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Model Year: 2003
Price: $649.00 (new)
Where Obtained: Guitar Center
I remember picking up this amp
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Really, if you have fingers...
The thing is a tank. In addit
I wanted a small amp for little gigs and maybe bigger ones if possible, I had in mind to get the swr working man 15" but it was quite expensive. I discovered this DB700 at sound control London on sale, it was an ex hire equipment still in a very good condition for 260.It was perfect for me in terms of cost, power and quality. 270 for a powerful 250 watts amp was a good bargain for little gigs aswell as big gigs. the only disadvantages is that its very heavy (its got wheels)and you cant add another speaker to it, but apart from that its great. I use a Yamaha BBG5 and a TRB6 bass guitar
Price: $270.00
Where Obtained: Sound Control
It isn't perfect but it's great value and great fun...
Model Year: 2004
Price: $1100.00 (new)
Where Obtained: music store in israel
I wont go through all the features, you can read them from the previous messages... i'll just add that this amp is very versatile and has plenty of features for a combo.
This combo is powerfull. all the volume you'll need for any medium gig. the sound is deep and cut's through with huge low end.
why not a 5? because its not the warmest sound in the world. its just a little digital.
but dont get me wrong: the sound is great for this price range.
Plenty of different sound with very little hustle. the option to save sound it usefull.
I gig with it all the time and it's going through alot... meanwhile it has taken it pretty well. i had a rattling problem from a loose screw and the top handle is about to tear.
I chose this amp because it's the greatest combo you'll ever find. It's even better than a lot of stacks. And it's LOUD. And it's compact and pretty lightweight for a bass amp.
Model Year: 2003
Price: $995.00 euro (new)
Where Obtained: key music
The controls: Amplifier: COSM type switch, gain, volume, compression - Shape: on/off - Equalizer: bass, middle level, middle frequency, treble - D-chorus - Master volume, and menu for manual/digital presets.
You can change the saved menu's (A,B or manual) by a footswitch. The chorus can also be put on and off with foot switch.
It is very loud ! This baby is more like a 500 Watt stack than a 250W combo, and it's very compact and small. This is because of Roland's excellent FFP technology.
The COSM amp simulation features three types of amps: solid state, tube and tube drive (it's impossible to get a natural overdrive with this amplifier because of the FFP technology, so that's why they made that tube drive).
I play my stingray through it. It's wonderful. It has tons of high and low end. I play it for jazz, funk, pop, rock,... It really sounds fabulous with any type of music. The sound is a lot better than my previous amps, and - I wanted a combo - this is by far the best combo money can buy.
There's a little his when put in overdrive tube drive, but that's only natural (you also have that when using stomp boxes, right).
It is crystal clear, even at very high volumes. It rocks !
It's programmable, and even though this amp is digital, you can use it in manual mode too. In fact, you can use it in manual mode all the time, and when you have a great sound, just save it, and recall it via the A or B menu. You can easily obtain a great sound, though I feel that there's a lot in this amp that I haven't heard yet (I've only had it for a week).
It is the most reliable amp on earth. I'm telling you, you'll have to set it on fire for the speakers to implode. It's built like a tank.
What are you still sitting here and reading? GO GET ONE. NOW !!!!
I was looking for a combo that was small but loud, had a good sound and didn't weigh 85 - 100 plus pounds. I tried an SWR Workingman 15. It sounded great but it didn't have enough power to cover some of my louder gigs. I also tried an Eden Metro. I REALLY liked that one - but it's weight was a little more that I was willing to lug around. I tried the Roland, and that was all she wrote. No it doesn't sound quite as sweet as the Eden Metro but at under $870 ( $1200 list ) and 75 pounds along with an impressive set of features, it's good enough for me! If it were ripped off or damaged in an accident, I'd buy the same one again. My only minor complaint would be that the power cord is not removable. It tends to get in the way when being transported.
Bottom line : if your looking for a good sounding, small but powerful amp that will handle most gigs, you may wan't to check this one out.
Model Year: 2001
Price: $869.00 (new)
Where Obtained: Wholesale Music
The control panel has a gain,volume,compression, an on/off shape button, a 4-band EQ section, chorus control, master volume, 4-button digital memory system ( you can actually save two diferrent EQ settings and pull them up at the touch of a button or via a footswitch ) , COSM selector ( can select solid state, tube or overdrive ) and the power switch. The rear panel has provisions for effects loop, balanced line out for recording, as well as foot switch inputs for the chorus and switching between the two memory banks. The most impressive feature (IMHO) is the FFP technology. I can't explain it in technical terms, but in English FFP means that this amp sounds loud - no, VERY loud for it's size and power rating. It's more than enough power to cover most jobs that I'll ever play. And the sound - excellent and LOUD! The bottom end is big and the tweeter does a nice job with the highs (just don't get carried away with the treble control).
I'm presently playing a Carvin LB-75 and a 1982 Fender Jazz thruogh this amp. Within the next 6-8 months I'll be purchasing a Sadowsky OR a Roscoe 5 string. As far as musical styles go, I,m a feelance bassist, so I play several genres of music (although most of the gigs I play are jazz gigs). This amp covers them all and covers them well. I'm not sure about how well it would do in a metal band against a "Marhall stack" and a hyperactive drummer, but I have no doubt that it could handle it better than most combo's. Did I mention that it's LOUD?!
First of all the amp is digital. As mentioned up in the features box, EQ settings can be stored in one of two memory banks and then pulled up at any time. Even when the amp is turned off, your "saved" setting are still there. I recently purchased this rig ( purchased on 4/7/01) so I'm still experimenting with the various features. But I can honestly say that it's pretty staightforward - the manual is easy to understand, so it doesn't take long to dial up a "sound" and get down to business.
As mentioned above, I just recently purchased this rig - time will reveal it's reliability. But based on Rolands reputation with some of their other amps, I suspect that this one will last for quite a while. This thing is built like a tank and that chrome plated metal grill looks good. All of the control knobs feel strong and smooth and nothing "rattles" when I crank it up ( except for the pictures hanging on my wall )!
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