Monday, November 28, 2011

Ampeg Pro Series SVT7PRO 1000 Watt Tube/Solid State Hybrid Class D Bass Amplifier Head

Ampeg Pro Series SVT7PRO 1000 Watt Tube/Solid State Hybrid Class D Bass Amplifier Head Review



Ampeg Pro Series SVT7PRO 1000 Watt Tube/Solid State Hybrid Class D Bass Amplifier Head Feature

  • 1 Kilowatt of Power (@ 4ohms)
  • Premium JJ 12AX7/ECC83S preamp
  • Variable Compression
  • Remote switchable FX loop/Mute
  • 5-Position Mid Tone Control
The SVT-7PRO pumps out a ferocious kilowatt of pure Ampeg tone in a compact design that weighs in at just 15lbs. The SVT-7PRO features the same professional features as the other PRO Series heads including a flexible 5-position mid tone control, remote switching FX loop and a sleek onboard variable compressor. The tube preamp boasts a premium JJ 12AX7 that feeds the weight-defying Class-D power section. And at 80-cents a watt, the value is undeniable.


Saturday, November 26, 2011

Marshall MB15 Bass Combo Amplifier - 8 Inch, 15 Watts

Marshall MB15 Bass Combo Amplifier - 8 Inch, 15 Watts Review



Marshall MB15 Bass Combo Amplifier - 8 Inch, 15 Watts Feature

  • Output (RMS): 15 Watts
  • Speaker: 1x8
  • Buil-in Limiter
  • Built-in Compressor
At just 15 watts, the MB15 combo punches well beyond its expected weight. The 1x8" speaker packs the power warranting the Marshall name, making this a perfect practice amp or smaller stage amplifier. This compact workhorse has two channels, Modern and Classic, with a shared 3-band passive tone network, featuring a mid Voice control. The Modern channel has a switchable sompressor with cariable level control.


Friday, November 25, 2011

A25 1x8" Bass Combo Amplifier

A25 1x8" Bass Combo Amplifier Review



A25 1x8" Bass Combo Amplifier Feature

  • Delivers 500 watts to its internal 4-ohm speaker system
  • Four 10-inch HyDrive neodymium hybrid cone drivers
  • 1-inch titanium high frequency compression driver
  • Sealed two-chamber enclosure
  • 3/4-inch plywood construction
Bass Combo Amp. Made by Hartke.

The A25 gives you Hartke sound in a small package. 25 Watts and an 8" aluminum speaker. Low, Mid, High and Bright tone controls. CD input, XLR balanced outputs, effects loop, headphone jack and chrome hardware. All in a KickBack design cabinet.

Specifications:
Dimensions: 385mm/15.15" (H) x 341mm 13.4" (W) x 312mm/12.3" (D)
Weight: 15kg/ 33lbs


Sunday, November 20, 2011

Rocktron VG-08 8 Watt Portable Belt Clip Amplifier

Rocktron VG-08 8 Watt Portable Belt Clip Amplifier Review



Rocktron VG-08 8 Watt Portable Belt Clip Amplifier Feature

  • 8 Watts
  • Portable Amplifier
  • Battery Powered
  • Bio Hazard logo
  • VGS 3 Speaker
  • 8 Watts power
Rocktron VG-08 8 Watt Portable Belt Clip Amplifier


Thursday, November 17, 2011

Peavey MAX 115 Bass Combo Amplifier

Peavey MAX 115 Bass Combo Amplifier Review



Peavey MAX 115 Bass Combo Amplifier Feature

  • Low, Mid, Mid Shift and High semi-parametric EQ
  • 15 inch speaker
  • 60 watts (rms) into 4 ohms
  • Max/Modern/Vintage voicing switch with patented TransTube(r) tube emulation circuitry
  • Tuned, ported enclosure with exclusive dual HyperVent(tm) technology
The MAX® 115 bass combo amp delivers more bass in a space saving package. Peavey's exclusive HyperVent™ technology pushes bass through specially designed ports allowing the woofer to respond to its full potential. With 60 Watts of power that includes DDT™ speaker protection and a 15 inch heavy-duty woofer, the Peavey MAX® 115 is great for plenty of gigs and rehearsals. Another Peavey exclusive is the patented TransTube® circuitry that offers you a choice of three separate voicings MAX, Vintage and Modern each capable of emulating its own distinctive sound. The onboard semi parametric EQ offers some intense tone shaping with controls for low, mid, mid shift and highs.


Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Orange BT1000H Terror Bass 1000W Bass Amplifier Head

Orange BT1000H Terror Bass 1000W Bass Amplifier Head Review



Orange BT1000H Terror Bass 1000W Bass Amplifier Head Feature

  • Hybrid amplifier featuring a twin-tube preamp and a 1000-watt digital power section
  • Same great looks as the original Orange Tiny Terror
  • Weighs just 11 lbs, super lightweight for its power and sound
  • Portable, compact size
  • Volume, bass, middle, treble, gain, active/passive switch
Maintaining the size of the famed Orange Tiny Terror and weighing in around 11 lbs, the new Orange Terror Bass BT1000H is a 1000-watt hybrid amplifier with a Class D solid state power section and a twin-tube 12AX7 preamp to deliver high-powered performance that can crank out 1000 watts of pure legendary Orange tone. Super lightweight for its power and sound, the compact size of the new amp has the portability that allows traveling musicians to go anywhere without worrying about what backline waits at the venue. With the same great looks as the original Tiny Terror and a rugged construction that will stand up to the road, bass players can now be part of the Tiny Terror club.


Sunday, November 13, 2011

Eminence Kappa Pro 15A 500W PA Replacement Speaker 15 Inches

Eminence Kappa Pro 15A 500W PA Replacement Speaker 15 Inches Review



Eminence Kappa Pro 15A 500W PA Replacement Speaker 15 Inches Feature

  • Kapton coil former for increased rigidity and thermal protection 2-layer, 27ga., copper voice coil for lower mass and increased sensitivity Ferrite magnet Vented and extended core for increased power-handling Die-cast aluminum basket for rigidity Paper cone Cloth cone edge Solid composition paper dust cap
This subwoofer/woofer is great for all PA and musical instrument applications, including bass. It features a Kapton coil former for increased rigidity and thermal protection; a polyamide-coated, 2-layer, 27ga., copper voice coil for lower mass and increased sensitivity; 120oz. ferrite magnet; vented and extended core for increased power handling; die-cast aluminum basket for rigidity; a paper cone; cloth cone edge; and solid composition paper dust cap. Eminence recommends the Kappa Pro 15A as an alternate replacement speaker in the JBL JRX1515, the Yamaha S115V and BR15, the American Audio DLS-15P, and the Mackie SMR450 and SR1530z speaker cabinets.


Thursday, November 10, 2011

Fender(R) Squier(R) Portable Electric Guitar 10 Watt Practice Amplifier

Fender(R) Squier(R) Portable Electric Guitar 10 Watt Practice Amplifier Review



Fender(R) Squier(R) Portable Electric Guitar 10 Watt Practice Amplifier Feature

  • 15W tube power amp with two 6V6 tubes and one 12AX7 preamp tube
  • 10 inch Special Design Speaker
  • Voicing knob with 16 different preamp voices great for any style of music
  • Two channels w/channel-switching format (optional footswitch available)
  • 16 effects with effects level control
Fender(R) SP-10 portable electric guitar 10 watt practice amplifier w/Jack input & Headphone input * Built-in distortion * Volume, treble, bass controls * Carry handle External speaker capability Line output Power requirements - 90W Power output - 15W RMS into 8 ohms Input impedance - >1 M ohm Tubes - One 12AX7 and two 6V6 Speaker - One 10, 8 ohm Fender Special Design Unit Dimensions - 15 x 17.5 x 9 (38 cm x 45 cm x 22.9 cm); Weight - 24 lb (10.9 kg)


Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Ampeg Heritage HSVT-810E 2011 8x10 Bass Amplifier Cabinet

Ampeg Heritage HSVT-810E 2011 8x10 Bass Amplifier Cabinet Review



Ampeg Heritage HSVT-810E 2011 8x10 Bass Amplifier Cabinet Feature

  • Designed and Assembled in USA
  • 8 x 10 Inch Custom U.S. Made Eminence LF Drivers
  • 800 watts RMS power handling at 4 ohms mono or dual 400 watts at 8 ohms stereo
  • Frequency response: 40Hz - 5kHz
  • Limited Edition
Designed and assembled in the U.S.A., the Ampeg Heritage SVT810E 2011 delivers legendary Ampeg tone, style and construction. They’re built from the highest-quality components, including custom-made 10 Inch U.S. Eminence drivers with 30 oz. magnets for ultimate punch. Rugged construction includes the 15 mm birch plywood cabinet and durable Tolex covering. Everything about it is classic Ampeg in a premium straight-from-the-U.S. package. It’s Ampeg’s Heritage, but it’s your gear…and has been for over 60 years.


Monday, November 7, 2011

Hartke HCH810 Hydrive HX810 8 X 10in. 2000 Watts 4 Ohms

Hartke HCH810 Hydrive HX810 8 X 10in. 2000 Watts 4 Ohms Review



Hartke HCH810 Hydrive HX810 8 X 10in. 2000 Watts 4 Ohms Feature

  • Power for days, a double set steel grill, inset side handles, a diamond steel kickplate and underneath
With the HyDrive HX810, the flagship of the line, Hartke has worked "industrial strength" into every facet of this remarkable cabinet. Power for days, a double set steel grill, inset side handles, a diamond steel kickplate and underneath, a pair of roadworthy, steel casters. The HyDrive HX810 was designed for demanding players who need critical performance at intense volume levels. Perfectly suited for all kinds of bass playing, Hartke engineers also specifically designed the HX810 with the midrange frequencies rock players rely on night after night on stages all over the world, putting the ultimate exclamation point on this cab's versatility. And the HyDrive HX810 is a sealed, quad-chambered cabinet, featuring the highest quality plywood, extensive bracing and dado joinery, making it rigid yet lightweight for superior projection of sound and true sonic clarity. With the HX810 you get eight 10-inch 250 watt HyDrive neodymium hybrid cone drivers, providing 2,000 watts of hammering bass power in the lightest 8 x 10 cabinet around. That's more than double the power capacity of any other 8 x 10. To get this much power from traditional paper cones, you would need a cabinet that had 20 speakers and weighed nearly 400 pounds! With all this lightweight power and tonal versatility, it's clear that the HyDrive HX810 is the new big daddy bass cab on the market. Quad-chamber, sealed cabinet 8 x 10-inch 250 watt HyDrive neodymium hybrid cone drivers 1-inch titanium compression driver Power Handling: 2,000 watts Impedance: 4 ohms Frequency Response: 25 Hz to 17 kHz Sensitivity: 99 dB @ 1 W/1 m Voice Coil: 2.5" Speakon and 1/4" inputs High frequency attenuation switch (On, -6 dB, Off) Large handle and casters for easy transport Dimensions: 47.25"(H) x 26"(W) x 15.75"(D) Weight: 118 lbs About HyDriveHyDrive transducers represent a revolutionary improvement in bass speaker technology and a major leap forward, fusing paper and a...


Sunday, November 6, 2011

TC Electronic Staccato '51 450W Bass Amp Head Custom-Tuned by Rocco Prestia from Tower of Power

TC Electronic Staccato '51 450W Bass Amp Head Custom-Tuned by Rocco Prestia from Tower of Power Review



TC Electronic Staccato '51 450W Bass Amp Head Custom-Tuned by Rocco Prestia from Tower of Power Feature

  • Capabilities of TC's RH450 combined with Rocco Prestia's decades of experience as a bass legend
  • full-bodied tone with plenty of highs and lows and ultra fast precision response enhances the percussive elements of Rocco's playing style
  • Rocco has added a touch of our SpectraComp(TM) per-string compression to tighten the sound even more
  • TubeTone(TM) brings out the growl of Staccato'51 when really digging into those low-end notes
  • Built-in tuner
Staccato'51 is a custom-tuned version of the RH450 that’s been made to Rocco Prestia of Tower of Power’s exact specification and ear. It may look like the RH450 bass head, but the sound design is completely different and fits the demands of a legend like Rocco Prestia – both on stage and in the studio.


Tuesday, November 1, 2011

AXL Tyrant 200 Watt Bass Amplifier

AXL Tyrant 200 Watt Bass Amplifier Review



AXL Tyrant 200 Watt Bass Amplifier Feature

  • 200 Watts RMS
  • 2 x 10" Alphatone Speakers
  • 4 Band EQ with Tone Cut Switch
  • RCA Inputs
  • XLR Line Out with Level Control
With two Alphatone bass speakers and 200 watts of massive bass power, the AXL Tyrant 200B bass amp is a solid state monster for total bass maniacs. The Tyrant 200B has dual 10” speakers — a highly desired and unique feature in the bass amplifier market. The amp also has 200 watts RMS, 4-band EQ with tone cut switch and a ground lift control to reduce noise levels. This amplifier also has 1/4” active and passive inputs and RCA inputs for complete versatility. Sonically, the 200B delivers punchy, vocal amplification that shines for fretless bass playing and soloing. The XLR line out with level control lets you easily connect to PA sound system or mixer without the use of a direct box. The straight cabinet has an embossed skull design for an extremely cool look, and removable casters for total stability or easy transport.