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Tech 21 VT Bass 500 - 500-watt Character Series Lightweight Bass Head

500W Bass Amplifier Head with Class D Power, Character Knob, Blend Control, 3-band EQ, Balanced XLR Out, and Effects Loop
Item ID: VTBass500

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Tech 21's Classic VT Bass Tones in a Compact Head!

Get massive bass tones and gig-ready power with the Tech 21 VT Bass 500 bass guitar amplifier head. Loaded with a 500-watt Class D power amp section, the VT Bass 500 is ready for anything from studio to rehearsal to midsized gigs. Based on the popular SansAmp VT Bass DI pedal, this amp head is loaded with classic bass tones that range from old-school tube amps to modern rock rigs. A powerful 3-band EQ, Drive, and Blend controls let you further tailor your sound. Add a portable, powerful, and great-sounding compact amp to your rig with the Tech 21 VT Bass 500 bass guitar amplifier head.

Tech 21 VT Bass 500 Bass Guitar Amplifier Head at a Glance:
  • Flexible preamp controls let you sculpt the tone you need
  • SansAmp line-out to send a full-frequency signal to the soundboard without compromise
  • Proven technology, great products
Flexible preamp controls let you sculpt the tone you need

Tech 21's SansAmp circuitry lets you dial in everything from classic bass amp sounds to modern bass rigs. Use the VT Bass 500's Character knob to conjure up fat, classic rigs that fill the low end of any recording or gig. Add rock 'n roll grit to your tone with a twist of the Drive knob. And for a presence bump, just hit the Bite switch. The Tech 21 VT Bass 500 bass guitar amp lets you blend your original signal and your new tailored sound easily with the built-in Blend control.

SansAmp line-out to send a full-frequency signal to the soundboard without compromise

Why go through all the trouble fine-tuning your tone just to have a sound person take an unaffected line-out from your bass amp? You can stand your ground with the VT Bass 500. On the front of this bass machine is a Tech 21 SansAmp DI XLR output, so the house gets the exact tone that you're enjoying onstage. Now you can be sure that the tone moving the bodies out front sounds just as good as the tone that's propelling your playing forward.

Proven technology, great products

Since the first SansAmp was unleashed back in 1989, Tech 21 has developed an impressive line of products to cover every application. Each SansAmp product is built using the best possible materials and exclusive components, such as their smooth custom actuators which are licensed to other major manufacturers. Tech 21's range of products are developed with a critical ear for tonal perfection and an open ear to their customers' needs.

Tech 21 VT Bass 500 Bass Guitar Amplifier Head Features:
  • Compact bass amp with SansAmp VT preamp
  • 500-watt Class D power amp delivers big tone
  • Character control lets you dial in various bass tones
  • Dial in the perfect tone with the Blend control
  • Balanced XLR SansAmp line output ensures the house is hearing the same tone you are
  • Built-in effects loop with bypass switch for adding your favorite pedals
  • Dedicated headphone output for silent practicing
  • Pro-level speakON inputs
Get classic bass tones and big power in a compact package with the Tech 21 VT Bass 500 amplifier head!

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Tech Specs

  • Manufacturer Part Number: VTB-500

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