I've been back and forth on this stuff since I bought it. I love the amp and I really dig the POD but it just isn't the sounds I'm looking for. So I'm offering them up for trade only; preferably for another amp.
What I got...
Ashdown Mark King amp. This amp was bought new, by me, just a couple months ago. I brought it home from the store and it has not left my apartment since. The volume has not been up past 4 and it probably has less than 50 hours play time on it. This is a great amp and it sounds wonderful...it just isn't the sound I'm looking for.
The Amp:
The AL-MK500 captures the sound of legendary U.K. bassist Mark King.
Ashdown Labs worked in consultation with Mark to build an amplifier that met his requirements for absolute fidelity and clarity, precision tone shaping, and massive power on tap for stunning dynamics. The result is the AL-MK500, a 575W RMS funk powerhouse with low-impedance instrument input, illuminated VU meter, Harmonic Emphasis, 12-band graphic EQ, switchable pre- and post-EQ balanced direct output, tuner output with mute switch, line output, effects loop, and speaker outputs on jack and Speakon connectors. Rackmountable (2RU).
Ashdown AL-MK500 Mark King Signature Rackmount Bass Amp Head Specifications:
Output Power: 575W RMS/900W Peak
Output Impedance: 4 ohm
Jack Input Impedance: 3.9MOhm
Jack Input Range: 150mV to 20V P-P
XLR Input Impedance: Balanced 600 ohm
XLR Input Range: 100mV to 10V p-p
FX Return Impedance: 10kOhm
FX Return Level: 0dBu nominal
Tuner Output Impedance: 22kOhm
Tuner Output Level: 0dBu nominal
Line Output Impedance: 1kOhm
Line Output Level: 0dBu nominal
Effects Send Impedance: 22kOhm
Effects Send Level: 0dBu nominal
DI Output Impedance: 600 ohm balanced
DI Output Level: -20dBu nominal
Digital Output: none
Graphic EQ: ±15dB @ 12 center frequencies
20-7/10"W x 7-7/10"H x 12-4/5"D
31 lbs.
Ashdown AL-MK500 Mark King Signature Rackmount Bass Amp Head Features:
575W RMS, 900W peak
12-band graphic EQ
Illuminated VU meter
Harmonic Emphasis
Rackmountable (2RU)
Switchable pre- and post-EQ balanced direct out
Tuner output with mute switch
Line out
FX loop
1/4" and Speakon connectors
'Dynamic and alive' is how Mark King describes his signature amp.
The POD:
Cutting-edge bass amp models and effects!
The Line 6 Bass PODxt Pro features 28 amp models, 22 cab models, and more than 50 stompbox and studio effects to make this a must-have for the contemporary bassist. Dedicated compressor and 6-band semi-parametric EQ. Versatile connections include 1/4" and XLR stereo outs, AES/EBU and S/PDIF digital I/O, effects loop, and analog re-amping in and out. Features biamp mode with selectable crossover and ability to mix direct signal with modeled output. Also 4 mic models, A.I.R. cab/speaker/mic emulation, MIDI, chromatic tuner, 64 channel memories, and USB digital I/O for Mac and PC recording.
Line 6 Bass POD XT Pro Features:
28 amp models
22 cab models
50 stompbox/studio effects
Compressor
6-band semi-parametric EQ
4 mic models
A.I.R. cab/speaker/mic emulation
MIDI
Chromatic tuner
64 channel memories
USB digital I/O
1/4" and XLR stereo outs
AES/EBU and S/PDIF digital I/O
Effects loop
Analog re-amping in and out
Biamp mode with selectable crossover
Ability to mix direct signal with modeled output
State-of-the-art bass amp modeling and effects
What I want:
Offer anything. The worst I can do is say no. However, some specific things I have in mind are; DB750, 400+, Titan, GBE1200, Possibly an SVT series amp...etc. Basically, if you have a tube or a hybrid, I'll probably be interested. For the right amp, I'll trade both of my items. I can assure you they are perfect and the Ashdown is new.
But please, if you are interested, offer what you have. This stuff is perfect but it just isn't the sound I want. So I need to get it into a loving home.
I will trade +/- cash to make things fair.
What I got...
Ashdown Mark King amp. This amp was bought new, by me, just a couple months ago. I brought it home from the store and it has not left my apartment since. The volume has not been up past 4 and it probably has less than 50 hours play time on it. This is a great amp and it sounds wonderful...it just isn't the sound I'm looking for.
The Amp:
The AL-MK500 captures the sound of legendary U.K. bassist Mark King.
Ashdown Labs worked in consultation with Mark to build an amplifier that met his requirements for absolute fidelity and clarity, precision tone shaping, and massive power on tap for stunning dynamics. The result is the AL-MK500, a 575W RMS funk powerhouse with low-impedance instrument input, illuminated VU meter, Harmonic Emphasis, 12-band graphic EQ, switchable pre- and post-EQ balanced direct output, tuner output with mute switch, line output, effects loop, and speaker outputs on jack and Speakon connectors. Rackmountable (2RU).
Ashdown AL-MK500 Mark King Signature Rackmount Bass Amp Head Specifications:
Output Power: 575W RMS/900W Peak
Output Impedance: 4 ohm
Jack Input Impedance: 3.9MOhm
Jack Input Range: 150mV to 20V P-P
XLR Input Impedance: Balanced 600 ohm
XLR Input Range: 100mV to 10V p-p
FX Return Impedance: 10kOhm
FX Return Level: 0dBu nominal
Tuner Output Impedance: 22kOhm
Tuner Output Level: 0dBu nominal
Line Output Impedance: 1kOhm
Line Output Level: 0dBu nominal
Effects Send Impedance: 22kOhm
Effects Send Level: 0dBu nominal
DI Output Impedance: 600 ohm balanced
DI Output Level: -20dBu nominal
Digital Output: none
Graphic EQ: ±15dB @ 12 center frequencies
20-7/10"W x 7-7/10"H x 12-4/5"D
31 lbs.
Ashdown AL-MK500 Mark King Signature Rackmount Bass Amp Head Features:
575W RMS, 900W peak
12-band graphic EQ
Illuminated VU meter
Harmonic Emphasis
Rackmountable (2RU)
Switchable pre- and post-EQ balanced direct out
Tuner output with mute switch
Line out
FX loop
1/4" and Speakon connectors
'Dynamic and alive' is how Mark King describes his signature amp.
The POD:
Cutting-edge bass amp models and effects!
The Line 6 Bass PODxt Pro features 28 amp models, 22 cab models, and more than 50 stompbox and studio effects to make this a must-have for the contemporary bassist. Dedicated compressor and 6-band semi-parametric EQ. Versatile connections include 1/4" and XLR stereo outs, AES/EBU and S/PDIF digital I/O, effects loop, and analog re-amping in and out. Features biamp mode with selectable crossover and ability to mix direct signal with modeled output. Also 4 mic models, A.I.R. cab/speaker/mic emulation, MIDI, chromatic tuner, 64 channel memories, and USB digital I/O for Mac and PC recording.
Line 6 Bass POD XT Pro Features:
28 amp models
22 cab models
50 stompbox/studio effects
Compressor
6-band semi-parametric EQ
4 mic models
A.I.R. cab/speaker/mic emulation
MIDI
Chromatic tuner
64 channel memories
USB digital I/O
1/4" and XLR stereo outs
AES/EBU and S/PDIF digital I/O
Effects loop
Analog re-amping in and out
Biamp mode with selectable crossover
Ability to mix direct signal with modeled output
State-of-the-art bass amp modeling and effects
What I want:
Offer anything. The worst I can do is say no. However, some specific things I have in mind are; DB750, 400+, Titan, GBE1200, Possibly an SVT series amp...etc. Basically, if you have a tube or a hybrid, I'll probably be interested. For the right amp, I'll trade both of my items. I can assure you they are perfect and the Ashdown is new.
But please, if you are interested, offer what you have. This stuff is perfect but it just isn't the sound I want. So I need to get it into a loving home.
I will trade +/- cash to make things fair.