No matter if you prefer the classic warm tones of tubes or want solid-state reliability, Guitar Center has something suitable. Take a look at the Peavey MAX 112 II 1×12 200W Bass Combo Amp for a portable solution that delivers serious tone to any gig.
Ask any bass master, and they’ll tell you that creating the ideal bottom end hinges on having an appropriate amplifier. At Musician’s Friend we take great pride in offering top-rated amplifiers suitable for every player’s individual playing style and requirements.
Ampeg
Few names carry as much weight with bassists worldwide as Ampeg. Few amps can match their legendary tone and power – whether you need an affordable combo for rehearsal or full amplifier stack to rock out live! Guitar Center has everything from vintage Portaflex fliptops to modern SVTs for you – everything to find your ideal Ampeg bass amplifier!
Everett Hull first created the Ampeg in 1946 when he attached a microphone to his bass stand (known then as a peg) and used it to electronically amplify acoustic bass sound. His wife cleverly coined this name: an amusing play on words which has endured.
Ampeg technology has evolved over time to meet the needs of bassists everywhere. Early designs included amps with inverted chassis designs that could be tucked into speaker enclosures to protect its inner workings while increasing portability, while later Jess Oliver created the B-15 Portaflex amp, which became standard among bass combos in the 1960s and 70s due to its sleek flip-top design and deep, punchy sound, knocking previous bass amps into irrelevancy.
As larger venues became increasingly popular, the SVT bass amp was created to meet their requirements while still producing powerful yet clean sound. It revolutionized bass playing on stages worldwide – still reigning supreme today.
Ampeg bass amps have long been used by musicians across genres and artists – from smooth jazz grooves to hard rock riffing – making Ampeg one of the premier manufacturers for over 75 years.
With an unwavering commitment to pushing analog and digital technologies to their limits, YGG and Ampeg are set for continued success in bass amplification. Building upon a legacy that includes iconic fliptop Portaflex amps and 300-watt SVT models, YGG strives to uphold Ampeg’s legacy of innovation while meeting musician needs.
Hartke
Hartke offers an impressive variety of bass amplifier and speaker models, featuring their innovative HyDrive speakers with paper/aluminum cone hybrid construction for an incredible sound that is used by many professional bassists. Guitar Center stocks many Hartke products to meet every bassist’s needs – they are based in Meriden, Connecticut but manufacture their amps here in America!
The 410XL Series 4×10″ Aluminum Cone Speaker Cabinet boasts four ported aluminum cone drivers for high power handling and an outstanding frequency response range from 30Hz-5kHz, providing smooth response with clear attacks suited for most styles of bass playing.
It is an ideal solution for bassists who wish to both perform live and record music, making this bass combo amp highly portable – it weighs only 35 pounds! Additionally, its built-in equalization contains three bands for high quality equalization as well as an XLR direct out and headphone output for convenient practice sessions at home or on the road.
Bass players tend to have differing preferences when it comes to selecting an amp for playing live performances, yet all want something reliable and user-friendly. Many bassists rely on Hartke bass amps – Jack Bruce uses one when performing at Madison Square Garden while Stu Hamm and Victor Wooten also utilize Hartke products.
When purchasing a bass amp, its power rating and sound quality should be of primary consideration. A bass amplifier with a higher power rating may provide enough loudness for most gigs; on the other hand, an amp with lower power ratings could be quieter but still powerful enough for smaller gigs.
Another crucial feature of any good bass amp is a digital display and onboard tuner, enabling you to easily view output levels while the tuner alerts you if your bass goes out of tune. Furthermore, good amps should feature DI (Direct Injection) input which converts unbalanced, high-impedance signals into balanced low-impedance ones to prevent signal degradation over long cables.
Orange
Orange amps are widely renowned for their signature tone. Additionally, however, this British brand also produces smaller combo amplifiers that deliver that signature sound – perfect for practicing at home or playing small gigs. Their Micro Terror 20 Watt amp stands out on stage thanks to its stylish appearance; you can use pedals with it, plus it boasts an amazing loudness for its size! Additionally, its built-in tuner and headphone output enable easy jamming along with MP3 songs!
The best bass guitar amps offer high-quality tones and accurately reproduce the sound of your instrument, reproducing the tone accurately during practice sessions and gigs. Conversely, low-quality amps may compromise practice sessions and hamper performance at gigs. To get the most from your bass guitar experience, consider either a tube or solid-state amplifier; tube amps provide warm classic tones suitable for blues rock country and R&B music, while solid state amplifiers produce clean crisp tones suitable for jazz R&B and other genres.
A high-quality bass guitar amp should also be capable of managing multiple speaker cabinets. A combo amp typically features two speakers: one for the woofer and another for tweeter. Some combo amps may feature a crossover which will send lower frequencies directly to the woofer while higher frequencies will go to tweeter. Wattage of an amp also plays an important role, as higher wattages require more power for driving its speakers.
The Micro Terror is a portable amp designed to fit into your backpack, while its sturdy construction will withstand travel abuse. Equipped with an AUX input and headphones for quiet practice sessions, batteries power it, while its 20-watt output should suffice in most circumstances; for larger venues however, you may require purchasing an additional speaker cabinet as well.
Peavey
Peavey bass amps have long been trusted companions of working musicians worldwide since 1965. Boasting an outstanding commitment to musical innovation, their amplifiers and cabinets offer reliable options that meet varying styles and budgets of playing styles and budgets alike. Guitar Center carries an expansive selection of Peavey amplifiers ranging from bass combos to solid state and tube head heads equipped with various speakers and options – so find what you’re looking for today at Guitar Center!
Are You Searching For an Accurate Bass Amp Head? Consider Peavey’s Tour 450! Packed with tone-shaping tools and equipped with an innovative cooling fan to prevent overheating, the Tour 450 delivers high-end performance for all of your bass amplification needs. Paired with Peavey cabinets such as Sheffield 115 1×15 bass speaker cabinet to provide roadworthy low end. Or if you prefer something with more natural tone such as tube amps? Many musicians find that tubes provide warmer sound while offering appealing distortion characteristics when overdriven.
Peavey combo bass amps offer convenient ways to experience Peavey tone on the move, with one such model being the ValveKing II 20W 1×12 Tube Bass Combo Amp – one of its top sellers combining boutique quality with hot-rodded features such as DDT speaker protection, 3-band EQ with gain boost using Peavey’s TransTube circuitry, built-in chromatic tuner, XLR direct output with ground lift and more.
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