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Carvin's BX1500 and B2000

vinxbass

vinxbass

Mar 31, 2008
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Just got the new Carvin catalog and they are featuring 2 new bass amp heads. The BX1500 which is tube driven and 1500 watts rms @ 2 ohms, weighs 10 lbs and the B2000 which is also tube driven, $599, delivers 2000 watts rms @ 2 ohms and weighs only 13 lbs, $699.. Sounds pretty good too me.
 
#2
I also got the new catalog today. That looks like some interesting stuff! I'll be interested to hear what the first owners think of those heads. I don't see anything on the website about them, though.

I would have liked to see more cabs from Carvin; perhaps a 412 or 610.
 
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vinxbass said:
Just got the new Carvin catalog and they are featuring 2 new bass amp heads. The BX1500 which is tube driven and 1500 watts rms @ 2 ohms, weighs 10 lbs and the B2000 which is also tube driven, $599, delivers 2000 watts rms @ 2 ohms and weighs only 13 lbs, $699.. Sounds pretty good too me.
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Take a pic of the catalog Vinx.

Are they 2 or 3 space units?
 
#12
Bass_Pounder said:
Wow.........seriously ?

They are discontinuing the workhorse B1500 :eyebrow: Thats one of the amps that finally got them back into the game.

Glad I have two of them.

Although I am interested in seeing and hearing the new amps. Can't wait to get my catalog
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The B1500 is an awesome amp but I wouldn't mind the B2000. It's got close to the same power and is about 1/3 of the weight. Of the two new amps, I'd probably opt for the BX1500 because of how much I like my BX500.

Here are some pictures of the amps and the descriptions.

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#14
Sign me up as very interested in the B2000. The B1500 has been a stellar head for Carvin. If this has the same over-all tone, plus some additional warmth due to the tube pre, oh baby this could be sweet. Too bad they don't offer a 4x12 cab as well. Now THAT combo could kill!
 
#19
I'm very surprised Carvin would discontinue the B1500, I'll definitely be holding onto mine.

Hopefully the B2000 will be equal to or a step up from the B1500, but those are some hard shoes to fill. I'll be anxiously waiting some B1500/B2000 comparisons.
 
#20
Man I want both.

Are there any new cabs in the pro line?

I wish they'd take it to the next level with their speaker components. The cab construction is top shelf though.
 

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