TC Electronic BG500 Bass Combo Amplifier (500 Watts, 1x15")
Loaded with a custom Eminence 15-inch speaker, the BG500 combo amp borrows its multiband compressor and TubeTone emulation from TC Electronic's RH450 head.
Overall User Ratings (based on 5 ratings)
Submitted May 6, 2012 by Michael Duddy in Magog, QC
"Amazing"
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This amp is incredible. I played on a Hartke 500w 410/115 and then on this amp in the same room at the same spot and it filled the room so much more, I couldn't beleive it! The 115 blew me away as well, since I wasn't sure if the 210 would be better.
Musical Background:
Play with friends
Musical Style:
Mostly rock
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Submitted December 29, 2010 by a customer from frankentek.com
"This is a great piece for the price"
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Sound
This is the biggest sounding combo amplifier that I have ever heard. If you want that enveloping mesa Boogie sound from a small unit, this is your choice.
Features
Everything on this amp was well planned and simple to use. The tone controls actually make a difference from number to number. There is none of that same sound whether you are at 7 or 10. Accrate to say the least.
Ease of Use
It is a reat piece
Quality
Seems road worthy enough but one of the preset buttons was loose in the box
Manufacturer Support
No experience
Musical Background:
Active musician
Musical Style:
Cover Dance Rock
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Submitted December 31, 2012 by Josh E in Lumberton, TX
"Superb, Well-priced, Versatile"
This amp is worth every penny and more! Priced just around a dollar a watt of solid state, clean, bass wonder! Plenty of power and tone control. The 4 band eq is very responsive, and when added to the spectra comp and tube tone features, the preamp alone is enough to sell me.
You can get plenty of clean, loud gain as well as gritty and barky tones simply by using the gain, tubetone, and master knobs...3 knobs to rule the amps! The headphone amp is quality and the use of stored settings is great. All analog tone for a fraction of amps it's size and power. The 15" speaker growls and also sings. It can produce thick and punchy tones as well as hi-fi and cutting tones when paired with the tweeter control.
Getting the best sound out of this amp is no worry. The front panel is easy to navigate. The buttons are a little unreliable but TC electronic can easily resupply you with easy to install buttons for free within a matter of a few business days.
It's heavy but I contructed a roller dolly for it, and the handles help. The exterior is pretty tough and the faceplate is supple.
Overall, a very fabulous amp for any style. I can get reggae and dub tones easily, as well as some thick rock and smooth jazz tones. Your bass can morph into an upright bass with a few knobs. Extraordinary! Buy this amp now, if you value your tone and need a high quality, low price amp!
Musical Background:
Playing bass ~4 years. Been around music my whole life. Know a good bass tone when I hear one!
Musical Style:
Progressive rock, Progressive metal, heavy metal, classical, jazz, blues, etc. Rush covers mostly.
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