Roland DB500 DBass Amplifier

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Roland DB500 DBass Amplifier, Main
Roland DB500 DBass Amplifier, Main
zZounds Gear Experts Say...
160W total output power using 12 in. speaker and high-efficiency horn tweeter.

The DB-500 D-Bass Amplifier is the world's first digital bass amplifier, using proprietary Feed Forward Processing (FFP) technology to maximize output and responsiveness and deliver a sound surpassing amps weighing and costing much more. With its dynamic D-Chorus effect and very flexible COSM preamp section - which can model the sounds of tube, tube drive, and solid state amps, as well as tube compression effects - the DB-500 is one of the most responsive and versatile bass amps ever created.

Features
Digital modeling bass amplifier with Feed Forward Processing (FFP) technology for rich, powerful output.

COSM modeling of Solid State, Tube, and Tube Drive amps and Compression effects.

Split-frequency D-Chorus effect with dynamics sensitivity.

Shape controls specifically tailored to bass guitar.

Program memory for instant setting memory recall via footswitch.

160W total output power with 12 in. speaker and horn tweeter.

Simple operation via knob-based controls.

Output: 160W/8 ohm

Speakers: 12 in. (30cm), Horn Tweeter

Switches: Manual, Write, Memory A, Memory B, Amp Type, Shape, GND Lift (for XLR jack), Power

Knobs: Gain, Volume, Compressor, Bass, Middle, Mid Freq., Treble, Chorus, Master Volume

Connectors: Input (High, Low), Direct Out (XLR), Line Out (XLR, Balanced Phone), Insert (Send, Return), Phones, Foot Switches (A/B, Manual, Chorus)

Dimensions (H x W x D): 476 x 511 x 339mm (18-3/4 x 20-1/8 x 13-3/8 in.

Weight: 24 kg (52 lbs. 15 oz.)

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 323-890-3700

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. (35 ratings)
Submitted May 27, 2004 by a customer from msn.com

"great amp -versatile, and built like a tank"

Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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Sound
versatile and alway warm and pure, and loud.
Features
great sounds - clean, tube and distorted are all great. chorus is awesome. lots of connections. Only thing I dont like is the non-detachable power cord.
Quality
came with a knob that was missing some trim. they sent me a new one within two weeks. was an open box items, so I am not supprised. very nicely made.
Value
very good value
Manufacturer Support
see above
The Wow Factor
a little dorky, but kind of cool too - especially the chrome speaker grill that is black when viewed off axis.

Musical Style:

rock
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