Fender Bassman 250/115 Bass Combo Amplifier (250 Watts, 1x15 in.)

Built-in compressor. Real wood cabinet. Semi-parametric midrange EQ.

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17 People rated this product : * * * * * * * * * * 7 out of 10

4 People wrote reviews

* * * * * * * * * * 1 out of 10

"Do not buy this thing!!!!!!!!!!"

Feature:
It would be nice if they worked!

Quality:
Cheap, cheap and oh yeah, CHEAP!

Value:
This is the most expensive piece of junk that I have ever bought.

Desirability:
It does not turn me on.

Sound:
This thing sounds terrible, I had to check the speaker to make sure that it wasn't cut.

Ease of Use:
Makes a good end table.

Support:
Nice people that make crappy amps.

Overall:
I have heard better bass tones from a toilet!

Submitted: 9/10/2006

Style of Music: rock

* * * * * * * * * * 2 out of 10

"Buy something else, you will thank me later!"

Feature:
All those knobs are real neat but I don't think they actually do anything. The only sound that I can get out of this thing is that annoying mid-range emo sound. Maybe that's who Fender is catering too.

Quality:
Looks real pretty even though it is totally useless.

Value:
Overpriced and overated, I should have bought a cheaper Behringer or something like that. This amp is made in Indonesia like all low to mid-priced amps and more than likely built in the same factory by the same child slave labor.

Desirability:
Looks pretty but lacks any personality at all, kinda like my first girlfriend. The only difference is that I did not have sexual relations with the amp.

Sound:
The sound is O.K. but it lacks in bottom end even with the 15" speaker.

Ease of Use:
I can turn it on and get a little sound out of it.

Support:
Does not hold up my man boobs. Does not even vibrate them.

Overall:
This CANNOT be rated at 250 watts. This thing is seriously low on power. I paid $600 for this thing and this is what I paid for, $100 for the amp and $500 just because it says "Fender" on it.

Submitted: 9/10/2006

Style of Music: all types

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About This Product!
Description
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The Bassman 250/115 is an elegant piece of bass amplification designed to deliver full power through a compression driver horn and one great-sounding 15 in. speaker. Designed to be portable, yet loud enough for gigging, all Bassman models have a high-quality XLR output; great for recording or amplifying a live signal. The full horn attenuator allows the player to accommodate a range of tones from bright thumb-style playing (full horn) to warm upright bass tones (horn off) and anything in between.

Feature
Full power internal (250 watts)

Fender Special Design Eminence USA PRO speakers

Compression driver high frequency horn with attenuator control

Real wood cabinet

Removable casters

Spring-loaded handles

Technical Info

Model name: Bassman 250/115 combo

Model number: 2345500010 (120V, 60Hz) USA

Series: Bassman Series

Type: solid state bass amplifier combo

Output: 250 watts

Ohms: 4 ohms

Speakers: 1-15 in. Fender Special Design Eminence USA PRO 4 ohm, 250 watt speaker, P/N 0064044000, 1 compression driver high frequency horn P/N 0048847000

Channels: 1 channel

Features: -6dB input pad (for high output basses), XLR line out jack for recording or PA feed, high frequency horn with 3-position attenuator switch (full / -6 db / off), RCA auxilliary input jacks for playing along with tape or CD, mute switch, tuner output,
effects loop, headphone jack (automatically cuts signal to speaker for privacy), plywood cabinet (no particle board), heavy duty spring loaded handles

Front panel controls:
-- Input jack

-- -6dB input pad (for high output basses)

-- Input volume (to set proper incoming level)

-- Compressor (fixed threshold, adjustable ratio)

-- Contour (a variable scoop applied to the MID section for slap style playing)

-- Bass, low and high semi-parametric midrange (freq / level) treble

-- XLR output with level control, pre/post switch and ground lift switch (live, recording)

-- Mute switch (with LED to indicate mute on)

-- Master volume

Rear panel controls:
-- Speaker out (4 ohm min, full power internal, unplug internal cable for use with external cabinet)

-- Headphone input (for silent practice)

-- Aux in (RCA style input jacks for use with CD player or similar)

-- Effects loop (send and return)

-- Tuner out (still functions when the amplifier is muted)

-- Removable IEC style cable

Covering: black carpet with black metal grille and brushed aluminum control panel

Weight: 64 lbs. (17.69 kg)

Dimensions (H x W x D): 21 in. x 19.25 in. x 17.25 in.

Power handling: N/A

Tube complement: N/A

Accessories: none

Introduced: 1/2005

Footswitch: none
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