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Home Bass Amps TC Electronic Thrust BQ500 500W Portable Bass Head
TC Electronic Thrust BQ500 500W Portable Bass Head

TC Electronic Thrust BQ500 500W Portable Bass Head

by TC Electronic
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$339.00

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THRUST BQ500 is a 500-Watt revolution in portable bass amplification, packing more bang for the buck into an ultra-lightweight micro bass head (2.3 kg/5.1 lbs) than a warehouse full of discounted fireworks! A custom-designed EQ and MOSFET preamp provides a tremendous tonal palette and realistic tube-like sound and feel.

Portable Power

Built for the pragmatic bass player, the 500-Watt BQ500 is designed with the ultimate in portability and power in mind. The cutting-edge Class-D circuit features a high-voltage MOSFET preamp that delivers the authentic feel and dynamic response of a real tube amp. A powerful 4-band EQ lets you sculpt your tone exactly how you like it, while the balanced DI output makes it ultra-easy to connect to the FoH (Front of House) mixing console or your recording equipment.

Versatility & Tone

A passive/active switch optimizes preamp input for basses loaded with either passive or active pickups for the best tonal response possible. BQ500 features the highly-versatile, single-knob THRUST compressor circuit that accurately sets the dynamic range of your playing and provides maximum punch to catapult your tone across the stage.

Features:

  • 500 Watt portable micro bass head amplifier for stage and studio
  • Compact and lightweight design for ultimate portability
  • Cutting-edge Class-D amplifier technology for incredible power and sonic performance
  • High-voltage Mosfet preamplifier for authentic sound and feel of a tube amp
  • Thrust compressor for ultimate punch and to capture every nuance of your playing
  • 4-band EQ section provides ultimate tone shaping control
  • Balanced DI output with pre/post EQ routing for direct connection to mixing consoles and recording equipment
  • Studio-quality headphone amplifier with speaker emulation for personal practice and silent rehearsals
  • Auxiliary rehearsal input for playback through speaker or headphones
  • Speaker output on premium speakON* connector (4 Ohm minimum load)
  • Amplifier protected against short circuits, thermal overload and low speaker impedance for enhanced reliability
  • Rugged steel amplifier chassis designed for life on the road
  • Auto-ranging universal switch-mode power supply for use worldwide
  • 3-Year Warranty Program*
  • Designed and engineered in Denmark

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