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Hotone Nano Legacy Thunder Bass 5-watt Micro Bass Head

5-watt 1-channel Solid-state Bass Amplifier Head with 3-band EQ, Effects Loop, Headphone Output, and Aux In Jack
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Hotone Nano Legacy Thunder Bass 5-watt Micro Bass Head
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Hotone Nano Legacy Thunder Bass 5-watt Micro Bass Head

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Q: What kind of tone can I expect from the Thunder Bass head?

Q: Can I use my effects pedals with the Hotone Thunder Bass?

Q: How can I practice silently or connect to a mixer for recording?

Q: What type of speaker cabinet should I use with the Thunder Bass?

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Massive Bass Tone in the Palm of Your Hand

The Hotone Nano Legacy Thunder Bass 5-watt micro head puts SVT-style bass tone in your hand, in your backpack, or in your gig bag. With its diminutive size and sub-2-pound weight, you're able to carry the sound of a 300-watt behemoth with you wherever you go. The Thunder Bass is also loaded with player-friendly features such as an effects loop, auxiliary input, headphone output, and an ability to effortlessly handle 4- or 16-ohm cabinets. There simply is no bass amplifier as compact or convenient of the Hotone Nano Thunder Bass micro head.

The Hotone Nano Legacy Series — tiny amps, massive sound

Less than three inches high, barely five inches wide, and weighing in at less than two pounds, the Hotone Nano Legacy Series of amplifier heads offer a compact design, rugged build, and unexpectedly huge tone. Each Nano Legacy amp head features volume and gain knobs, a 3-band EQ, and an FX loop. Compatible with 4- or 16-ohm speaker cabinets, the user-friendliness of Nano Legacy amp heads is awe-inspiring. Lastly, each Nano Legacy amp head features an 1/8" aux input for playing along with MP3 players or smartphones, and an 1/8" headphone/line output for playing through a home stereo or computer speakers.

Hotone — design inspiration

According to Hotone (pronounced "hot tone"), their slogan is "Design Inspiration." The company strives to create products that are centered around what is, what isn't, and what can be made possible. Hotone endeavors to create products that the music world has always wanted but never before imagined possible. Hotone states that it's one of their core values to challenge the limits of design. At Sweetwater, we've found that Hotone's products are rugged, portable, and don't compromise on tone.

Hotone Nano Legacy Thunder Bass Amplifier Head Features:

  • Bass tone much larger than the amp's physical size
  • Volume and gain controls for tonal variety
  • 3-band EQ for shaping your sound
  • Speaker out automatically supports cabinets of different impedances
  • FX loop for using external effects
  • Headphone output jack for practicing and recording
  • Aux in jack lets you play with an external music player
  • Extremely compact configuration for portability

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Tech Specs

  • Type: Solid State
  • Number of Channels: Single channel
  • Output Power: 5W
  • EQ: 3-band EQ
  • Inputs: 1 x 1/4" (instrument), 1 x 1/8" (aux in)
  • Outputs: 1 x 1/4" (4/8/16 ohms)
  • Headphones: 1 x 1/8" (line out/headphones)
  • Effects Loop: Yes
  • Power Source: 18V DC power supply (included)
  • Height: 2.34"
  • Width: 5.03"
  • Depth: 2.95"
  • Weight: 1.14 lbs.
  • Manufacturer Part Number: NLA-4

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Reviews

Amazing Mini Bass Head with FX Loop
This little bass head amp is small but might. It is the lowest price amp out there that has FX send/receive. I bought this to power a 12" Ibanez 65w combo bass amp with a FX loop that had a noise problem. I disconnected the factory amp and ran this instead to the speaker. It works amazing with plenty of power and great sound.
Hotone Nano Legacy Thunder Bass 5-Watt Micro Bass Head

This little amp is amazing! MUCH louder than I expected! Drives a 15-inch speaker with enough sound to fill a coffee-shop at an open-mic gig! 1/4 inch speaker out 4-16 ohms, 1/4-inch FX send & 1/4-inch FX return jacks, 1/8" line/phones out, 1/8" aux in (for backing tracks on CD, or ??), Bass Mid Treble controls, Gain control, AND Volume control. Rock Solid brick-like machined-aluminum (not sheet metal) chassis. THIS little amp is TOTALLY AWESOME!!! Fits in your gig bag. This amp is a STEAL!

Music background: Composer, singer-songwriter, guitar, bass, keys
Hotone
What I like about my hot tone, legacy thunder, mini amp is being able to play quietly in my room quietly quietly with headphones so I don't rattle the whole house and drive everybody nuts, including the neighbors. Although I do love to sometimes crank up my orange little thing bass amp and shake the neighbors windows. Thank you, Sweetwater.
Hotone!!
I feel like I'm the reason sweetwater now carry's this product! I bought mine through Amazon a couple of years ago. I was explaining this amp to my rep when looking for a small cab and effect's peddle! This small amp simply rocks! Put an effects peddle through it and you have a great sounding and surprisingly loud tiny beast!!
thunder bass head
I am surprised how much I like this amp. I have a luxury of gear but this gets used more than most. I have a couple of small cabs that work well with it. If I need a bigger cab, I'll take a bigger head. I have plugged a dozen basses through it and EVERYTIME, it pleases me. It will even work with a Shen upright with a Realist pickup (that is saying something!!) It may thump when turning it on but otherwise, this thing is quiet as a rock on idle, Works with channel strips/pedals. Nice piece of kit. Good sounding too.
Music background: semi pro