Its a very nice amp, its very loud, clean and easy to modify the sound, but its heavy.
Model Year: 2004
Price: $250.00 (euro) (new)
Where Obtained: The Guitar Shop (Ghent, Belgium)
2 channels (with switching): gain 1 (just gain) and gain 2 (gain + shape), bass, low & high mid, treble, ultrabass (switch to put ultrabass on/off), master and power switch
Even though its only 120 watts, it can get VERY loud, and u can modify the sound much too, which is nice
Very nice, clean sound, which can be modified easily
Just turn a few knobs a bit and u got an excellent sound
Been using it for +/- 6 months, and its still in excellent condition
Good but extreemly annoying and expensive to have to keep replacing them. most of the time its just the fuse that needs changing...but do you know how hard it is to track down a two point five amp AH ceramic raido fuse when you dont have access to trade stores? bitchin'
Model Year: 2003
Price: $280.00 Sterling (new)
Where Obtained: spot on music (aberdare)
2-channel preamp section and an abundance of professional I/O options rarely found in bass combos, to give you everything you need in a bass combo. Its it has bass reflex enclosure, that is apparently short-circuit proof and virtually indestructible. it has a choice of active or passive inputs with separate gain controls for each channel and a 4-band EQ. Channel two features our switchable and tunable Shape function, which ideally complements the EQ by giving you extra control over those dreaded nasal mid frequencies. Both channels also share a built-in ULTRABASS function. This subharmonics processor adds ultra-low frequencies to your sound and is tunable and switchable via a front-panel button or the included footswitch.
The BX1200 features a custom-made 12" aluminum cone speaker. Should you need extra clout for larger venues, youve got the option of connecting additional speakers and/or power amps. And speaking of connections, you may also appreciate the stereo tape I/O, the insert facility for outboard effects or processors (preamp out/power amp in), and the tuner and headphone outputs. and the balanced DI out with XLR connector, perfect for recording or PA applications. it also has a weird wedge shape that allows you to use it standing up or tipped back at a perfect floor monitor angle.
Great, this amp handles all sounds at all frequencies like a charm. plus with the 12" aluminium cone i never feel afraid to crank up the volume to the max should i need it...whick is practically never, this thing can easily keep up with any conventional marshal cab ive come up against. this amp has the best sound quallity ive ever tried and is perfect for use in the studio.
This amp takes nothing to get a good sound..and it has so many easy to use features to get ure own signature sound at just the turn of a knob or two or a click on the foot pedal. it has a lot more controls then a lot of other amps ive played but each one is necicary to get the desired sound and i wouldn't be withour anyone of them.
Durability:
This is the downfall of all behringer amps...so far ive destroyed 4 different units of this same amp in under 2 seasons...i think the problem is the immensly power full compasseters inside the amp taking advantage of the extreemly dodgy wiring in my house (the circuit breaker tips about 4times an hour coz of power surges) feeding back and blowing up anything that isnt part of the shortcircuit proof power amp. I haven't had this amp working for long enough to find any other problems with it.
I looked on the internet at various amps, and for the price this is the best. Tons of features, 120-watt 12" woofer, and built to last. I have only played a few other generic amps before, so this one has totally blown me away. The only things that I would change would be to make the Ultrabass sound better at high settings and throw some handles or preferrably grip indentations on the side of the cabinet. Also, a longer power cord would be great, but isn't too big of a deal. Other than that, excellent amp.
Price: $249.00 (new)
Where Obtained: Musicians Friend
4 band eq with hi/lo mid. 2 channels, one with a shape controller, each has seperate volume. One master volume. "Ultrabass" feature allows for low frequency harmonics, and has a dial setting. Also includes a footpedal to switch between the 2 channels and to turn on/off the "ultrabass". Allows for effects loop, has plenty of hook ups in the back. 120 watts, plenty loud for playing small venues/practice. Great trapezoidal shape allows for use as a standup amp or floor monitor. Very short power cord will require use of extension cord most of the time.
I play this amp with a Tribute GL-2000 and it sounds great. The amp makes up for the low mids in my bass. Amp allows has plug for both active and passive basses. The active plug is less sensitive than the passive one, so when you switch things up you don't have to fool around with the volume/controls. I also play with my Squier P-bass occasionally, and this amp makes even that guitar sound good :). I'm no expert by any means, and play a variety of things from jazz/blues to rock. This amp can really thump and p/o the neighbors. Also sounds real good with slap. As with most amps of this size, sounds better the louder it is, but still works great as a practice amp at low volumes. I have found no distortion at high volumes and no pickup noise either. I get a little bit of noise when I use a BP-200 digitech bass pedal, but when the noise gate is activated on the pedal the noise is eliminated. My only issue is with the Ultrabass, which gives a weird kind of sound at high settings. At low settings, when combined with the shape filter, it can give some really neat aspects to your tone.
Very easy to use, and the included foot pedal switch makes life very easy. You can set the shape and volume on channel 2 and switch things back to channel 1 if you need a unmodified sound. The 4 band eq gives you plenty of ways to control your tone without going overboard. The ultrabass is a dial control as well, but at high settings just sounds weird. When combined with the shape filter at low settings you can get a very deep rumble out of it. Very easy to set and use.
Built like a tank. Very sturdy with rubber feet and corner protectors. Covered in standard carpet. Has a very sturdy metal grille which could be kicked by Chuck Norris and still be intact. But, all this durability comes at a cost. This is one heavy s.o.b. weighing in between 50-60lbs. The problem here is that there is only one handle at the top. Although durable, it would have been nice to have some grips or handles on the side in case that one handle
I looked at a few amps in the local music store. Fender, (too expensive and don't have the "wedge" shape) Hartke, (looks and sounds just as good but more expensive for less features) and Crate (I'm not fussy about the sound of them, though the price is low, and once again, no wedge shaped ones). I'd buy another of these in a heartbeat if I could get the same price. This amp could be better by including at least a 10 or 12 foot power cord, and a bit more complete instructions (though it isn't difficult to figure out how to shape the sound or set up gain/master/EQ, a few pointers would be helpful for the low-tech players among us - especially when it comes to unique settings such as Ultrabass! Who knows anything about how to set that?).
Model Year: 2003
Price: $250.00 (new)
Where Obtained: Musician's Friend
Can be stood upright or kicked back for monitor use; 2-channel switching from the amp or by foot switch; effects loop; tape in/out RCA hookups; XLR hookup to main board; 120 watts of nice-sounding power; Ultrabass octavider for deep tones; shape control for channel 2; 4-band EQ; gain controls for both channels plus master volume; solid state electronics. One negative - the included power cord is hopelessly short. So I will need to carry an extension cord for most venues.
I play a wide variety of styles, mostly lighter music. I have two basses, a Peavey Milestone and a DeArmond 5-string. Both sound really good on this amp. Up to now I've been using a Peavey half-stack 4X10, and the sound quality of this amp stomps all over the Peavey. I'm still trying to work with the effects, I run a DigiTech BP200 processor and certain effects settings (fuzz, for example) feed back badly on this amp which doesn't normally happen over the Peavey. Until I have the effects settings set up properly I wouldn't trust using the two together in a gig.
I haven't messed with the knobs too much. I just set the EQ's in the middle and tweaked them all a tiny bit to get what I need. It seems not to be too fussy about the settings. Very easy to use. Gains for the individual channels worked the same way.. pretty much a brainless setup. No squealing, humming or buzzing at any setting.
Well, there is one thing... granted this was not the fault of the product. My very first day using this amp, within 10 minutes of plugging everything in, there was a minor power surge in the lines in the band room which blew the power cord fuse. Quite embarrassing, and lucky it didn't happen in the middle of a gig or program! Nothing else plugged into that circuit was affected, so I chalked it up to a weak fuse. Now I have 5 fuses ready in my gig bag, just in case. One of the handle trim pieces already fell off, so far it still exists but I can imagine the hell of trying to keep track of those bits that are always falling off. So I might just not bother trying.
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