A full-sized combo with pro features and a very friendly price.

With 100W, a 15" bass driver, and a balanced line out, the Crate BT100 Bass Combo Amp can hold its own in nearly any gig situation. It has 2 channels: a distortion channel with gain, shape, and level controls; and a clean channel with level, 4-band EQ, and an octave switch with level for boosting bottom end. Its XLR balanced line out is pre/post selectable. The CFS2 2-button footswitch is included for switching channels and kicking in the octave switch from the floor. Limiter, chromatic tuner, headphone jack, and CD inputs are also incorporated.

Crate BT100 Bass Combo Amp Features:

• Crate 15" bass driver
• 100W RMS
• Chromatic tuner
• Input pad and tuner mute
• Distortion channel with gain, shape, and level
• Clean channel with level, 4-band EQ, and octave switch with level
• Limiter
• RCA CD input
• Headphone jack
• XLR balanced line out with level, ground lift, and pre/post EQ select
• CFS2 footswitch included

On top of all that, it sounds fantastic. Order today and play happy.

Crate BT100 Bass Combo Amp Specifications:

• Output Power Rating: 100 watts RMS @ 2% THD, 4 ohms, 120 VAC
• Gain: Distortion103dB
• Clean 61dB
• CD Inputs 33dB
  
  Tone Range:
• Low 20dB @ 50Hz
• Lo Mid 24dB @ 150Hz
• Hi Mid 18dB @ 1kHz
• High 32dB @ 10kHz
• Input Impedance: 220k ohms
• Maximum Signal Accepted: 15 volts peak to peak
  
  Internal Speaker:
• Size: 15"
• Type: Crate Custom Frame
• Magnet 56 oz.
• Voice Coil: 2.5
• RMS Rating 150W
• Impedance 4 ohms
• Balanced Line Out Jack: 2 volts peak-to-peak @ full rated power w/600 ohm load
  
  Signal to Noise: 65dB below full power, tones flat, gain and level @ "10"
  
  Power Requirements: 120 VAC, 60Hz, 115VA
• 100/115VAC, 50/60Hz, 115VA
• 230VAC, 50/60Hz, 115VA
  
  Size and Weight: 26-1/2" H x 21-1/2" W x 16-1/2" D, 69 lbs
• *without casters

Crate BT100 Bass Combo Amp

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not that great

Posted by MetAlRulEs from n.b canada on Jan 1, 2008

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Iam in a Nu-metal band

Reviewer's Play Style: Nu-metal

ive owned this amp for about 2 weeks and a half.this amp had to be exchanged for a new one within the first week of owning it due to the distortion leaking into the clean channel .distortion is very annoying and cuts out alot but if you get a good one it would be a good begining amp but if your looking for a good top of the line amp go fender .ow the octave is decent

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Almsot Perfect Starter.

Posted by RichardReceptive from Greene County, Pennsylvania on Dec 11, 2007

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Active Musician

Reviewer's Play Style: Metal/Alternative

I have this bass and was very happy with my purchase. I'm in a metal band and we play shows almost every weekend and the two guitarists both have huge powerful half stacks. My little combo keeps up with both of them and I have not had one problem with it. It does what it claims to do, and a little more. If you're looking for a bass amp to let you be heard, this is your best choice. The only downfalls are the distortion isn't the best, and it's incredibly heavy. The thing weighs almost 90 pounds, and there is no easy way to carry it. Other than that, it's perfect.

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Incredible Value!

Posted by TaciturnBadger from Virginia Beach, VA on Dec 8, 2007

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Active Musician

Reviewer's Play Style: Metal, Hard Rock

I recently purchased this amp as a step up from a 15W practice amp I used when not playing through the amp at a friend's studio. The sheer volume on this thing is amazing! The lows are crisp and defined without losing any growl, and the highs get high without sounding tinny or thin. The included distortion effect is as good as any other effect, and have since stopped using my Boss distortion pedals which don't seem to keep the growl as well. While I disagree with the octave effect -- it doesn't seem to cut through your main master feed -- it's still okay to just make you seem louder for more solo-ey bits. The tuner -- I LOVE THE TUNER!! -- I use it non-stop. Unlike some handheld tuners, it seems to respond almost instantly, enabling you to stay in tune even on the fly. A welcome step up for anyone who doesn't need a half-stack at home or for small gigs!

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Buy an Ampeg

Posted by Bass Face from Cornland, IN on Nov 21, 2007

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Active Musician

Reviewer's Play Style: Pop, Rock & Country

I bought this amp before reading any reviews... I should have done more research.

To start, the amp is built very well and it's fit and finish is of good quality. Secondly, this amp does have a very good low to medium volume tone considering it is solid state and has no tweeter. It has most of the features that you would expect with an amp of this price but at the same time, you probably won't use them. The distortion is corny sounding, same with the octave feature.

The amp is great for home practice but DO NOT take it to a gig unless you will be miced or use the direct-out. I played a small gig un-miced and had the volume at about 5-the overload light was on the whole gig! Remember, 5 on a 100 watt amp is NOT very loud. The next gig I started micing the amp. With the volume at 3-4 and the mids and highs punched up a little it does Ok. It also made some strange noises and cut out a couple of times-not good!

Even though this amp is ok I would recommend spending a little extra and getting an Ampeg. Ampeg is the real deal and doesn't cost that much more. I ended up buying an Ampeg BA115HP and am much happier with it. The Ampeg has great tone and more volume. I also don't worry if it's going to turn on or not!

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not the best

Posted by Beefcake from Maryland on May 29, 2007

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Active Musician

Reviewer's Play Style: Rock, Metal, Ska

I have used many better amps in the past. This amp is deffinitly not worth the price. I doesn't get the best tone, but if you are playing for a band that is just starting out, or isn't going anywhere fast, its perfect

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