Fender Bassman 500 Head Overview
The Fender Bassman 500 Head is a new model for 2015. If you want to bring the thunder, look no further! With a tube preamp and 500 Watt power stage you're sure to make the windows rattle. 2 channels lets you switch between a clean and dirty channel, adding versatility. The Bassman 500 is a head that can handle just about any style of music in any venue.The Bassman 500 combines Fender's world-standard "blackface" tube preamp with a lightweight 500 watt Class D power amp. Its dual-channel design uses modern technology to maximize classic technology, with classic Fender '60s "blackface" styling and a wealth of innovative features on the front and rear panels. A vintage channel that delivers the full, warm sound of classic Fender amps with passive tone stack and an overdrive channel that delivers the aggressive and responsive sound of a modern active tone stack (choose between channels with included footswitch).
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- Amplifier Type: Hybrid (Tube/Solid State)
- Controls:
- -Vintage - VOL, BASS (pull DEEP), MID, TREBLE (pull BRIGHT)
- -Overdrive - GAIN, BLEND, VOL, BASS (pull DEEP), MID FREQ, MID LVL, TREBLE (pull BRIGHT)
- -MASTER (pull MUTE)
- Wattage: 500 Watts @ 4ohms / 350 Watts @ 8-ohms
- Effects Loop: 1/4" - (Preamp Out, Power Amp In)
- Inputs: Two - (1/4", Input 2 is at -6dB)
- Line Out: One - (XLR with Ground Lift, Level Control, and Pre/Post EQ Switch)
- Channels: Two - (Vintage, Overdrive)
- Rectifier: Solid State
- Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
- Cabinet Material: 7-Ply 5/8" Meranti Plywood
- Pilot Light Jewel: Red Jewel
- Handle: Two Spring-Loaded Side Handles, One Dog-Bone Style Top Handle
- Front Panel: Black
- Grill Cover: Black Textured Vinyl Covering with Silver Grille Cloth
- Amplifier Depth: 10.5" (26.7 cm)
- Amplifier Width: 22.7" (57.6 cm)
- Amplifier Height: 8.94" (22.7 cm)
- Amplifier Weight: 16 lbs. (7.26 kg)
- Pre Amp Tubes: 2 x 12AX7
- Knobs: Vintage-Style Skirted Black Plastic
- Unique Features: Arena power and stage presence that weighs only 16 lbs (7.27 kg), Pull 'Mute' for silent tuning, Tuner Output, Effects Loop, Switchable Overdrive, Two Speakon 1/4" combo jacks
- Footswitch: 1-Button Footswitch Included