SWR LA15 Bass Combo Amplifier (100 Watts, 1x15 in.)

Feature:
The controls are simple and way easy to use. I don't really like amps with all those built in effects and crap. I'de rather run a pedal or an effects board directly through the amp. This amp is perfect for that.

Quality:
The cabinet is built very solid. Perfect for road abuse and studio use. (I use mine as a small coffee table occasionally)

Value:
I paid around 300$ (plus tax). This amp is a little underpriced if you ask me. It sounds as great as most tube amps double this price.

Desirability:
As far as "Sex Appeal" goes, This amp is really much to look at. Just close your eyes and you'll think you're hearing something much bigger.

Sound:
This amp is friggin sweet! I play a Fender Deluxe P-Bass Special through it and the sound is awsome. The low-end rumble on this baby is perfect.

Support:
I've emailed SWR telling them how much I love the amp, and they responded very promptly. I don't think I'll need any assistance anytime soon.

Overall:
If I had the option, I would buy it all over again. Don't buy this amp based on my review. If you like what you see, find a place that carries it and test it out. Sometimes it's the individual peice of equipment that works great, and mine did. I'm sure there are plenty of LA15's out there that absolutly suck. Always test out equipment before you buy.

Feature:
I wasn't interested in accessories. i just wanted the best 100 watt bass amp I could get.

Quality:
Nothing Sweeter.

Value:
this is the best combo bass amp. you can buy at this price.

Desirability:
and I thought there were no stupid questions..................

Sound:
I gig Weekly from two table coffee shops (20 watt Peavey) to large garden parties (330 watt Hartke head, 4X10 and 1X15 Eminence Cabinets.) The SWR LA-15 is the gap filler I have been looking for. I play three 5-string basses; Jackson (passive), Carvin, and Michael Kelly acoustic/electric fret-less, both active electronics. I can play the Jackson at volume 10 with no distortion or overload at all !!!!! 7-8 on the other two. The 18 volt electronics in my Carvin LB 75 makes this thing yell, moan, sing and growl in my rock, country, and fusion jazz styles. The fret-less with hot phosphor bronze strings propagates WOW through this little amp. I hear every little nuance I want to hear while I am playing the jazz I wrote. I am really impressed! IT is being advertised as a first amp, or first "SWR." Funny, this amp may be the last bass amp I ever buy. For its class, it is the best performing amp I have ever had.

Ease of Use:
If you are looking for ease of use in a bass amp. this is it.

Support:
Everyone I know who owns SWR wants nothing else. I have never had or heard a single complaint about their service. I have however had a few pleasant, fruitful phone contacts, always giving me prompt, accurate information.