GR Bass CUBE 500

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GR Bass CUBE 500

GR Bass

CUBE 500

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Product Info

Article Number: 490194
Brand: GR Bass
Model: CUBE 500
Price: $1,131.90

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The GR Bass CUBE 500 is a surprisingly powerful and well-equipped combo amp. It's a great choice for gigging bassists needing a portable, reliable amp with a clean, modern tone and a decent DI out – especially those playing funk, pop, or modern rock styles. The Italian construction hints at a quality build that should hold up to regular use.

Product Description

  • GR Bass CUBE 500
  • Transistor Combo for Electric Bass
  • Channel: 1
  • Power: 500 watts
  • Equipped with: 12" Custom design Jensen neodymium woofer speakers and 1" tweeter
  • Frequency range: 20 - 20
  • 000 Hz
  • Controls: Gain
  • Mid Low
  • Mid High
  • High
  • Volume Line Out
  • Headphones Volume
  • Master Volume
  • 3 Selectable frequencies for Mid Low: 185
  • 800 Hz
  • 3 Selectable frequencies for mid high: 600
  • 1200
  • 1800 Hz
  • Deep Boost and Bright Boost switches
  • Pure Sound Switch (EQ Bypass)
  • Switchable LED / Fan Mode
  • Mute switch
  • Ground lift
  • DI pre / post
  • power switch on the back
  • Effects loop: serial
  • Connections: Send
  • Return
  • XLR DI out
  • Input (6.3 mm jack)
  • Aux In
  • Headphones out
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 400 x 350 x 430 mm
  • Weight: 14 kg
  • Colour: Black
  • Made in Italy
PROS
  • • Jensen neodymium woofer delivers surprisingly tight, articulate low-end.
  • • Italian build quality suggests robust construction and longevity.
  • • Versatile EQ with selectable mid frequencies caters to diverse tonal needs.
  • • Compact size and manageable weight for a 500-watt combo.
CONS
  • • Limited channel flexibility restricts complex signal routing options.
  • • Solid-state nature might lack the organic warmth of a tube amp.
  • • Aux input lacks tonal shaping controls; purely a playback source.

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Key Features

Power (Watts) 500
Speaker 12 in Jensen neodymium woofer & 1 in tweeter
EQ Bands 5-band EQ + Mid Selectable Frequencies
DI Output XLR DI out (Pre/Post switchable)
Effects Serial Effects Loop
Weight 14 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

The DI output provides a clean signal, though it's best to experiment with the pre/post settings to find the optimal level for your recording setup.
It's a bypass for the EQ section, so it's designed to be as transparent as possible; however, any EQ always subtly alters the overall response.
The Jensen speakers provide a clarity and punch often associated with more premium brands, offering a surprisingly balanced sound for its class, although it won't replicate the vintage vibe of Celestion or similar.

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