Overall it is a basic amp with an excellent sound, in my opinion it is loud enough for general practise and also small clubs pubs, and you can connect it to an external power source for the bigger gig.
Model Year: 2001
Price: $249.00 pounds sterling (new)
Where Obtained: micro music (uk)
2 inputs, low and high gain (low gain is for active pickups), contour and bright switches, bass and treble controls. with 7 band graphic equaliser. Chorus/effects send and return and pre amp send and return, and head phone jack.
I'm using this amp with a washburn xb400, and it is set on the factory stting for rock, and I love the sound I can get from this setting.
Pretty basic controls doesnt take alot of fiddling to get the sound you want.
Not had it very long but it is built like a tank dont think it will need much servicing, although I believe peavey are very good if you need them.
I checked out several other combo amps before purchasing this one... If it were stolen, I would replace it... Best aspect, value and tone control for the price...worst aspect, the weight.... In my opinion, a very good amp for the price...
Model Year: 2000
Price: $300.00 (new)
Where Obtained: Wray's
75 watts RMS, 15" Sheffield speaker, high and low gain imputs, pre gain and master volume controls, contour switch, 7-band EQ w/ on/off switch, corus effects loop, preamp out and headphone jacks... This amp has proven to have plenty of power for my current needs... I've only been playing for 7 months now, so I don't play out yet, and can't give an objective opinion as to how it would be to gig with. Solid state electronics....
I play a Carvin BK4A, a Fender Standard P-Bass, and an Ibanez GSR100 through it, with a Zoom 506II effects unit. I use it for mainly older heavy rock, metal, and some blues.. I found the TKO to have met all of my current amp requirements...the only down side is the weight of the unit, and the absence of side handles to help when schlepping it around... Fold out casters would also be a big plus....
I have found it to be very easy to use... Responds well to music style changes with a bit of tweeking, but for the price, generally a very good beginner's amp...
In the 7 months I have owned this amp, it has required no service....
Overall, I like this amp a lot. My favorite aspect is the control over the sound quality, but my least favorite aspect is it's weight. If you don't have a problem with lifting it, I would suggest you get it because it is very rugged and you can't beat the sound quality.
Model Year: 2000
Price: $250.00 (new)
Where Obtained: Roxy's Music Store in Batavia NY
75 watts RMS
DDT compression
15" Sheffield speaker
Enclosure tuned to 40 Hz
High and low gain inputs
Pre gain control and master volume control
Contour switch
7-band graphic EQ with in/out switch
Chorus effects loop
Preamp output, power amp input jacks
Headphone jack
I use a Jackson C5-MJ and a Zoom 506 Bass Pedal, and this amp is a great addition to this setup. It has brightness control, contour control, and a 7 band Graphics EQ to make you have complete control over the bass sound. Because of this control, it makes it great for all kinds of music styles.
It has a lot of control w/o the hassle of fiddling or needing to have extensive knowledge to program it. It is easy to use overall.
It weighs 70.7 pounds making it a little hard to move, but it is very rugged and has excellent construction.
This was one of my main amps considering i used to play---years ago--- through a 10' practice amp. for the money at the time and not knowing where my playing would bring me it was a good choice...definitely a beginner only and jam style amp...not a lifelong companion
Model Year: 1995
Price: $300.00 (new)
Where Obtained: daddarios music
High/lo gain, fx loop, preampin/out head phones, 7 band equalizer.
it is a 75 watt amp
solid state
Sound Quality:
I ve used peavey, washburns and fenders through it.
the washburn sounded the best...good practice amp....not to play out with and not to play in a serious band with...when the volume goes up it gets farty, my brother has the same cabinet and it does the same thing.
Fairly easy to use
to freaking heavey for what it has to offer, and yes it takes alot of fiddling to get a good sound.
Durability:
The amp is durable
Heavy, and i don't consider it reliable, i used it in practice at a volume of lets say 7 of 10 and she shut down...overheated...arrg...needless to say i did not take that one to the gig.
I bought this amp mainly because it was the best combo i could find in that price range (i got a bit of a deal on it). for a beginner i think it's perfect and can carry you through quite a few situations. i'm now moving on to a larger amp with a tube preamp, something i missed on this amp. the only thing i really don't like about it is how hard it can be to transport, though the casters i added are a huge help and should be a factory addition. overall, i'm happy with my purchase of it, and still think it's one of the best amp i've seen for well under $500.
Price: $330.00 (new)
Where Obtained: henri's music, appleton, wi
Low & high gain inputs, treble & bass shelving controls, 7 band eq, bright & contour toggles, fx loop, headphones, preamp in & out. it's a bit heavy though (maybe 70 pounds?)and it's top handle is maybe not the best carrying solution. i've added casters to mine so i can roll it.
I use an ibanez tr expressionist bass w/ active electronics with it, no effects, and use it for mostly pop-rock gigs. it's stage volume is good, but i do have to turn it up to 5 on both preamp and postamp to get enough volume. it handles the volme pretty well, but has a little trouble with drop-d and esp. with a 5 string. i have a little trouble with vibration (esp. with a fretted d on the second string) but cutting back on the 100hz slider controls it. most of my sound control i do with the 3 band eq on my bass, and run the eq almost flat, with a +3 on the bass and a -3 on the treble for shelving.
The controls make sense and are useful. the shelving controls work best for me for sound shaping, while the eq is used for fine tuning (see comment above).
It holds up to rough gigging pretty well, though after 2 years i'm having a little trouble with the preamp out and effects send.
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