Merton

PS I suspect it’s entirely a placebo effect which makes me “prefer” the 800. In a blind test I guarantee I’d not be able to tell them apart 🤣

Well, funny story... I swapped it for an RM800 EVO which Ashdown had as B stock. No reason other than I think I prefer the power module in it. It won’t really give any extra volume but a tiny bit extra headroom. Still rate the RM500 very highly

Made in Ashdown’s Chinese factory

I think so, at least one more 🤣

Gratuitous everything shot:

Given that Aguilar model wasn’t on the list I doubt it’ll get a chosen I’d love to try a Handbox R400 one day, everything written about them makes me think they’ll be right up my street.

I’ve had three RM heads - the original 800, a 500 EVO II and now an 800 EVO. The power section doesn’t make much difference at all but - and it’s probably placebo effect - I feel the 800 has more girth in it. Volume-wise there’s nothing really in it but of course the 800 will have more headroom. I just think I prefer that module over the 500 but I bet in a blindfold test I’d jot be able to tell them apart. Either which way the 500 is a bloody superb amp and would be my choice from your list. (Though there is a second hand 800 on eBay at the moment...)

Love the black bass on the left

Sure I should probably rotate the cabs 90 degrees to give a layout more like the Two10 I guess - will sort tomorrow and PM you!

They are great heads - do it!

Ashdown RM800 EVO (thanks @Ashdown Engineering!) and two Barefaced One10s. This little rig is a killer combination

Sexy and classy. Like me.

Greg has just bought* an Eden head from me. Given that I’m in Germany today it couldn’t have been easier! Top chap to deal with * strictly speaking he’s paid for it but doesn’t yet have it, I’ll be packing and sending it tomorrow... but his part of the deal is done and was a pleasure

I do a similar thing with the EQ at home but given I have fairly bring roundwound strings I just do it to tame the treble!

That EQ positioning is the same on the Little Bastard - due to the hand wiring and order of the preamp I think

Will PM so as not to derail Dave’s thread further than I already have!

I just bought an Ashdown head on eBay that I really don’t need, so I should actually really get on with selling my Eden head and shut up about the GK 🤣

I like GKs, they’re my second favourite behind Ashdown these days 🤓 And did the XLR, I’ll DI from my SansAmp first. So, hand it over 🤣

Remind me, @Passinwind, did you do a build thread or similar for your amp? V intrigued by it

Dave you don’t need all those little amps, you should give me your GK. That’s right, give. 🤓

Maruszczyk have been mentioned already, plus I’d vote for a custom built Zoot Funkmeister from our very own @Cosmicrain - he built me this absolute stunner recently and I love it. Slimmed down body works perfectly I believe @sk8 currently has one in gestation too