Ashdown - ABM 600 DR EVO IV

Here's a bass amp head that doesn't cheat on its origins: the Ashdown ABM 600 DR EVO IV, made in the UK, packs six decades of expertise into a 3U rackmount chassis. Its hybrid architecture gives your bass the warmth of a 12AX7 preamp and the robust power of 600 watts. A legacy, not a replica.

Turn the Variable Valve Drive Plus knob. You control the texture of the saturation, from subtle warmth to raucous, expressive grain. The 9-band EQ follows you down to the smallest detail, with the ability to bypass the table at the foot for instant stage changes. You sculpt your acoustic identity, frequency by frequency.

The Sub Harmonics processor is a brilliant invention. It generates a lower octave to thicken your sound without ever confusing it. Combined with the single-knob dynamic compressor, it ensures constant presence, whether you're playing an energetic slap or a pick line. Your bass remains defined, even at high volume.

With its four combined Jack/Speakon outputs and balanced DI output, this head can be integrated into any professional configuration. Front-panel VU meters keep you informed about levels at a glance. Designed for stage and studio, the ABM 600 DR EVO IV is the ally of bassists for whom sound is a matter of detail.