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R500 500W Bass Amp Head
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A high-powered analog bass head made for bassists who just want to rock.
Features
- Analog amp with a tube preamp which provides 500W at 4 ohms; 300W at 8 ohms
- 1/4" input jack works with passive or active basses
- Gain knob controls tube overdrive
- Master knob controls volume
- Line out controls rear XLR line out volume level
- 4-band EQ: Low, Low Mid, High Mid, HIgh
- Neutrik Speakon Combo out jacks for use with 1/4" or Speakon speaker cables
- Balanced XLR line out
- Pre EQ/Post EQ switch to determine whether the output signal is effected by the EQ settings or not
- Ground lift switch to eliminate hum
- Tuner out sends unbalanced signal sent to a tuner, amp or recording equipment not needing a balanced signal
- Send and Return Effect ensures main signal continues even if something dies in your effects chain
- Dual-sided fiberglass PC boards with lined perforations for high-quality solder connections
- Surface-mount components are silicon-sealed to isolate vibrations
- Computer-grade pre-assembled ribbon connector cable harnesses and ribbons for noise-free operation
- Integrated threaded posts for easy assembly/disassembly and added durability
- Rigid 2mm thick aluminium chassis for a long-lasting finish
R500 500W Bass Amp Head Specifications:
Power- Input impedance: 500Kohm, max. voltage: 9 Vpp
- Effect Return impedance: 33Kohm, max. voltage: 12 Vpp
- Output Power: 300W RMS at 8 ohms, 500W RMS at 4 ohms
- Voltage is factory preset for the U.S.
- GAIN: ”80dB to +25dB range
- GROUND LIFT: Switch on rear panel
- MASTER VOLUME
- Optional footswitch: mute
- LOW
- Center frequency: 80Hz; level ±12dB
- LOW MID
- Center frequency 400Hz, level ±12dB
- HIGH MID
- Center frequency 800Hz, level ±12dB
- HIGH
- 3kHz shelf; level ±12dB
- EFFECT SEND
- Unbalanced, max. voltage 12 Vpp (pre-EQ)
- TUNER OUT
- Unbalanced, max. voltage 2 Vpp
- LINE OUT
- Balanced XLR, max. voltage 25 Vpp
- SPEAKER OUT
- Speakon, 1/4" x 2
- Dimensions: 8.16"(W) x 3.39"(H) x 11.89"(D)
- Weight: 8.16 lbs.
- Free Standard Ground shipping (48 contiguous states, some overweight and Used/Vintage items excluded).
- Orders placed before 3 p.m. ET usually ship the same business day.
Every guitar or bass you purchase from Musician's Friend (electric or acoustic, New or Open Box) includes two years of protection from manufacturer defects.
Our Gear Advisers are available to guide you through your entire shopping experience. Call or Chat for expert advice and to hear the latest deals.