Carvin PB-100-15 Pro Bass

The PB-100 can cover mostly any range of styles.Controls on the amp are easy to use and will adjust quickly to any room.I am playing a New Fender-P Bass through it and play in several bands ranging from mixed country to grunge.The compressor on the amp will keep the speaker in good shape while contributing to a punchy ,fat sound.It has all the latest features,Three pre-shape buttons,para-EQ for the mids,line in out,headphone, noise gate and a great quiet on feature.(no pop from the solid state when you apply power).The amp is full 100 Watts through a 15 in, 8^ speaker.it would have been nice to have a external out for another speaker,but I guess that would put a end to the full 100 watt through one 15in speaker.I dont push the amp to much because you dont have to and my settings are not extreme.I also own a old Carvin X-60 tube guitar amp(14 yrs old)and that always sounded great until it fried at practice this year.(I replaced it with a Marshall VS-100R,valvestate)

I would have to say that I was disappointed when it popped at a gig one nite and that was it.It wouldnt turn on again.Lucky I was in town and could run home to get a replacement head.The cab did well enough on its own with a separate 80 watt head.I would have to honestly say that I still wonder if its going to kick off one nite and I'll have to scramble for a replacment.

The amp was under warranty and Carvin fixed it at no charge.(just had to pay shipping to get it there($20.00).I received the amp back and three months later it was popping and buzzing at another gig.The warranty had expired.I then contacted Carvin via e-mail and their repair department said they would extend the warrenty since the amp had already been in for repair.They were great. Again,at no charge to me,just shipping one way.(another$20.00)

I would buy another Carvin Bass amp.Probably one of the bigger ones if I needed it.