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Powerhouse Performance from a Compact Bass Head





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Representing an elevation of Ashdown's acclaimed EVO series, the Rootmaster 500 EVO III equips bassists with a satisfying combination of muscular power, sonic versatility, and convenient portability. This brawny bass amp head delivers 500 watts of five-star Ashdown tone that you can sculpt and mold to ear-grabbing perfection with a responsive 5-band EQ. The RM-500 includes Ashdown's famous sub-harmonic generator as well as a built-in compressor, yielding thunderous, chest-thumping low end for days. You also get a valve-emulated drive for adding a hint of grit and warmth to your sound. The RM-500 boasts a handy cab sim DI output, along with a balanced, post-EQ XLR output option with reliable Neutrik connectors. The Ashdown RM-500 Rootmaster EVO III offers bassists exceptional amplification with lightweight portability and zero sonic compromises.





500 watts of premium Ashdown tone





Armed with a formidable 500 watts of output, the RM-500 EVO III delivers Ashdown's venerated signature tone, power, and reliability ? all in a compact, lightweight bass amp head. The RM-500 puts you firmly in the driver's seat, thanks to its responsive 5-band EQ, enabling you to fine-tune your sound with pinpoint precision.





Bursting with tone-twisting features





Sweetwater bassists are meticulous about tone, and given the level of onboard control available on the Rootmaster 500 EVO III, it's clear that Ashdown gets us. It all starts with Ashdown's popular sub-harmonic generator, a tried-and-tested gem that's guaranteed to shake the room and jiggle the rafters. The RM-500's built-in compressor ensures a full, consistent sound with truckloads of low-end punch. Need extra grit and warmth? If so, the RM-500's valve-emulated drive is on hand to accommodate you.





Ample DI options





The RM-500 EVO III provides bass players with exacting control over their onstage and front-of-house sound. For starters, it includes a balanced, post-EQ XLR output. Optionally, you can activate the RM-500's cab sim DI output, which includes customizable filters based on Ashdown's acclaimed ABM cabinets, along with options for a ported/sealed enclosure, speaker size, and horn.





Ashdown RM-500 Rootmaster EVO III Bass Head Features:


500W bass amplifier head with a compact, lightweight design


Responsive 5-band EQ allows you to sculpt and mold your tone


Ashdown's popular sub-harmonic generator is guaranteed to shake the room and jiggle the rafters


Built-in compressor ensures a full, consistent sound with truckloads of low-end punch


Valve-emulated drive adds a hint of grit and warmth to your sound


Balanced, post-EQ XLR output is primed for front-of-house mixing


Cab sim DI output with options for a ported/sealed enclosure, speaker size, and horn


Effects loop makes integrating your pedalboard easy


Robust Neutrik connectors