Ashdown - UK RBM 500

Power is one thing, absolute control is another: the Ashdown UK RBM 500 bass amp head gives you both, in a format so compact you'll be able to slip it into a rucksack. But don't let its size fool you. These 500 watts into 4 ohms are ready to drive any cabinet with quiet authority, and its preamp is where its real personality lies.

Three tools shape your sound decisively. The sub-harmonic generator: it adds an octave lower, intelligently, to thicken your line without making it muddy. Perfect for recorded solos or drop-tuned passages. The built-in compressor acts like a personal sound engineer, smoothing out your dynamics for a consistent, professional sound. The warm, musical tube-emulated overdrive gives you that saturation from blues rock to fusion without the need for an external pedal.

Connectivity here is designed for the real world. The two Neutrik speaker outputs (Speakon/Jack) allow bi-amplified set-ups or immediate backup connection. The DI output with analogue cabinet simulation is a godsend for direct recording or live sound reinforcement, delivering a ready-to-use console signal. The dedicated effects loop and separate line input integrate perfectly with your pedalboard or an external source.

The active 5-band EQ refines it all with surgery. It's all backed by a 5-year warranty, the hallmark of British construction built to last.