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What version is it? Does it not look like my one which I got 2 weeks ago. I think the rack ears can be removed so Ashdown might send you them?

I have the ABM NEO RC, I haven't played a Rootmaster yet so can't comment too much on how it sounds but judging from my experience of the MAG's previously and the demo videos I have seen or the Rootmaster the ABM is more defined in it's sound. Also the drive on the ABM is taken care of through a 12AX7 tube which does give it more grunt I think. Also there is more you can do with the EQ than the RM. The biggest thing with the ABM NEO RC is the fact it is made in their custom shop in the UK, it took 4 weeks to arrive. Mine is hand built and came with a certificate by the guy who built it. Anyway for the price bracket the Rootmaster is fantastic, I haven't heard anything like it for £400. If it were me though I would save the extra and go for the ABM. Hope that helps.

Id second the above post. Get it serviced through Ashdown

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Having owned the ABM 4X10 it provided good bottom end but struggled with the mids. It was however much better sounding than the MAG equivalent. If you are going brand new for an ABM then I would suggest looking at the forsale section on here. You can get much more cab for your cash. What head are you running with it?

Hi I am Matt, I have been posting on here on and off for about a year but never actually introduced myself! Playing wise I have been playing 6-7 years and have been in a couple of bands, one was a punk band the other Hard Rock. I would claim to be among the most broken bass players going, I have twice broken my right hand and several fingers which resulted in having some nice metal inserted to help things out. I am slowly getting back to playing bass with fingers rather than a pick. I own a lovely Ibanez SR900 bass which I have had since day one. It has done every gig I have ever played. Amp wise I run an Ampeg SVT3 and an HLF410. So anyway hello everyone!

Hello, I was lucky enough to have a play of one of these last night, with a matching orange cab. I loved the sound I got from it. playing in a hard rock band I need some grit in my tone and this has it in abundance. Has anyone on here tried one of these through an Amped SVT 410HLF or various other cabs? What are your experiences?