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So what’s the verdict ?? It’s a great amp and has a great range of sounds

At present my rig is the Ashdown RM800 EVO II and a single Ampeg PF115LF 8ohm 400w cab Now in the future if I need more sound spread without PA support should I either a) Add a second matching Ampeg b) Add an Ashdown ABM115 cab c) Use a new 4x10 Ashdown cab as a single use cab I’ve not mentioned 210 cabs with the 115 but that’s an option too What do folk think ? Or do nothing use the PF115LF and find PA support when needed ??

Ashdown have a 5 year warranty 👍

I’m liking the shape IN today after a play at home Not sure how it would sound at band practice though Shape IN EQ IN slight reduction in bass,mids slight boost, 1.5khz slight cut treble flat

I tried the Peavey Minimax 500 and found the fan to very very noisy Totally unpleasant if at home or studio Shame as apart from that it was decent and low cost In comparison I can hardly hear my Ashdown RM800 fan

That’s some extreme EQ settings !!

As the Rootmaster carry bag is out of stock I decided to find a case on eBay to transport it around ( when those days return) Pic of one on eBay large enough I hope for the RM800

They respond really quickly if you email them, they are in Essex and very helpful guys

As an owner of the Ashdown RM800 EVO II I would recommend looking at either the RM300 or better still RM500 I went away from my Ampeg PF800 and much prefer the Ashdown The RM800 is very loud so as you were looking at less watts perhaps the smaller versions would suffice but they are priced fairly close to each other. Lots of different sounds and great for rock It’s a well thought out amp and sensible price. Reliable too I believe

It’s interesting that assuming most run the shape button out ?? The EQ settings appear to be very similar between users Mostly a small bass boost I love the low volume tone of the shape button IN but I think you would be buried in the mix perhaps ?? Does add a ton of low end

I think black goes better with Rosewood / Pau fretboards Job done

Is it arriving today ?

That’s a result let us all know it arrives safely

Thought I would start an appreciation for the Ashdown Rootmaster series amps I’m a proud owner of the RM800 EVO II Post your comments experiences settings etc etc on any Ashdown Rootmaster RM series amps / cabs etc

Laney are a great U.K. brand that often gets over looked and they have some decent guitar and bass amps The resale value tends to be a problem and I guess if you plan to keep it it’s not a problem Their U.K. service dept is very good too To me they are the U.K. Peavey of the bass world ie not the best brand name but a very good product.

Decided and ordered a 3ply black one

No worries .. hope you get the amp sooner than later 👍

I agree worth waiting for 👍

The Ampeg cab is PF115LF and yes it’s a great sounding cab rated to 400W 8ohms without the flip top

Hi I have a Fender MIM PBass in Silver with white pickguard and Pau fretboard Looking for suggestions to change the pickguard but I’m not sure on colour apart from black Any ideas ?

My Rig ready for 2021

They do match well visually and sound They come with removable castors too ! I paid just over £300 for the cab last Dec

The Portaflex HE variants have the flip tops ( I don’t like ) and sealed cabs The PF115LF is a ported cab and no flip top and sounds deeper I think They are all decent but I don’t fancy latches holding my cab top together !

My new rig

They tell me they are expected. Like a lot of goods they are held up at the ports etc