Review Demo - TC Electronic BH800

Read the review: http://bit.ly/TCElectronicBH800 Bassists have long been told that bigger is better. More cabs, more tubes, and more watts will announce your entrance like Thor’s hammer. The problem is that, well, somebody has to carry all that stuff. Thankfully, manufacturers have been listening to hunched-over, sore-armed bassists weary of hauling refrigerator-sized rigs, and they’re responding with lighter cabs and smaller heads that boast the same power and features as their big brothers. TC Electronics’ BH800 is a perfect example: It’s a functional, cost-effective, and great-sounding amp that can fit in your backpack, but still bring the thunder to big rooms. Rumble in the Jungle The BH800 takes the most popular features from its predecessor, the BH250 bass head, and expands on them with increased depth and range—and a whopping 800 watts of class-D power. The head has gained a little weight (6.4 pounds versus 4.5 for the BH250), but it offers far greater air-moving potential. The amp is housed in a rugged metal chassis with a scarlet faceplate. Its controls are simple: gain, 4-band EQ, TonePrint controls (more on these shortly), mute toggle, and master volume. The front side also houses a bright, easy-to-use onboard tuner. The back panel is primed for plenty, with a single 4 ohm (minimum) out, a USB port for uploading firmware and TonePrints, an 1/8" auxiliary in, an 1/8" headphone jack that mutes the speaker when used, and a 1/4" jack for the optional Switch-3 pedal. (The Switch-3 controls the mute function and TonePrint switcher, and turns TonePrints on and off.) There’s also a balanced output with a mini-toggle to select a post- or pre-EQ direct signal. To continue reading the review, visit: http://bit.ly/TCElectronicBH800