Saturday, December 31, 2011

TC Electronics BC410 4x10 Bass Amplifier Cabinet

TC Electronics BC410 4x10 Bass Amplifier Cabinet Review



TC Electronics BC410 4x10 Bass Amplifier Cabinet Feature

  • 4 ohm
  • Custom Eminence drivers
  • Tolex
The 500 watt BC410 stacks up to any rig, but it can also rock any venue with loads of bass punch on its own if necessary


Friday, December 30, 2011

Epiphone All Access Bass Guitar Amplifier Package

Epiphone All Access Bass Guitar Amplifier Package Review



Epiphone All Access Bass Guitar Amplifier Package Feature

  • N/A fretboard
It's everything you need to get started playing bass, except … the guitar! Epiphone helped make the "guitar pack" market what it is today and once again we've come up with a great idea for a bass guitar package, one that let's YOU pick which Epiphone bass you want in it. The innovative Epiphone All Access bass pack features better accessories than your average "pack", starting with an Epiphone Studio 15B amp (15 watts, 8" bass speaker), bass guitar gig, deluxe strap, deluxe cord, quartz tuner and deluxe headphones.


Thursday, December 29, 2011

Kustom KBA16X-JM 16-watt Practice Bass Guitar Amplifier

Kustom KBA16X-JM 16-watt Practice Bass Guitar Amplifier Review



Kustom KBA16X-JM 16-watt Practice Bass Guitar Amplifier Feature

  • 4-band active EQ
  • Built-in limiter
  • Headphone jack, Guitar and CD/Tape input, and External speaker jack
  • RMS wattage: 16W
  • Speaker: 8 inch Celestion
The Kustom John Moyer KBA 16X JM is a 16W practice bass guitar combo amplifier that's great for warming up backstage or for working at home or in the studio. Kustom and John Moyer, acclaimed bassist for the multi-platinum band Disturbed, have joined forces to produce a series of Signature Kustom amplifiers. The John Moyer practice amp features customized graphics inspired by John on the cabinet's metal grill, a 4-band active EQ, built-in limiter, Celestion speaker, and an external speaker jack.


Tuesday, December 27, 2011

ART Tube MP Microphone Preamp

ART Tube MP Microphone Preamp Review



ART Tube MP Microphone Preamp Feature

  • Superior preamplification
  • Over 70dB of gain
  • Smooth warm and fat sound quality
  • Variable input and output controls
  • Phase reversal switch
The Tube MP is a tube mircrophone preamp that offers a superb level of sound quality, using a special tube and integrated circuit design combined with a straightforward user interface to quickly and easily access all of its many features. The main application of the Tube MP is as a microphone preamplifier but you can use it to interface any instrument directly to a console, amplifier, signal processor or recorder or it can be used a direct box, particularly for bass guitar.


Sunday, December 25, 2011

TC Electronics BH500 500-Watt Bass Amplifier Head

TC Electronics BH500 500-Watt Bass Amplifier Head Review



TC Electronics BH500 500-Watt Bass Amplifier Head Feature

  • 500 watts of power
  • SpectraComp, is taken directly from the original RH450, you get 'per string' multi-band compression that evens out the compression across all strings.
  • The TubeTone effect was originally introduced on RH450.
  • BH500 can store three of your favorite tones. For instance, if you need a nice chunk of overdrive on specific passages, presets are king.
The BH500 feature set leaves little to be desired with its razor-sharp, tone-shaping tools such as TubeTone, SpectraComp and bass tuned tone controls. Also, the 3 user memories let you change tone at any given time while the integrated tuner allows you to tune up silently before you rock


Saturday, December 24, 2011

Marshall MB4410 Bass Guitar Combo Amplifier - 4x10 inch, 300 watts

Marshall MB4410 Bass Guitar Combo Amplifier - 4x10 inch, 300 watts Review



Marshall MB4410 Bass Guitar Combo Amplifier - 4x10 inch, 300 watts Feature

  • 300 watt, 4X10 bass amp combo
  • 2 independent footswitchable channels, ECC83 valve, variable compressor
  • Speaker-emulated output, channel-blend
  • FX loop, H.F. horn, footswitch
The big daddy of bass combo amps has to be the Marshall MB4410! It's big enough to sound monstrous, yet transportable enough to fit in the car. The 450 Watt bass combo houses 4x10 inch speakers, and an HF horn. The Marshall MB 4410 bass combo booms with low frequency bottom-end. It features 2 channels, Modern and Classic, with a separate EQ for each channel.

Modern features include bass, treble, parametric mid and switchable compressor with variable level control. The Classic channel with its ECC83 pre-amp valve includes a Boost switch and has a 3-band passive tone network. You can mix the MB4410 amp's 2 channels either from the front panel or from the supplied 2-way footswitch. The overall volume of the blend is adjustable in addition to the balance between the 2 channels.

Specifications

* Power @ 4 Ohms: 300 Watts (RMS)
* Speaker Configuration: 4x10 inch
* HF Horn: Yes
* Speakon Connector: 2
* 1/4 inch Speaker Connector: 2
* Limiter: Yes
* DI Line Out: XLR (Pre and Post)
* FX Loop: Yes
* Footswitch: 2 Way (Included)
* 2 Channels: Yes
* Compressor: Yes
* ECC83 Pre-Amp Valve: Yes
* Master Volume: Yes
* Boost Switch: Yes
* Mid Voices: 3
* Dimensions: 24.80 x 28.35 x 16.14 inches (630 x 720 x 410 mm)
* Weight: 51 kg


Friday, December 23, 2011

PylePro PGEKT50 Professional Full Size Electric Bass Guitar Package with Amplifier

PylePro PGEKT50 Professional Full Size Electric Bass Guitar Package with Amplifier Review



PylePro PGEKT50 Professional Full Size Electric Bass Guitar Package with Amplifier Feature

  • Double Cutaway Basswood Body - Maple Fretboard - Two Piece Maple Neck - Two Piece Construction w/ Bolt on Neck
  • Three Magnetic Pickups - Tone and Volume Control w/ Chrome Knobs - Chrome Plated Tuning Machines
  • Pyle Pro 15B Bass Amplifier w/ 4 Channel Equalizer, Headphone Output, and 6.5'' Woofer - Nylon Guitar Strap - Full Set of Replacement Strings
  • 3 Pearloid Guitar Picks - 10 Foot 1/4'' patch cord - 44'' Full Size Scale - Grey Sunburst and Black Finish
  • Hex Key for Neck Adjustments - One Year Warranty
The Pyle PGEKT50 Bass guitar has been styled after one of the most legendary guitar classics of all time. This Pyle Pro Electric Bass Guitar Kit is the perfect combo package, complete with everything needed to begin playing right out of the box. Its professional level construction and quality components make this kit a step above others available. The PGEKT50 is available in a beautiful Grey Sunburst finish, and features one precision bridge pickup and two Jazz neck pickups for an infinite level of tonal control. Each pickup has its own chrome-finished control knob at the base, tone and volume. Its Rosewood fret board creates a playing sensation comparable to much more expensive equipment. This package comes complete with a 15 watt practice amplifier, a high quality gig bag, and all cables and accessories needed to play your favorite songs right out of the box. The Pyle PGEKT50 is an impressive piece of equipment, with looks and sounds far superior to much more expensive models. Once again, Pyle has put together a Professional quality piece of equipment at an affordable price. Included is a Pyle Guitar Amplifier, Patch Cable, Extra Strings, Guitar Picks, a Gig Bag, and a Strap. This kit comes with everything you need to get started. Pyle has been in business for over 35 years, and their manufacturing experience and expertise is easy to see - and hear.


Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Gallien-Krueger 115MBE 400-Watt Ultra Light Bass Guitar Cabinet with Horn

Gallien-Krueger 115MBE 400-Watt Ultra Light Bass Guitar Cabinet with Horn Review



Gallien-Krueger 115MBE 400-Watt Ultra Light Bass Guitar Cabinet with Horn Feature

  • 400 watts/ 8ohms
  • Speakon and 1/4" input
  • 15" Neodymium speaker
  • Ultra light
  • Ideal for use with the MB200 head
The Gallien-Krueger 115MBE bass cabinet will satisfy your lust for low end. Alone, or in combination with its smaller-diameter cousins, the 115MBE will give you the massive bottom end that only a 15" can do. What's more, it does so without throwing your back out. You've probably lugged amplifiers up stairways, wrestled gear into car trunks, and wondered why these things had to be so heavy, bulky, and hard to handle. The bantamweight 115MBE delivers solid bass performance - and doesn't require a crew of roadies. Give your bass beefy bottom with GK's 115MBE. Gallien-Krueger 115MBE Bass Cabinet at a Glance:Beefy low end and projectionCompact and amazingly lightweight Built GK ToughBeefy low end and projectionGK has built the 115MBE bass cab for maximum efficiency, with a 15" cast-frame neodymium woofer loaded in a compact feather-weight enclosure you stand a good chance of fitting in your car. The the 115MBE's void-free cabinet is braced to reduce spurious vibrations and focus your bass sound with excellent definition, projection, and presence. Compact and amazingly lightweightThe 115MBE is one of the smallest, lightest 1x15 cabs ever made. If you need to generate big low end, a 15" speaker is certainly the way to do it. By minimizing the size and reducing the weight of the classic 1x15 cab, Gallien-Krueger has done bassists a huge favor. With the 115MBE, you can get deep bass without a crew of roadies. Built GK ToughWell built? Definitely: MBE cabinets are typical GK - just smaller and lighter. With its heavily braced void-free plywood enclosure, custom-tooled interlocking corners, and light-weight aluminum grill, this is one roadworthy beast. And the 115MBE's neo cast-frame speaker is happy pumping out deep bass all night long. Gallien-Krueger 115MBE Bass Cabinet Features:Great-sounding, lightweight bass cabinetBeefy low end and projectionCompact and amazingly lightweightBuilt GK ToughPower Handling: 400WImpedance: 8 ohmsSpeakon and 1/4" inputsFour 10" neodymium cast


Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Hartke LH500 Bass Guitar Amplifier Head

Hartke LH500 Bass Guitar Amplifier Head Review



Hartke LH500 Bass Guitar Amplifier Head Feature

  • 500 watts of power
  • Classic 12AX7 High Voltage Class-A tube preamp circuit
  • Bass and Treble Shelving, plus mid-peak EQ controls
  • Selectable brite switch for added high frequency response
  • Selectable limiter switch with LED indicator
The LH500 features a classic 12AX7 Class-A tube front-end design with a solid-state output. Developed with the HyDrive cabs in mind, the LH500 also has more than enough power and tone control to drive any cabinet on the market. This amp provides you with Treble and Bass Shelving to give its warm tone a little edge. Or use the brite and limiter switches to further sculpt your sound. Its intuitive front panel also makes adjustments on the fly a breeze. The LH500 packs a big punch in a portable, roadworthy package. A two-rackspace metal frame chassis, steel faceplate and handles allow for easy, safe transport from gig to gig. With the needs of modern bass players largely centered around volume and versatility, the LH500 is an ideal solution that gives you plenty of options to create the exact sound you're looking for.


Monday, December 19, 2011

Behringer AT108 15-Watt Acoustic Amplifier

Behringer AT108 15-Watt Acoustic Amplifier Review



Behringer AT108 15-Watt Acoustic Amplifier Feature

  • Extremely versatile 2-channel acoustic instrument amplifier
  • Powerful 20-Watt, 8' dual-cone speaker for wide frequency response
  • Additional microphone input with separate volume control
  • VTC Virtual Tube Circuitry for tube-like sound
  • CD input allows you to play along to your favorite music
The AT108 is the guitar amp that puts vintage tone and character in a light, portable package. It's a beautiful-sounding amp for beginners in their bedrooms as well as seasoned performers who need a discreet sidekick for their next gig.

Vintage tone and character in a light, portable package. Click to enlarge.

Built-in mic input for vocal accompaniment.

1/4-channel input for playing along with your favorite songs.

Where Are the Tubes?
Ask any guitarist what they want most from an amp and they'll answer with a single word--TONE. That quest for tone drove us to develop our amplifiers. Behringer's proprietary VTC (Virtual Tube Circuitry) gives the AT108 its in-your-face tube amp tone. It's an amp with such rich, harmonic character and buttery tube-like goodness, you'll wonder where we hid the tubes.

Classic Control
This 15-Watt guitar amp is a singer/songwriter's dream come true. The AT108 features an instrument input as well as a mic input, both with their own volume control. Just plug in a dynamic mic and an acoustic guitar, and you're ready to rock the coffee shop. A three-band EQ gives you precise tone-shaping capabilities.

A Little Privacy
If you're not yet ready for primetime, or just need to hold a low-key rehearsal, the AT108 features a 1 /4" input for playing along with your favorite songs, and a headphone input for private jamming.

Built to Last
The AT108's electronic components are built into a robust metal enclosure for maximum protection. The cabinet is made of high-grade wood covered with durable vinyl.

What's in the Box
Behringer AT108 15-Watt Acoustic Amplifier, User's Manual Ultra-Compact 15-Watt Instrument Amplifier with VTC-Technology


Saturday, December 17, 2011

Bugera VALVE BASS AMPLIFIER BVP5500 Classic 550-Watt Valve Bass Amplifier Head with Valve Gain Control And 9-Band Graphic Eq

Bugera VALVE BASS AMPLIFIER BVP5500 Classic 550-Watt Valve Bass Amplifier Head with Valve Gain Control And 9-Band Graphic Eq Review



Bugera VALVE BASS AMPLIFIER BVP5500 Classic 550-Watt Valve Bass Amplifier Head with Valve Gain Control And 9-Band Graphic Eq Feature

  • Powerful 550-Watt valve bass amplifier head for classic sound and performance
  • 4 x 12AX7 valves give you the ultimate sound and feel only valves can provide
  • Valve Gain controls the dynamics and tonal response of the power amp to deliver anything from punchy to thick and compressed sounds
  • Ultra-musical 9-band graphic EQ for total frequency control
  • Dedicated Bass, Mid, Treble and additional Mid frequency control enable ultimate sound shaping
Classic 550-Watt Valve Bass Amplifier Head with Valve Gain Control and 9-Band Graphic EQ


Friday, December 16, 2011

Eden WTX264 World Tour Classic Series Bass Amplifier Head

Eden WTX264 World Tour Classic Series Bass Amplifier Head Review



Eden WTX264 World Tour Classic Series Bass Amplifier Head Feature

  • Lightweight and Compact
  • Dynamic Bass Boost creates huge sound from smaller cabinets
  • Eden's Proprietary Enhance Control deliver classic Eden tone
  • Stereo Aux inputs and Headphone out for home practice
  • Direct output for recording and PA
Based on the award winning WTX260 this is a sub compact light weight package @ 5 Lbs and 8" x 9" x 2.5". Features include 3 way tone control with mid shift, dynamic bass boost, Enhance control, effect loop, Stereo Aux input, D.I. with ground lift, Headphone out, tuner output, fan.


Thursday, December 15, 2011

RMS 80 Watt Bass Amp

RMS 80 Watt Bass Amp Review



RMS 80 Watt Bass Amp Feature

  • Power: 80 watts RMS
  • Speaker: 12" Eminence
  • Control Functions: High and Low Inputs,Volume, Low, Mid, High, Presence
  • CD/Line In
  • Headphone Jack
80 watt RMS. 12 inch eminence speaker. high and low inputs, gain, volume, low, mid, high, presense CD/line in, headphone jack, external speaker, jack, line out.

dimensions: 20 x 20 x 13.5


Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Tech 21 BSDR SansAmp Bass Driver DI

Tech 21 BSDR SansAmp Bass Driver DI Review



Tech 21 BSDR SansAmp Bass Driver DI Feature

  • 100% analog
  • For stage and studio applications.
  • 3 outputs to drive power amps, recording desks, PA mixers.
  • Active EQ controls specifically tuned for bass, cut or boost 12dB.
  • Blend control to combine the proportion of direct signal and SansAmp circuitry.
Pre-amp, stomp box and DI all in one. Dial up big vintage tube tones, bright modern slap sounds, gnarly distortions, and all in between.


Monday, December 12, 2011

Hartke Kickback 12 Bass Guitar 1x12 Combo Amplifier, 120 watts

Hartke Kickback 12 Bass Guitar 1x12 Combo Amplifier, 120 watts Review



Hartke Kickback 12 Bass Guitar 1x12 Combo Amplifier, 120 watts Feature

  • Revolutionary Two-Way (Upright & Tilt-Back) Cabinet Design For Performance, Practice And Monitoring
  • Hartke 12 inch Aluminum-Cone Driver
  • 120 Watts @ 8 Ohms
  • Unique Shape Control For Accurate Tone-Shaping
  • 3-Band EQ
The Hartke Kickback 12 was designed to be tilted back on stage, pointed up at you, so you get a full signal, right where you need it. The Kickback 12 has an XLR direct out that you run to the board, so they can hear your bass out front (pre volume & EQ). It's loaded with the extremely cool Hartke 12" aluminum cone driver and Hartke's model 1200 head (120 watts into 8 ohms). Other features include 3-band EQ plus an adjustable-frequency shape control and a headphone jack. The XL Series provides the highest performance at every level. Each cabinet is carefully calibrated and tuned to give you a smooth, balanced response along with an articulate, high-impact attack. Equipped with custom Hartke XL aluminum-cone drivers for maximum response, the XL Series also features high-quality 3/4 inch+ 5/8 inch composite plywood construction and a shockproof metal grille. These high-quality cabinets come equipped with a rugged, road-tough covering, interlocking stacking corners and recessed input jacks to safeguard critical cable connections.


Saturday, December 10, 2011

Eminence Legend BP102 Bass Amplifier Speaker (10 inches, 8 ohms)

Eminence Legend BP102 Bass Amplifier Speaker (10 inches, 8 ohms) Review



Eminence Legend BP102 Bass Amplifier Speaker (10 inches, 8 ohms) Feature

  • Impedance: 8 ohms
  • Voice Coil Diameter: 2 inches, 50.8mm
  • Flat/Round Coil Wire: Round
  • Coil Former Material: Kapton
  • Basket Type: Stamped Steel
The Eminence Legend BP102 10" Bass Speaker delivers rich bass tone with a lot of punch. Recommended for professional bass guitar applications in sealed or vented enclosures. The replacement speaker works well in single or multi-driver designs.Use the Eminence Legend BP102 as a direct replacement speaker in the Ampeg SVT-810E, the Kustom Groove 4120, the Gallien-Krueger 4120 SBX, the Ashdown MAG 410T & MAG810T, and the Basson B410B speaker cabinets. Eminence recommends the Legend BP102 as a direct replacement in the Kustom Groove 310C, the Ampeg BA210SP, the Peavey Bam 210 combo amps.