Peavey introduces mid-priced, 600-watt Headliner bass amp
(Dave Molter | Posted 2010-01-19)
Mississippi-based Peavey Electronics first introduced its line of bass amps in the early 1970s, when Ampeg and Acoustic were kings of the bottom end. Sine then, Acoustic has disappeared and reappeared, but Peavey has remained in the game with updated, good-sounding amps and cabinets. The Peavey Headliner is the company's latest entry in the mid-powered, mid-priced bass head market.
The 600-watt Headliner has a seven-band graphic EQ that can be along with the low and high shelving tone controls, or it can be bypassed. A built-in optical Compressor with level control and bypass keeps bass sounds tight, while a Crunch control adds a vintage tube sound that distorts only the high frequencies.
Specifications:
* 600 watts maximum lightweight class D power
* Seven-band graphic EQ
* High and low EQ controls
* Pre-shape contour switch
* Bright switch
* Active/passive pickup switch
* Footswitchable optical compressor
* Footswitchable crunch switch adds tube-like tone
* Effects loop
* Master volume
* Headphone output
* Exclusive DDT™ speaker protection
* XLR direct interface
* Neutrik® Speakon® and 1/4″ combo external speaker jack
* 1 1/2 rack space
* 12 lbs
The Peavey Headliner bass amplifier will be available in the second quarter of 2010 with an MSRP of $459.99.
Complied from information on the Peavey website: www.peavey.com.
