Drive B120 Bass Guitar Amplifier (120 Watts, 2x12 in.)

3-band EQ. Effects loop. Gain and master volume controls.

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Overall User Ratings

Overall:: 8 out of 10
Features:: 9 out of 10
Quality:: 7 out of 10
Value:: 8 out of 10
I Want It:: 10 out of 10
Sound:: 10 out of 10
Ease of Use:: 10 out of 10
Support:: 10 out of 10

"A LOT OF TONE FOR THE BUCK"

Overall:: 10 out of 10
Features:: 10 out of 10
Quality:: 10 out of 10
Value:: 10 out of 10
I Want It:: 10 out of 10
Sound:: 10 out of 10

Submitted: 6/13/2005

Style of Music: Classic Rock, Jazz, R&B, Motown

Musical Experience: I have over 40 yrs of experience

Location: Queens, N.Y.

Feature:
Has what you need to tune in a wide range of usable tones, handles my 5 string basses with no problem plus it includes a $40 set of removable wheels to transport it easly. If you want effects just buy them! none are included but, that's ok for me I don't use effects.

Quality:
This is not a small light weight bass combo(weight is about 68lbs) and unless you are real strong because of to cabinet size you will need two people to carry it up & down stairs, it is very well made. The "Modern Look" version that I got reminds me of a MARSHALL or HI-WATT.

Value:
great value

Desirability:
suits my needs for what I use it for.

Sound:
Plan and simple: For a $189 Bass Combo you can't ask for a better bass combo at more then 2x the price. It can handle a small to medium size club and just about kind of music as long as your band is not playing at extreme volume levels. If you are a JAZZ, R&B, or MOTOWN bass player this is a winner!.

Support:
Have not needed support.

Overall:
I played several bass combos in the 120 WATTS RMS power range that cost much more then the DRIVE B120, Yes "some" of them did sound a little better, yes "some" are a bit smaller & lighter easier to move around only because they have 1-15" speaker and not 2-12" speakers, but none of the others I tried were worth spending $200 or $300 more for any reason.

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"Great for the $$"

Overall:: 10 out of 10
Features:: 8 out of 10
Value:: 10 out of 10
I Want It:: 10 out of 10
Sound:: 10 out of 10
Ease of Use:: 10 out of 10
Support:: 10 out of 10

Submitted: 12/23/2007

Feature:
The amp isn't exactly loaded with features, but has every thing it should: EQ, Line Out, Head-Phone Jack, effects loop... Which is about all i need.

Quality:
Had it three years, and still running strong. No complaints here.

Value:
For the price, this combo can't be beat

Desirability:
Great vintage looks

Sound:
For the Price $200>, i think this amp is awesome. I've owned mine for about 3 years now and have had no issues, i think the problems mentioned in a previous review are due to a freak defect. Mine still sounds awesome, and i have never had any trouble with hum/smoking. Great Sound piece of equipment.

Ease of Use:
Due to it's lack of extravagant features this amp is very easy to use.

Support:
Haven't needed it.....

Overall:
Overall i am happy with my decision. This amp was/is well worth the price i payed for it. DRIVE is a GREATLY under-endorsed manufacturer. They make great stuff at a decent price.

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"Nice while it lasted."

Overall:: 2 out of 10
Features:: 8 out of 10
Quality:: 1 out of 10
Value:: 1 out of 10
I Want It:: 8 out of 10
Sound:: 8 out of 10

User: a customer from wmconnect.com

Submitted: 6/5/2005

Style of Music: rock, metal

Musical Experience: garage musician

Location: Indiana

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Feature:
The eq was great.

Quality:
Had the amp maybe 2 hours and even less time was spent actually using the amp when it smoked. I turned the gain down to shut the amp down when something popped and it smoked out the top. Too bad because it sounded great.

Value:
I was wondering about the quality of drive amps. This amp answered my question. They are junk.

Desirability:
Good looking amp.

Sound:
This amp sounded good as long as it lasted. It developed a hum and smoked the amp after very little playing time.

Support:
Don't know. We'll find out.

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