
SPECIFICATION
- Power Output - 600 + 600 Watts
- Power Requirements - 115-230 Volts
- Speaker Outputs - 4 x Jack/Speakon outputs
- Frequency Response - -3dB @ 17Hz und 30KHz
- High Instrument Input - Impedance 3.9m Ohms, input range 150mV
- Low Instrument Input - Impedance 10k Ohms, input range 300mV - 40V p-p
- Line Input - Impedance 22k Ohms, input level 0dBu nominal
- DI Output - 600 Ohm balanced, Level 0dBu nominal
- Tuner Output - Impedance 22k Ohms, Level 0dBu nominal
- Impedance - Minimum 4 Ohms Per Side
- Effects Send - Impedance 22k Ohm, Level 0dBu nominal
- Effects Return - Impedance 22k Ohms, Input Level 0dBu Nominal
- Preamp Tubes - 1 x 12AX7
- H x W x D (mm) - 174 x 645 x 357
- Weight (kg) - 18.6

The Ashdown SO-1200 is a groundbreaking bass amplifier created in collaboration with Shavo Odadjian, legendary bassist of System of a Down.
Hand-crafted in the UK, this powerhouse delivery 1200 watts of pure bass tone designed to captivate audiences from massive arenas to intimate studios.
Hand-crafted in the UK, this powerhouse delivery 1200 watts of pure bass tone designed to captivate audiences from massive arenas to intimate studios.

The SO-1200 features a 9-band EQ for precise tone shaping, a Variable Valve Drive powered by a 12AX7 tube for everything from clean tones to aggressive overdrive, and advanced tools like a one-knob compressor for dynamic control and a sub-harmonic generator for thunderous low-end depth.
Dual 600-watt power sections allow for versatile speaker pairing, while professional connectivity includes dual Speakons, a DI output, and an FX loop.
Dual 600-watt power sections allow for versatile speaker pairing, while professional connectivity includes dual Speakons, a DI output, and an FX loop.

The SO-1200 is more than an amplifier, it’s a testament to Ashdown’s dedication to craftsmanship and Shavo Odadjian’s relentless pursuit of tonal excellence.
As a long-time member of the Ashdown family, Shavo’s partnership with Ashdown represents a shared passion for pushing the boundaries of bass amplification.
As a long-time member of the Ashdown family, Shavo’s partnership with Ashdown represents a shared passion for pushing the boundaries of bass amplification.