500W refers to an amplifier with a power output of 500 watts. This very high wattage amp is designed for large venues, professional touring, and situations where maximum volume and headroom are essential. A 500-watt amplifier can deliver powerful, clean tones even at extreme volumes and handle complex dynamic playing without distortion. It’s ideal for musicians who require robust sound reinforcement and reliability on big stages.
An amp, short for amplifier, is a crucial piece of equipment that boosts the signal from your guitar or other instruments, allowing you to control volume and shape your tone. Guitar amps come in various styles, including valve (tube), solid-state, and digital modelling, each offering unique sound characteristics. Whether you’re practicing at home, recording in the studio, or playing live, the right amp can make all the difference in achieving your desired sound—from clean and crisp to rich overdrive and distortion.
Bass is at the heart of the rhythm section, and we’ve got everything you need to build your perfect setup. From powerful bass amps and deep, rich effects to essential accessories like strings, straps, and cases, this category covers it all. Whether you’re a beginner laying down your first grooves or a gigging bassist shaping your signature tone, you’ll find top gear from trusted brands right here. Dive into our full range and take your low end to the next level.
Bass amps are specialised amplifiers designed to reproduce the low frequencies of bass guitars with clarity and power. They deliver deep, punchy tones and are built to handle the demands of low-end sound without distortion or loss of definition. Bass amps come in various forms, including combo units and separate heads with speaker cabinets, and often feature controls tailored to bass frequencies, such as EQ settings and built-in effects. They are essential for bassists seeking to fill the sonic space in any band or recording setup.
A head is the amplifier unit of a guitar rig that contains the electronics responsible for shaping and boosting your guitar’s signal. Unlike combo amps, a head does not include built-in speakers and needs to be connected to a separate speaker cabinet. This setup offers greater flexibility, allowing players to mix and match different heads and cabinets to tailor their tone and volume. Heads come in various types, including valve (tube), solid-state, and modelling, catering to a wide range of sounds and playing styles.
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Variable Valve Drive Plus 9-Band EQ One Knob Compressor Sub-Harmonic Generator Professional Connections
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The Katana-500 Bass Head raises professional bass amplification to the next level with advanced BOSS technology. Refined preamp circuity and the newly developed 500-watt Class D power amp support your touch and technique with deeply expressive tones. Enhance the core bass sound for different styles with two Amp Feel settings. Wide-ranging four-band…
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500 watts of power @ 4 ohms Bass and Treble Shelving, plus mid-peak EQ controls, Rear panel 1/4-Inch effects loop Selectable brite switch for added high frequency response, 1/4-Inch output connectors Selectable limiter switch with LED indicator, Two-rackspace metal chassis with steel faceplate and handles International products have separate terms,…
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At just 4.5Kg the lightweight VX series amps output 50W of power provide a compact amp that is easy to transport The new Nutube vacuum tube helps create the power but also gives rich overtones and sonic power. Its distinctive advantages include a VOX original eight-inch speaker, a unique bass reflex structure that ensures ample power and rich low-f…
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AMP Module with Clean, Overdrive and Distortion Amp Models based on World-Class Amplifiers with Cab Sim for Headphones or Line-Out into Full Range Freq Response System Switchable MOD Module with Chorus, Tremolo and Flanger Effects for different Tone Demands Switchable AMBIENT Module with Reverb and Delay Effects for adding Ambience to the Tone Aux …
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