Bass Head Amps of 2025
- Best Choice
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Orange AmpsTerror Bass 500 Head
Main highlights- Variable Input Sensitivity for Active or Passive Basses
- Single Channel, Hybrid – Class D Power Amp with Valve Preamp
- FX Loop
- Clean Switch
- Balanced Di Out
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AmpegAmpeg Venture V7 Bass Guitar Head, 700 Watts
Main highlights- Sweepable Mids and Ultra Hi/3-way Ultra Lo switches
- Lightweight and compact with an effects loop, XLR DI output, Aux input, Phones output
- Legacy Preamp with 3-band EQ
- Footswitchable SGT Overdrive circuit with SVT and B15 voicing switch
- Dual Neutrik speakON output
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BugeraBugera VEYRON TUBE BV1001T Ultra-Compact 2,000-Watt Class-D Bass Amplifier with Tube Preamp, Optical Compressor and DYNAMIZER Technology
Main highlights- Ultra-high power, ultra-lightweight 2,000-Watt bass amplifier driven by 3 x 12AX7 vacuum tubes
- Revolutionary Class-D amplifier technology for incredible power and sonic performance
- Legendary optical compressor for extremely musical compression
- DYNAMIZER Power Management technology for ultimate punch and to capture every nuance of your playing
- 6-stage Class-A tube preamplifier for harmonically rich and vibrant tube sound
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AmpegAmpeg Venture V3 Bass Guitar Head, 300 Watts
Main highlights- Sweepable Mids and Ultra Hi/3-way Ultra Lo switches
- Neutrik speakON ¼" combo output
- Lightweight and compact with an effects loop, XLR DI output, Aux input, Phones output
- Legacy Preamp with 3-band EQ
- Footswitchable SGT Overdrive circuit with SVT and B15 voicing switch
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PeaveyPeavey MiniMAX 600-Watt Mini Bass Amp Head
Main highlights- Psycho-acoustic low end bass enhancement
- Pre-gain control with TransTube gain boost
- DDT speaker protection
- 600 watts RMS into 4 ohms
- 3-band EQ with Punch, Mid-shift and Bright controls
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HartkeHartke LX5500 500-watt Bass Head
Main highlights- XLR Direct Out
- FX Loop
- Class D Output Section
- 500W Bass Head with Tube Preamp
- 3-b EQ
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HartkeHartke LH1000 Bass Guitar Amplifier Head
Main highlights- Front panel XLR balanced direct output, Rear panel 1/4-Inch effects loop
- Dual Parallel Mode: 2 x 225 watts @ 8 ohms, 2 x 320 watts @ 4 ohms, 2 x 545 watts @ 2 ohms, Bridge Mode: 1 x 750 watts @ 8 ohms, 1 x 1100 watts @ 4 ohms
- Classic 12AX7 High Voltage Class-A tube preamp circuit, Balance control blends level of A and B outputs
- Bass and Treble Shelving, plus mid-peak EQ controls, Selectable brite switch for added high frequency response, Selectable limiter switch with LED indicator
- 1/4-Inch plus Speakon output connectors, Two-rackspace metal chassis with steel faceplate and handles
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BOSSBoss Katana-500 Bass Amplifier Head
Main highlights- XLR Speaker Out
- XLR Line Out
- Cab Resonance Optimization
- Built-in Effects
- 500W Bass Amp Head with Class D Power Amp
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QuilterQuilter Labs Bass Block V803 800-Watt Bass Head
Main highlights- TWO INPUT JACKS: 1meg, Flat and Scoop, 4V peak INPUT SWITCH: Mute, Active, Passive GAIN AMP VOICE SWITCH: Modern, Warm & Q-Tube profiles 4-KNOB EQ: Bass +/- 15dB at 100Hz, Mid +/- 15dB with 250-1K Freq Sweep. Treble +/-15dB at 1kHz. EFFECTS LOOP: Buffered, 1K Send, 47K Return, 1V peak signal level XLR LINE OUT: 1.4V (+4dBu), 600 ohms balanced XLR GROUND LIFT: Ground, Lift Auto OUTPUT POWER: Up to 450W at 8 ohms, 800 watts at 4 ohms, 25Hz-15kHz Primary Controls 3 VOICE SWITCH INPUT SWITCH 3-BAND ACTIVE EQ Boosts and cuts Bass, Mids, and Treble frequencies. Volume Controls MASTER adjusts speaker power volume level. (0-800 watts) GAIN regulates the overall input volume to the preamp.
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Seymour DuncanSeymour Duncan PowerStage 700-700-Watt Bass Amp Head
Main highlights- Versatile EQ - Dial in your perfect sound with a robust, bass-optimized EQ featuring treble, low mid, high mid, bass, and presence controls, plus sweepable mids for dynamic tone shaping.
- Ultimate Solution - Designed by Seymour Duncan’s legendary engineer Kevin Beller, this 700-watt bass head delivers unparalleled clarity, tight low end, and rich harmonics in a lightweight, rugged package.
- Footswitchable Overdrive - Add an extra layer of sonic versatility with a footswitchable overdrive, ranging from light vintage saturation to full-throttle bone-grinding distortion.
- Flexible Connectivity - Whether powering cabinets, going direct to a PA, or recording straight into your audio interface, you have multiple output options (¼”, Speakon, XLR DI, and headphone). Includes a convenient -10dB pad for switching between active and passive basses.
- Compact and Durable - Super lightweight yet powerful enough for any venue, this bass head is built for easy transport with an optional gig bag or rack ears—perfect for players on the go. Streamline your rig without compromising your sound and focus on what truly matters—your music.