Darkglass Alpha·Omega 500 Bass Head
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Darkglass
Alpha·Omega 500 Bass Head
Product Info
Article Number:
505037
Brand:
Darkglass
Model:
Alpha·Omega 500 Bass Head
Category:
Solid-State Bassheads
Price:
$867.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Alpha·Omega 500 is a powerhouse for modern bassists who crave Darkglass’s signature distortion and a tight, controlled low end. It's a fantastic option for rock, metal, and progressive players needing a focused, high-gain sound with excellent DI capabilities – especially when paired with quality impulse responses.
Product Description
- Darkglass Alpha·Omega 500 Bass Head
- Amp Head for Electric Bass
- 1 Channel
- Power: 500 W
- High efficiency custom designed class D power amplifier
- Integrated alpha omega distortion
- Speaker simulation with three slots for high-resolution impulse responses for headphones and balanced XLR DI output
- One button compressor with intelligent make-up gain
- New low-noise graphical equaliser
- Controls: Compressor
- drive
- level
- blend
- 6-band graphical EQ
- master
- Switches: Passive/active
- distortion on/off
- bite on/off
- growl on/off
- mute
- cab select
- ground lift
- Effects: Alpha omega drive
- Min. speaker impedance: 2 Ohm
- Serial effects loop
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 230 x 180 x 71 mm
- Weight: 2.4 kg
- Made in Finland
*Connections:*
- Input: 6.3 mm jack
- DI output: XLR
- FX send / return: 2x 6.3 mm jack
- Aux input: 3.5 mm stereo jack
- Headphone output: 6.3 mm stereo jack
- Footswitch: 6.3 mm jack
- USB-C
- Speaker output: Speaker twist
PROS
- • Darkglass’s signature Alpha-Omega distortion delivers aggressive, modern bass tones.
- • The integrated impulse response loader provides excellent headphone and DI flexibility.
- • The graphical EQ offers precise tonal shaping and noise reduction.
- • Compact and lightweight (2.4kg) for easy transport and gigging.
CONS
- • The single channel design limits versatility for players needing multiple sounds.
- • The 'mod' control can be subtle, requiring extensive EQ tweaking for dramatic shifts.
- • High-end impulse responses are required to fully unlock its potential, adding to cost.
Product Video
Key Features
Power (Watts)
500
EQ Bands
6
DI Output
XLR
Effects
Alpha Omega Distortion, Compressor
Speaker Output
2 Ohm minimum
Weight
2.4 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
It’s a more aggressive and focused distortion than the Micro Amp, but less extreme than the B7K Overdrive – think a really tight, modern growl.
Absolutely, the Passive/Active switch allows for proper impedance matching and a usable signal, though active basses will shine best with its EQ.
The built-in speaker simulation is surprisingly decent, but using high-resolution impulse responses through the DI output will significantly elevate the quality for professional recordings.
