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MGR/Scott T « SWR LA 15 »
Published on 04/02/03 at 14:00I was searching for an amp that could handle my Dean 5 string bass. I had tried the Fender bassman 100 a good amp but it was too expensive. I tried a professional SWR half stack (very expensive)and was greatly impressed with the SWR sound.I went in the store and played a 5 string bass that retailed for about $600, very comparable to my bass, and I was immediately impressed with the sound emanating from this small box! I bought this amp at The Guitar Center in Tempe AZ. for $309 plus tax.
I love the sound. Even though there is nothing on the amp that says effects loop, it does have an effects loop. You can use the Tuner out as the effect send to the unit, and then route the units send back into the Mix In, and presto you have an effects loop!
As you push the amps volume there is no adjustment for the tweeter other than turning down the Treble on the amp or your bass. An attenuation level would be nice but for the price I can definitely live with it.
the size only 50 pounds, and I love the price. It looks good with the black tolex. This thing is built like a tank. This amp has a port in the rear of the amp which produces a very big sound when placed near a wall.
I love the SWR sound. This amp uses the same basic preamp design as the bigger more professional SWR systems, it is just easier to get your sound with the basic Bass, Mid, and Treble tone controls. With this amp having a piezo tweeter and 15" speaker I had no problems with my low B string at all. It was very tight and punchy. My bass has active pickups so I had no trouble getting a tone that works good for me!
This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com
I love the sound. Even though there is nothing on the amp that says effects loop, it does have an effects loop. You can use the Tuner out as the effect send to the unit, and then route the units send back into the Mix In, and presto you have an effects loop!
As you push the amps volume there is no adjustment for the tweeter other than turning down the Treble on the amp or your bass. An attenuation level would be nice but for the price I can definitely live with it.
the size only 50 pounds, and I love the price. It looks good with the black tolex. This thing is built like a tank. This amp has a port in the rear of the amp which produces a very big sound when placed near a wall.
I love the SWR sound. This amp uses the same basic preamp design as the bigger more professional SWR systems, it is just easier to get your sound with the basic Bass, Mid, and Treble tone controls. With this amp having a piezo tweeter and 15" speaker I had no problems with my low B string at all. It was very tight and punchy. My bass has active pickups so I had no trouble getting a tone that works good for me!
This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com