Orange Amplifiers Little Bass Thing 500W Solid-State Amp
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Description
A -6dB pad switch makes it equally suited to passive and active basses. Whether you're playing funk, fusion, rock or anything in between, the Little Bass Thing keeps things simple and sounds great doing it. It's the ideal head for bassists who value tone, portability, and straightforward design: no unnecessary frills, just rock-solid performance.
Simple But Effective EQ
The Little Bass Thing's EQ section keeps things refreshingly straightforward. With three carefully voiced controls - bass, middle, and treble - you can shape your tone quickly and musically. The bass and treble offers just the right amount of range to adapt to different rooms, instruments, and playing styles without getting lost in endless tweaking, while the mid-range is sweepable between them to get just the right tone. Whether you're after vintage warmth or modern punch, the Little Bass Thing's EQ responds naturally and intuitively. It's a no-nonsense tone stack designed to get results real fast.
Class A VCA Compression
Taming your dynamics has never been easier. The onboard Class A VCA compressor adds smooth, musical control to your sound without squashing your tone. With just one knob, you can go from subtle tightening to more aggressive squash, depending on your style. It reacts dynamically to your playing, evening out peaks while preserving attack and clarity. It's built right into the signal path, meaning no extra pedals, no extra clutter, and just better tone, straight out of the box.
Helpful Little Extras
From the -6dB pad switch for active basses to the headphone output for late-night practice, the Little Bass Thing is full of small touches that make a big difference. The FX loop lets you integrate pedals without tone loss, and the balanced DI out is ideal for live and studio use. All of it is packed into a lightweight chassis that's easy to carry but tough enough to gig. It's the kind of amp that quietly solves problems, and does it with style.
Specification
Features- Single Channel - Class D power amp, footswitchable optical compressor (footswitch sold separately), variable input sensitivity for active or passive basses, 3-band EQ with parametric mid, balanced DI out, FX loop
Controls (right to left)
- Pad Switch, Bass, Middle, Frequency, Treble, Volume
Output Power
- 500 Watts RMS | Minimum Total Impedance: 4 Ohms
Dimensions
- 27.6 x 8.5 x 25.1 cm (10.9 x 3.35 x 9.9")
Weight
- 2.95 kgs (6.5 lbs)
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A warranty can be a very important factor when making a buying decision. Because repairs can be very expensive in terms of parts and labour costs, manufacturers usually only provide one year limited warranties that generally only cover items that malfunction due to a manufacturer’s defect. With an important purchase such as a musical
instrument or piece of studio gear, however, many people want to have the peace of mind in knowing that their investment will be protected should the product no longer be performing at 100%.
Because of this, Long & McQuade provides our customers with a FREE one-year Performance Warranty on most of our products. The Long & McQuade Performance Warranty supplements the manufacturer’s warranty to ensure that our customers receive complete “no hassle” warranty coverage within their first year.
How does the Long & McQuade Performance Warranty differ from most manufacturers' warranties?
- Performance Guarantee: Normal wear and tear is covered, so your product will be performing as well as the day you purchased it for the entire duration of the coverage. Band and Orchestral Performance Warranty does not include replacing pads or cleaning for woodwind instruments, unless deemed necessary by our repair staff. Ultrasonic cleaning for brass instruments will be provided if deemed necessary by our repair staff, but is not routinely offered under the Performance Warranty.
- Product Replacement: If your product cannot be fixed or costs too much to fix, we will replace it with the equivalent model for no additional charge. If this is not possible, a full refund will be provided.
- No Lemon Policy: Your product will be replaced should the same problem occur multiple times.
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- Accessory Coverage: Any peripheral devices or accessories that come with your product (i.e. foot pedal, case) are also covered.
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Long & McQuade reserves the right to restrict the purchase of additional years of Performance Warranty. Used products come with a 3-month Long & McQuade Performance Warranty. Some products (i.e. computers, software, cymbals and other items) are covered only by the manufacturer‘s warranty. Consumables (i.e. strings, reeds, drum sticks, batteries, tubes, cross faders) are excluded as they are designed to be replaced. Cosmetic Damage, Accidental Damage, or problems caused by Humidity or Temperature Issues are not covered. Speakers damaged by overpowering are generally not covered. Our coverage does not provide compensation for loss of use. As of June 2018 the Performance Warranty is no longer transferable. The warranty is only valid in Canada.
Purchasing additional years of coverage
Some manufacturers provide warranties for longer than 1 year; however, these are usually limited warranties that do not provide the same coverage as the Long & McQuade Performance Warranty. Customers interested in more complete and convenient (but not necessarily longer) coverage are still able to purchase additional years of the Performance Warranty.
If you are interested in receiving this coverage for longer than one year, you have the option of purchasing additional years of the Performance Warranty. The pricing is as follows:
- NEW products: Starting at 4% of the current new selling price to double the warranty from 1 year to 2 years. Starting at 4% for each additional year.
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| Product | SKU | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Little Bass Thing 500W Solid-State Amp | 769709 |
