Harley Benton Block-800B B-Stock
Amp Head for Electric Bass
- Power: 800W @ 4 Ohm
- Class-D power amplifier
- 4-Band EQ
- Smart Compressor
- DI output with pre/post and lift/ground switches
- High/Low switch for active/passive bass
- Mute function
- Tuner output
- Line input with volume control
- Headphone output
- FX-loop
- Speaker Twist speaker connections - at least 4 Ohm
- Power supply: 100 - 240 V ~ 50/60 Hz
- Dimensions: 240 x 255 x 88 mm
- Weight: 2.9 kg
- Suitable bag: Art. 194575 (not included)
Compact, powerful, affordable
The Harley Benton Block-800B is an affordable bass amplifier head that packs an impressive wealth of features into its compact, lightweight frame. These include a class D, ICE power stage (something usually reserved for much higher-priced models) that delivers an 800-watt output, alongside two speaker twist sockets for connecting external speakers (minimum requirement 4 ohms), an effects loop, a four-band EQ section that allows the user to fine-tune their sound settings, a DI output in XLR format with lift/ground and pre/post switches, a tuner output, and a smart compressor. What is more, the front panel features 3.5mm connections for headphones and mobile devices such as smartphones and MP3 players, perfect for practising after hours. Altogether, the Block-800B thus gives bass players a comprehensive package at a budget-friendly price.
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Flexible with plenty of headroom
The Harley Benton Block-800B operates with very little noise and provides plenty of clean headroom. Mild breakup is still possible, and any clipping is indicated by an LED on the front panel. Setting all of the amp's controls to the 12 o'clock position will deliver a very clear and neutral-sounding tone, and players can easily dial in their desired sound from there using the four-band EQ. The Block-800B's mute and high-low switches give the user even more control, the latter allowing both active and passive basses to be used. To top it all off, the smart compressor can be activated whenever needed in order to provide compression without loss of volume. The Block 800B's two rear-mounted speaker outputs provide plenty of scope for the user to assemble a bass rig that can make full use of its 800 watts and handle any gig with ease, while the tuner and DI outputs, which can tap the signal either before or after the tone control and compressor via the pre/post switch, will also come in very useful on stage.
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One for all
The Harley Benton Block-800B is sure to find favour among price-conscious musicians, whether they are just starting out on the bass guitar and dream of owning a powerful rig with plenty of features or even professional players looking for an easy-to-use second amplifier or a backup for their main amp. Whatever their situation may be, however, the Block-800B is a great choice for anyone looking for a bass amp with a great price-performance ratio. Accordingly, Harley Benton has not cut any corners here in terms of versatility, as is evident from the amp's plentiful headroom and tonal flexibility, and the connections for headphones and external playback devices such as MP3 players and smartphones mean that the Block-800B will also handle home practice sessions just as capably as live performances. And the bottom line: A class D, ICE amplifier has never been this affordable!
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About Harley Benton
Since 1998, the Harley Benton brand has been catering for the needs of numerous guitarists and bassists. In addition to an extensive range of stringed instruments, Thomann's house brand also offers a wide choice of amplifiers, speakers, effect pedals, and other accessories. In total, the range includes over 1,500 products. Built by established names in the industry, all Harley Benton products combine quality and reliability at attractive and affordable prices. The continuous expansion of the range ensures that Harley Benton always provides new, exciting, and innovative products that keep players perfectly in tune with the musical world, day after day.
For the stage, garage, or bedroom
As mentioned above, the Harley Benton Block-800B bass head will be at home in numerous applications. Its auxiliary input options mean that bassists can play along to an entire band via smartphone, while the amp's outstanding portability and DI output mean that spontaneous garage jam sessions will never be a problem, even without a speaker cabinet. This latter option of course allows touring bassists to travel light and saves precious space on small stages. Those who want to go large, on the other hand, will appreciate the two speaker outputs provided, which not only allow the amp to unleash its power on stage but, alongside the DI output, also provide plenty of options in the recording studio, where different speaker cabs can be connected and the DI signal recorded either before or after the EQ section thanks to the pre/post switch.
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