For sale BBE BMAX-T Tube Bass Preamp w/ Sonic Maximizer BBB

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I hardly used this unit and it never left my basement practice room. It gives my rig a real Ampeg SVT sound for an alternate feel to my music.

No other bass preamp on the market can approach the total quality, professional feature set and incredible tone of the BMAX-T. The BMAX-T is a high quality tube bass preamp/processor with applications both in the recording studio and on the road in demanding live applications. At the heart of the BMAX-T is a class A, DC regulated tube preamp section - a classic tube preamp that recalls the traditional designs of the 50's and 60's. The BMAX-T features a high voltage (300V) tube front end with hand-picked Groove Tubes 12AX7 tube, providing all of the pre-amp gain and passive interactive tone control. The high-end DI section is transformer-balanced with a genuine Jensen transformer for the ultimate in warmth and presence. 1% metal film resistors, military-spec PC board and custom-made toroidal power transformer complete the no-compromise design of the BMAX-T.

While no expense was spared in the engineering and internal componentry, the packaging of the BMAX-T received the utmost attention to detail. From the 1/4 in. thick extruded front panel to thoughtfully designed ergonomics to the red-abalone-topped knobs, the fit and finish of the BMAX-T exudes quality craftsmanship.

Features
  • The BMAX-T is perfect anywhere an extremely high-quality, pristine preamplifier is required for the bass guitar.
  • In the recording studio where a bass amplifier is impractical due to space or loudness considerations
  • In performance applications, where players will find the BMAX-T ergonomics intuitive and easy to use

Technical Info/Specifications
  • Full Function 4th Generation BBE Sonic Maximizer processor
  • All tube Class A front-end with interactive 3-band EQ and interactive 'bright' switch
  • Hand-selected premium quality Groove Tubes 12AX7
  • Jensen transformer balanced DI output
  • Quasi-parametric mid-range EQ with 12db of boost or cut between 250 to 1000hz
  • Single-knob soft-knee optical compressor
  • Custom toroidal transformer
  • Inputs for both passive pickup and active pickup instruments
  • 1meg ohm input impedance
  • Ground lift switch
  • Balanced XLR and 1/4 in. TRS Outputs
  • Military-spec circuit boards
  • Extra thick, extra wide circuit board traces for unequaled electron flow
  • 1% metal film resistors throughout
  • Solid 1/4 in. thick aluminum extrusion front panel for extreme ruggedness
  • Made with pride in the USA

Comments

Mar 25, 2008
5,575
233
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818 ~ 805 ~ L.A.
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Endorsing Artist: GHS Strings
Great unit ata Great Price! People are turning their heads, loving the definition ,d the bottom... Then the tuube warmth blended with the Sonox Maximizer and The Para $Mods$.. $makes it easy to be heard and felt in the mix!.... Ole!
 
I did like the BBE but when I heard the Tech 21 Sans Amp RBI, I was sold. http://www.americanmusical.com/Item--i-TEC-RBI-LIST
I noticed more definition and detail. I realize I'm comparing a solid state preamp to a tube pre but I run my RBI blended with the internal preamp on my Mesa Big Block Titan V12. If you have a rig with a tube pre...I'd consider a solid state pre as the addition or you'll get tons of tube hiss. Just a suggestion.
g-o-t
 
Mar 25, 2008
5,575
233
73
818 ~ 805 ~ L.A.
Disclosures
Endorsing Artist: GHS Strings
Using the BBE MaxT with ss Carver/Claire Bros. 600+watts per side is sweeeeet!
 
May 10, 2007
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Nashville
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I wish BBE would make this unit into a Sansamp BDDI, MXR M-80, type floor unit. Right now the requirement of racking it is just something I'm not looking to do.

Love the unit. Miss it's sound, but no longer looking to lug a rack around.


:: shrug ::

Great units with versatile sounds.
 

HAM

Oct 22, 2006
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Elmwood Park, IL
stflbn, That sound we so much seek after comes at a cost. A small rack with some essentials is never a big price to pay.

thanks for your comments!
 

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