The Ashdown story starts in 1997, but even in those early days, company founder Mark Gooday could've already easily been described as a bass amp veteran. Having already been one of the driving forces behind another leading UK manufacturer of bass amplification, Gooday had racked up awards and plaudits for his pioneering approach and now had his sights set on even loftier aspirations.
Broadening the product range, Ashdown remained true to their core vision as they expanded to build better bass amplifications for players of all levels – from beginners, to gigging semi-pros, right up to their enviable array of leading artists. Ashdown’s unwavering focus on design and innovation is plain to see in a product collection that encompasses tube and hybrid amps and combos, practice amps, FX pedals and the groundbreaking B-Social – combining wireless connectivity of instruments and mobile devices to create the perfect amplification and recording hub for a bass player’s home.
With a global family of users that runs across all spectrums of the bass playing community, Ashdown Engineering remains as true to its roots today as in 1997, giving it a unique place in the hearts of bassists who know that just like them, Ashdown has bass in the blood.
Weighing in at just 18kg Ashdown Rootmaster EVO II 212T delivers a punchy 300 watts at 4 ohms through its dual White Line Ashdown 12” speakers designed to deliver exceptional attack, clarity and low-end performance whilst standing out from the crowd with its distinctive high quality finish, coupled with a dramatic reduction in weight.
Tonally, the compact, sealed design maintains the low-end response with a more dynamic punchy mid range. The addition of the tweeter provides extra high end zing and can be adjusted either to hi, low or off with the three way tweeter switch depending on the player’s preference.
The Rootmaster EVO II cabinets are carefully constructed from light-weight ply to cut down on weight without risk to the signature Ashdown sound. Weight saving construction is paired with mindful design features such as a top mounted bar handle for ease of transport and easy stacking and genuine Neutrik Jack/Speakon combi jacks. Lastly the cabinet is finished in Buffalo Tolex with metal corners, a black cloth grill for a durable finish that truly stands out from the crowd.
Tonally, the compact design maintains the low-end response with a more dynamic punchy mid range. The addition of the tweeter provides extra high end and can be adjusted either to either hi, low or off with the three way tweeter switch depending on the player’s preference.
The Rootmaster EVO II cabinets are carefully constructed from light-weight ply to cut down on weight without risk to the signature Ashdown sound. Now wadded with acoustic foam to reduce transients and promote a lower frequency response.
The Rootmaster EVO II 212T delivers a punchy 300 watts at 4 ohms through its dual White Line Ashdown 12” speakers designed to deliver exceptional attack, clarity and low-end performance whilst standing out from the crowd with its distinctive high quality finish
Specifications:
Power Handling: 500 Watts
Speaker Configuration: 2 x 12 + HF Unit
Speaker Outputs: Jack or Speakon x 2
Impedance: 8 Ohms
H x W x D (mm): 717 x 463 x 342
Weight (kg): 21.9
B-stock, Tolex cover on the back is coming off at the edges, see picture
