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Bass Amplifier Heads
We're the experts on bass amplifier heads. No one in the industry knows more about bass amplifier heads than we do. When you call Sweetwater, you talk to a Sales Engineer that's well-versed in all aspects of pro audio - from means of getting gear to the gig safely to getting it all set up and working - and we're here to help you every step of the way. From before-the-sale questions to service and support after the sale, Sweetwater is there with you every step of the way. Call Sweetwater first - no one knows bass amplifier heads like we do!
Hartke LH500 New In Stock
Hartke LH500
500W Bass Amplifier Head with Rackmountable Metal Chassis, 12AX7 Class-A Tube Preamplifier Circuit, Bass and Treble Shelving, Selectable Bright Switch and Limiter
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Ampeg SVT-VR Ampeg SVT-VR
300-watt Vintage Reissue All-tube Bass Amp Head Nothing says classic bass tone like an Ampeg SVT, and the SVT-VR is a reissue of the early 1970s Blue Line  SVT head that's authentic all the way down to its 6550 output tubes. The SVT-CL is arguably one of the most popular bass heads ever, with users ranging from P-Funk to Kiss, and all points in between. For SVT fans that...
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Ampeg SVT-2PRO Ampeg SVT-2PRO
300-watt Bass Amp Head with Tube Preamp, Tube Drive Stage, and Tube Power Amp The SVT-2PRO is a 300-watt amp loaded with four 12AX7 tubes with a 12AU7 in the preamp stage with another 12AX7 and a 12AU7 for additional drive with a sextet of 6550 tubes in the power amp. The SVT-2PRO's Frequency control allows you to select the center frequency for the Midrange control. And if that's not enough, you can use...
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Ampeg SVT-CL Ampeg SVT-CL
300-watt All-tube Bass Amp Head with 1/4" and Speakon Outputs Since 1969, the Ampeg SVT has been the amp that set the standard for bass amplification. The crunchy, punchy tones are unmistakable, and bassists worldwide have clung to them since their inception. The SVT-CL is arguably one of the most popular bass heads ever, with users ranging from P-Funk to Kiss and all points in between....
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$1699.99
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Trace Elliot AH1000-12 Trace Elliot AH1000-12
2 x 500W Bass Amp Head with 12-band Graphic Equalizer, Dual-band Compressor, and DI Out Want that classic Trace  sound in stereo? Of course you do. The AH-1000-12 head shares many of the same features found on the 1210 and 1215 combos see below, including pre-shape for the classic Trace sound, valve for warmth or overdrive, 12-band classic Trace Elliot EQ, and a dual band compressor. The only difference is, the...
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Ampeg SVT-4PRO Ampeg SVT-4PRO
Professional Bass Amp Head with Tube Preamp, 1/4" and Speakon Outputs Designed for players that want the familiar power and tone of an SVT, but need the tone-shaping capabilities afforded by modern bass amp designs, the SVT-4PRO is a rackmountable bass head built for the touring pro. SVT-4PRO offers an expansive palette of tonal options. The Frequency control allows you to select the center...
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SWR 550x SWR 550x
550W Bass Amp Head with Tube Preamp, SubWave Octave Doubler, Limiter and 2U Rackmount Case Configuration SWR's 550x bass amplifier debuts with extra power and extra lows from the newest member of the X Series. The SWR 550x takes the 350x's top-selling feature set to new heights - 550 watts @ 4 ohms - and new lows with the SWR Subwave octave generator. The 550x gives you world-famous SWR professional tone and power in a fan-cooled...
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$1099.99
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Trace Elliot AH500-7 Trace Elliot AH500-7
500-watt Bass Amp Head with 7-band EQ, Pre-shape Tone Circuit, Compressor, Effects Loop, and Balanced DI The Trace Elliot AH500-7 500-watt bass amplifier head gives you the power and headroom you need, with a flexible EQ and several other great features. The AH500-7 includes a 7-band EQ, so you can shape your tone easily and tweak it to your heart's delight. This powerful bass head also features a self-adjusting compressor, series...
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Ampeg SVT-3PRO Ampeg SVT-3PRO
Professional Bass Amp Head with Tube Preamp and 1/4" and Speakon Outputs The SVT-3PRO is a lightweight bass head with many of the same features of the SVT-4PRO. Both models are loaded with three 12AX7 tubes in the preamp stage with the SVT-3PRO adding another 12AX7 and a 12AU7 for additional drive. The SVT-3PRO's Frequency control allows you to select the center frequency for the Midrange control,...
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SWR 350x SWR 350x
350W Tube Bass Amp Head with SubWave Octave Doubler The SWR 350x is an upgraded version of the Bass 350, a model for bassists who wanted the famous SWR Sound.  The 350x adds significant improvements. Along with SWR's Aural Enhancer circuit, there's a new SubWave circuit, which produces a tone an octave below the original signal and tracks as well or better than anything else on...
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Peavey VB-2 Tube Bass Amp Head Peavey VB-2 Tube Bass Amp Head
All-tube 225W Bass Amp Head with 3-band EQ and Midrange Selector, Mute Switch, Tuner Send Jack, Effects Loop, and Resonance and Presence Controls The Peavey VB-2 bass amplifier head gives you amazing tonal options, with headroom to spare when you need it. Everybody knows that tube watts are much louder than solid-state watts, and the 225-watt VB-2 takes full advantage of it. The all-tube preamp and power sections let you dial in everything from crystal clear and punchy to...
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  SWR Marcus Miller Preamp 
Tube Preamplifier with 3-band EQ, Compression, and DI Output for Bass Want to re-tool your bass sound? The Marcus Miller Preamp may just be what you need to do it! Built from a partnership between SWR and Marcus Miller - who is arguably one of the most influential bassists of his generation - the Marcus Miller Preamp puts a ton of tone-shaping capabilities in your hands. Marcus customized the...
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SWR WorkingPro 700 SWR WorkingPro 700
700W Bass Amp Head with Active and Passive Inputs, New Bass Intensifier Circuit, Aural Enhancer, and Limiter It's SWR's newest big-gig powerhouse, the WorkingPro 700 - an amp that works as hard as you do! Loud and proud at 700 watts, and packed with new features and professional, time-tested SWR tone, the WorkingPro 700 is destined to become the newest classic SWR amplifier. The lightning-quick solid-state preamp and renowned Aural...
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Line 6 LowDown HD750 Line 6 LowDown HD750 
750-watt Bass Amp Head with Five Amp Models, Five Effects, Four Programmable Channel Memories, Tuner, and Enhanced Direct Out The Line 6 LowDown HD750 modeling Bass amplifier head packs a powerful 750 watts of power into a convenient 3U rackmountable design - and that's just the beginning! The LowDown HD750 features five onboard bass amp models ranging from clean to mean, and its built-in effects, programmable channel memories, and balanced XLR direct...
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Ampeg SVT-450H Ampeg SVT-450H
450-watt Solid-state MOSFET Bass Amp Head In the world of high performance bass amps, the Ampeg SVT-450H gives you more power, performance and flexibility than any other bass amp in its class. And if we didn't tell you, you'd swear the SVT-450H was a tube amplifier. Producing warm, tube-like performance at stunning volume levels (it's rated at 450-Watts RMS at 4 Ohms),...
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Tech 21 Landmark 300 Tech 21 Landmark 300
300W 2-channel Tube Bass Amp Head with Effects Loop, XLR Direct Out, Tuner Output, and Rackmountable, Fan-cooled Chassis The Tech 21 LM-300 2-channel tube bass amplifier head is built to handle the most ferocious bass tones while giving you the transparency and flexibility you need to dial up the sounds you want onstage or in the studio. The 300-watt LM-300 is built to be a powerful, versatile tone tool, and that build quality extends to its rugged...
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SWR WorkingPro 400 SWR WorkingPro 400
Rack-Mountable Bass Amp Head with 400W RMS at 4 Ohms, Exclusive Bass Intensifier, and 3-Band EQ Bass players, here's a way to get into the legendary SWR sound and tone-shaping features at an unbelievably low price! The WorkingPro 400 gives you classic SWR tone and clarity, the exclusive tone-expanding Aural Enhancer circuitry, 400 watts of dependable solid-state power and the tonal sweet spots of a simple 3-band active EQ...
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Hartke LH1000 Hartke LH1000 
1000W Bass Amplifier Head with Rackmountable Metal Chassis, 12AX7 Class-A Tube Preamplifier Circuit, Bass and Treble Shelving, Selectable Bright Switch and Limiter The Hartke LH1000 is a 1000-watt (2 x 500W) bass amplifier head featuring a classic 12AX7 Class-A tube front-end with a solid-state output. Portable and roadworthy, the Hartke LH1000 offers both treble and bass shelving, so you can give its warm tone the edge you want. You can also tweak the bright and limiter switches to shape...
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Line 6 LowDown HD400 Line 6 LowDown HD400 
400-watt Bass Amp Head with Five Amp Models, Five Effects, Four Programmable Channel Memories, Tuner, and Enhanced Direct Out The Line 6 LowDown HD400 modeling Bass amplifier head packs a potent 400 watts of power into a convenient 3U rackmountable design - and that's just the beginning! The LowDown HD400 features five onboard bass amp models ranging from clean to mean, and its built-in effects, programmable channel memories, and balanced XLR direct...
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Hartke 5500 Hartke 5500
500W Bass Amp Head - Tube and Solid State There was only one way to improve upon the design of the legendary Hartke 3500 bass amp: Supercharge it! Hartke took all the features of the classic 3500 then added a 500 Watt power plant and built it into a new vintage-style cabinet. The Hartke 5500, the best of the best just got better. Hartke 5500 Features: 500 Watts of...
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Hartke HA3500 Hartke HA3500
350-watt Bass Amp Head with Selectable Tube & Solid-State Preamp The best selling bass head in the industry, the legendary Hartke HA3500 is now available in a new format in a that's as pleasing to the eyes as it to the ears. The new Hartke HA3500 features all the same rock-solid performance and features of the original model released back in 1990, with 350 watts of clean Hartke power and...
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