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Tech 21 VT Bass 500 Bass Guitar Amplifier

5 / 5
Tech 21 VT Bass 500 Bass Guitar Amplifier

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Specifications

Product features

Connectors
External speaker(s), Headphone, Line-out
Number of channels
1
Number of speaker outputs
1
Amp modelling
Yes
Effects loop
Yes
Weight
0 - 4.9 kg
Speaker output impedance
8 Ohms, 4 Ohms
Built-in tuner
No
Built-in compressor
No
Built-in effects
None
Colour
Aluminium / steel / silver, black
Power attenuator
No
Amplifier type
Transistor
Amplifier valve
Not applicable
Power in Watts
201 - 300 Watts

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight
3,7 kg
Dimensions
33,0 x 33,0 x 13,5 cm

Product specifications

  • power: 500 Watts RMS at 4 Ohms or 300 Watts RMS at 8 Ohms
  • analogue SansAmp preamplifier
  • Class-D power amp
  • controls:
    • variable Character control
    • drive control gain and overdrive
    • blend-pot mixes direct signal with tube-amp simulation
    • bite pot for presence-boost
    • tone controls: lo-mid-hi (cut or boost of 18dB)
      • button from midrange switch from 500Hz to 1kHz
  • input:
    • TS mono jack
      • can be switched to 12dB
  • outputs:
    • balanced XLR direct out (DI) with button for -20dB
    • Neutrix Speakon speaker outputs
    • headphone output
  • effects loop send/return: mono TS jack
    • mute switch
  • ground lift switch
  • temperature controlled fan
  • dimensions: 266 x 70 x 215 mm
  • weight: 3 kg
  • assembled in Korea

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Specifications

Product features

Connectors
External speaker(s), Headphone, Line-out
Number of channels
1
Number of speaker outputs
1
Amp modelling
Yes
Effects loop
Yes
Weight
0 - 4.9 kg
Speaker output impedance
8 Ohms, 4 Ohms
Built-in tuner
No
Built-in compressor
No
Built-in effects
None
Colour
Aluminium / steel / silver, black
Power attenuator
No
Amplifier type
Transistor
Amplifier valve
Not applicable
Power in Watts
201 - 300 Watts

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight
3,7 kg
Dimensions
33,0 x 33,0 x 13,5 cm

Product specifications

  • power: 500 Watts RMS at 4 Ohms or 300 Watts RMS at 8 Ohms
  • analogue SansAmp preamplifier
  • Class-D power amp
  • controls:
    • variable Character control
    • drive control gain and overdrive
    • blend-pot mixes direct signal with tube-amp simulation
    • bite pot for presence-boost
    • tone controls: lo-mid-hi (cut or boost of 18dB)
      • button from midrange switch from 500Hz to 1kHz
  • input:
    • TS mono jack
      • can be switched to 12dB
  • outputs:
    • balanced XLR direct out (DI) with button for -20dB
    • Neutrix Speakon speaker outputs
    • headphone output
  • effects loop send/return: mono TS jack
    • mute switch
  • ground lift switch
  • temperature controlled fan
  • dimensions: 266 x 70 x 215 mm
  • weight: 3 kg
  • assembled in Korea

Product information

Product no: 9000-0019-3738

General

The VT Bass 500 amplifier is based on the much applauded SansAmp Character Series of VT Bass DI pedals. Each of these Tech 21 Character Series pedals is able to accurately mimic the sound of a legendary bass amp and this patented technology has now been crammed into a single head together with a potent 500 Watt Class-D amplifier. The result is a tight little amp head armed with the knowledge of bass-legends-of-old. Emulations of well-known thick funk to renowned snarling growl and on to a full-fat and ever-friendly overdrive. All of it is here.

The Tech 21 VT Bass 500 with Adjustable Character

The Drive pot on the control panel of the VT Bass 500, much like it would on a standard tube-amp, determines how far over the top you want the sound to go. A Blend pot mixes the 'tube-sound' emulation with your very own original bass sound while the Character pot adds a very specific and very special twist. This stepless pot glides seamlessly through the golden ages of bass amp stacks, from classic vintage to high-gain and sweet leads!

Switching Midrange

Active tone pots offer a cut or boost of 18dB while the midrange can be switched from 500Hz to 1kHz and a Bite pot boosts the presence - which sounds great when used to add definition to deeply distorted sound. The bypass switch on the effects loop also functions as a useful mute and a set of high-grade Neutrik SpeakOn speaker outputs finish the pro-level authority and potential of this tight little amplifier.

Bax Music Warranty This product comes with a 3-year warranty.

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3 reviews

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5 / 5

Tech 21 VT Bass 500 Bass Guitar Amplifier

This amp is so versatile and it's easy to dial in a range of great tones. The DI out is extremely useful for recording situations.
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Reviews from other countries

5 / 5

Tech 21 VT Bass 500 Bass Guitar Amplifier

Veelzijdige basversterker met veel power. Mogelijkheden te over om je eigen sound te creëren. Eenvoudig in te bedienen. Heb de afgelopen,ruim 40 jaar op diverse amps gespeeld,dit is een aanrader.
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5 / 5

Tech 21 VT Bass 500 Bass Guitar Amplifier

Geweldig klinkende versterker. Op zoek naar een lichtgewicht vervanger van je buizenversterker? Zoek niet verder! Ik gebruik hem i.c.m. mijn Rickenbacker op de Yes/Rush style preset en dat is echt HET heilige rockgeluid. Voor wat cleaner geluid (met mijn Jazz) gebruik ik de SVT setting. Super veelzijdig. Alles wat je er uit wilt halen zit erin. Met dat onmiskenbare amerikaanse buizengeluid.
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This review was automatically translated from Dutch.

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