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TC Electronic BAM200 200-watt Compact Bass Head
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Powered by TC Electronic’s state-of-the-art Class D amp technology, the BAM200 is a pint-sized 200-watt bass head you can fit in your gig bag. The BAM200 delivers dynamic, punchy bass tone with a strong fundamental and tons of headroom. Its specially designed high-voltage MOSFET preamp gives BAM200 its warm sound and the immediate response of a real tu
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Discussed in Recommend a lightweight bass amp for a retiree in the TalkBass community
Ronky
You could try getting these: TC Electronic BAM200 200-watt Compact Bass Head -$169 - 2 lbs TC Electronic BAM200 200-watt Compact Bass Head Hartke HyDrive HD112 300-watt 1x12" Bass Cabinet - $399 - 34 lbs Hartke HyDrive HD112 300-watt 1x12" Bass Cabinet Or this Combo Ampeg Rocket Bass RB-115 1x15" 200-watt Bass Combo Amp ... ... more
groovepump
I second your first choice--- I'm using the BAM200 + 2 BC208 cabs. If you're not playing insanely loud, they work fine and are lightweight. I use 'em at outdoor winery gigs when I have to carry gear a long way down a dirt path, etc. The amp is 2 lbs, and the cabs each are 20 lbs. Easy on the back, and small footprint that ... ... more
Bassiclees
Not mentioned yet- TC 208 head+cab: TC Electronic BC208 2x8" 200-watt Bass CabinetTC Electronic BAM200 200-watt Compact Bass HeadPeople swear by this setup, it's under $400, lightweight and expandable as needed. Thomann ships fast if US distros don't have the gear (SW has the cab but not the head at the moment, the head ... ... more
Ronky
I mentioned the BAM200 on the 1st page, included link and weight of amp head. I also suggested the Hartke HD112, this cab is switchable from 4 and 8 Ohms. I believe it would be louder than the BC208 and would be able to use the full power the head has to offer. ... more
Discussed in Official Exquisite/Glarry/Burning Fire Bass Club? in the TalkBass community
EatS1stBassist
I might be adding this to my arsenal! TC Electronic BAM200 200-Watt Compact Bass Head ... more
Ampedup
TC makes very nice stuff for sure. dUg Ultra Bass 1000 - Tech 21 NYCThis Dug Pinnick amp looks interesting, he has such unique tone. I know he used to use a marshal head with his ... ... more
JRA
is that a new TC bam version, eats? (i thought they were 250w....i can't keep up.) :confused: that would be really cool, jack, i'd love to hear what that configuration does. that ... ... more
EatS1stBassist
I pulled the trigger on a TC Electronics BAM 200. Won't be delivered for awhile because it's sitting offshore on a ship. TC Electronic BAM200 200-Watt Compact Bass Head ... more
CatchaCuda
Looking for a different flavor than the Rumbles? ... more
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