Scores of discerning bass players rely on Ashdown amplifiers like the Rootmaster series for reliable tone and rock-solid performance. They feature a five-band EQ, overdrive, a subharmonic generator, and onboard compression for endless tweaking and tonal flexibility for the stage and studio. The Rootmaster makes a great rig for gigging and practice: an XLR output lets you run straight out of the head into a soundboard without a separate DI box, and a separate input with Line Mix level control lets you crank up backing tracks and jam along. Available in a variety of combos and heads.