| FS: Carvin B800 head
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Hey Y'all,
Another nice piece of gear that's not going to be necessary in my new setup (I will be getting a Carvin BX1500 to take it's place in the lineup).
It's the little brother of the B1500 - the B800 puts out 300/500/800 Watts at 8/4/2 Ohms. Carvin's info:
The B800 employs a mono block design and offers the same rich tone generated from discrete Class A preamps. The power amp features an Active or Passive front panel input gain switch, along with Preamp Drive and Master volume controls. Additional front panel controls include Sub Bass, Bass, Low Mid, Mid, Hi Mid, and Treble.
The B800 incorporates a rear panel Direct Out on an XLR (balanced) connector with level control—enabling the unit to patch directly into PA systems or recording equipment. Bassists will also appreciate the effects loop built into the B800 with its front panel switch. And for making certain that they’re in tune with the rest of the band, the B800 includes a Tuner output jack that is independent of the Mute switch.
To protect the system’s electronics, the B800 is encased in a rugged housing that is covered with a Duratex scratch resistant, weatherproof, polyurethane coating. Carry handles are mounted on the amp head’s sides.
Output Power
300 w @ 8 ohms
500w @ 4 ohms
800w @ 2 ohms
• Discrete Class A input stages
• Preamp DRIVE and master VOLUME controls
• Six EQ controls: SUB BASS, BASS, LOW MID, MID, HIGH MID, and TREBLE
• Active/Passive input gain switch with input CLIP indicator
• Signal MUTE front panel switch or optional FS22 footswitch
• EFFECT LOOP front panel bypass switch or optional FS22 footswitch
• DIRECT OUT balanced XLR with independent LEVEL control, switchable "Pre-Post"
and "Ground Lift", DC isolated
• TUNER output jack independent of MUTE switch
• Internal OPTO clip-activated power amp limiter with limiter free normal operation
• High current SPEAKONŽ connectors and steel 1/4” speaker jack
• Metal shaft controls with threaded metal bushings mounted directly to front panel
• All steel chassis
• High density Baltic Birch plywood cabinet with Duratex™ polyurethane finish "
4.25”H x 17.25”W x 12”D
22 Lbs.
It's in great shape and works well. I drive a pair of 4 Ohm Schroeder 15+Ls with it all the time and it does a bang up job. I've had several of these through the years and they've always been great - very solid and reliable with great tone. I'm just moving on to a different Carvin head that will better fit the new cabs I'm acquiring (and will need to be paid for - or I'd keep this around).
$335 shipped in the contiguous 48, paypal OK
I'll get some pics tonight.
potential trades:
Carvin BX1500
Carvin LS(x)1503
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Last edited by craigb : 07-28-2010 at 09:31 AM.
Reason: tweaked trades
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