Carvin Bx1200

TONS of features, but without being usless feature at that. Multiple ways to utilize this amplifier. 3 stages of EQ. Sounds cumbersome, but reacts quite well to subtle touched and great for multible basses. I personally play two to three basses during the length of a set and LOVE the ability to configure the Graphic EQ to boost a more quiet instrument to match the level of my hottest guitar. My main bass is a Spector Euro 4LX-EX-35 and it is HOT. I Also use an MTD Artist 5 string, and an MTD KZ6 fretless. This EQ feature makes it a piece of cake to switch during a set. I also love the built in crossover for biamping. Sounds great on the low end.

Ok this is what really blew mw away. I purchsaed this as a backup amp to have enough power to match my main amp. I was using an Ampeg SVT6Pro and loved it. I have had to replace a couple of 1/4" jacks due to giggin. I got my BX1200 two days agoabout 5 minutes before rehearsal. Pulled it out of the box and set it right on top of my rack so i could mess around with it beforehand. Well i plugged in the power, plugged in the speaker cables and plugged in my bass adn WOW. THIS thing is a TONE MACHINE. After extremely brief tweaking of the drive and contour knob, i was in love. Sounds sooooo much more clear than my Ampeg, but still has lots of warmth. SUPER SUPER lound too, by the way. I had my SVT6 on at about 11:00 for usual practice (which is still pretty loud) and the carvin is on 2, which is about 9:00. AMAZING. Ive had no problems with clipping form the super hot Spector and the sound running the effects loops is awesome. I use LOTS of effects from time to time, but still love a smooth dry sound most often. This amp is definately capable of satisfying anyone's tone desires.

Dont really know about this. I will say the thing seems very rugged and sturdy, plus, made in the good ole US of A. Im sure it will last quite some time with proper care.

I have never had any problems with Carvin and have purchase many things from them in the past. I will likely be a long time Carvin Customer.

I cant belive this thing was have the price of my Ampeg and sounds better and has more power to boot! UNBELIEVABLE VALUE

wow! alot of features!
Advanced Equalization - three EQ sections
??? Active Passive front panel input gain switch
??? 5-band three sweep tone control section
??? 9-band foot switch able graphic EQ
??? Single knob silent Optical compressor with auto limiter
??? Internal crossover for bi-amping
??? Preamp DRIVE and MASTER volume controls
??? XLR Direct out with Level, ground lift & pre-post preamp controls
??? Effects loop Switch able by front panel or FS22 footswitch
??? Tune output jack independent of mute switch.
??? High-current Spekon connectors
??? RMS 225W @ 8 ohms, 400W @ 4 ohms, 600W @ 2 ohms
??? 800W 8 ohm bridge, 1200W 4 ohm bridge
??? THD less than .03% at 90% output.
??? Freq. Resp.: 20-20k Hz
??? Dual speed fan
??? Active Passive input (-10DB)
??? 5.7 inches high x 21.6 inches wide x 12 inches deep
??? Weight: 23 lbs.
??? Made in San Diego, California
need i say more!

i am using this puppy with my dr bass BL310 and what can i say! it gives me everything i need ( granted i bought mine used from ebay and the bass knob didn't work,but the graphic eq easily compensated for that!!)it gives me all the power i can handle. plenty of headroom. i do find it a tad bit harsh on the high mids, but other than that its a really goo bass amp.

i haven't had the amp long, and even though the amp was used it was in excellent condition. but only time will tell. it does look well built though.

i haven't dealt with them and i hope not to...

i think i got a great buy. i would have gotten it new but it just so happens it was on eBay at the time. i think its a great value. good sound, very flexible, and great price point. im not sure i would but another one if i lost it, only because i would like to have an eden wt-800! but nonetheless its a great amp.