MarkBass R500 Analog 500W/4 Ohms ( Made in Italy )

The MarkBass R500 is a powerhouse 500W analog bass amplifier head proudly Made in Italy. It is highly sought after by bassists for its premium Italian craftsmanship and vintage rock character. Combining a high-end tube preamp with a massive analog power section, the R500 delivers exceptionally warm, responsive, and dynamic low-end punch that easily cuts through any live mix.
• Authentic Made in Italy Quality: Built during Markbass’s legendary manufacturing era in Italy, utilizing premium-grade European components and rigid build standards for maximum stage reliability.
• Tube-Driven Warmth: Features a high-quality ECC83 preamp tube that delivers authentic vintage tube overdrive when the gain is pushed.
• Massive Analog Output: Provides a heavy-hitting 500W RMS @ 4 ohms (or 300W RMS @ 8 ohms), making it ready for large concert stages and demanding studio tracking.
• Next-Gen Limiter Circuit: Outfitted with a custom-designed limiter that allows for glorious, musical distortion instead of aggressively choking your signal or clamping your playing style.
• Simple 4-Band EQ: A straightforward, highly musical equalization layout—featuring dedicated Low, Low Mid, High Mid, and High controls—makes dialing in the perfect tone quick and intuitive.
• Comprehensive Connectivity: Fully loaded with a balanced XLR Line Out (with Pre/Post EQ toggle), a dedicated Tuner Out, and an Effects Loop (Send/Return) to seamlessly manage external pedalboards.
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Technical Specifications:
• Origin: Made in Italy
• Power Output: 500W RMS @ 4 ohms / 300W RMS @ 8 ohms
• Preamp Section: Tube (1x ECC83 / 12AX7)
• Power Amp Section: Analog (Class A/B)
• EQ Center Frequencies: Low (80 Hz), Low Mid (400 Hz), High Mid (800 Hz), High (3 kHz shelf)
• Speaker Outputs: Speakon / 1/4′ Combo Jacks (x2)
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 36.8 cm x 8.6 cm x 30.2 cm (2 Rack Units high)
• Weight: 3.7 kg / 8.16 lbs