Ashdown Rootmaster RM-800-EVO II 800-watt Bass Head

Ashdown delivers the modern bass sound

With an artist roster that has included Adam Clayton of U2, James Jamerson Jr., and John Entwistle of The Who, Ashdown is responsible for shaping the sound of the modern bass. Ashdown amps serve up punchy dynamics with powerful, controlled lows and modern sheen. Bassists here at Sweetwater like Ashdown amps for their durability to stand up to tour-grade abuse. Check out the RM-800-EVO II for an amp with tones and features that won't let you down on the road or in the studio.

Ashdown RM-800-EVO II Head Features:

• Compact, lightweight bass amplifier head
• 5-band EQ for flexible tone shaping
• 240Hz and 1.5kHz specialty bass bands clean up mud and tame honky midrange
• Compressor adds punch, smooths out leads
• Drive control dials in smooth saturation or aggressive fuzz
• Subharmonic generator adds floor-shaking low resonance
• Line Mix knob lets you connect and jam along with music
• FX loop for routing rackmount gear and pedals
• Rear-panel headphone output with accompanying On/Off switch makes silent practice easy
• Drive and subharmonic effects can be controlled via optional footswitch (sold separately)
• Ready to gig with speakON/phono speaker output and XLR DI output
• Matte anodized alloy front panel for easy visibility under bright stage lighting
• Weighs a mere 5.5 lbs.

Tech Specs

• Type:Solid State
• Number of Channels:2
• Total Power:800W
• Compression:Yes
• EQ:5-band EQ
• Inputs:2 x 1/4" (active/passive), 1 x 1/4"
• Outputs:2 x SpeakON, 1 x XLR (direct out)
• Headphones:1 x 1/8"
• Effects Loop:Yes
• Footswitch I/O:1 x 1/4" (drive, subharmonic generator)
• Footswitch Included:No
• Cooling System:Internal Fan, Rear/Side Air Vents
• Power Source:Standard IEC AC cable
• Height:3.3"
• Width:12.3"
• Depth:9.25"
• Weight:5.5 lbs.
• Manufacturer Part Number:RM800EVOII-U