SOLD: Ashdown ABM EVO II 500 £220

[discreet]

[b]SOLD: Ashdown ABM EVO II 500[/b]

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[*]575W RMS @ 4ohm
[*]7-band EQ
[*]Switchable active/passive input
[*]Tube/solid-state preamp stages
[*]Sub-harmonic generator adds low-end reinforcement
[*]Front-mounted direct output with pre- and post-EQ switching
[*]FX loop
[*]Tuner output
[*]Stereo Line Input: Impedance 22kOhm, input level 0dBu nominal
[*]Effects Return: Impedance 22kOhm, input level 0dBu Nominal
[*]Sub Output: Impedance 1kOhm, level 0dBu Nominal
[*]Effects Send: Impedance 22kOhm, level 0dBu nominal
[*]DI Output: 600 ohm balanced, level 0dBu nominal
[*]Speaker Outputs: Minimum impedance 4 ohm
[*]Shape (Push Flat): +8dB @ 50Hz and 4kHz, -8dB @ 400Hz, filter slope - 6dB/octave
[*]Bass: ±15dB @ 45Hz
[*]Middle: ±15dB @ 660Hz
[*]Treble: ±15dB @ 7kHz shelving
[*]Slider 1: ±15dB @ 180Hz
[*]Slider 2: ±15dB @ 340Hz
[*]Slider 3: ±15dB @ 1.3kHz
[*]Slider 4: ±15dB @ 2.6kHz
[*]Frequency Response: -3dB at 17Hz and 30kHz
[*]Power Requirements: 230/115V
[*]21"W x 8"H x 12-3/4"D (54 X 20 X 32cm)
[*]31lbs (14kg)
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Reluctantly up for grabs (and very much priced to sell) is this Ashdown AMB EVO II 500 Class A/B head. It's SO quick and easy to get a great sound from this amp. Whether you're using rounds or flats, pick or fingerstyle, the EQ is very intuitive - it's a seven band EQ, but with three rotary controls and four intermediate sliders it offers the best of both worlds... set the sliders flat and use the EQ as a simple three-band affair, or fine-tune with cut and boost at 180Hz, 340Hz, 1.3kHz and 2.6kHz as necessary... sensible, well-selected and useful frequencies. There is also a switchable Valve Drive (12AX7) offering the usual grit and an unusual switchable Sub-Harmonic control, which ostensibly is an octaver, but this low-end Viagra can be dialled in as required, depending on the thickness you require... fnarr.

It's obviously not a Class 'D' amp. I say this because it's relatively heavy (31lb -14kg) - but nowhere [i]near [/i]as heavy as an all-valve amp (around 35kg). It has a Class A/B power stage and is a really good compromise between the feather-lightness of a Class D and the incredible gut-bursting mass of an all-valve. It also has something of the heft of a valve amp about it sonically and provides a very nice thick, chunky sound which I like [i]a lot[/i]. I'm used to thinking of SS amps as the poor relation to all-valve, but this ABM has that slam in spades... and paired with a suitably sensitive cab it will fill any size room with lush yet well-defined low end.

In short, I think the ABM is well underrated and it performs brilliantly, IMHO - it's very loud, warm, punchy and articulate, you can't get a bad sound out of it - you don't need to use a preamp pedal or other FX on the front of it to get a good tone - and it won't run out of steam. If you like the density of an all-valve but don't want the hernia-inducing weight, then this is for you. Note: The only difference between this Evo II and an Evo III is lack of a compressor - so if you already have a compressor, or you just don't use one, then you're good to go.

Selling because I've acquired a G-K MB500 lightweight and embarrassingly, I'm a lightweight too - now I'm old and weak I don't even want to haul a Class A/B amp around. The amp is in excellent working order and is in very good cosmetic condition. It also comes with its original Ashdown cover. I'm looking for [b]£220 firm.[/b] Not looking for trades. I'd much rather accept cash on collection from Sydenham in SE London (near the A205 South Circular), but if it doesn't move as quickly as I'd like I probably could be persuaded to post it - this will be via courier for an additional £20 and payment will then be via bank transfer, please. My feedback is [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/263574-discreet/page__hl__discreet"]here[/url].

This amp sounds wicked with a Schroeder 21012L - which I also have up for sale [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/273340-fs-schroeder-21012l-1000w-4ohms-l350/"]here[/url].
[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]I would sell both for £500 - cash on collection ONLY. [/font][/color]

I thank you!

Edited November 25, 2015 by discreet

[Thunderbird]

Would love this amp but am skint .but cheekily can I have a signed pic of you in your Y fronts sporting a horses head lol

[dave_bass5]

Oh Mark, what are you doing!! ;-)
I hope this has nothing to do with me lol.

Edited November 18, 2015 by dave_bass5

[Merton]

Brilliant amp, brilliant price, brilliant chap to deal with.

If I wasn't broke I'd have it back. Damn!

[discreet]

[quote name='Thunderbird' timestamp='1447850150' post='2910886']
...can I have a signed pic of you in your Y fronts sporting a horses head lol
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Of course.

[Thunderbird]

LOL that was class but back on topic GLWTS of the amp

[discreet]

[quote name='dave_bass5' timestamp='1447859265' post='2911008']
Oh Mark, what are you doing!! ;-) I hope this has nothing to do with me lol.
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No, you're OK... just downsizing from a small rig to an even smaller rig...

[drums1977]

Is it UK or China made? Cheers.

[discreet]

[quote name='drums1977' timestamp='1447970011' post='2912011']
Is it UK or China made? Cheers.
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I do not know... will find out and get back to you.

[Merton]

I believe it is Chinese as it doesn't say on the back "Made in England".

It doesn't really matter which it is though because it's a cracking head in superb condition

[drums1977]

Sure, don't get me wrong, either way that head is killer, I was just wondering, as UK EVO IIs are rare!

[discreet]

[quote name='Merton' timestamp='1448018931' post='2912307']
I believe it is Chinese as it doesn't say on the back "Made in England".
It doesn't really matter which it is though because it's a cracking head in superb condition
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[quote name='drums1977' timestamp='1448019112' post='2912309']
Sure, don't get me wrong, either way that head is killer, I was just wondering, as UK EVO IIs are rare!
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You are both right of course... there is no evidence of country of manufacture.
But I don't think it makes much difference in this case. It's a proper pro head at a bargain price.

Edited November 20, 2015 by discreet

[drums1977]

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1448019629' post='2912316']
You are both right of course... there is no evidence of country of manufacture.
But I don't think it makes much difference in this case. It's a proper pro head at a bargain price.
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AGREED!!!

[discreet]

[quote name='drums1977' timestamp='1448024653' post='2912400']
AGREED!!!
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[Merton]

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1448019629' post='2912316']
It's a proper pro head at a bargain price.
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I concur!

[Paul S]

Question - I wonder if this would this come out of its wooden box and fit into an ABS 2U case, and if would it be lighter as a result?

I think that might have been two questions, but I may have got away with it.

[geoff90guitar]

Bit lighter and with this amp both fans are at the back so no probs with circulation

[drums1977]

[quote name='Paul S' timestamp='1448210375' post='2913683']
Question - I wonder if this would this come out of its wooden box and fit into an ABS 2U case,
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Mmmm, not sure as this unit lack the front screw holes for the installation in a rack case...

[discreet]

Um... anyway, still available in its original and very practical case with leather carry handle!
This is a bargain, people!

[drums1977]

Today I played my EVO III for the first time and it is probably the best head I've had. This one here is a real catch. Come on, people, treat yourselves!

[Marvin]

I've seen people wanting well over £300 for one of these amps so this is almost giving it away,

[Paul S]

Sod it, PM incoming