup. At 14.1 kg, the unit remains manageable to carry yet stable during use.
The stealth switch lowers output volume while compensating for speaker response, allowing you to practise at reduced levels without losing tonal balance. Inputs are voiced to accommodate a wide range of guitars, and the gain structure supports both clean and driven styles with ease. Together, these elements create a dependable amplifier built for consistent performance in everyday musical settings.
