
Review Summary
1-Button Footswitch Included
120V
500 Watts at 4ohms - 350 Watts at 8 ohms
Vintage - VOL, BASS (pull DEEP), MID, TREBLE (pull BRIGHT); Overdrive - GAIN, BLEND, VOL, BASS (pull DEEP), MID FREQ, MID LVL, TREBLE (pull BRIGHT); MASTER (pull MUTE)
Two - (Vintage and Overdrive)
Two - (1/4", Input 2 is at -6dB)
Two Speakon 1/4" Combo Jacks
Tube Overdrive
1/4" - (Preamp Out, Power Amp In)
One - (XLR with Ground Lift, Level Control, and Pre/Post EQ Switch)
2 x 12AX7
Lightweight Class D Power Amp
Solid State
10.5 x 22.7 x 8.94" (26.6 x 57.6 x 22.7 cm)
16 lbs (7.3 kg)
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Pro Bassman Sound and Style
The Bassman 500 combines Fender's world-standard "blackface" tube preamp with a lightweight 500 watt Class D power amp. Its dual-channel design uses modern technology to maximize classic technology, with classic Fender '60s "blackface" styling and a wealth of innovative features on the front and rear panels. A vintage channel that delivers the full, warm sound of classic Fender amps with passive tone stack and an overdrive channel that delivers the aggressive and responsive sound of a modern active tone stack (choose between channels with included footswitch). The Bassman 500 mates perfectly with Bassman Pro Series Neo speaker cabinets and Rumble V3 410/115 cabinets.
Overdrive Channel
Huge bass tone is one thing. Huge bass tone with the grittiest, most viscerally satisfying and aggressive overdrive you've ever heard is quite another.
Deep/Bright Pull Switch
For even greater tonal definition, this powerful bass head's two "bass" control knobs double as "deep" pull switches that emphasize the low end with pronounced power and clarity, while the two "treble" control knobs double as "bright" pull switches that emphasize the high end with singing brilliance.
XLR Line Output
For easy compatibility with external stage and studio performance and recording systems, this pro bass head features a rear-panel XLR line output with level control knob, ground lift switch and pre/post EQ switch.