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Bass Amplifier Heads

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Used DEMETER Used DEMETER VTBP-201-800D BASS PRE/POWER AMP 800W
Product Price  $1,799.99
Excellent Condition
Used Gallien-Krueger Used Gallien-Krueger LEGACY Bass Amp Head
Product Price  $799.99
Excellent Condition
Used MESA/Boogie Used 2010s MESA/Boogie SUBWAY D800 Bass Amp...
Product Price  $749.99
Excellent Condition
Used Orange Amplifiers Used Orange Amplifiers OB1-500 Bass Amp...
Product Price  $599.99
Excellent Condition
Used Markbass Used Markbass Little Marcus Bass Amp Head
Product Price  $449.99
Excellent Condition
Used Hotone Effects Used Hotone Effects Thunder Bass 5W Head...
Product Price  $99.99
Excellent Condition
Used Harley Benton Used HARLEY BENTON BLOCK 800B-MKII Bass Amp...
Product Price  $220.99
Excellent Condition
Used Aguilar Used Aguilar AG700
Product Price  $839.99
Excellent Condition
Used Fender Used Fender Rumble V3 500W Bass Amp Head
Product Price  $459.99
Excellent Condition
Used MESA/Boogie Used MESA/Boogie SUBWAY D800+ Bass Amp Head
Product Price  $799.99
Excellent Condition
Used Markbass Used Markbass Big Bang 500W Bass Amp Head
Product Price  $499.99
Excellent Condition
Used Epifani Used Epifani PICCOLO 555 Bass Amp Head
Product Price  $1,149.99
Excellent Condition
Used Ampeg Used Ampeg SVT MICRO VR 200 Bass Amp Head
Product Price  $299.99
Excellent Condition
Used Fender Used Fender Rumble V3 500W Bass Amp Head
Product Price  $499.99
Excellent Condition
Used Markbass Used Markbass Little Mark Backline 250 250W Bass...
Product Price  $394.99
Excellent Condition
Used Gallien-Krueger Used Gallien-Krueger Legacy 800 Bass Amp...
Product Price  $799.99
Excellent Condition
Used TC Electronic Used TC Electronic BH250 250W Bass Amp Head
Product Price  $189.99
Excellent Condition
Used Darkglass Used Darkglass Alpha Omega 500 Bass Amp Head
Product Price  $699.99
Excellent Condition
Used Gallien-Krueger Used Gallien-Krueger Fusion 800S Bass Amp...
Product Price  $899.99
Excellent Condition
Used MESA/Boogie Used MESA/Boogie Subway D800+ Bass Amp Head
Product Price  $829.99
Excellent Condition
Used Trace Elliot Used Trace Elliot TE-1200 Tube Bass Amp Head
Product Price  $799.99
Excellent Condition
Used Ernie Ball Music Man Used Ernie Ball Music Man AUDIOPHILE...
Product Price  $499.99
Excellent Condition
Used EBS Used EBS CLASSIC 500 Bass Amp Head
Product Price  $1,199.99
Excellent Condition
Used EBS Used EBS CLASSIC 500 Bass Amp Head
Product Price  $1,199.99
Excellent Condition
Used Markbass Used Markbass Markbass Little Mark IV Ninja 1,000W...
Product Price  $599.99
Excellent Condition
Used Darkglass Used Darkglass Alpha Omega 500 Bass Amp Head
Product Price  $699.99
Excellent Condition
Used Markbass Used Markbass Little Mark Tube 800 Tube Bass Amp...
Product Price  $574.99
Excellent Condition
Used Darkglass Used Darkglass Microtubes 900v2 Bass Amp Head
Product Price  $999.99
Excellent Condition
Used Phil Jones Bass Used Phil Jones Bass BP-800 Bass Amp Head
Product Price  $649.99
Excellent Condition
Used Ashdown Used Ashdown ABM EVO IV 1200W Bass Amp Head
Product Price  $1,199.99
Excellent Condition
Used Eden Used Eden World Tour Pro 900 Bass Amp Head
Product Price  $999.99
Excellent Condition
Used Markbass Used Markbass Multiamp S
Product Price  $999.99
Excellent Condition
Used Ernie Ball Music Man Used Ernie Ball Music Man HD-500 Bass...
Product Price  $499.99
Excellent Condition
Used Darkglass Used 2020s Darkglass Alpha Omega 900 Bass Amp...
Product Price  $1,059.99
Excellent Condition
Used Ampeg Used Ampeg Venture V3 Bass Amp Head
Product Price  $399.99
Excellent Condition
Used Orange Amplifiers Used Orange Amplifiers BT500H Bass Terror...
Product Price  $749.99
Excellent Condition
Used Ashdown Used Ashdown Root Master RM-800 EVO III Bass Amp...
Product Price  $629.99
Excellent Condition
Used Ashdown Used Ashdown EVO IV Bass Amp Head
Product Price  $649.99
Excellent Condition
Used Orange Amplifiers Used Orange Amplifiers BT1000 Bass Terror...
Product Price  $849.99
Excellent Condition
Used MESA/Boogie Used MESA/Boogie SUBWAY D-800 Bass Amp Head
Product Price  $829.99
Excellent Condition

As the bass guitarist, you play one of the key roles in the band. Your sound gives rhythm and character to every song, so you know how important it is to get the most out of your instrument. The bass guitar itself may be the instrument getting the spotlight, but it would be nothing without its speakers—and the bass amplifier head is the link that ties the two together. Your bass amplifier head 'talks' to the cabinet through two main components: the preamp and the power amp. The preamp is the first stop for the signal coming from your guitar, and its role is to give the sound its tone. Crisp or muddy, deep or brittle, subtle or dramatic—however you want your bass to sound, your preamp adjustments will get it there. Next comes the power amp, boosting the signal's strength to drive the speakers in your cabinet as they transform that electricity into the sound that your audience is clamoring to hear. Acting as the electronic brains of bass guitar configurations, amplifier heads can be made with two different types of circuitry: tube and solid state. The debate between the two is long-standing, and if you are an experienced musician, you've probably already chosen your side. Beginners and the undecided, take note: there are pros and cons to each technology. A tube-based amplifier head uses vacuum tubes that can deliver a richer, warmer sound. Tubes are generally considered to produce tones with greater depth and character. However, tube amps require additional upkeep to maintain the quality of their sound, which can be a serious commitment. Solid-state bass amplifier heads are more reliable overall than tubes, which makes them great for touring since you're less likely to experience a breakdown on the road. The sound produced by solid-state amplifier heads tends to be clearer and more technical, lacking the warmth of a tube model. If you want the best of both worlds, a hybrid bass amplifier head is likely the solution. Hybrids are usually made using tubes on the preamp side, which can take advantage of their unique sonic characteristics to shape the sound. The rich, tube-enhanced signal is then boosted by a solid-state power amp. This combination makes for an amplifier head that's more reliable than an all-tube model, without sacrificing the classic 'tubey' warmth. A wide range of available feature sets make it easy to find the tube, solid-state or hybrid bass amplifier head that's right for you. No matter the size of your speaker stack or your preferences in sounds and tones, there is an amplifier head to suit your individual standards.