Musicman20 Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 (edited) Info here: [url="http://www.tcelectronic.com/bh500.asp"]http://www.tcelectronic.com/bh500.asp[/url] BH500 and BC Cabinets. Looking at the specs/weight, it seems like a more economic version of the RH450 and the RS cabinets. Similar features, and the amp is a normal size, and the cabinets have a lower wattage rating, BUT, I assume its all going to be cheaper and be aimed at the low-mid part of the market. I for one thought a new RH450 was coming, but perhaps thats next year? Or perhaps they have ANOTHER new line coming this year as well. Those guys/girls are VERY quick at releasing new products! Personally, I still absolutely love my RH450. Edited October 10, 2010 by Musicman20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pantherairsoft Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 Looks like the stack version of the BG500 combo (which is amazing for it's cost!). I believe these are at Bassday today for people to try for the 1st time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 Wow, they're flooding their line with products! I hope it doesn't all become a confusing mess. They've still not got the tone of their products spot on IMO although they seem pretty good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 Ah, the porche of the bass amp world Same concept many different versions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 I didn't get a chance to take a closer look at the gear on the TC stand at BassDay. Did anyone pickup any fliers or take pictures? I was intrigued to find out what the 3u TC amp was there. Anyone know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted October 11, 2010 Author Share Posted October 11, 2010 [quote name='dood' post='984486' date='Oct 11 2010, 02:55 PM']I didn't get a chance to take a closer look at the gear on the TC stand at BassDay. Did anyone pickup any fliers or take pictures? I was intrigued to find out what the 3u TC amp was there. Anyone know?[/quote] There were pics up on Talkbass of a 900W (ish) 'Blacksmith' amp by TC. Huge amp probably for big bands like Metallica Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 [quote name='Musicman20' post='984788' date='Oct 11 2010, 07:44 PM']There were pics up on Talkbass of a 900W (ish) 'Blacksmith' amp by TC. Huge amp probably for big bands like Metallica [/quote] Sounds like the one. I'll go take a look! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barteroo2002 Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 So where are these pics of the 'Blacksmith' TC amp? Any other info?? Just wondering... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sk8 Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 [url="http://www.dv247.com/guitars/tc-electronic-bh500-bass-guitar-amp-head--79813"]Bargain price too[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted October 12, 2010 Author Share Posted October 12, 2010 That is seriously cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 [quote name='barteroo2002' post='985060' date='Oct 11 2010, 11:56 PM']So where are these pics of the 'Blacksmith' TC amp? Any other info?? Just wondering...[/quote] I haven't found the posts on TB yet - but I'm intrigued! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted October 13, 2010 Author Share Posted October 13, 2010 I think the picture has disappeared! Probably pulled as its not meant to be shown yet...perhaps?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 [quote name='Musicman20' post='986962' date='Oct 13 2010, 02:11 PM']I think the picture has disappeared! Probably pulled as its not meant to be shown yet...perhaps?![/quote] No idea! - I'd hoped that someone had taken some snaps at Bass Day as I didn't have the opportunity to take a closer look at the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MythSte Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 Christ! I'm really glad people are realising that super lightweight heads arent everything for everyone. This and the Hartke LH series are really helping out "first rig" buyers and upgraders alike! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete2782 Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 [quote name='sk8' post='986111' date='Oct 12 2010, 07:34 PM'][url="http://www.dv247.com/guitars/tc-electronic-bh500-bass-guitar-amp-head--79813"]Bargain price too[/url][/quote] Yea, great price. you can get a full stack with 2no.2x10 cabs for under £900. Thats great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogbob Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 The picture of the Blacksmith was not pulled It is here [url="http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=681075&page=14"]Talkbass link[/url] Info @ post #269 and pic @ post #274 And no - it is not 900wattish .... But 1.600w in 4 ohms Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted November 23, 2010 Author Share Posted November 23, 2010 1600?!?!?!?!?!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 [quote name='hogbob' post='1033482' date='Nov 23 2010, 07:08 AM']The picture of the Blacksmith was not pulled It is here [url="http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=681075&page=14"]Talkbass link[/url] Info @ post #269 and pic @ post #274 And no - it is not 900wattish .... But 1.600w in 4 ohms[/quote] Ahh thanks HogBob, very much appreciated. Wow - That thing looks immense! Reminds me of the ole IBM Servers I used to work on! BIG with a dominating black fascia. I love the idea and would love to know more about the spec. How heavy etc. If it's the RH450 programmed preamp then I won't be interested, but if they did a Stacatto 51 version (or indeed a preamp that can do both) then I might like to give it a listen out of interest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MythSte Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 Christ, 1600 watts and the RH front end... Completely overkill in every sense of the word but my god I want one...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogbob Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 (edited) Dood - I'm with you regardig featureset - I own a S51 after having tried the RH450. I primarily didn't like the low pass filter that cuts everything abobe 5khz.. To me the Blacksmith will have value if this Lowpass filter is gone or the treble works as on the S51 - og maybe something in between - or as you suggest - user selectable I was the poster on TB and saw the Blacksmith live - and took the pic. They demo'et it with two RS410 cabs. It was at an exibiton with a lot other vendors - so they didn't really turn it up. I never saw the master volume above 3 - but regardless the authority of the tone was simply unbelievable. But no doubt the Blacksmith will be totally overkill for most - unless you play heavy metal on a HUGE stage.. I lifted it - in one handle - and my guess is that we are talking under 20 lbs.. No doubt this is "just" a lot more class-D compared to RH450/S51 I was informed that it was a prototype - and the only one produced in the World... I hope they do it right with the low pass filter on the production model - as I undestood that the Prototype indeed had the exact RH450 featureset - apart from white LEDs instead of the red ones Regardless I hope I can resist the GAS - because I really don't need the extra power. My S51 is more than enough for my use Edited November 24, 2010 by hogbob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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