Packing 2 pairs of 12AX7s, 550W, & powerful tone sculpting.

The Bugera BVP5500 Valve Bass Amplifier Head begins with 2 selected pairs of 12AX7 preamp tubes with their own Drive control. When you want to rock the house, the BVP5500 bass amp brings the serious power with 550 clean, fan-cooled watts to the table. And since bassists don't live by watts alone, the Bugera BVP5500 bass amplifier is equipped with a stunning arsenal of tone-sculpting tools, including a 3-band EQ with sweepable mids, Ultra-High and Ultra-Low switches, and a 9-band graphic EQ for ultimate tone control.

For the non-purists, the Bugera Ultrabass BVP5500 amp has an Effects Loop and an Insert Channel with Preamp Out and Power Amp In connections for expanded versatility. Use the included footswitch to kill the signal to the amp, for tuning in blissful silence, and to activate or deactivate the graphic EQ.

Bugera Ultrabass BVP5500 Classic 550W Tube Bass Amplifier Head Features:

• Powerful 550W tube bass amplifier head for classic sound and performance
• 4 x 12AX7 tubes give you the ultimate sound and feel only tubes can provide
• Tube Gain controls the dynamics and tonal response of the power amp to deliver anything from punchy to thick and compressed sounds
• Ultra-musical 9-band graphic EQ for total frequency control
• Dedicated Bass, Mid, Treble, and additional Mid frequency controls enable peerless sound shaping
• Bright function for brilliant sound enhancement, even with heavy compression
• Switchable Ultra Low and Ultra High function for ultimate tone
• Dual footswitch for Mute and EQ functions included
• Balanced XLR DI output for direct connection to your mixing console
• Switchable Tuner output works either as a tuner connection or live monitor feed
• Effects Loop for external effects (stompboxes, rack effects, etc.)
• Power Amp input and Preamp output connectors allow you direct access to the power amp and a signal tap from the preamp section for even greater versatility
• 3 speaker outputs: 2 x 1/4" jacks & a professional speaker connector (compatible with Neutrik Speakon connectors)
• Integrated limiter and active temperature-controlled cooling system for ultimate protection
• High-quality components and exceptionally rugged construction ensure long life

Order now and put this powerful tone-sculptor to work for your bass.

Bugera Ultrabass BVP5500 Classic 550W Tube Bass Amplifier Head

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kevinonbass88

Posted by kevinonbass88 from cincinnati oh on Aug 25, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: working touring musician

Reviewer's Play Style: rock, pop, grunge, metal, country, dance etc

i've played live gigs a couple of nights on it and so far it's pretty good. i've used eden, mesa,trace, gk,peavey,swr,hartke,euphonic audio etc and this has a nice warm tone because of the tube section. i'm running it through a 4-10 epiphany cab and a swr 4-10 and it's not bad at all. i would recommend it for small to medium venues personally but i've only used it for rock-pop bands. i personally crave more power so i'll probably buy the 3600 watt bugera nuke and try it. but for the price and the tone you get out of it, it's pretty good. haven't had it long enough to comment on it's durability and reliability yet but not a bad head for 550 watts.

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Best amp ever

Posted by Jonathan from Los Angeles on Aug 22, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Professional Player

Reviewer's Play Style: Top 10

Have mine for a few weeks and this is one sweet bass amp. I have been a pro player for 20+ years, played ampgeg, swr etc. and this is the best amp I have ever played. The tubes give the real warm sound and this amp has more power than you ever need. And it looks real sexy. Don't know how Bugera can make it for this little money. Go for it.

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But who reads the manual?

Posted by Dray from Katy, TX on Aug 11, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Gigging Bass Player

Reviewer's Play Style: Rock, Alternative

I just got this amp head, today. Man, talk about killer tone! the manual is poorly written, some of the knobs and buttons aren't even listed in it. I had to fool with it to get that sweet rock tone with just a bit of tasty overdrive. While seeking my tone, I found great blues, jazz, metal, country, and grunge sounds. It does a great job with my 5-string Jazz bass and my 4x10 half stack. The Bugera spanks it!

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Awesome tube sound

Posted by Frank321 from Seattle on Jul 12, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Musician

Reviewer's Play Style: Rock

Received mine a week ago - and it's awesome. The 4 tubes make all the difference and the tube compression control is nice. Will retire my SWR now as the Bugera is much better. Highly recommended.

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Incredible Amp

Posted by Kicker from San Antonio on Jun 28, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Working Bass Man

Reviewer's Play Style: Rock

Bought mine in Europe and just pre-ordered another one here for the rehearsal room. The Bugera stuff is really amazing. This amp has 4 12AX7 tubes and does wonderful tube compression. Built like a tank and much cheaper than the Ampeg. Love the amp.

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Bugera Ultrabass BVP5500 Classic 550W Tube Bass Amplifier Head

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