Fender TBP-1 Tube Bass Pre-Amp

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Fender TBP-1 Tube Bass Pre-Amp, Main
Fender TBP-1 Tube Bass Pre-Amp, Innards
Fender TBP-1 Tube Bass Pre-Amp, Rear
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This pre-amp produces amazing bass tone that you would expect from Fender. This pre-amp features passive tone stacking, Vari-Q EQ, XLR outputs and more.

The Fender TBP-1 delivers amazing tube bass tone with adjustable tube overdrive that brings your bass forward in the mix. Its passive tone stack produces warmth and thickness that creates a more defined bass presence. Other features in the Fender TBP-1 include Vari-Q smart semi-parametric EQ, room balance control to compensate for extreme acoustics, XLR output with a Jensen line-out transformer optimal for recording or live performance, tuner send with mute, effects loop with level control that can double as a solo boost, bi-amp low and high sends with active crossover, and full range main output. Four button footswitch included.

General

- Model Name: TBP-1 Tube Bass Pre-Amp
- Series: Pro Series Bass Amps
- Amplifier Type: Tube

Electronics

- Voltage: 120V
- Effects Loop: Yes Send and Return Levels
- Inputs: 1/4" Input w/ Active/Passive Switch
- Auxiliary Input: Additional Instrument Input on rear panel of unit.
- Line Out: XLR Line Out
- Channels: Two Channels
- Controls: Tube Preamp: Volume, Bass, Mid, Treble. Tube Overdrive: Gain, Volume, Blend. Vari-Q: Frequency, Level. Room Balance, Master Volume.

Hardware

- Handle: Chrome Handle
- Front Panel: Brushed Aluminum Control Panel
- Input Impedance: 1 M Input Impedance
- Sensitivity: 7.8mV @ 100Hz, 14.8mV @ 1kHz for +4dBu at Main Output
- Amplifier Length: 11.9" (30.226 cm)
- Amplifier Width: 19" (48.26 cm)
- Amplifier Height: 1.75" (44.45 mm)
- Amplifier Weight: 13 lbs (5.89 kg)

Tubes

- Preamp Tubes: 2 x 12AX7

Miscellaneous

- Unique Features: Fender passive tone stack that delivers creamy tube tone, Tube Overdrive, Vari-Q section, and Room Balance controls, Mute Button

Accessories

- Footswitch: 4-Button Footswitch Included
- Knobs: Black Aluminum Knobs
- Accessories: Includes 4-Button Footswitch

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 800-488-1818

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. (2 ratings)
Submitted January 26, 2013 by Paul M in Nashua, NH

"Good all around unit"

Overall: 4 out of 5 stars
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I have an avalon DI and the Eden pedal. I had the sansamp and this is the best of all of them. Might not give you the most modern sound.

Musical Background:

Weekend Warrior with 30 years of playing

Musical Style:

Jazz, rock, Metal acoustic
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