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The MK500 is still on the Ashdown site (as is the MK500 combo!), but it's in the Amps No Longer In Production section. There is however no sign of the gold plated 30th Anniversary MK500, so obviously Ashdown are quite keen to move on from their association with MK. I think this is a bit petty on Ashdown's part as the MK500 is a great amp at the end of the day. Look at Jaydee, MK stopped playing his basses years ago, but John Diggins is obviously proud of having been associated with MK, and he'll still gladly build a Jaydee MK Signature bass should anyone put in an order for one. Times change, technology changes, and people move on with regards to music gear. I think it's a case of sour grapes on Ashdown's behalf. Which I can appreciate a little considering they launched the 30th Anniversary head just before last year's UK tour, then MK switched to TC for the tour. Having said that, I used to have a MK500, and it was a great amp, but then again, having just heard the TC RH450 combo, I must admit it sounds fantastic !!