The Ashdown ABM-1200-EVO-IV bass amp head produces a massive output of 2 x 600 watts through the 4 speakON or 1/4″ jack connections to power large venues with professional grade tone. Featuring an advanced on board EQ compressor and sub harmonic generator the ABM-1200-EVO is capable of delivering deep and full tones with plenty of pop and attack. Housed in a robust wood enclosure and including DI FX Loop and Line connectivity the ABM-1200-EVO IV is a serious piece of gear perfect for experienced bassists. World Renowned Tone Immediately identifiable on stages around the world thanks to its glowing VU meter the Ashdown ABM has been a firm favourite with professional gigging bass players for the best part of twenty years. Now in its fifth incarnation ABM EVO IV pairs class-leading pre amp sophistication with uprated powerhouse performance and an all-new 9-band EQ. On-Board 9-Band EQ Plug into the EVO IV and you’ll be greeted straight away by the flickering of the new Input VU meter allowing you to quickly find the sweet spot your instrument. The Ashdown EVO IV features a sophisticated 9-band EQ with familiar Bass Middle and Treble controls and six sliders providing precision cut and boost at 100Hz 180Hz 340Hz 1.3KHz 2.6KHz and 5KHz. Dial in Your Perfect Sound Ashdowns Variable Valve Drive pre amp section has also been upgraded in EVO IV. Delivering more electrical current to the 12AX7 tube enables more drive and harmonic content than ever before allowing players to dial in a sound from pristine clean to the fattest fullest bass overdrive. On the power amp side EVO IV promises to be the loudest punchiest ABM yet with a next-generation power amp and uprated transformers offering unparalleled levels of headroom definition and low-end push. Versatile Tone Shaping Ability Other ABM favourite features are retained in EVO IV including Ashdowns famous One Knob Dynamic Compressor and the infamous Sub-Harmonic Generator that lets users blend in a sub octave note for huge bass tones. Paired with an FS-4 footswitch (not included) you can switch the Drive Compression EQ and Sub effects in and out on the fly delivering a huge tonal palette to craft a great performance. As with previous ABMs EVO IV is well served with a DI out tuner out separate Sub out transparent FX loop and a line input for connection of an external sample or sound source. Features 2 x 600W Bass Amplifier Head Hybrid Solid-State and 12AX7 Tube Preamp Advanced On Board EQ for Powerful Tone Shaping Built-In Compressor Tuner Output and Effects Loop Ashdown sub-harmonic generator accurately tracks your main signal and reproduces it an octave lower 4 Secure SpeakON – 1/4” Jack Outputs for Connecting Speaker Cabinets DI Output with XLR Connection Iconic Ashdown Input level VU Meter Specifications Power Output: 600 + 600 Watts Impedance: 4 Ohms Per Side (Minimum) Inputs: 1 x 1/4” Jack (Instrument) 1 x 1/4” Line Input Outputs:4 x 1/4” Jack/SpeakON (Speakers) 1 x 1/4” Jack (Tuner Out) 1 x 1/4” Jack (Line Out) Other Connections: 2 x 1/4” Jacks (FX Send/Return) 1 x 1/4” Jack (Footswitch) Preamp Tubes: 1 x 12AX7 Frequency Response: 17Hz – 30kHz @ -3 dB Input Impedance (High): 3.9 mOhms Input Impedance (Low): 10 kOhms Power Requirements: 115 – 230 Volts Height: 158 mm Width: 610 mm Depth: 355 mm Weight: 28 Kg