Amps + Preamps

  • Acoustic Image

    Acoustic ImageContra
    Type: combo, single channel
    Power Rating: 400W
    Drivers: 10″ downfiring (!) woofer, 5″ midrange drive, 1″ Tweeter (with on/off switch), Three-way sealed speaker System
    Features: Molded Polymer Enclosure, Three-Band EQ Preamp Section, Combo Jack Input (Either 1/4 in or XLR), Phantom Power on XLR Input, Input and Master Level Controls, Effects Loop with Return Level Control, Switchable Notch/Low Cut Filter, Balanced Direct Out with Ground Lift, Mute Switch and Pre/Post EQ for Direct Out, Switchable Dual Voltage Operation (115/230V), fitted slip cover with cord storage pocket and shoulder strap
    Size: 12″H x 15″W x 13″D
    Weight: 20 pounds

    Since their launch of the series I in the late 1990ies, these amps became very popular among double bassist. They deliver a powerful, very natural and acoustic sound. The unusual downfiring woofer design produces an omnidirectional output of the the lower frequencies to achieve a natural reproduction of a bass instruments’ sound. The high impedance input is suitable for piezo pickups; external preamps are not needed.
    The Contra has one channel, the Coda models offers an additional microphone channel with phantom power. For guitarists, all amps are offered with additional reverb effect.

    Coda
    Type: combo; same as above, but dual channel (for e. g. microphone; with phantom power)

    Clarus
    Type: amp head
    Size: 10.2×8.2×3.5 inches, Weight: 5 pounds
    same as Contra/Coda, but a amp head without speaker enclosure.

    Focus
    same as Clarus, but 800W

    Ten2
    2 x 10 Combo, 800W, with removable head

    www.acousticimg.com

  • AER

    Basscube
    Type: combo, three channels
    Power rating: 400W@8 Ohm
    Drivers: 12″ speaker, tweeter (38Hz–18.5kHz)
    Features: Inputs Ch1: line, piezo (10 MegOhms) or mic (48 V phantom powered); Ch2: line, piezo (10 Meg Ohms); Ch3: line, mic (48 V phantom power)
    DI out, effects loop, EQ: Ch1/2 bass/mid/treble/colour; Ch3 bass/treble; notch filter, compressor
    Size: 400mm x 400 mm x 364 mm
    Weight: 25 kg

    AERBassic Performer
    Type: combo, dual channel
    Power rating: 200W
    Drivers: 4 x 8″ speakers (60Hz–18kHz)
    Features: inputs piezo 1 Meg Ohms, microphone 600 Ohms, Ch1: bass/middle/treble, Ch2: bass/middle/treble/colour; limiter, subsonic filter, enhancer
    Size: 530 mm x 360 mm x 400 mm
    Weight: 23 kg

    www.aer-amps.de

  • Ampeg

    Ampeg Porta Bass PBC2112
    Type: combo amp (also as amp head PB-250 available)
    Power rating: 250W RMS
    Drivers: 12″ speaker, 1″ Compression Driver
    Features: 4band EQ, Removable Telescoping Dolly Style Handle with Wheels
    Size: 20.75″ x 17″ x 13.75″
    Weight: 45 lbs

    www.ampeg.com

  • ANS

    ANS Micro DIMicro DI

    Type: preamp / DI
    Features: line input, balanced XLR output; all electronics built into the jack housing, runs on phantom power (7–48 V).

    Kabel DI

    same as above, but with 120 cm instrument cable + 1/2″ plug

    www.ans-pickups.de

    available at www.kontrabass-atelier.de

  • Ashdown

    Electric Blue 12-150 combo
    Type: combo
    Power rating: 150W
    Drivers: 12″
    Features: 5band EQ with bright and deep switches, balanced DI output, FX loop, tuner/line out and octave divider
    Size: 510mm x 310mm x 490 mm
    Weight: 16,5 kg

    www.ashdownmusic.co.uk

  • Audiosprockets Tone Dexter

    type: preamp
    features: boost switch for solos, bass and treble EQ, sweepable notch filter for feedback suppression, character control, latency less than 1ms, 1/4″ pickup input/high impedance (1MΩ), XLR DI output, XLR mic input with 48V phantom supply (used for training the Tone Dexter)

    ToneDexter is a preamp for acoustic guitar, mandolin, violin as well as upright bass. It is designed to “restores the missing body sound to an instrument’s ordinary piezo pickup”. In order to use the Tone Textet, you first play with both a mic and your pickup plugged in while ToneDexter learns the difference between your pickup sound and the mic sound. Then, put the mic away and just use the pickup … but with the sound of the mike, which is digitally rebuilt by the preamp.

    www.audiosprockets.com

  • Behringer

    BX1200
    Type: combo, dual channel
    Power rating: 120W@4 Ohms
    Drivers: 12″ (aluminium speaker)
    Features: input 68kOhm (active), 1MOhm (passive), 4-band EQ, sub-harmonics processor for ultra low frequencies, shape filter, DI-out, insert loop, tape input (for CD player or drum machine), tape output
    Size: 509 mm x 410 mm x 406 mm
    Weight: 22 kg

    www.behringer.com

  • Bose

    Personalized Amplification System / Single or Double bass-package
    PS1 Power Stand: 12.7 x 66.0 x 66.0 cm, 16 kg
    L1 Cylindrical Radiator loudspeaker: 2 pcs. 109.2 x 8.9 x 10.5 cm; top section 6 kg, bottom section 7 kg
    B1 Bass Module: 38.0 x 25.0 x 45.7 cm, 13 kg
    R1 Remote Control: 4.0 x 7.1 x 14.1 cm, 0.27 kg

    boseRather a small and very special PA, than a traditional bass amp. This system consists of four modules: the L1 Cylindrical Radiator Speaker, the PS1 Power Stand (with the amp and controls), a cable remote control, and the B1 Bass Module. The single bass package comes with one B1, the double bass package (which is recommended for acoustic bass) comes with two B1 modules.

    www.bose.com

  • CAD Audio

    DB510 MkII

    Type: combo amp
    Power rating: 500 watts 4 ohms, 250 watts 8 ohms RMS.
    Drivers: 10″ neodym
    Features: hi input 2 mOhm/lo input 100 kOhm
    size: 35 x 38 x 30 cm (13″ x 15″ x 12″), weight 9 kgs. External speaker output.

    DB500-210
    same as above, but 2 x 10″ neodym drivers. Size 49 x 49 x 37 cm, (19,5″ x 19,5″ x 14,6″).

    DB500-210T
    same as above, but with 1,5″ 300W dome tweeter for extended high freq output.

    www.cadaudio.dk

  • Cromacord

    cromacordPodium MXV-B

    Type: 4/5 channel combo amp
    Power Rating: 100/150 Watt (RMS)
    Drivers: 2 x 8″ , 2 x tweeter
    Size: 470 x 345 x 265 mm
    Weight: 13 kg
    Features: Compressor-Limiter, channel #1, #2 und #3 with semi-automatic Gain, channel #1 with parametric Mid control.

    www.cromacord.com

  • d-tar

    solsticeSolstice
    Type: 2-channel Preamp/Blender
    Features: 1/4” and XLR inputs on each channel, 1/4” + XLR inputs and +15V Phantom Power on each channel (allows either a microphone or pickup input on either channel), Balanced XLR mic input with true gain control for optimum headroom and lowest noise
    Full 3 way level / clip indicator, Phase reverse switch, Channel effects loop with send and return jacks, Mute switch, Tuner output (unaffected by mute switch), Stereo input jack, Frequency Response (+/- 3 dB) 20 Hz – 80 KHz
    Size: 8.5″ wide x 6.5″ deep x 2.7″ high
    Weight: 2.9 lbs

    A very versatile 2-channel preamp for blending up to four pickups or microphones. Offers high impedance imput for piezo transducer buffering and phantom power for condenser microphones.

    equinoxEquinox
    Type: parametric equalizer preamp
    Features: 3 Band Parametric Equalizer Preamp with frequency sweep control, bandwidth control, and boost/cut control, Two independent notch filters, 20 dB gain switch, True bypass switching of non-activated functions, Mute switch
    Size: 8.5″ wide x 6.5″ deep x 2.7″ high
    Weight: 2.9 lbs

    www.d-tar.com

  • EBS

    Drome 1×12″
    Type: combo amp
    Power Rating: 150 W
    Driver: 12″ speaker
    Features: Compressor/Limiter, Built-in tube simulator, Stretchable mid-control, Bright-filter
    Floating balanced XLR output with built-in speaker simulator.
    Serial or parallel stereo effects loop.
    Stereo monitor input with Bass Eraser-function (for connecting a CD-player; the “bass eraser” filter removes more or less the bass from the signal, so you can play along any Audio CD.)
    Separate stereo headphones driver
    9-Volt Phantom Power System (for pedals or active electronics)
    Weight: 17 Kg/37 lbs.

    ebs microbassMicrobass II
    Type: preamp/DI-Box
    Features: Input Impedance 10 Mohms (Ch A), 1 Mohms (Ch B), Tone Controls Bass, Treble, Bright, Midrange, Edge; Power Supply: DC, Battery, 48V Phantom power, EBS Phantom Power System

    www.ebs.bass.se

  • Eden Nemesis

    NC112P
    EdenType: combo
    Power rating: 225W@4 Ohms
    Drivers: 12″ Speaker, Tweeter
    Features: Frequency Response 42 hz – 15 khz, Compressor w/active LED and on/off switch; Enhance control; Semi-Parametric EQ w/level control, Frequency control, On/Off switch; Bass, Mid and Treble controls
    Size: 23.75″W x 16.25″H x 16.25″D
    Weight: 46 lbs

    NC210P
    Type: combo
    Power rating: 225W
    Drivers: 2 x 10″ speakers and tweeter.
    Features: Frequency Response 42 hz – 15 khz, Compressor w/active LED and on/off switch; Enhance control; Semi-Parametric EQ w/level control, Frequency control, On/Off switch; Bass, Mid and Treble controls
    Size: 23.75″W x 16.25″H x 16.25″D

    www.eden-electronics.com

  • Eich Amps

    Eich B112

    Type: combo, single channel
    Power Rating: 300W
    Drivers: 12″ + 4″ cone
    Features: solid state preamp with gain, taste, lo, lo-mid, hi-mid, hi, master volume controls, “mute” switch, DI pre/post, XLR balanced DI out, 1 x effects loop, tuner out, line out, line in
    Dimensions: (W x H x D): 44 cm x 45 cm x 35 cm / 17″ x 18″ x 14″
    Weight: 14.1 kg / 31.06 lbs
    Very lightweight amp. Special version with changed input impedance (piezo-friendly 5 MegOhms) available at www.kontrabass-atelier.de)

    T-300, T-500, T-900, T-1000

    Type: amp head, single channel
    Power Rating: 300W/500W/900W/1000W
    Features: solid state preamp with gain, taste, lo, lo-mid, hi-mid, hi, master volume controls, “mute” switch, DI pre/post, XLR balanced DI out, 1 x effects loop, tuner out, line out, line in
    Weight: 1,4 kg

    Special version with changed input impedance (piezo-friendly 5 MegOhms) available at www.kontrabass-atelier.de)

  • Euphonic Audio

    iAmp 350 (Discontinued)
    euphonicType: combo amp
    Power rating: 350W@4 Ohms
    Drivers: 10″ coaxial-speaker with tweeter
    Features: Input impedance 1 Megohm passive/20 kilohms active, parametric EQ: Bass/LowMids/HighMids/Treble controls, deep, contour, bright controls, Presets
    Size: 17 3/4″ x 14 3/4″ x 12 1/2″
    Weight: 60 lbs.

    iAmp Doubler
    Type: amp head
    Power rating: 550 watts @ 4 ohms 310 watts @ 8 ohms
    Size: 2.1″H x 10.5″W x 5.4″D
    Weight: 3.00 lbs.
    Features: 2 independent channels, 2nd channel has XLR in Channel 1 Mid EQ set at 500Hz for electric bass Channel 2 Mid EQ set at 800Hz for upright/acoustic bass. Input Impedance: 1Meg ohm input impedance on both inputs. Trim controls: Adjust channel level, DI, and high pass filter. Controls: Channel switch, Input gain, 3-Band EQ, Master Volume, Mute switch, Effects loop blend EQ: Low, Mid, and High for each channel Variable high pass filter 22-80Hz, 6db per octave. Channel 2 includes switchable Phantom Power, Variable Phase Control, and switchable Variable Notch Filter, Effects Loop: Parallel effects loop with blend control. Wide range of setups via internal jumpers Outputs: Speakon speaker, tuner, effects send, balanced DI out. Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz +/- 3dB Power

    Micro
    Type: amp head
    Power rating: 550 watts @ 4 ohms 310 watts @ 8 ohms
    Size: 2.1″H x 8.5″W x 5.4″D
    Weight: 2.25 lbs.
    Features: 2 independent channels; Channel 1 Mid EQ set at 500Hz for electric bass, Channel 2 Mid EQ set at 800Hz for upright/acoustic bass; Input Impedance: 1Meg ohm input impedance on both inputs Trim controls: Adjust channel level, DI, and high pass filter; Controls: Channel switch, Input gain, 3-Band EQ, Master Volume, Mute switch, Effects loop blend EQ: Low, Mid, and High for each channel Variable high pass filter 22-80hHz, 6db per octave (allows selection of a frequency below which response is reduced, helps boomy rooms and stages); Effects Loop; Outputs: Speakon speaker, tuner, effects send, balanced DI out; Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz +/- 3dB

    www.euphonicaudio.com

  • Fishman

    fishman blenderBass Blender
    Type: preamp/blender; dual channel
    Features: piezo channel/mic channel, bass/mid/treble controls for each channel, 4,5V phantom power

    Designed for the Fishman BP100 piezo pickup and the Fishman/Crown condenser microphone.

    Model BII
    Type: preamp
    Features: bass/trebel/volume controls; 9V battery powered

    Fishman Pro EQProEQ Platinum Bass
    Type: preamp, DI
    Features: 5-band graphic EQ, depth control, compression, XLR DI with ground lift;
    9V battery powered, phantom powered or AC adapter

    www.fishman.com

  • Gallien-Krueger

    MB150s112
    Gallien-KruegerType: combo amp
    Power rating: 100W@8 Ohms (internal speaker), 150W@4 Ohms
    Driver: 12″ speaker
    Features: Bass/LowMids/HighMids/Treble, Low Cut, High Boost, Contour, variable Limiter, Effect Loop
    Size: 13.7″ x 15″ x 8.5″
    Weight: 24lbs.

    MB150E112
    Type: combo amp
    Power rating: 100W@8Ohms (internal speaker), 150W@4Ohms
    Driver: 12″ speaker
    Features: Bass/Treble controls, parametric EQ Midbands, Low Cut, High Boost, Contour, Limiter, Effect Loop, Stereo Chorus
    Size: 13.7″ x 15″ x 8.5″
    Weight: 24lbs.

    Both amps are also available as amp heads (weight 7.2 lbs).

    www.gallien-krueger.com 

  • Glockenklang

    The PassengerThe Passenger
    Type: combo amp
    Power rating: 350W@4 Ohms
    Drivers: 12″ + tweeter
    Size: 540 x 530 x 375 mm
    Weight: 28 kg

    Soul ComboSoul Combo
    Type: combo amp
    Power rating: 440W@4 Ohms
    Drivers: 2 x 10″ + tweeter
    Size: 500x595x435mm (“light” version: 575x615x445mm)
    Weight: 37,5 kg (“light” version: 32 kg)

    www.glockenklang.de

  • Headway

    headwayEDB-1

    (discontinued, replaced by EDB-2 – see below)
    Type: dual channel preamp (suitable for violin/guitar or bass instruments)
    Features: Mono/Stereo Jacks Inputs, XLR input, Input impedance switchable to optimise various pickup types, 3 Way “Range” Control selects High Pass Filter (Low cut settings, between Guitar, Violin or Bass), 2 Channels, 5 Band EQ, Tunable Notch Filter with variable band width + In/Out, Phantom Power to Inputs via Switch, Balanced XLR Line Out ( Mix of 2 Channels ) + Earth Lift Switch, Jack Line Out in Mono Mix of 2 Channels, Battery or External DC Plug In Power Supply, Low Battery Indicator

    EDB-2

    Headway_EDB-2Type: dual channel preamp (suitable for violin/guitar or bass instruments)
    Features: Mono/Stereo Jacks Inputs, XLR input, Input impedance switchable to optimise various pickup types, 3 Way “Range” Control selects High Pass Filter (Low cut settings, between Guitar, Violin or Bass), 2 Channels, 5 Band EQ (EQ on Ch.1, Ch.2 or on both channels), Tunable Notch Filter with variable band width + In/Out, Phantom Power on ch. 1 (Phantom to “Ring” or “Tip” at 9V) and ch. 2/XLR (18V) , Balanced XLR Line Out ( Mix of 2 Channels ) + Earth Lift Switch, Jack Line Out in Mono Mix of 2 Channels, Aux in Mini-jack input (for e.g. iPod), Battery or External DC Plug In Power Supply, Low Battery Indicator

    headway_EDM-1EDM-1

    Type: 1-channel preamp
    Features: EQ-presets for bass, cello, guitar, violin and other instruments, 3-band EQ, 3-way impedance switching, Phantom Powering to “Ring” or “Tip” at 9v, tunable range control, p

    owered via 9v battery, Phantom Power from Mixers or optional 18v Power Supply

    www.headwaymusicaudio.com

    available at www.kontrabass-atelier.de

  • Henriksen JazzAmp

    henriksenJazzAmp12
    Type: combo amp
    Power rating: 160W@4Ohms (120W@8Ohm internal speaker)
    Drivers: 12″
    Size: 14″ x 15 ” x 13″
    Weight: 29 lbs
    Features: switchable power supply
    JazzAmp Head
    Type: amp head
    Power rating: 160W@4Ohms
    Size: 10.25″ x 3″ x 9.5″
    Weight: 7 lbs
    Features: two parallel speaker outputs (a regular 1/4″ jack and a Neutrik Speakon connector, can be used simultaneously with two speaker cabinets), switchable power supply, Line out (XLR)

    JazzAmp Bass Convertible

    Power: 160 watts @ 4 ohms, 120 watts as shipped with a single 8 ohm cabinet.
    Drivers: 10″
    Size: 21.5″ x 12″ x 17.5″ (complete, in bag)
    Weight: 25 pounds.
    Cabinet Size: 14″ x 14″ x 10″
    Features:  two parallel speaker outputs (a regular 1/4″ jack and a Neutrik Speakon connector, can be used simultaneously with two speaker cabinets), switchable power supply, Line out (XLR)
    www.jazzamp.com

  • Hevos

    Hevos MidgetMidget Combo 12″
    Type: combo
    Power rating: 400W @ 4 Ohms
    Drivers: 12″ coaxial loudspeaker
    Features: 4band tone control, 2 separate inputs, extra loudspeaker output, line-out, mute out, ground lift, -6 dB switch, phase turn switch, head phone output, class-D power amp

    Midget Combo 10”
    Type: combo
    Power rating: 400W @ 4 Ohms
    Drivers: 10″ + tweeter
    Features: 4band tone control, 2 separate inputs, extra loudspeaker output, line-out, ground lift, -6 dB switch, phase turn switch, head phone output, class-D power amp

    2×6”
    Type: combo
    Power rating: 400W @ 4 Ohms
    Drivers: 2 x 6″
    Features: 4band tone control, 2 separate inputs, extra loudspeaker output, line-out, ground lift, -6 dB switch, phase turn switch, head phone output, class-D power amp

    400T
    Type: amp head (as used in the Midget combos)
    Power rating: 400W @ 4 Ohms
    Features: 4band tone control, 2 separate inputs, extra loudspeaker output, line-out, mute out, ground lift, -6 dB switch, phase turn switch, head phone output, class-D power amp.
    Size: 23x20x10
    Weight: 4,3 kg

    400D
    Type: amp head (transistor power amp with tube preamp)
    Power rating: 400W @ 4 Ohms, 500W @ 2 Ohms
    Features: Input mono-stereo switchable, 5-band active tone control, effect loop, line out, mute out, head phone out
    Size: 19″, 1 hu
    Weight: 8,5 kg

    www.hevos.nl

    available at www.kontrabass-atelier.de

  • HPF Pre (by fdeck)

    Series 3

    hpf3Type: preamp
    Feautures: volume control, adjustable high-pass filter, Input impedance / capacitance: 10 MΩ / 220 pF, Phase (polarity reversal) switch

    This preamp was developped and is manufactured as part-time business by bassist Francis Deck. He doesn’t sell to outside the US: “Unfortunately, the world still has borders. The HPF-Pre product does not carry a CE marking. There may be other countries where the lack of regulatory approval is also a problem. While I am confident that the HPF-Pre would be approved if tested, the cost of testing runs into the thousands of dollars. This is simply impossible for a very small business.”
    However, Francis makes the schematics of his preamps available to public for DIY projects.

    https://sites.google.com/site/hpftechllc/home/hpf-pre

  • Ibanez

    Promethean P500H Head

    Type: amp head, single channel
    Power Rating: 500W
    Features: 6-band graphic EQ/bass and treble shelving tone controls, Peak limiting circuit, Vibe (color) control knob, 2-way Clip Indicator, Auxiliary input (1/8″), Balance line out (XLR), Phones out, tuner out (1/8″)
    size: 11″W x 10.4″D x 2.2″H
    weight: 6.4 lbs Promethean

    The Promethean head can be mounted into a combo (like pictured) or used with any high-quality bass speaker cabinet with the appropriate handling requirements.

    Promethean 10″ Combo P5110

    Detachable P500H head with extension cabinet
    Features: 10″ subwoofer rated at 250 watts, High frequency dome tweeter with passive crossover, Tilt-up system
    size: 12.8″W x 13.1″H x 14.2″D
    weight: 27.6 lbs

    www.ibanez.com

  • Jazzkat

    JazzkatBasskat
    Type: combo amp
    Power rating: 125 Watts/RMS (8 Ohms)
    Drivers: 10” Celestion Speaker
    Features: 2 Channels; 12AX7 Tube on Channel 1 – Switchable on/off with an ON LED, Channel 1 – Gain, Bass, Mid, Treble, 1/4” Phone Plug
    Channel 2 – Gain, Bass, Mid, Treble, Combo Plug (1/4” Phone or XLR), 20lbs
    16 Digital Effects with separate Level Control, Extension Speaker Jack (8 – 16 Ohms), Headphone Jack, Line Out – XLR and ¼” Phone, Line Send / Return, Switchable power supply 120/240V, H 15” X W 12” X D 11”. Input impedance: 1 Mohm (2 MOhm avaliable upon request).

    www.jazzkatamps.com

  • K+K

    Pure Preamp
    Type: preamp (belt clip)
    Features: extremly low noise circuit, bass/mid/treble/gain/volume controls

    Preamp 97

    Type: preamp
    Features: bass/treble/gain/volume controls, battery or DC adapter powered

    Dual Channel Preamp
    Type: dual channel preamp (belt clip)
    Features: bass/treble/gain/volume controls for each channel

    Trinity Preamp
    Type: dual channel preamp (belt clip)
    Features: phantom power for a condenser mic, bass/mid/treble/gain/volume controls for each channel

    www.kksound.com

  • King Double Bass

    KingKing Doll Head Piezo
    Type: dual channel preamp (stomp box)
    Features: designed for slap bass amplification

    www.kingdoublebass.com

  • L.R. Baggs

    L.R. BaggsGigpro
    Type: preamp
    Features: bass/treble controls, variable low cut, phase invert, 9V phantom power

    Mixpro
    Type: two channel preamp
    Features: bass/treble controls, variable low cut, phase invert, 9V phantom power, mix control (stereo cable needed for second channel)

    ParaAcoustic ID

    Type: Preamp, DI
    Features: Low/Mid/Treble/Presence controls, Notch filter, Volume control, Effects loop, Phase Invert switch, Battery, AC adaptor or phantom powered

    www.lrbaggs.com

  • Lehle

    Sunday Driver
    Sunday DriverType: preamp/buffer
    Features: input impedance 1 MOhm/4MOhm (switchable), gain control
    This little box has not much features, but is very effective: it has a switchable input impedance of 1 or 4 MOhm, which helps to get the best from your piezo pickup. The signal is preamplified without any modification. It is suggested to be used as a impedance matching buffer for electric bass amps (which usually have too low impedance inputs), as a cable driver for large stages, in complex effects set-ups, or as a recording preamp.
    available at www.kontrabass-atelier.de
    www.lehle.com
    Basswitch
    Type: preamp/buffer/DI-box/…
    Features: input impedance 1 MOhm/10MOhm (switchable), semi-parametric EQ, two inputs with a/b switch, effects loops, mute switch, tuner out, DI out, booster
    basswitch

  • Lieg

    LiegDBA 200
    Type: transistor amp head
    Power rating: 200W@4 Ohms, or 300W class D
    Features: 2 channels, 3-band EQ with parametric mids, level meter for each input, True DI out built-in seperately for each channel (switchable post or pre EQ), low cut filter, phase invert, direct out XLR, weight 2,9 kg

    Hubert Liegeois, french double bassist and electrical engineer, has designed this amp head as a modern analog amp with linear response, and very low distortion.

    Hubert Liegeois, Tel. ++33 (0)6 19 16 93 40
    hubert.liegeois [a t] laposte.net (website currently not available)

    Hubert also offers the DB05 double bass pickup.

  • Lundgaard Amps

    lundgaardDouble Combo

    Type: combo or amp head
    Features: 2 channels
    Power rating: 220, 300, 550 watts power-modules
    Features: Mic input, Phantom Power, High impedance instrument input.
    Each channel with 4 band equalizer, phase switch, Lo cut, -10 db pad, 24 bit effects that pans between channels. Channel switch and mute. 3 line drivers (direct outs), head-phone output, and Neutrik combo sockets for speakon and jack. 230/115 volt mains power.

    Designed and hand made (!) by bassist Jesper Lundgaard from Denmark.
    (Formerly sold under the Arco Amps brand name)
    www.lundgaardamps.com

    Lundgaard

  • Markbass

    markbassAC101
    Type: transistor amp
    Power rating: 250W@4 Ohms, or 150W@8 Ohms
    Features: two channels (500 Ohm + 3.3 or 1 KOhm), reverb + chorus effect
    Drivers: 1×10″ + 1″ HF compression tweeter
    Dimensions: 36 x 35 x 36 cm
    Weight: 23.15 lbs / 10.5 kg

    “… designed for all acoustic instruments including acoustic bass, acoustic guitar, mandolin, violin, cello, banjo, etc.”

    Mini CMD 121P
    Type: transistor amp
    Power rating: 450W@4 Ohms, or 280W@8 Ohms
    markbassDrivers: 1×12″ + piezo tweeter
    Dimensions: 43 x 38 x 48 cm
    Weight: 29.3 lbs / 13.3 kg

    CMD 121H
    Type: transistor amp
    Power rating: 450W@4 Ohms, or 280W@8 Ohms
    Drivers: 1×12″ + 1″ compression tweeter
    Dimensions: 60 x 38 x 46 cm
    Weight: 39.5 lbs / 17.9 kg

    Minimark
    markbassType: transistor amp
    Power rating: 150W@8Ohm, 250W@4Ohm
    Drivers: 2×6″ + piezo tweeter
    Dimensions: 22,5 x 43,8 x 38,7 cm
    Weight: 20.72 lbs / 9,4 kg

    www.markbass.it

  • Maruszczyk

    Barabass Combo 2-channel
    Type: combo amp
    power rating: 400W RMS/4Ohm
    drivers: 1×12″, neodym dynamic tweeter
    Features: Channel 1 (electric) Active/Passive Input, Invert Phase, Treble, Lo-Mid, Hi-Mid, Bass, Presence, Contour, Bottom
    Channel 2 (acoustic) Mic/Jack Input, Invert Phase, Treble, Lo-Mid, Hi-Mid, Bass; Phantom power for microphone or preamps.
    Outputs: Balanced XLR Line Out
    www.public-peace.de

  • Morgana

    Type: tube amp head
    Features: hand wired (in Germany), 18 mm multiplex case, power amp 4 x Kt77, switchable for 4 and 8 Ohm speakers, 2 x preamp (2 channels), line outs

    www.morgana-amps.de

  • Phil Jones Bass

    briefcaseBriefcase
    Type: transistor combo amp
    Power rating: 100 watt RMS
    Features: Active/passive input, Compressor/limiter, 5-Band EQ, Headphone out, Balanced-line out, Pre-amp out, Extension-speaker out, Power: 12-Volt DC / 110/220-Volt AC or Internal rechargeable battery
    Drivers: 2 x 5″
    Dimensions: 6″ W x 14″ H x 15″ D
    Weight: 28 lbs

    The Briefcase uses two 5″ loudspeakers, what makes the compact design of the enclosure possible. A very unique feature is the power supply: you can use it with 220V/110V AC, 12V DC or with an internal rechargeble battery (a 12V DC coiled charging cable is included).

    available at www.kontrabass-atelier.de

    flightcaseFlightcase
    Type: transistor combo amp
    Power rating: 150 watt RMS
    Features: Limiter, 5-Band EQ, Headphone out, DI out, Tuner out, FX send return
    Drivers: 4 x 5″
    Dimensions: 13.5″H x 12.5″W x 15.8″D
    Weight: 24 lbs

    Bass Cub BG-100
    Type: transistor combo amp
    Power rating: 100W output
    Drivers. 2 x 5″
    Features: 2 channels, Bass and AUX and MIC input, input impedance: 4 MOhm, 2  x 3 band EQ, limiter, headphone out, DI out, pre-amp out, size: 30,5 x 27,5 x 20 cm (12  x 10.8 x 7.8 inch) W x D x H, weight 13.2 lbs / 6 kg
    comes with a padded carrying bag

    Double Four BG-75

    Type: transistor combo amp
    Power rating: 75W output
    Drivers: 2 x 4″
    Features: 1 channel, 3 band EQ, Bass and AUX input, headphone out, pre-amp out,  size 8.2 x 8 x 6.8 inch (W x D x H)

     

    www.philjonesbass.com

    available at www.kontrabass-atelier.de

  • Polytone

    Mini Brain
    Type: amp head
    Power rating: 120W@4 Ohms
    Features: high gain/low gain inputs, Bass/Middle/Treble control, triple bright control-switch

    PolytoneMini Brute I, II, III, IV
    Type: combo
    Power rating: 120W@4 Ohms
    Drivers: Brute I/II: 12″ speaker
    Brute III/IV: 15″ speaker
    Features: high gain/low gain inputs, Bass/Middle/Treble control, triple bright control-switch, Reverb (Brutes II, IV & Mega Brute), 2 Inputs (High & Low), Effect loop
    Size: Brute I/II – 15 1/2″H x 14″W x 10 1/2″D
    Brute III/IV – 18 1/2″H x 17″W x 10 1/2″D
    Weight: Brute I/II 24 lbs.
    Brute III/IV 28 lbs.

    The Polytone amps has been introduced in 1968. They are still popular among double bass players, but also jazz guitar players often play Polytone amps. The Mini-Brute III is provided with a 15″, the Mini-Brute I with a 12″ speaker.

    www.polytoneamps.com

  • Presonus

    Acousti-Q Tube preamp/blender
    Type: tube preamp, dual channel/blender
    Features: piezo input (10Meg Ohms), microphone input (3,2K Ohms, 12V phantom power), notch filter, semi-parametric midrange EQ, phase reversal, brilliance + bass controls, effects loop, AC adapter powered

  • Quality Bass Gear

    QBG1 Professional Bass Preamp with EQ and DI

    Type: preamp
    Features: Adjustable input gain (-1 to +20 dB), volume control, with full mute capability
    Adjustable high-pass filter to cut unwanted frequencies below those generated by your bottom string, 3-band equalizer optimized for the double bass, Phase reversal switch
    Direct Out with 8 dBu of output capability into 600 ohms (1 kHz at 0.5% distortion),
    Pre/Post EQ switch for Direct Out, 1 megohm / 10 megohm input impedance switch,
    Ground Lift switch

    A very lightweight and small preamp, can be mount behind dhe double bass’ tailpiece.

    www.qualitybassgear.com

  • Radial Engineering

    Radial PZ DI

    Type: DI box, Buffer
    Features: Adjustable load for piezo and magnetic pickups, variable low-cut filter to control bass resonance, 48V phantom powered (does not require batteries),  180° polarity reverse switch, Ground lift

    The Radial PZ-DI is a direct box that is specifically designed for acoustic and orchestral instruments. Unlike most direct boxes that are limited to a ‘one size fits all’ design, the PZ-DI lets you properly match the input impedance to the source to optimize the frequency response and dynamics.

    www.radialeng.com/r2011/pzdi.php

    StageBug™ SB-4 Piezo DI

    stagebug-sb4-34Type: DI Box, Buffer
    Features: 10 megOhm Impedance input, High Pass filter, Phase reverse, Phantom powered

     

  • Rane

    AP13 Acoustic Processor
    Type: preamp, dual channel/blender
    Features: piezo input, microphone input with phantom power, Low cut filter, 7-band graphic EQ, Pan control, phase invert switch

    www.rane.com

  • Raven Labs

    ravenPMB-1 Professional Master Blender
    (no longer available)
    Type: preamp, dual channel/blender
    Features: Instrument channel (10Meg Ohms) + auxiliary/microphone input (820K Ohms) with 9V phantom power, stereo input, phase switch; gain/bass/mid/treble controls, 2 x 9V battery or AC adapter powered

    www.raven-labs.com

  • Realbass

    realbasstype: combo amp
    drivers: 12″
    features: 1 or 2 channels, input with switchable impedance, phantom power, low cut, phase reverse, compressor, EQ with parametric mid controls

    size: 5 x 45 x 38 cm, weight > 12kg

    www.realbass.de

    realbass2

     

  • RJP Enterprises

    SSB-1 Sound Shaper
    Type: preamp
    Features: 9V battery powered, volume/bass/trebel controls

    SSB-2 Sound Shaper
    Type: preamp
    Features: mixed signal technology (combining digital control from an embedded processor and high precision audio analog circuitry), 5-band graphic equalizer (optimized to cover the bass and cello ranges), phase shift

    Each band (and volume control) has 256 discrete adjustment points that are set at the touch of a pushbutton.  All settings are precisely repeatable upon each power up and all are saved in non-volatile FLASH memory on power down under control of the system processor.  On power up, all settings are automatically retrieved.  Additionally, the SSB-2 is capable of storing up to 8 sets of player settings.  Using a keyed pushbutton sequence, you can store and recall each set from memory at anytime.”
    Both preamps are designed to mount directly to the pickup output jack.

    www.rjp-enterprises.com

  • Rockability


    KBV-600
    Type: amp head
    Power rating: 600 Watt RMS into 4 Ohm
    Size: 19-inch 2 units
    Weight: ca 8.5 kg
    Features: dual channel (“Slap” and “Bass”); XLR/jack hybrid connectors, Impedance switching pushbutton, variable low-cut with Bypass and Mute, 2 Preamps, Mix control fader between “Slap” und “Bass”, Sum Level Control, 4-band fully parametric EQ; Pushbutton EQ on/off

    A suitable speaker cabinet “410-light” (4 x 10″ + 1″ Neodym) is also available for this amp.

    www.rockability.de

  • Roland

    rolandD-Bass 210
    Type: combo amp
    Features: “FFP” with Active Speaker Control technology, “COSM®” preamp models (including Modern, Vintage, and Super Flat), Tube Logic function (produces the fat and natural compression of tube amps), 4-band EQ with dedicated Tweeter Control knob, Passive/active input and dedicated piezo input (!), neodymium-based speakers (2 x 10″ + tweeter), Output Power 400W (160W + 160W + 80W), BI-AMP Structure, balanced out, tuner out, headphone out, effects send/return, line out, casters

    www.roland.com

  • Sadowsky

    sadowskySadowsky Bass Preamp
    Type: preamp
    Features: input 330K Ohms, treble/bass boost controls, footswitch active/passive/mute, XLR out, battery or AC adapter powered (low battery indicator LED)

    www.sadowsky.com

  • Schertler

    LaFaro combo amp

    Type: combo amp, 2 channels
    Power rating: 280 W
    Drivers: 8″ woofer, 1″ doom tweeter

    2-channel Class-A preamp, the inputs are suitable for virtually any pickup or microphone; phantom power, 4-band EQ + filters,  3 DI outputs – one for each channel and one in the master-section, effect loop, 

    available at www.kontrabass-atelier.de

     

    Bass Fidelity B10/B12/B15bassfidelity-B12-1-bk

    Type: combo amp, 1 channel
    Power Rating: 400 W
    Drivers: 10″/12″/15″ + 1″ tweeter

     

    schertlerPUB-280 Active Acoustic Instrument Loudspeaker
    Type: active acoustic instrument loudspeaker
    Power rating: 280W@8 Ohms
    Drivers: 8″ woofer, 1″ compression tweeter (2 way bass reflex)
    Range: 22Hz to 22 kHz
    Size: 45 x 35 x 37 cm
    Weight: 23 kg

    PUB-380 Active Bass Extension
    Type: active acoustic instrument loudspeaker
    Power rating: 380W@8 Ohms
    Drivers: 10″ woofer
    Range: 35Hz to 120 Hz
    Size: 39 x 38 x 26,5 cm
    Weight: 19,6 kg

    Unico
    Type: combo amp, 4-channel
    Power rating: 150W RMS
    Drivers: 8″, Tweeter
    Features: Spring Reverb, Phantom Power, effect loop, XLR DI out
    Size: 39 x 34 x 27 cm
    Weight: 14,5 kg

    Side
    Type: active speaker (extension speaker for the Unico)
    Power rating: 180W RMS
    Drivers: 8″ woofer, 1″ dome tweeter
    Size: 39 x 34 x 27 cm
    Weight: 13 kg

    schertlerDavid
    Type: combo amp, two channels
    Power rating: 150W
    Drivers: 6″, 1″ dome tweeter
    Features: Spring Reverb
    Range: 40Hz to 22 kHz
    Size: 30 x 34 x 24,5 cm
    Weight: 9 kg

    Bass
    Type: bass reflex woofer
    Power rating: 200W RMS
    Drivers: 10″
    Range: 25 Hz – 200 Hz
    Size: 32 x 36 x 38 cm
    Weight: 15,5 kg

    The powered loudspeakers offered by Schertler are developped for use with Schertler pickups and preamps (PRE-A II). This speaker cabinets have only a power amp unit with volume control and no preamp/EQ, so an external preamp is a must.
    The Unico and David amps are specially designed for use with the Schertler StatB and DynB Pickups; no external Schertler-preamp is needed. The Side and Bass are powered extension speakers for use with David and Unico.

    www.schertler.com

     

  • Shadow

    RB-Pro (Rockabilly Preamp)
    Type: preamp
    Features: 2 channels; package includes bridge pickup (SH951) and fingerboard pickup (SH2500); runs on 9V battery or wall adaptor; built-in tuner; phase;
    bridge channel: EQ (Bass, Mid, Treble), Subsonic, fingerboard channel: Low cut, Treble control

    BCP3 Electric Bass Cable Preamp
    Type: preamp
    Features: bass, mid and treble controls, gain control (in the battery compartment), shape switch for different sounds, on/off switch, integrated battery compartment

    www.shadow-electronics.com

  • SWR

    Natural Blonde

    Type: combo amp
    Power rating: 200 watts
    Drivers: 2 x 8″ enclosure w/ hi-fi tweeter & rear-firing 5” driver
    Features: Classic SWR preamp w/ Aural Enhancer™
    Bass Intensifier™ circuitry
    Master tuning mute & individual channel mutes
    Two independent input channels w/ 3-band active EQ & phase reverse
    ¼” Low Z Balanced input (ch. 1)
    Low Z Balanced XLR & unbalanced ¼” input (ch. 2)
    EQ bypass function on both channels
    Independent XLR outputs for individual & summed channels
    Independent side-chain effects loop for each channel
    Footswitchable (Master mute & Bass Intensifier)
    Convenient luggage-style telescoping handle w/ wheels (optional)
    Spring-handle on bottom of cabinet for carrying or operation in tilt-back mode

    swrCalifornia Blonde II
    Type: combo amp
    Power rating: 150 Watts RMS @ 8 Ohms
    Drivers: 12″ speaker, tweeter (with tweeter attenuator control)
    Range: 30 Hz to 16 KHz
    Features: 2 Independent channels  w/ 3-band active EQ & phase reverse, mic input w/ 16V Phantom Power supply onboard
    Size: 24″H x 14.5″W x 14.5″D
    Weight: 50 lbs.

    Workingman’s 10
    Type: combo
    Power rating: 80 Watts RMS @ 8 Ohms internal speaker
    100 Watts RMS @ 4 Ohms (with 8 ohm extension speaker)
    Drivers: 10″ speaker + Piezo tweeter
    Features: 3-Way Output Switch (selects Full Range, Horn Off, or Headphones Only)
    Bass, Midrange, Treble Control, Aural Enhancer Control
    Size: 16.25″W x 14.5″H x 14″D
    Weight: 32 lbs.

    Workingman’s 12
    Type: combo
    Power rating: 120 Watts RMS @ 8 Ohms internal speaker
    160 Watts @ 4 Ohms (with 8 ohm extension speaker)
    Drivers: 12″ speaker + Piezo tweeter
    Features: 3-Way Output Switch
    Bass, Midrange, Treble Control; Aural Enhancer Control
    Automatic compressor/limiter
    Size: 15.5″W x 22.25″H x 15.25″D
    Weight: 50 lbs.

    Baby Blue 2×8
    Type: combo amp with tube preamp
    Power rating: 160 Watts @ 4 ohms (internal cabinet)
    180 Watts RMS @ 2.6 ohms (with 8 ohm extension cabinet)
    200 Watts @ 2 ohms (with 4 ohm extension cabinet)
    Drivers: 2 x 8″ speakers + 5″ Cone Tweeter
    Features: Passive/Active Input: 800K Ohms
    Active Input: 60K Ohms
    3 band semi-parametric EQ, EQ bypass switch, Aural Enhancer Control
    Size: 14.5″W x 24.5″ x 12.5″D
    Weight: 45 lbs.

    Baby Baby Blue 1×10
    Type: combo amp
    Power rating: 120 Watts @ 8 ohms RMS (internal cabinet)
    160 Watts @ 4 ohms (with 8 ohm extension cabinet)
    180 Watts @ 2.6 ohms (with 4 ohm extension cabinet)
    Drivers: 10″ Speaker + Piezo tweeter
    Features: Passive/Active Input: 800K Ohms
    Active Input: 60K Ohms
    3 band semi-parametric EQ, EQ bypass switch, Aural Enhancer Control
    Size: 13 7/8″W x 19″H x 13 7/8″D
    Weight: 39 lbs.

    SWR SpellbinderSpellbinder Blue
    Type: combo amp
    Power rating: 160 Watts @ 4 ohms
    Drivers: 10″ Speaker + tweeter
    Features: Tube Preamp, +15V Phantom Power with On/Off Switch, Phase Switch, Aural Enhancer, Side-Chain Effects Loop with Blend Control and Effects Bypass Switch
    Size: Height: 19.5”, (49.5 cm); width: 15 3/8”, (39 cm); depth: 14.5”, (36.8 cm)
    Weight: 26.5 lbs./11.6 kg

    www.swrsound.com

  • Tec Amp

    TecAmp PumaPuma Combo 112
    Type: combo amp
    Drivers: 1 x 12” @ 8 ohms, 1 x NTM-1 hi-mid speaker with double Neodym magnet system 4” cone
    Features: solid state preamp with gain, taste, lo, lomid, himid, hi, master controls, switchable mute, DI pre/post, XLR balanced DI out, 1 x effects loop, tuner out, line out, line in, Freq. Response 34-18.000 Hz
    Power  rating: 270 w; 350 w / 4 ohms
    Dimensions (W x H x D): 44 x 45 x 35 cm;  17” x 18” x 14”
    Weight:  12,5 kg / 27,5 lbs

    TecAmp also offers the Puma amps as 1 x 10″, 2 x  10″ and 2 x 12″ versions.

    www.tecamp.de

  • Tech21 (SansAmp)

    SansAmpSansAmp Para Driver DI
    Type: preamp, DI
    Features: 4.7Meg Ohms input, bass/treble controls, semi-parametric EQ for feedback elemination (mid shift, mid); blend control, effects loop, 9V battery powered, phantom powered or AC adapter, 1/4-inch and XLR outputs with selectable levels, Parallel, uneffected output to run a dry signal to a separate channel
    (replaced the SansAmp Acoustic DI)www.tech21nyc.com

  • Triton Audio

    BigAmp Piezo

    Type: preamp/D.I.
    Features: Low noise Class A JFet amplifier, 15db amplification, Balanced output, input impedance 5 mOhm, runs on 8-48 v phantom power

    The key philosophy behind the BigAmp D.I. is to put the pre-amplification as close to the musical instrument as possible, where it is most effective. An extra benefit might be BigAmp’s really small size, making it ultra portable. It runs on phantom power (from e. g. mixing console).

    www.tritonaudio.com

    available at www.kontrabass-atelier.de

  • Vintage Revolution

    Acoustic Box 1

    Type: preamp (blender)
    Features: EQ, DI out, line out, mute
    Channel 1 (for e.g. piezo): Parametric equalizer, MID level correction;
    Channel 2 (for e.g. microphone, +48V Phantom Power, low input impedance), Parametric equalizer, MID level correction, notch filter, Phase reverse, Low pass filter, MIX controls

    Acoustic Box 2

    Type: preamp (blender)
    Features: EQ, DI out, line out, mute
    Channel 1 (for e.g. piezo): Parametric equalizer, MID level correction;
    Channel 2 (for e.g. microphone, +48V Phantom Power, low input impedance), Parametric EQ, compressor, built-in effects
    Aux in (e.g. iPad)

    www.vintage-revolution.com

    MerkenMerken

  • Walter Woods

    Walter WoodsM-100, M-300, M-800
    Type: amp head
    Power rating: M-100: 120W@8 Ohms, 200W@4 Ohms
    M-300: 300W@8 Ohms, 450W@4 Ohms
    M-800: 800W@8 Ohms
    Features: dual channel (buffered, high impedance inputs), parametric EQ, XLR DI output
    Size: 9 x 31 x 22 cm
    Weight: 3kg

    Walter Wood’s makes his really legendary handmade amps in different versions with one, two or four channels. When they first came out in the early 1970’s, they were the first amps designed for the double bass. For many bassists, the Walter Woods’ amp is still the reference amp. They are available as special order directly from Walter Woods only.

    Walter Woods, Tel. 760 772-7952, Palm Desert CA, USA
    (no website)

    Two vintageWalter Woods amps (1970ies):

    Some more informations about the history and the models of Walter Woods’ workshop are available at the website of Hubert Ligeois, french double bassist and electrical engineer.

  • Wayne Jones

    Twin Channel Preamp

    2 channels (Channel 1 – 1/4” stereo/mono input; Channel 2 – microphone/phantom power), Optical compressor with level, 6 band EQ plus 30hZ boost, Stereo pan control

     

    www.waynejonesaudio.com/products-specs/wjbpii-twin-channel-bass-pre-amp/

  • Zadow

    Zadowze200 Combo
    Type: combo
    Power rating: 300W
    Drivers: 10″ downfiring speaker, 5″ speaker
    Features: Gain, Bass/Mids/Treble controls, parametric mid control, Anti Plop circuit, Soft Start circuit, Line Out, Effects Loop. Optional: phantom power
    Size: 47 x 40 x 36 cm
    Weight: 14 kg

    ze200II Combo
    Type: combo (2 channel)
    Power rating: 300W
    Drivers: 10″ downfiring speaker, 5″ speaker
    Features: 2 channels with Gain, Bass/Mids/Treble controls, parametric mid control; Anti Plop circuit, Soft Start curcuit, Line Out, Effects Loop.  Optional: phantom power

    The ze200 amp is designed and hand-made by electrical engineer and double bassist Michael Zadow. It has a 10″ downfiring (!) speaker + 5″ mid/treble speaker combination in a cylindrical enclosure, which produces a very clear and powerful sound reproduction. Since it’s designed for double bass amplification, no external preamp is needed when using piezo pickups. Available with 1 or 2 channels.

    Michael Zadow is also a repair expert for other popular amp models (e.g. Walter Woods, G-K, Polytone, Acoustic Image).

    www.zadow-electronics.de/musik.htm

    availabe at www.kontrabass-atelier.de

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