deanovw Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 (edited) SOLD Carvin BX500 LIGHTWEIGHT 500W BASS AMP HEAD £200 + £10 postage This is a fantastic amp and I am in two minds whether to sell it or not. I have to raise some funds somehow though. It is absolutely spotless and has been my spare amp only for a short while. Comes with the rack ears if you want to flight case it. [b]BX500 Features:[/b] [color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=3]- 300w RMS at 8 ohms, 500w at 4 ohms and 500w at 2 ohms[/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=3]- A rich, warm[/size][/font][/color][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=3]12AX7 tube[/size][/font][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=3] drives the Class D power amp[/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=3]- A powerful 4-band, two sweep tone control section offers parametric frequency changes to the LOW MIDS and HI MIDS along with the BASS and TREBLE controls for unlimited number of options for dialing in your sound[/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=3]- The 9-band graphic EQ is footswitch-able, as well as via a switch on the front plate for great control of your overall tone[/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=3]- A single knob controls the optical compressor with an auto limiter to keep your peaks in check[/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=3]- A Drive knob, plus Master Volume easily controls all your levels[/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=3]- A conveniently located Mute switch and an Active/Passive switch tailors the input for different pickup configurations[/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=3]- Two combination Speakon™ - 1/4" outputs,[/size][/font][/color][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=3]2 ohm operation switch[/size][/font][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=3], footswitch, balanced XLR, tuner/headphone output, effects loop and tube bypass switch are located on the rear panel[/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=3]- The CLASS D output feature high current, high speed FET’s for continuous 2 ohm operation[/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=3]- The Switchmode power supply operates at 100,000 Hz delivering maximum efficiency while reducing weight[/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=3]- The head runs cool from its 94% efficiency - no wasted heat or energy from the AC plug[/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=3]- Auto-switching AC input for 120V 60 Hz or 240V 50 Hz[/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=3]- Size: 14" wide x 9" deep x 2.8" high, with rackmount kit: 19" wide x 9" deep x 3.5" high[/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=3]- Weight: 5.8 pounds[/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=3][/size][/font][/color] Edited November 21, 2014 by deanovw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Genuinely made in San Diego, USA too Those rack ears are worth £40 a set. On of the downsides of coming from California is that the shipping is almost as expensive as the rack ears themselves! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanovw Posted November 20, 2014 Author Share Posted November 20, 2014 Thanks Molan. 😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark_ii Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 I used one of these with a double bass and wow what a true sound it gives. Incredibly light weight and can go right down to 2 ohms too. There are 3 ways to EQ, 1) the countour, 2) the parametric EQ section and 3) the graphic equaliser. I've always been able to get the right sound. These are one of Carvins best kept secrets, great price too. A truely great amp, I'm seriously tempted (Sorry as hell I sold mine) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanovw Posted November 21, 2014 Author Share Posted November 21, 2014 You are correct Mark_ii. I may regret selling it yet but I cant keep everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raslee Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 What a bargain! Such a flexible amp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanovw Posted November 21, 2014 Author Share Posted November 21, 2014 Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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