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Ashdown OriginAL-500H Bass Amp Head

500201 - RRP $799.00
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  1. Instrument: Bass
  2. Wattage: 500w
  3. Speaker Impedance: 4 Ohms
  • A lightweight, portable bass amp head
  • 500 watts for powerful headroom
  • Weighs less than 2.5kg for easy transport
  • 5-band EQ for precise tonal control
  • Front-facing effects loop for convenience
  • XLR DI output for modern connectivity
  • Solid state technology for reliability

The new OriginAL 500 is the same size as the best selling OriginAL 300 watt head but power has been increased to a truly trouser flapping 500 watts for those who crave headroom when playing on larger stages.

This lightweight, portable and stripped back bass amp head provides Ashdown tone in a gig ready, highly versatile yet affordable package.

Perfect for the bassist who wants the convenience of a highly portable bass amp with straightforward but powerful tonal control. At less than 2.5kg/7lbs the OriginAL-500H makes transportation a breeze. And then dialing in your tone is even easier. The 5-band EQ boasts intuitive control for bass, middle, and treble, as well as hi- and lo-mid knobs allowing you to dial in your perfect bass tone in seconds.

The front-facing effects loop and XLR DI output are another tip of the hat to modern conveniences. With its ample power, great sound, tiny footprint and player-friendly features, the Ashdown OriginAL-500H head is well worth your attention.

Power Output 500 Watts
Power Requirement 115-230 Volts
Speaker Outputs 2 x Jack outputs
High Instrument Input Impedance 3.9m Ohms, input range 150mV - 20mV p-p
Low Instrument Input Impedance - 1M ohms Input range 150mv to 10v p - p
Line Input Impedance 10k Ohms, input range 300mV - 40V p-p
DI Output 600 Ohm balanced / Level -20dBu nominal
Impedance Minimum 4 Ohm
Signal to noise Better than 80dB (EQ flat)
EQ Bass +/-15dB @ 100Hz Lo Mid +/-15dB @ 220Hz Middle +/-15dB @ 660Hz Hi Mid +/-15dB @ 1.6kHz Treble +/-15dB @ 7kHz
Effects Send impedance 22k Ohm / Level 0dBu nominal
Effects Return impedance 22k Ohm / Level 0dBu nominal
Weight (kg/lbs) 2.5/7
Dimensions(WxDxH) 225mm x 180mm x 78mm
More Information
Country of Manufacture China
Brand Ashdown
Instrument Bass
Series OriginAL
Model OriginAL-500H
Type Head
Technology Solid State
Wattage 500w
# Channels 1
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