{"title":"Bass Heads — Amplifiers","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"mesa-boogie-subway-d-800-bass-amplifier-head","title":"Mesa Boogie Subway D-800 Bass Amplifier Head","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMESA Boogie Availability Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurrently Mesa Boogie is not shipping to Australia. We are hoping to see some Mesa Boogie by early 2024.\u003cbr\u003ePlease \u003ca href=\"mailto:sales@guitar.com.au?subject=Mesa%20Boogie\u0026amp;body=Hi,I%20have%20a%20question%20about%20Mesa%20Boogie.\"\u003eContact Us\u003c\/a\u003e at sales@guitar.com.au and we will email you you when Mesa becomes available.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA FIRST-EVER-FOR-MESA. THE ULTRA LIGHTWEIGHT, PROFESSIONAL LEVEL CLASS D SUBWAY D-800™ FOR BASS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"js-picture-zoom\"\u003eIntroducing the Mesa Boogie Subway D-800™, where MESA's passion for Design Excellence and Portability meet the demand for Great Tone in a simple, accessible package. This first-ever-for-MESA ultra-lightweight, yet professionally power-rated Class D package for Bass boasts an easy to navigate, yet full-featured preamp with all the shaping control you’ll need coupled with a mighty 800 watt musical sounding, reliable, featherweight output section. The result is an amp that can command any venue from a small club to a large concert stage and anywhere in between, yet fits in the pocket of your gig bag!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePURE MESA BLOODLINE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"figure media-hang--right\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"figcaption\"\u003eCOMPACT POWER - At only 5.5 lbs., a little over 3 inches tall and 10 inches wide the Subway delivers 800 Watts of power to command any venue from a small club to a large concert stage, yet fits in the pocket of your gig bag!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt around a combination of signature circuits ranging from our classic tube models like the vintage Bass 400+™ and more recent Bass Strategy™ 8:88™, to the mosfet powered accuracy and mid-focused definition of the Big Block™ 750 and M9 Carbine™ the new SUBWAY D-800 embodies the best qualities from the entire MESA Bass lineage and unveils a unique new voice all its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCONTROL OVER POWER\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"figure media-hang--right\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"figcaption\"\u003eMUTE AND ACTIVE\/PASSIVE switch allows you to tailor the input headroom to your instrument. The MUTE switch silences the signal from the INPUT jack to the SPEAKER output, HEADPHONE output and DI output for silent tuning.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTone shaping in the SUBWAY D-800 begins with the Front Panel INPUT section, which is comprised of the INPUT jack and two switches; a MUTE and an ACTIVE\/PASSIVE switch for tailoring the input headroom to your instrument. The MUTE switch silences the signal from the INPUT jack to the SPEAKER output, HEADPHONE output and DI output for silent tuning. Convenient Indicator LEDs are provided on the right side of the Front Panel for all switched functions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"figure media-hang--right\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"figcaption\"\u003eVOICE CONTROL on the SUBWAY D-800 is a continuously variable rendering that allows fine-tuning of your sound from a more “flat” response to a radically scooped midrange sound with the lows and highs boosted.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDEEPER STILL\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStill not enough bottom you say… we listen and obey. For all those who need that extra huge Tone, we’ve included a DEEP switch that further enhances low end and puts an unmistakable sub-low component into the mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e4-BAND EQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFurther Tone shaping is handled by our 4-Band Fixed, Rotary EQ Section comprised of BASS, LOW MID, HIGH MID and TREBLE Controls. While the BASS and TREBLE controls deliver sweet, musically useful regions of low end fundamental and top end clarity, it’s the two powerful overlapping MID Bands that allow pinpoint accuracy when sculpting the important attack region and body of your Tone. LOW MID fills in the higher bottom end and determines fullness and bloom, while the HIGH MID helps you define how your sound tracks with the drums and where you want to sit in the mix. With these four controls as your foundation and the VOICING control as the finishing touch, or even vice versa, any sound you desire is only a quick twist away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFIND YOUR VOICE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile VOICE controls have appeared on several MESA Bass designs, here on the SUBWAY D-800, we opted for a continuously variable rendering that allows fine-tuning of your sound from a more “flat” response to a radically scooped midrange sound with the lows and highs boosted. This sweep-able version of the VOICING control allows near infinite shaping and let’s you decide the degree of “sauce” that’s right for your individual Bass and musical style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCONNECTIVITY\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePro features are abundant on the D-800 Rear Panel and all of your interfacing needs are provided for here. SPEAKON SPEAKER OUTPUT jacks allow sturdy connection to the enclosure of your choice. An IMPEDANCE switch allows you to optimize the SUBWAY’s mighty output power for a variety of speaker configurations and wiring schemes. Regardless of your impedance requirements, the SUBWAY delivers its authoritative power and great Tone in full measure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"figure media-hang--right\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"figcaption\"\u003eHEADPHONE and AUX INPUTS are provided so you can enjoy the SUBWAY’s great sound without disturbing others. Further inspiration is available for solo enjoyment by connecting pre-recorded music, a sequencer or a drum machine to the AUX Input and playing to accompaniment while using headphones.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePRACTICE PRIVATELY, PLAY PRIVATELY. OUTPUT FOR ALL\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"figure media-hang--right\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"figcaption\"\u003eDIRECT OUTPUT - A standard XLR D.I. OUTPUT provides switching for pre\/post routing, mic or line level output and a ground switch to aid in curing ground noise problems when interfacing with other gear.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA HEADPHONES OUTPUT is provided so you can enjoy the SUBWAY’s great sound without disturbing others. Further inspiration is available for solo enjoyment by connecting pre-recorded music, a sequencer or a drum machine to the AUX Input and playing to accompaniment while using headphones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA comprehensive DIRECT OUTPUT section is included in the SUBWAY’s platform so you can share your Tone with the world of recording and\/or reinforcement and provides a full set of options for your D.I. needs. The standard MALE 3-Pin XLR is controlled via 3 mini toggles that determine both SOURCE (PRE or POST) and LEVEL (MIC or LINE) as well as a PIN 1 LIFT option on the XLR to aid in curing Ground noise problems when interfacing with Consoles of all types.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFEATURES\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned \u0026amp; Handcrafted in Petaluma, California\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClass D Power with 8\/4 or 2 Ohm Impedance Switch for optimum Power to Load Performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e800 Watts @ 4 or 2 Ohms (400 @ 8)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActive\/Passive Input Switch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlay\/Mute Switch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreamplifier features: Input Gain with Clip Indicator (O\/D LED), Variable Voicing (Flat to Vintage Scoop), Fully Active 4-Band EQ (+\/- 12dB of Bass, Low-Mid, High-Mid, Treble) plus Deep Switch (for enhanced low-end) and Master Volume\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalanced XLR Line Out with Pre\/Post, Line\/Mic \u0026amp; Ground Lift Switches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeadphone Output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuxiliary Input\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtection \u0026amp; Limit LED Indicators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 Speakon Speaker Output Jacks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFan Cooled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGig Bag w\/Strap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Mesa\/Boogie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52619696701730,"sku":"MBD800H","price":2499.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0996\/0066\/2818\/files\/SubwayD800_xlarge__12556__69164__53062__71843.1506544328.1280.1280_e84bf492-cf28-4e61-9c60-206e1d64bd54.jpg?v=1790231800"},{"product_id":"orange-ad200b-bass-head","title":"Orange AD200B Bass Head","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe AD200B MK 3 is quite simply one of the purest valve bass amplifiers ever produced, designed on the premise that the best tone often comes from the shortest signal path from guitar to speaker. The classic, uncomplicated design features inputs for both active and passive instruments, with a simple but effective EQ. With four 6550 output valves pushing 200 Watts of power, the AD200B has a creamy, dynamic low-end with a focused mid-range. The rounded gain structure reveals a wide spectrum of vintage and modern tones, from mellow hues perfect for flatwound strings, through to heavy percussive grind. 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Packing 800 watts into four ohms, Fender Rumble 800 Bass Head is ready for the big gigs. Lightweight and compact, the Rumble 800 is road ready and tour-tough. The streamlined control set makes it easy to dial in the ideal bass tone for any musical setting. Bassists at Guitar World really appreciate the Rumble 800's clean low end and studio-grade tone-sculpting tools. And like all Fender bass amps, the Rumble 800 head delivers fat, punchy bass tone that sits pretty in your studio or live mix. It ships with a footswitch and padded carrying bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"webtext-block webtext-switched  webtext-block--text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWorld-class Fender bass tone\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rumble 800 may be compact, but it delivers world-class Fender bass tone and studio-quality sound-shaping. It has 3 channels Bright, Contour, and Vintage), as well Drive and Overdrive effects, so right off the bat you're ready to rock with everything from fat and vintage to modern and scooped to raw and aggressive. Fine tune your tone with the carefully chosen Bass, Low Mid, High Mid, Treble EQ frequencies, and you're in the pocket for any gig or recording session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"webtext-block webtext-switched  webtext-block--text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFender Rumble 800 Bass Head Features:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"webtext-block--colcount\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact, lightweight Class D 800-watt bass head\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower: 800 watts (into 4 ohms)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 channels: Bright, Contour, and Vintage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEffects: Drive and Overdrive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 ¼\" input; EQ: Bass, Low Mid, High Mid, Treble\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits the magnetic footprint of the Fender Rumble cabs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParallel speaker outputs (2 combo Jacks for XLR or 1\/4\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalanced Line Out (Select Post or Pre, and Ground Lift)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEffects Loop Send\/Return, 1\/8\" Aux, 1\/8\" Phones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips with a footswitch and padded carrying bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Fender","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52619751751970,"sku":"2372003000","price":1449.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0996\/0066\/2818\/files\/2372003000_amp_frt_001_nr__10680.1594778252.1280.1280_f78e7f06-72be-40e5-94bc-0ff8637941e6.png?v=1790232782"},{"product_id":"tc-electronic-bq500","title":"TC ELECTRONIC BQ500","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"            product-block            product-block--description                      \"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTC ELECTRONIC BQ500 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBQ500 - 500 Watt Portable Bass Head with Mosfet Preamp and Thrust Compressor. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e500 Watt portable micro bass head amplifier for stage and studio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact and lightweight design for ultimate portability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCutting-edge Class-D amplifier technology for incredible power and sonic performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-voltage Mosfet preamplifier for authentic sound and feel of a tube amp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThrust compressor for ultimate punch and to capture every nuance of your playing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4-band EQ section provides ultimate tone shaping control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalanced DI output with pre\/post EQ routing for direct connection to mixing consoles and recording equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudio-quality headphone amplifier with speaker emulation for personal practice and silent rehearsals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuxiliary rehearsal input for playback through speaker or headphones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeaker output on premium speakON* connector (4 Ohm minimum load)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmplifier protected against short circuits, thermal overload and low speaker impedance for enhanced reliability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRugged steel amplifier chassis designed for life on the road\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuto-ranging universal switch-mode power supply for use worldwide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3-Year Warranty Program*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned and engineered in Denmark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"            product-block            product-block--share                      \"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"TC Electronic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52619782553890,"sku":"TC-BQ500","price":609.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0996\/0066\/2818\/files\/BQ500_P0CQS_Front_XL_5000x__43345.1660954266.1280.1280_bead950f-d496-4338-80a6-9c0a8c91e9fa.png?v=1790233421"}],"url":"https:\/\/guitar.com.au\/collections\/gw-amplifiers-bass-heads.oembed","provider":"Guitar World","version":"1.0","type":"link"}