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Carvin BX500

Discussion in 'Amps and Cabs [BG]' started by blmeier7, Jan 5, 2009.

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  1. Jan 5, 2009 #1
    blmeier7

    blmeier7 Supporting Member

    May 7, 2006
    Amarillo, TX
    Carvin's website now has the BX500 amp available and I was just wondering if anyone has played through this yet? It looks like an awesome head. 5.5 lbs, 500w @ 4ohms, and a tube preamp.

    I didn't even know Carvin was releasing a head like this.
     
  2. Jan 5, 2009 #2
    greenboy

    greenboy

    Dec 18, 2000
    remote mountain cabin Montana
    greenboy designs: fEARful, bassic, dually, crazy88 etc
  3. Jan 5, 2009 #3
    bohemond

    bohemond

    Nov 3, 2007
    This amp looks really interesting, I wonder how it is compared to the Hartke LH500
     
  4. Jan 5, 2009 #4
    blmeier7

    blmeier7 Supporting Member

    May 7, 2006
    Amarillo, TX
    It definitely has more features than the LH500 (the mute switch is a big one for me). The fact that it can go down to a 2ohm load is nice but the specs are pretty vague regarding a 2ohm load. The manual doesn't show up yet on Carvin's website.
     
  5. Jan 5, 2009 #5
    bohemond

    bohemond

    Nov 3, 2007
    I was going to buy a LH500 this week, but this might squash that idea. They are both 500 bucks, the Carvin on paper looks awesome. I wish I could play thru one first. I'm looking for reviews but can't find any yet
     
  6. Jan 5, 2009 #6
    Blues Cat

    Blues Cat Payson Fanned Bass Strings Owner Inactive Suspended Commercial User

    May 28, 2005
    Katy, Tx
    Payson Fanned Bass Strings Owner
    5.5lbs is very attractive.
     
  7. Jan 5, 2009 #7
    CP63

    CP63

    Dec 6, 2005
    Sacramento, Calif.
    They just put it on their website today... You can preorder now at an introductory price. Looks cool.
     
  8. Jan 5, 2009 #8
    Michael Vee

    Michael Vee Supporting Member

    Feb 3, 2004
    KnoxVeegas
    I had been wanting to pick up a Carvin head for a while, but wasn't sure about needing the BX1200. I may give this guy a whirl.

    Who goes first?
     
  9. Jan 5, 2009 #9
    kaiser_sosea

    kaiser_sosea Inactive Supporting Member

    Feb 24, 2007
    Georgia
    I was all about the BR600 but went with a Genz Benz NeoPak due to their excellent CS, weight, tube pre, and 2 ohm capability. Had Carvin come out with this a year a go I would have been all over it, i hear the built in compressor on the BR series works well too, this looks just like those heads only lighter with a tube pre. I may have have to try one out to compare to the NeoPak.
     
  10. Jan 5, 2009 #10
    Thundar

    Thundar Supporting Member

    May 15, 2008
    Hooterville, Arkansas BR549
    Oh baby...can't wait to check this out
     
  11. Jan 5, 2009 #11
    Jo6Pak

    Jo6Pak

    May 2, 2007
    Yeh, the spec 'RMS 2 Ohms: limited' isn't saying much. Looks kewl though...
     
  12. Jan 5, 2009 #12
    blmeier7

    blmeier7 Supporting Member

    May 7, 2006
    Amarillo, TX
    Ok, I went ahead a placed the order for one. Since it's ground shipping it will be a while before I can post a review.

    During the checkout they didn't mention anything about this not being available for immediate shipment. Does anyone know if this is shipping or if the orders placed are just preorders?

    I've only had my Carvin B1500 for a month, I wish I hadn't have seen this amp :meh: It's exactly everything I've been looking for in an amp so hopefully the tone matches the features.
     
  13. Jan 5, 2009 #13
    Jo6Pak

    Jo6Pak

    May 2, 2007
    blmeier7 -

    Any time I have ever ordered anything significant (guitars & amps) from Carvin I always found it best to do it over the phone. Even then, you may get conflicting responses depending on who/how many people you talk to. I'd give them a call and get a status on the whole deal regarding availability & shipment. I think Carvin builds great products but their customer service department can sometimes be lacking.
     
  14. Jan 5, 2009 #14
    blmeier7

    blmeier7 Supporting Member

    May 7, 2006
    Amarillo, TX
    Thanks for the info Jo6pak. I will call them tomorrow for more details on this.
     
  15. Jan 5, 2009 #15
    bohemond

    bohemond

    Nov 3, 2007
    Please give a review as soon as you can, I'm waiting too pull the trigger on this one. Its got every feature I'm looking for .
     
  16. Jan 5, 2009 #16
    ::::BASSIST::::

    ::::BASSIST:::: Progress Not Perfection.

    Sep 2, 2004
    Vancouver, BC Canada
    Mmmm.... Daddy like...
     
  17. Jan 5, 2009 #17
    vinxbass

    vinxbass

    Mar 31, 2008
    Sacramento/Pacifica, CA
    Cool, I'm going down to the Carvin Sac store tomorrow and giving it a goin over. Carvin's bass amps in the last couple of years have really stepped up in quality and performance.
     
  18. Jan 5, 2009 #18
    buckminster

    buckminster Inactive

    Apr 29, 2006
    Sacramento, CA
    Hopefully they have one...
     
  19. Jan 5, 2009 #19
    vinxbass

    vinxbass

    Mar 31, 2008
    Sacramento/Pacifica, CA
    Oh they will, Carvin gets all their gear to the stores, trust me it'll be there.
     
  20. Jan 6, 2009 #20
    greenboy

    greenboy

    Dec 18, 2000
    remote mountain cabin Montana
    greenboy designs: fEARful, bassic, dually, crazy88 etc
    vinxbass,

    See if you can't snap a good picture of the back panel when you are there!
     
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