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- 100 Watts1 X 10" Custom-design speaker1/4" input with -10dB pad for Active bassesSolid state preampVolume, Overdrive and Overdrive Level controls3 band EQ w/shape control1/8" stereo Aux/MP3 and headphone inputsXLR direct out w/ level control and ground liftEffects loop (1/4" send and return)"Acousti-Comp" built-in compressor, Shelf Port for extended low-end response
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If you go to any Guitar Center (my personal favorite is the one in the Valley, in Sherman Oaks. It has the greatest selection of haircuts), you will probably run into That Guy in the bass section slapping a Fender VI (in candy apple red). He'll be cranking an amp, fussing with knobs (to show he knows and cares what he's doing) and dazzling the entire store with his version of "Schism" by Tool, which will segue seamlessly into anything by the Red Hot Chili Peppers. You could describe his bass sound as "searing" or "monster" or "growling." You could do that, but you don't. Because this is America and you can choose to say or not say things at a Guitar Center on Ventura Boulevard.This person will glance expectantly at other shoppers in the bass section. He will have a satisfied look on his face. He will expect your face to also look satisfied even though you are trying to ignore him and wondering why the hell you are in Guitar Center in the first place, this place sucks. He will look over at you, and while he's riffing on "Give It Away", he'll casually explain that you need a bass amp with at least 400 watts. You did not ask him for advice, of course. He is being a nice person giving you his expert opinion because he is an expert, as you can judge by his flawless rendition of "Roundabout" by Yes. He'll tell you about his band (progressive speed metal heavily influenced by classical, you know, the compositions are really similar). He will explain that for every 100 watts pumped out of a guitar amp, you will need three times that for a bass amp. But, he says, just to be safe, you should settle on at least four times. Then while he runs his fingers along the "fast, jazz-like neck" of the Fender VI (reissue), he will explain that he uses a bass amp that has, like, EIGHT times the wattage of his guitar player's amp. You can only assume that his bass amp is the size of a Honda Civic.
At some point you realize this person is playing a bass with six strings. SIX. Because four strings just isn't enough. While six strings might seem impressive, you will always only have five fingers. If there's an accident, then you might have fewer. Occasionally there are those with more than five fingers, but let's be honest here, they are not playing bass.
The point of this story is that you do not need an 800-watt bass amp unless you're in the Foo Fighters and if that's the case, you should be ashamed of yourself. This Acoustic mini-stack is 100 watts and it is more than powerful enough for what you want to do. The tone is warm, there are active and passive inputs, and you can control the low/middle/highs. It sounds great overdriven or just clean. It's affordable, compact, and portable, so you can tuck it in a closet, shove it in the trunk of your car, or carry it to a subway platform so you can serenade unsuspecting riders. Are you playing at home? Then this will make your neighbors complain. This is a good sign. I don't like your neighbors either. Are you playing a club show? Then yes, this is great. You will be able to kill it at a respectable volume that won't drown out the drummer. Poor guy, he has to carry all this crap to every gig. Meanwhile, your amp is on wheels. Are you recording an album? Then 100 watts will be more than enough. Then with all the money you save, you can buy a bass with eight strings just to prove you are double the bass player of Geddy Lee, who, like a novice, only uses four strings.
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