New: Tech 21 VT-500 Bass Amp

[bassfran]

Correct. The amp needs a 4 Ohm load minimum. The cabs we make for this are 8 ohms. There was no point in trying to find a single 4 Ohm 12" speaker that would safely handle 500 watts RMS. The cabs are light, I just picked one up. Rear ported with a switch for the HF driver.

Any info on US release and the back panel features? If it's got a mute function I'd reckon it's a slam dunk. Very interested.

 

[JB36]

Correct. The amp needs a 4 Ohm load minimum. The cabs we make for this are 8 ohms. There was no point in trying to find a single 4 Ohm 12" speaker that would safely handle 500 watts RMS. The cabs are light, I just picked one up. Rear ported with a switch for the HF driver.

Yes, please do post more info on the amp to this thread such as pricing, availability etc. when available. I'm very interested as well.

 

[Jeff Scott]

And, so it begins..........once again!

Errr,ah...what?

For me,GAS begins again.......is that what you're referring to?

Sort of. Mostly though, the newest cycle for the latest, greatest amp on the market, wherein all TBers dump that most recent latest and greatest for this new one.

 

[4StringsEnough]

Sort of. Mostly though, the newest cycle for the latest, greatest amp on the market, wherein all TBers dump that most recent latest and greatest for this new one.

For me, this is not bandwagon jumping (that I fully agree goes on within the world of TB). To those familiar with the VT Bass pedals, this is a pretty much a known quantity and something we have been waiting a long time for (not to mention at this size and price).

 

[dannybuoy]

Pre order for those in the UK: Invalid Link Removed

 

[MJ_Sotti]

what would that be over here, $600?

 

[JxBass]

About $675

 

[bebass]

If this thing sounds like my RBI into a power amp it is going to be killer. Sansamp just turned full-amp, congrats!

 

[ticol07]

What a nice amp ! I want it too

 

[dannybuoy]

About $675

Probably much less than that. They ignore the exchange rate when it comes to gear prices, usually £450 means $450! So probably somewhere inbetween those two figures.

 

[woodyng]

Sort of. Mostly though, the newest cycle for the latest, greatest amp on the market, wherein all TBers dump that most recent latest and greatest for this new one.

True--I've noticed a LOT of tone hammers and Aguilar cabs for sale in the TB classifieds.......

 

[woodyng]

If this thing sounds like my RBI into a power amp it is going to be killer. Sansamp just turned full-amp, congrats!

I just sold a Landmark 300 amp with 2 channels,one of which was an RBI. It is very similar sounding,but the VT seems to have a bit more grunt and sparkle.

 

[John D Harris]

Subscribed.

 

[4StringsEnough]

Probably much less than that. They ignore the exchange rate when it comes to gear prices, usually £450 means $450! So probably somewhere inbetween those two figures.

UK advertised prices include 20% sales tax where US prices don't. So my guess is that it will be $500-$550 in the US (plus local sales tax).

 

[kringle77]

That is very fair. Love the mid shift switch. This should have come out 3 years ago but, Im sure this will make alot of players happy. Good job tech 21!

 

[Silas Stingy]

I've only done a handful of gigs with the brilliant Rumble head and now tech21 come up with this, Arrrggghhh.

 

[tech21nyc]

The VT Bass 500 should sell for around $499 street. The matching 112 cab will be the same price. The cab weighs 38 lbs. There is no dedicated tuner output. For silent tuning you can put your tuner in the EFX loop and disengage the loop via the front panel switch. We are hoping to have the product available by mid June.

 

[CharlieC]

The VT Bass 500 should sell for around $499 street. The matching 112 cab will be the same price. The cab weighs 38 lbs. There is no dedicated tuner output. For silent tuning you can put your tuner in the EFX loop and disengage the loop via the front panel switch. We are hoping to have the product available by mid June.

Any back panel photos you can share here?

 

[birminghambass]

YES! I hope these are 500 Aguilar watts, not 500 Ampeg watts.

 

[Ender_rpm]

I may need one of these. Talk about a Swiss Army knife.