Darkglass The Exponent 500 Bass Head
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Darkglass
The Exponent 500 Bass Head
Product Info
Article Number:
537204
Brand:
Darkglass
Model:
The Exponent 500 Bass Head
Category:
Solid-State Bassheads
Price:
$973.50
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Exponent 500 is a game-changer for bassists wanting a powerful, compact head with built-in effects. It's a fantastic all-in-one solution for gigging musicians who want a great clean platform and diverse tonal options without hauling a ton of gear—perfect for modern players and those who like a lot of flexibility.
Product Description
- Darkglass The Exponent 500 Bass Head
- Transistor Amplifier for Electric Bass
- Clean and easy to use amplifier
- New "Powered Platform" concept allows the amp to be used as a multi-effects unit - signal chains can be saved to presets from a constantly growing DSP database with compressors
- distortions
- modulations
- preamps
- impulse responses etc.
- 1 Channel
- Power: 500 watts
- Controls: Input
- Bass
- Low-Mids
- High-Mids
- High
- Blend
- Master
- Switches: Preset
- Mute
- Ground lift
- On/Off
- Effect loop-in
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 210 x 175 x 6 mm
- Weight: 1.7 kg
- Made in Finland
*Connections:*
- Input: 6.3 mm jack
- MIDI In: DI Out: XLR
- FX send & return: 2x 6.3 mm jack
- Headphone output: 6.3 mm stereo jack
- USB-C connector
- Speaker outputs: 6.3 mm jack / Speaker Twist combo jacks
PROS
- • Exceptional clean headroom, remarkably responsive to playing dynamics.
- • DSP effects offer genuinely usable, high-quality processing options.
- • Compact size and light weight (1.7kg) make it incredibly portable.
- • The 'Blend' knob provides a seamless transition between clean and driven tones.
CONS
- • The EQ, while functional, lacks the precision of a more complex design.
- • DSP processing adds latency, noticeable for certain effects or techniques.
- • Limited physical controls for the extensive DSP options require menu navigation.
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Key Features
Power (Watts)
500
EQ Bands
4
DI Output
XLR
Effects
DSP-based effects (compressors, distortions, modulations, preamps, impulse responses)
Speaker Output
6.3 mm jack / Speaker Twist combo jacks
Weight
1.7 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
While Darkglass has worked to minimize it, there's inherent latency with any DSP; it's generally manageable but might be a consideration for very fast, intricate playing.
Yes, the DI output is a true line level signal, allowing for independent recording and amplification simultaneously.
Absolutely; the Exponent 500's power section is fully integrated, making it suitable for use with powered cabinets.
