Feature:
Here's one I like. All the controls are chicken head knobs going from 1 to 10. Easy! Bass, low mid, mid, and high, master volume. I use them all, and they're very responsive and easy to use. There's a -10db cut be sure you don't use that with passive or the amp will sound too low. There's a mid scoop button but I don't like the sound, some guys might. The parts are well made and nothing was loose when I got it.
Quality:
This amp arrived it perfect condition without one flaw. Every part felt solid, and it exhudes an outstanding professional image onstage. Black grill with black tolex and black corners. Very professional looking. For the time I've used this it's been absolutely reliable, and it was running about 90% full half the night, never even got warm. I would easily gig with this guy without a backup
Value:
You will not find a better amp for the price on the market. I live in Alaska and when I went to Oregon to stay with the in laws I tried many combos. None of them sounded this good or loud for $199. The amp gets pretty loud and never overheats or shuts down. It looks good and is built well enough to be slammed around the back of a van with the rest of the stuff. I'm very happy I bought this amp, and I had a budget up to $400!
Desirability:
This amp looks very professional onstage. Very subdued, nice grill cloth and all black faceplate. Some of the catalogs show a white face on the controls but the new ones are black. Knobs look great. Definitely professional image and appealing.
Sound:
I used this amp for three weeks at a local nightclub. I play in a duo that uses backing tracks with bass and guitar. My guitar player uses an Epiphone amp with 12" cab and it can get loud. I just bought a Cort walnut bass that has low signal pickups. The tone was great but I nearly had the pre on 8 out of 10, and master on 6. By the end of the night the pre is on 8 and the master also on 8. However, I also have an Ibanez with active pickups and with that guitar this amp punches! I love the smooth, accurate sound it puts out. The tweeter is very sweet and doesn't introduce a false irritating high end. I'm a finger player and really can't stand tweeters but this one's nice. The tone controls are very musical and they run from 1 to 10. I have low, low mid, mid, on 7 and high on 4 or 5. Even when I pushed the amp almost full out it never distorted, I felt a soft, fast compression kick in, and it was nice sounding. Sound of this amp is very nice. I've played many amps over the years and for the money this one can't be beat.
Ease of Use:
Very easy to understand the controls and dial in a good sound. Just take an hour with it alone and get to know your amp. Try all the controls and your favorite bass before taking it onstage. Read the book!
Support:
I own various Behringer gear and unlike other players I've always found their stuff to be sturdy, rugged, and well built. The parts are solid and don't fall apart. For years I've never had to call them for any repairs.
Overall:
The only reason it dropped one level down is it is just a hair too quiet for me. I wish it was just a bit louder with more built in headroom. Like I would only need to go to 5 instead of 8 or 9 on loud nights. Other than that, I love all the quality of this little amp. By the way, it's also a bit heavier than I thought, but I can still carry it by the handle, although I make a couple stops along the way.
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