{"product_id":"ashdown-rootmaster-evo-iii-500w-388535","title":"Rootmaster Evo III 500W","description":"\u003ch3\u003eRootmaster EVO III: Ashdown DNA in a More Agile Head\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith the Rootmaster EVO III series, Ashdown pursues a simple idea: to keep the famous grain of the English brand while meeting the current needs of bassists, where portability, reliability, and DI consistency are as important as power. The RM-500 EVO III fits this philosophy by combining a preamp section rich in shaping tools with a decidedly practical approach for the stage, notably through a DI designed to work efficiently with modern setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFor Which Bassist and In What Contexts?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eRootmaster EVO III 500W\u003c\/strong\u003e is aimed at the bassist who wants a head capable of everything: intense rehearsals, recording, and gigs where a stable sound that's easy to send to front-of-house is needed. Its power makes it comfortable in most band settings, including when the drummer and guitars play loud, and its \u003cstrong\u003eminimum 4 Ohm load\u003c\/strong\u003e allows for efficient cabinet configurations on stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn terms of styles, it shines whenever a \u003cstrong\u003epresent, thick, and articulate\u003c\/strong\u003e bass is expected: rock, pop, funk, metal, gospel, reggae, or contemporary music. Between the precise EQ, compression, and tube-style drive, you can go from a solid, wide clean tone to more edgy textures, with a dynamic range suitable for fingerstyle as well as pick playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eControls, Built-in Effects, and DI Cab Sim: A True Swiss Army Knife\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe heart of the RM-500 EVO III is a control section designed for speed and precision. The \u003cstrong\u003e5-band EQ\u003c\/strong\u003e (Bass, 240Hz, Middle, 1.5kHz, Treble) allows you to address the truly sensitive frequency areas of the bass: cleaning up a muddy low-midrange, bringing out attack, or opening the high end without harshness. The \u003cstrong\u003eFlat\/Shape\u003c\/strong\u003e switches provide an immediate curve change: handy for adapting your sound to a room, a different cabinet, or a passive\/active bass.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo beef up the tone, Ashdown integrates its essentials: a \u003cstrong\u003esub-harmonics generator\u003c\/strong\u003e (ideal for thickening the low end at reasonable volume), an effective \u003cstrong\u003ecompressor\u003c\/strong\u003e to smooth levels and enhance note sustain, and a \u003cstrong\u003etube drive emulation\u003c\/strong\u003e to add grit and natural compression in feel. A \u003cstrong\u003emute\u003c\/strong\u003e completes the package for clean instrument changes and silences on stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe major evolution designed for today's stages is the \u003cstrong\u003eAnalogue Cab Sim DI\u003c\/strong\u003e. The rear \u003cstrong\u003eD.I. XLR output\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers a \u003cstrong\u003epost-EQ and post-effects\u003c\/strong\u003e signal, with filtering options that reproduce the frequency response of Ashdown ABM cabinets. Once the cab sim is activated, you can choose a \u003cstrong\u003ePORTED\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eSEALED\u003c\/strong\u003e profile (extended lows or tighter response), select a \u003cstrong\u003e10-inch\u003c\/strong\u003e (more dynamic mids) or \u003cstrong\u003e15-inch\u003c\/strong\u003e speaker type, and enable\/disable the tweeter emulation via the \u003cstrong\u003eHORN IN\/OUT\u003c\/strong\u003e option. The result: a more \"mix-ready\" DI sound, consistent from gig to gig, particularly relevant for in-ear setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Sound\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Rootmaster EVO III aims for a \u003cstrong\u003ewarm, solid, and authoritative\u003c\/strong\u003e character, with a clean base that remains full and clear, then a progressive texture build-up thanks to the tube-style drive. The amp stays tight and punchy for pick parts, while maintaining a dense low end and controlled highs for slap and modern playing styles. The compression section and sub-harmonics offer two very complementary levers: one for stability and impact, the other for breadth and a \"larger than life\" feel. 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