(Note – This amp has sold.)
The Carvin B800 is a solid state bass amp head with a great (and uncommon) feature–it’s stable at two ohms. That means you can use it with up to two 4 ohm cabs or up four 8 ohm cabs! Imagine the envy of your bass playing friends! I’m asking $260 for this head. I’m selling because I haven’t played live in years. Send me an email at contact@scottnelle.com or a message on Facebook if you’re interested.
The amp is pretty neutral sounding, with a pre-gain and six bands of boost/cut EQ. I like to think of it as a power amp with a built in EQ. I usually played it with a Sansamp Bass Driver DI in front, dialed to my preferred direct sound. When I got on stage I’d use the amp’s EQ to sculpt the tone for the room I was playing in, and I always got great results. This head would pair really nicely with a Darkglass pedal.
The amp has always been stored in a dry, smoke-free home, and is in great condition. I practiced and performed through it regularly for several years, and it always worked flawlessly.
Output Power
- 300 w @ 8 ohms
- 500w @ 4 ohms
- 800w @ 2 ohms
Additional Features
- 6 Band boost/cut EQ
- Switchable effect loop
- Mute switch
- Footswitch jack allows a two channel TRS footswitch to control mute and effects loop (I don’t have a footswitch, but this one should work)
- Dedicated tuner output (remains live when the amp is muted)
- Speakon and quarter inch outputs (let me know if you have questions about connecting your cabs)
- XLR direct out with ground lift, level control, and pre/post EQ switch
- Weight: 22 pounds.
From Carvin
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.
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