I believe I've focused my sights on an Ashdown Rootmaster for my next rig. I'm having trouble deciding between the combo or the head/cab. Other than the versatility of the seperate parts is there a difference between the heads? I was assuming its the same head either by itself or in the combo. Also, can a a 115 cab be added to the 210 combo?
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Ashdown Rootmaster 420 Combo vs Head and Cab
- Thread starter rcthorp
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@JAUQO III-X would have better insight.
If it were me, I would go with the stand alone head. And add two 115's.
If it were me, I would go with the stand alone head. And add two 115's.
JAUQO III-X
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You can go wrong with the head and the stand alone cab or the combo.
I use the RM420 and it sounds very nice.
Here are my thoughts on the RM420 head.
http://www.talkbass.com/threads/ashdown-rootmaster-420.1077532/
Ashdown endorser.
I use the RM420 and it sounds very nice.
Here are my thoughts on the RM420 head.
http://www.talkbass.com/threads/ashdown-rootmaster-420.1077532/
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The combos should have a jack for an 8 ohm extension cab. The RM 420 115 I played through did. It's the same head so it would just be preference. If you find yourself playing a gig with a cab back line, then just having a head would be convenient rather than lugging a combo around when not needed. But if you get them separately, it would probably cost more and then you may want to get some kind of bag or something to protect during transport.
JAUQO III-X
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So, Ashdowns specs page on these is a little sneaky. Maybe someone can clear this up for me.. I was looking at the 420/210 combo. They say 420 watts but I'm guessing that's at 4 ohms (clues to this on the specs page for the 420 standalone head) and the combo is an 8ohm configuration so, probably more like 200-220 watts at 8? Kind of sneaky because they still advertise it as a 420 watt combo. Still interested in checking one out, it would just be nice if they gave you a realistic representation. Or more info so we don't have to play detective. Unless I'm wrong, then the more info would've still been nice. Any thoughts on this?
