ASHDOWN UK-ABM-750-EVO V Professional Players 750w Bass Head Tube Amplifier

 UK-ABM-750-EVO V  ASHDOWN 

 Professional Players 750w Bass Head Tube Amplifier 

Celebrating 25 years of iconic tone, the ABM EVO V is the most powerful Ashdown yet, delivering a massive 750 watts with unmatched dynamics and headroom. Dressed in sleek all-black with dual illuminated VU meters on input and output, it blends modern style with classic Ashdown character. Packed with the features players know and love - 9 band EQ, 12AX7-driven Valve Drive, Compressor, Sub-Harmonic Generator - plus upgrades like voltage switching, low-noise cooling, and a transformer-isolated DI, it's built for the stage, the studio, and the road. Trusted by legends, refined for today - the EVO V is Ashdown's ultimate bass powerhouse.

A Bold New Look
The ABM EVO V takes a fresh approach to stage presence. Traditionally finished with the familiar ice-blue panel, this new generation moves to an all-black/grey front for a sleek, understated aesthetic that fits today's demand for a more discreet backline. The iconic illuminated Ashdown VU meter remains centre stage, and for the first time, is joined by a dual meter system that monitors both input and output signals, offering players even greater control.

The Core of ABM
All the hallmark features that define the ABM series are here: a 9-band EQ for precision tonal shaping, the 12AX7-powered Valve Drive for warm grit, on-board compression to tighten your sound, and the Sub-Harmonic Generator for earth-shaking lows. The EVO V refines these favourites while adding new design improvements, ensuring it remains the go-to head for professional bassists worldwide.

Engineered in the UK
Built in the UK, the EVO V integrates modern refinements for today’s demanding players. These include mains voltage switching for worldwide touring, a temperature-controlled low-noise cooling system for dependable performance under pressure, and a transformer-isolated DI output that ensures a pristine signal for front-of-house and recording. Every element has been considered to deliver pro-level functionality and bulletproof reliability.

Power Without Limits
Under the hood, the EVO V introduces the most dynamic output stage ever fitted to an ABM, pushing an immense 750 watts of pure power. This means greater headroom, faster response, and effortless delivery across any genre or venue. Whether it’s laying down subtle studio lines or dominating the biggest festival stage, the EVO V offers the confidence of unrelenting authority in every note.

Features:

Variable Valve Drive Plus

The upgraded Variable Valve Drive Plus preamp section delivers more current to the 12AX7 tube, unlocking greater drive and harmonics content than ever before. Players can move seamlessly from pristine clean tones to full, fat bass overdrive. The Drive level can be present and engaged via footswitch, giving instant access to a huge range of tonal textures.

Precision EQ

A familiar set of Bass, Middle, and Treble controls are paired with a powerful 6-band slider section at 100Hz, 180Hz, 340Hz, 1.3kHz, 2.6kHz, and 5kHz. Footswitchable EQ access allows players to move from a flat fretless sound to a sculpted EQ setting in seconds. The new illuminated Input VU meter makes gain staging quick and intuitive.

One Knob Compressor

Ashdown's famous One Knob Compressor delivers punch and consistency with effortless simplicity, while the Sub-Harmonic Generator adds an octave below the played notes, ranging from subtle depth to thunderous low-end power. These classic ABM features guarantee a bass tone that cuts through any mix while retaining warmth and character.

Professional Connectivity

The UK-ABM-750-EVO V offers a comprehensive suite of connections. These include tuner output, Line Out, Line Input for external sources, transparent FX loop, and output muting for silent tuning. Two Neutrik Jack/Speakon sockets support flexible cabinet setups: a single 8 Ohm, two 8 Ohm cabs, or one 4 Ohm cab.

Specifications:  

POWER

• Power Output: 750 Watts

• Power Requirement: 115–230 Volts

• Preamp Tube: 1 x 12AX7

CONNECTIVITY & I/O

• Speaker Outputs: 2 x Jack/Speakon outputs

• High Instrument Input: Impedance 3.9MΩ, input range 150mV

• Low Instrument Input: Impedance 10kΩ, input range 300mV – 40V p-p

• Line Input: Impedance 22kΩ, input level 0dBu nominal

• DI Output: 600Ω balanced, Level 0dBu nominal

• Tuner Output: Impedance 22kΩ, Level 0dBu nominal

• Effects Send: Impedance 22kΩ, Level 0dBu nominal

• Effects Return: Impedance 22kΩ, input level 0dBu nominal

PERFORMANCE

• Frequency Response: -3dB at 17Hz and 30kHz

• High Instrument Input: Impedance 3.9m Ohms, input range 150mV

• Low Instrument Input: Impedance 22k Ohms, input level 0dBu nominal

• One Knob Compressor

• Sub-Harmonic Generator

• 6-Band Slider EQ

DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT

• Height x Width x Depth (mm): 155 x 489 x 336

• Weight (kg): 13.80

SALE: $1899.99

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