The SA450 is Markbass' standard, solid-state, analog powered professional head. Versatile and packed with plenty of features as listed below, it provides more EQ control than its sibling the Little Mark II, a line out level control and pre/post EQ switch. Add this bass amp head to your rig and listen to the difference it makes in your overall stage presence.

Markbass SA450 500W Bass Head Features:

• Soild state analog power preamp
• Provides 500W to a 4 ohm cab, 300W to a 8 ohm cab
• 1/4" input jack works with both passive and active basses
• Gain and Master volume controls
• Clip warning light
• Line out volume control knob
• EQ includes controls for Low, Mid Frequency Low, High Frequency Low, and High
• High and Low level controls for deciding how much frequency area will be affected by the EQ
• VLE (Vintage Loudspeaker Emulator) and VPF (Variable Pre-shape Filter) filters
• Neutrik Speakon Combo out jacks for use with 1/4" or Speakon speaker cables
• Balanced XLR out
• Pre EQ/Post EQ switch to determine whether the output signal is effected by the EQ settings or not
• Ground lift switch to eliminate hum
• Tuner out sends unbalanced signal sent to a tuner, amp or recording equipment not needing a balanced signal
• Send and Return Effect ensures main signal continues even if something dies in your effects chain
• Dual-sided fiberglass PC boards with lined perforations for high-quality solder connections
• Surface-mount components are silicon-sealed to isolate vibrations
• Computer-grade pre-assembled ribbon connector cable harnesses and ribbons for noise-free operation
• Integrated threaded posts for easy assembly/disassembly and added durability
• Rigid 2mm thick aluminium chassis for a long-lasting finish

See what this excellent bass head does to your amp and overall bass sound. Order today!

Markbass SA450 500W Bass Head Specifications:

• Power
• Input impedance: 500 Kohm, max. voltage: 9 Vpp
• Effect return impedance: 33 Kohm, max. voltage: 12 Vpp
• Output Power: 300W RMS at 8 ohms, 500W RMS at 4 ohms
• Power Requirement: 100/120V; 230V; 240V; 50/60Hz
  
  Controls
• GAIN: 80dB to +25dB range
• LINE OUT: Level control on front panel
• PRE/POST EQ (for line out): Switch on rear panel
• GROUND LIFT: Switch on rear panel
• MASTER VOLUME
  
  Equalization
• LOW
• Center frequency: 40Hz; level ±16dB
• LOW-MID
• Semi-parametric: frequency 100 800Hz, level ±16dB
• HIGH-MID
• Semi-parametric: frequency 700Hz 6kHz, level ±16dB
• HIGH
• 10kHz shelf; level ±16dB
• VPF (Variable Pre-shape Filter)
• Center frequency: 380Hz (cut)
• VLE (Vintage Loudspeaker Emulator)
• 250Hz 20kHz cut
  
  Outputs
• EFFECT SEND
• Unbalanced, max. voltage 12 Vpp (pre-EQ)
• TUNER OUT
• Unbalanced, max. voltage 2 Vpp
• LINE OUT
• Balanced XLR, max. voltage 25 Vpp
• SPEAKER OUT
• Speakon, 1/4"
  
  Other
• Dimensions: 14.5"(W) x 3.39"(H) x 11.9"(D)
• 2U tall
• 19"(W) with rack ears
• Weight: 7.5lbs.

Markbass SA450 500W Bass Head

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WOW.......Awesome.

Posted by Jerm from Hamilton, Ontario on Oct 8, 2009

Experience w/product: I have heard about it

Reviewer's Background: Active Musician

Reviewer's Play Style: Rock, Blues, Funk, Metal.

This Amp, makes both my basses sound awesome, very loud, very clear sounding and the EQ Section is without a doubt the best on the Market today the VLE and VPF filters just make this amp untouchable you can get any sound you need or want for any style of music, make sure to pair it up with one of there Cab's which are one of the best on the market right now also.

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