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Warwick Gnome CAB 2/8/4 - Compact Bass Cabinet, 2x8", 200 Watt
Warwick Gnome CAB 2/8/4 - Compact Bass Cabinet, 2x8", 200 Watt Product nr.: W A GNOME CAB 2-8-4
Delivery time: 3 days ** 12,50 kg 18,50 kg
€249.90
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Warwick Gnome Pro CAB 300 Watt 4 Ohm 4 x 8" Speakers with Piezo Horn
Warwick Gnome Pro CAB 300 Watt 4 Ohm 4 x 8" Speakers with Piezo Horn Product nr.: W A GNOME CAB 4-8-4
Delivery time: 3 days ** 23,10 kg
€459.90
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Warwick Gnome Pro CAB 300 Watt 8 Ohm 4 x 8" Speakers with Piezo Horn
Warwick Gnome Pro CAB 300 Watt 8 Ohm 4 x 8" Speakers with Piezo Horn Product nr.: W A GNOME CAB 4-8-8
Delivery time: 3 days ** 23,10 kg
€459.90
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Warwick Gnome i - Pocket Bass Amp Head with USB Interface, 200 Watt
Warwick Gnome i - Pocket Bass Amp Head with USB Interface, 200 Watt Product nr.: W A GNOME I 230V
Delivery time: 3 days ** 2,00 kg
€189.90
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Gnome i Pro 600W Digital Pocket Amp, w/ USB Interface, 230 Volt
Gnome i Pro 600W Digital Pocket Amp, w/ USB Interface, 230 Volt Product nr.: W A GNOME IPRO 6 230
Delivery time: 3 days ** 3,90 kg
€399.90
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Warwick Gnome i Pro V2 - Pocket Bass Amp Head with USB Interface and Aux Input, 300 Watt
Warwick Gnome i Pro V2 - Pocket Bass Amp Head with USB Interface and Aux Input, 300 Watt Product nr.: W A GNOME IPROV2 230
Delivery time: 3 days ** 2,50 kg
€249.90
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Warwick BC 10 - 8" / 10 Watt Bass Combos
Warwick BC 10 - 8" / 10 Watt Bass Combos
Delivery time: 3 days ** 7,65 kg
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Warwick BC 20 - 8" / 20 Watt Bass Combos
Warwick BC 20 - 8" / 20 Watt Bass Combos
Delivery time: 3 days ** 11,07 kg
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Warwick BC 40 - 10" / 40 Watt Bass Combos
Warwick BC 40 - 10" / 40 Watt Bass Combos
Delivery time: 3 days ** 17,40 kg
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Warwick BC 80 - 12" / 80 Watt Bass Combos
Warwick BC 80 - 12" / 80 Watt Bass Combos
Delivery time: 3 days ** 23,20 kg
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Yuer BA-10 Portable Amp for Bass Guitar with Bluetooth
Yuer BA-10 Portable Amp for Bass Guitar with Bluetooth Product nr.: YU BA 10B
Available in 1 week 0,80 kg
€34.90
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Yuer YS 10B Portable Amp for Bass Guitar with Bluetooth
Yuer YS 10B Portable Amp for Bass Guitar with Bluetooth Product nr.: YU YS 10B
Delivery time: 3 days ** 1,09 kg
€39.90
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Power from the depths: the bass

In popular music of the 20th century, the bass has always played a crucial role. From the left hand of the boogie-woogie piano, for example, the double bass quickly emerged as the instrument of choice when it came to the low-frequency foundation of contemporary music. From dance music to jazz, the bass was the link between rhythm and harmonies. And since the vibrations of low tones, due to physical laws, require high amplitude for their propagation, acoustic basses quickly reached their limits at the ever-growing events. As rock and roll emerged, double bass players without amplification quickly became toneless extras. The bass played an important role in the successful recordings of that time, as it added a lot to the groove and danceability of this music.

Part of the solution to the "bass problem" came in 1951 with Leo Fender's invention of the Precision Bass, to which he also immediately provided a solution for electric amplification with combo amplifiers (amplifier and speaker in one cabinet), such as the Fender Bassman. From then on, many bassists and guitarists were able to use the lightweight and loud electric bass, along with its amplifier, for recording and live performances, contributing to its popularity. Low frequencies require power, and from now on, this power was no longer needed for transportation and playing technique, but came from the electric amplification of the signal provided by the electromagnetic pickup.

The power and warmth of the valves

The electric tube became the crucial component, just as important as the speaker. Both had proven their reliability in broadcasting technology for many years. From diodes to pentodes, from preamp to powerful power amp, the glowing glass tubes became a new star in the Rock 'n' Roll circus. Alongside Fender, Ampeg also became a protagonist of the scene. The name "Ampeg" came from the "amplified peg" of an early electric double bass. In 1960, Ampeg introduced the B15, a combo amplifier with around 25 watts of tube power and a 15-inch bass speaker, which quickly found its way into many recording studios and was often paired with a Fender Precision Bass. It can be heard on countless recordings from the 1960s and 70s, such as those of Motown.

But the B15 was not the only amp from Ampeg. In 1969, the American company added a true tube monster to its portfolio with the Ampeg SVT ("Super Valve Technology"), boasting 300 watts of power. Although Ampeg released a transistor-based combo amplifier, the BT15, in 1966, the SVT was a pure tube circuit designed mainly for larger stages. It also is a bass head, which requires an additional speaker cabinet. Ampeg immediately offered the iconic SVT810 as the perfect playing partner. The so-called "fridge" reminded of exactly that in terms of dimensions and weight, and to this day is one of the standards in bass amplification. From Woodstock to Knebworth, the SVT stack has been and still is often the first choice for the backlines of major festivals.

In 1967, the American company Acoustic entered the market with the Acoustic 360. The 200 watt transistor bass head was offered with corresponding bass cabinets. The result was not much smaller than the aforementioned SVT setup. And it was no less iconic. Above all, Jaco Pastorius must be mentioned as a prominent user of Acoustic amps.

The 80s - Gallien Krueger, Trace Elliot, and many more

During the 1970s and 1980s, several brands such as Peavey, Gallien Krueger, Trace Elliot, and many others emerged on the scene, focusing extensively, or even exclusively, on bass amplifiers, and driving forward the greater selection of solid-state bass heads and accompanying bass cabinets. Each of these brands managed to establish a distinctive sound. While Ampeg had a "tube-like" and rocky sound, Gallien Krueger leaned more towards midrange frequencies, reflecting the new emancipated role of the electric bass. Similarly, Trace Elliot entered the market with "fast" 8 and 10 inch speakers and powerful bass amplifiers with large graphic EQs, and soon gained prominent followers such as slap bass legend Mark King. More and more speakers in different sizes were offered, especially 10 and 15 inch drivers, allowing the bass player to put together their individual setup when searching for amplification. At that time, combinations of powerful bass heads and bass cabinets were the most popular type of bass amplifiers. Combo amps were – due to their often low power – mostly used for practicing at home or band rehearsals. The other side of the spectrum brought forth even more specialized solutions. Especially in the 90s, one saw more and more preamps and power amps as separate components in roadworthy 19" racks on stage, even in tube technology, and thus correspondingly complex and heavy. Bass preamps, such as the successful Ampeg SVP, were also popular in recording studios. During this time, all types of bass amplifier setups could be found, from compact combos for practice to elaborate rack solutions with separate preamp and power amp for the biggest stages in the world.

Bass amplification – a question of class

In the 2000s, there was a real revolution in audio technology that continues to this day. It has significantly changed the PA systems, instrument amplification, and personal audio field. The most impressive changes were seen in the PA and bass amplification, where size and weight were drastically reduced. There were two important innovations that brought about these changes: the emergence of Class D amplifier technology and the use of lightweight neodymium magnets in speakers. The new amplifier technology only has two switching states for the transistors, fully conducting or fully non-conducting. This was achieved by using pulse duration modulation (PDM) or pulse width modulation (PWM), which transforms the audio signal into short pulses. A low-pass filter is then added to the power amplifier, resulting in an extremely neutral-sounding amplifier that has minimal power loss. This technology is often mistakenly referred to as "digital." With these low-loss circuits, it is possible to create very small and lightweight amplifiers. Deep frequencies require a lot of power, and now – in combination with new lightweight speakers- small and surprisingly lightweight combos, as well as heads and cabinets, can be created. The Italian company MarkBass quickly recognized the potential and began offering a whole range of bass amplifiers and cabinets. Their neutral, modern sound immediately found many fans. Suddenly, an amplifier in the 300-watt class no longer weighed 30 or 15kg, but only 3kg, and also fit in a gig bag. A 4x10" bass cabinet was trimmed down from 40kg to about half. Of course, many manufacturers followed this trend.

Light never sounded fatter

Even today, tube amps are still in production. Their unique character keeps them alive in the market of small, lightweight powerhouses. But they´re getting rarer. Authentic-sounding pedals and in-ear-monitoring often completely replace the bass amp. That's why a bass amplifier has to be lightweight and versatile. Even amps that work well in a band setting can now be easily transported from home to rehearsal or to a gig, thanks to their compact size and light weight. And a real amp that moves air just feels good and is a lot of fun to play through.

W-Music Distribution offers you a wide selection of compact, powerful bass amplifiers. (Bass Amps | Amplifier | W-Music Distribution (warwick.de) The Phil Jones amps and cabs are super compact and sound extremely mature. From the small 70 watt combo with features like an AUX input for connecting external audio sources, making practice extremely efficient (Phil Jones Bass BG-75 Double Four - Bass Combo, 70 Watt - Black | W-Music Distribution (warwick.de), to the 800 watt bass head (Phil Jones Bass BP-800 Compact Bass Amp Head - Bass Amp, 800 Watt | W-Music Distribution (warwick.de) with matching cabs like the unique 9x5" solution (Phil Jones Bass C9 - Compact 9 Bass Cabinet, 9x5", 900 Watt - Black | W-Music Distribution (warwick.de), Phil Jones meets the highest demands for equipment and sound.
Of course, you'll also find the top-notch amps and cabs from Warwick here. The wide product range includes super-compact (Warwick BC 20 - 8 / 20 Watt Bass Combo - EU Version | W-Music Distribution) to high-powered combo amps (Warwick BC 150 - 15 / 150 Watt Bass Combo - EU Version | W-Music Distribution), and with the Gnome series, also professional solutions that are just as powerful as they are compact. The Gnome i Pro (Warwick Gnome i Pro - Pocket Bass Amp Head with USB Interface, 280 Watt | W-Music Distribution), for example, boasts a powerful 280-watt power amp, as well as a headphone output and integrated USB interface for super easy recording with the best sound! The matching Gnome bass cabs are the perfect playing partners, delivering mighty punch with a choice of 8", 10", or 12" custom Warwick speakers and maximum portability. Unique solutions like the dual-function bass reflex opening are responsible for this. It's not only the important aperture for sound waves, but also doubles as the carrying handle (Warwick Gnome Pro CAB 12/4 - Compact Bass Cabinet, 1x12", 300 Watt | W-Music Distribution). Whether you're looking for a practice combo, touring solution, or an all-in-one option, find your perfect bass amplifier at W-Music Distribution today!