Fender® Rumble 100 Bass Combo Priced around $300

Mfg Product Description

Fender has designed the Rumble 100 Bass Combo to meet the needs of the beginning bassist. By building in all the essentials then holding the line on price, they've made it accessible to most anyone. The ported bass design holds a 15" special driver and horn driven by a 100W amp. The carpeted cab has oversized corners and a metal grille.

Fender® Rumble 100 Bass Combo Features:

Ported bass design
100W
15" special driver and piezo horn
Carpet-covered cab
Oversized corners
Metal grille
4-band EQ
Mid scoop switch
Effects loop
XLR line out
CD input
4-band EQ

Fender® Rumble 100 Bass Combo Specifications:

21"W x 25"H x 13"D
60 lbs.
 

Gallien-Krueger Backline 112 Combo Priced around $280

Mfg Product Description

400RB design with a distortion circuit added for extra growl
Active EQ and voicing controls
100W driving a 12" woofer
Rock-back cab with carpet covering and pro hardware
active 3-band EQ,
footswitchable overdrive,
headphone jack
line out.
Tilt-back design

Behringer Ultrabass BX4210A 450W 2x10" Aluminum Cone Bass Combo Priced around $350

Mfg Product Description

 Powerful and packed with features, this truly affordable 450W bass workstation with a front-ported cabinet loaded with 2 original Bugera 10" hard attack aluminum-cone speakers and a custom-made 1" horn tweeter for high-end punch. It delivers big sound but not at the expense of definition. Patented Dynamizer technology gives you the ultimate punch, and the switchable Ultrabass subharmonics processor delivers stunning low-end power. There is a dedicated 5-band EQ with Deep, Bright and Shape functions for creative sound shaping. A musical opto-limiter assures problem-free high-volume levels without distortion, and you also get a vintage-style VU meter for precise signal level control. The connectivity options include 3 speaker outputs on 1/4" jacks and a professional speaker connector. A dual footswitch for Ultrabass and Shape functions is included.

Behringer Ultrabass BX4210A 450W 2x10" Aluminum Cone Bass Combo Features:

Powerful 450W Bass Workstation with front-ported bass cabinet
Original BUGERA 10" Hard Attack aluminum-cone speakers
Custom-made 1" horn tweeter for clear highs
Recessed carrying handles and integrated rollers for easy transportation
Patented* Dynamizer technology for ultimate punch and to capture every nuance of your playing
Switchable Ultrabass sub-harmonics processor for unbelievable low-end power
Dedicated 5-band EQ with Deep, Bright and Shape functions for awesome sound shaping
Musical opto-limiter for volume without distortion
Vintage-style VU meter for precise signal level control
Dual footswitch for Ultrabass and Shape functions included
Balanced XLR DI for direct connection to your mixing console
Tuner function and Line Output for additional flexibility
FX Insert for external effects devices (stomp boxes, rack effects, etc.)
3 speaker outputs on 1/4" jacks and professional speaker connector (compatible to Neutrik Speakon)
Integrated limiter and active, temperature-controlled cooling system for ultimate protection
High-quality components and exceptionally rugged construction ensure long life
 

Crate BT50 Bass Combo Amp Priced around $250

Mfg Product Description

With 50W and a 12" bass driver, the compact Crate BT50 Bass Combo Amp can hold its own at the gig. It has 2 channels: a distortion channel with gain, shape, and level controls; and a clean channel with level, 4-band EQ, and an octave switch with level for boosting bottom end. It includes the CSF2 2-button footswitch for switching channels and kicking in the octave switch from the floor. Limiter, chromatic tuner, headphone jack, and CD inputs are also incorporated.

Crate BT50 Bass Combo Amp Features:

Crate 12" bass driver
50W RMS
Chromatic tuner
Distortion channel with gain, shape, and level
Clean channel with level, 4-band EQ, and footswitchable octave with level
Limiter
Headphone jack
RCA CD input
CFS2 Footswitch Included
21"W x 18"H x 14"D
46 lbs.

Crate BT50 Bass Combo Amp Specifications:

Output Power Rating: 50W RMS 2% THD, 4, 120 VAC
Gain: Distortion 104dB
Clean 63dB
CD Input 37dB

Tone Range:
Low 21dB @ 50Hz
Lo Mid 23dB @ 150Hz
Hi Mid 18dB @ 1kHz
High 34dB @ 10kHz
Input Impedance: 220k ohms
Maximum Signal Accepted: 15 volts peak to peak

Internal Speaker:
Size :12"
Type: Crate Custom Cast Frame
Magnet 30 oz.
Voice Coil 1.5
RMS Rating 50W
Impedance 8 ohm

12"
Signal to Noise: 75dB
Power Requirements: 120 VAC, 60Hz, 85VA
100/115VAC, 50/60Hz, 85VA
230VAC, 50/60Hz, 85VA

Size and Weight: 21" H x 18" W x 14" D, 46 lbs
 

Ashdown Electric Blue 15-180 Bass Combo Amp

Mfg Product Description

The Electric Blue 180 head produces 180 watts of Ashdown goodness via a fan-cooled, fast-transient power stage. The preamp section boasts active/passive instrument inputs, a VU-style LED input meter, 5-band EQ with Bright and Deep switches, front panel-mounted DI output, FX loop, and tuner/line out.

The mighty Ashdown subharmonic generator tracks the main signal and reproduces it an octave lower, and the level control lets you add just the right amount of low-end reinforcement--everything from a subtle thickening of the sound to unbridled, bone-crushing tone.

A 15" high-performance Ashdown BlueLine bass driver ensures exceptional attack, clarity, and low-end performance, while the extension speaker output can be used to connect an additional cabinet for use in larger venues. The cabinet is finished in a tough, scuff-proof carpet covering with protective corners and a kick-proof metal grille.

Ashdown Electric Blue 15-180 Bass Combo Amp Features:

180W RMS
15" Ashdown BlueLine driver
Fan-cooled, fast-transient power stage
Active/passive instrument inputs
VU-style LED input meter
5-band EQ
Bright/Deep switches
FX loop
Front-panel direct output
Tuner/line out
Subharmonic generator
Extension cab output
Scuff-proof carpet covering
Reinforced corners
Sturdy metal grille

Ashdown Electric Blue 15-180 Bass Combo Amp Specifications:

Power Output: 180 watts RMS
High Input: Impedance 3.9mOhm/Input range 150mV-20V p-p
Low Input: Impedance 10kOhm/Input range 300mV-40V p-p
Line Input: Impedance 22kOhm/Input level 0dBu nominal
Effects Return: Impedance 22kOhm/Level 0dBu nominal
Tuner Output: Impedance 22kOhm/Level 0dBu nominal
Effects Send: Impedance 22kOhm/Level 0dBu nominal
DI Output: 600 ohm balanced/Level -20dBu nominal
Speaker Outputs: Minimum impedance 4 ohms
Bass: ±15dB @ 100Hz
Lo: ±15dB @ 220Hz
Middle: ±15dB @ 660Hz
Hi Mid: ±15dB @ 1.6kHz
Treble: ±15dB @ 7kHz shelving
Deep: +8dB @ 50Hz
Bright: +10dB @ 10kHz
Signal to Noise: Better than 80dB (EQ flat)
Distortion: Less than 0.5% THD
Frequency Response: -3dB at 33Hz and 25kHz
Power Requirements: 230/15v
19-1/10"W x 27-1/4"H x 26-1/5"D
55 lbs.
 

Peavey MAX 115 Bass Combo

Mfg Product Description

The MAX 115 from Peavey packs a lot of punch into a compact, space-saving combo. Peavey's exclusive HyperVent technology pushes bass through specially designed ports that allow the woofer to perform at maximum efficiency. Its 60W of power drives a heavy-duty, custom-designed, 15" Peavey woofer to generate ample volume and punch. Wide tonal range

Peavey's exclusive, patented TransTube circuitry gives you a choice of 3 distinct voicings--MAX, Vintage, and Modern--for covering a wide range of sounds and music styles. A semi-parametric EQ adds further tone-shaping capability with low, mid, mid shift, and high controls.

An all-purpose amp

Perfect for most gigs, rehearsals, and with its CD input and headphone output, it's a great practice bass amp, too.

Peavey MAX 115 Bass Combo Features:

60W RMS into 4 ohms
15" speaker
DDT speaker protection
Gain control
Max/Modern/Vintage voicing switch with patented TransTube tube emulation circuitry
Low, Mid, Mid Shift and High semi-parametric EQ
Post-EQ effects loop
CD input
Master volume control
Tuned, ported enclosure with exclusive dual HyperVent technology
Headphone jack

Peavey MAX 115 Bass Combo Specifications:

21-1/4"W x 24-1/8"H x 13-1/8"D
57-4/5 lbs.

Ibanez SW100 100W Bass Amp Priced around $350

Mfg Product Description

There are already plenty of amps dedicated to the thrilling sounds of yesteryear, but the Ibanez SW100 100W Bass Amp is spec'd and voiced for today's tones. It has all the key features modern players demand. Tilt-back design, active 4-band EQ with selectable midrange, limiter, transformer balanced DI (XLR type) with pre/post switch, extension speaker out, and effects loop.

Ibanez SW100 100W Bass Amp Features:

100 watt @ 8ohms using internal speaker
145 watt @ 4ohms using optional extension cabinet
Tilt-back design
15" speaker and piezo tweeter with on/off switch
Active 4-band EQ with selectable midrange (250hZ/500hZ/800hZ)
Limiter with LED indicator
Sensitivity switch with effect blend control
Master volume control
CD inputs
Headphone out
Transformer balanced DI (XLR type) with pre/post switch and ground lift switch
Line out
Effects send and return
Extension speaker out (145W at 4 ohms)
Closed back cabinet
21"W x 23-1/5"H x 19-1/5"D
67 lbs.
 

Roland Cube-30 Bass Combo 1X10 Priced around $300

Mfg Product Description

When it comes to compact bass amplifiers, the Roland Cube-30 Bass is in a class all its own. Powerful and lightweight, it combines a 30W amplifier with a 10" speaker and DSP modeling to crank out a range of popular bass amp sounds. There's also onboard compression, Shape switch, 3-band EQ, and digital effects.

Roland Cube-30 Bass Combo 1X10 Features:

30W of power
10" coaxial-design speaker
6 bass amp models
Shape switch
5 high-quality DSP effects: reverb, delay, chorus, flanger and T-Wah
3-band EQ
Compression
Auxiliary and footswitch inputs
Recording/headphones output

Roland Cube-30 Bass Combo 1X10 Specifications:

Rated Power Output 30W Nominal Input Level (1 kHz) INPUT: -20 dBu,
AUX IN: -10 dBu
Speaker 10" (25cm) + Tweeter (Coaxial type)
Controls
COMPRESSION knob, SHAPE button, COSM AMP TYPE knob (OCTAVE BASS, FLIP TOP, B MAN, T.E, BASS 360, SESSION, CONCERT810), GAIN knob, VOLUME knob, BASS knob (EQUALIZER), MIDDLE knob (EQUALIZER), TREBLE knob (EQUALIZER), EFX
(CHORUS, FLANGER, T-WAH) knob, DELAY/REVERB, POWER switch n Indicators
COMPRESSION, EFX, POWER n Connectors INPUT jack (1/4" phone type), AUX IN jack
(stereo 1/4" phone type), RECORDING OUT/HEADPHONE jack (stereo 1/4" phone type),
FOOT SW jack (EFX on/off, DELAY/REVERB on/off) (stereo 1/4" phone type) n Power
Supply AC117V, 230V or 240V
Power Consumption 34W
Dimensions 15-1/4"W x 15"H x 9-1/4"D
Weight 20 lbs., 5 oz.
Accessories Owner's Manual
Options Footswitch FS-5U (BOSS)
Connection cable PCS-31
 

SWR LA12 Bass Combo Amplifier Priced around $250

Mfg Product Description

The SWR LA12 Bass Combo Amplifier is a 60W workhorse that can do it all: practice, rehearsal, and lower-volume gigs. Its classic SWR preamp and Aural Enhancer circuitry deliver rich tone through a 12" speaker. Comes equipped with a post-EQ line out that doubles as a tuner output, stereo headphone outs with speaker defeat for silent practice, and a mix input for practicing with CD player or drum machine. Extended-depth cab design enhances bass response. Edgemount handles.

SWR LA12 Bass Combo Amplifier Features:

60W power into 8 ohms (internal)
12" custom-designed speaker and piezo tweeter
Extended-depth cab for enhanced bass response
Classic SWR preamp and Aural Enhancer circuitry
Post-EQ line out/tuner output
Stereo headphone outs with speaker defeat for silent practice
Mix input for practicing with CD or drum machine
Edgemount handles for easy portability
16"W x 16"H x 16"D
39 lbs.
 

Aguilar GS 112NT 1x12 Bass Combo

Mfg Product Description

GS series speaker cabinets are the perfect companions to Aguilar amplifiers. All GS series cabinets feature cast-frame drivers, phenolic tweeters with integral phase plug, variable tweeter level control, Neutrik Speakon and quarter inch inputs, seven ply void-free Philippine mahogany construction, and interlocking corners. All these features add up to one formidable line of cabinets.

Features:

One 12" Cast Frame Woofer, 56 oz. Magnet
300 Watts Power Handling
The Ultimate Small Cabinet - Use One For Small Gigs or Two For Medium Sized Venues.
Heavy-duty spring loaded handle
Interlocking corners
7-ply, void free Philippine mahogany
Specifications:

Power Handling: 300 watts
Impedance: 8 ohms
Inputs: One Neutrik Speakon and two 1/4" inputs
Frequency response: 42 Hz to 2 kHz
Sensitivity: 102 dB @ 1W 1M
Dimensions: 14"H x 19"W x 18"D
Weight: 39 lbs
 

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