After being asked by countless friends and Ashdown fans to re-introduce the formidable 12-BAND head, previously the MK-500. The 12-Band bass amplifier uses a sought-after Ashdown pre-amp featuring a 12-band graphic equaliser for the most versatile tone shaping available and Harmonic Emphasis to provide the ultimate in Hi-Fi for Bass. Coupled with balanced XLR instrument input and a simplistic design approach, the signal path is kept to an absolute minimum for maximum signal integrity and pure tone.

12 Band, legendary tone shaping
The formidable 12-BAND EQ, previously made famous by Mark King and his Ashdown MK-500 has been faithful recreated to give you the ultimate in sound shaping.

Harmonic emphasis control
Add a Hi-Fi sound with high end boost. Get that new string sound every time but with the added ability to dial in how much you need.

Connected
With Speakon and Jack speaker outputs and effects loop built in the rear of the head you're covered for every gig situation.

Specifications

Power Output
600 Watts
Power Requirement
115-230 Volts
Speaker Outputs
4 x Jack/Speakon outputs
Frequency Response
-3dB @ 17Hz und 30KHz
High Instrument Input
Impedance 3.9m Ohms, input range 150mV
Low Instrument Input
Impedance 10k Ohms, input range 300mV - 40V p-p
Line Input
Impedance 22k Ohms, input level 0dBu nominal
DI Output
600 Ohm balanced, Level 0dBu nominal
Tuner Output
Impedance 22k Ohms, Level 0dBu nominal
Impedance
Minimum 4 Ohms Per Side
Effects Send
Impedance 22k Ohm, Level 0dBu nominal
Effects Return
Impedance 22k Ohms, Input Level 0dBu Nominal
Preamp Tubes
1 x 12AX7
H x W x D (mm)
385 x 240 x 315
Weight (kg)
12.3