Seymour Duncan PowerStage 700 Bass
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Seymour Duncan
PowerStage 700 Bass
Product Info
Article Number:
616890
Brand:
Seymour Duncan
Model:
PowerStage 700 Bass
Category:
Solid-State Bassheads
Price:
$878.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The PowerStage 700 is a seriously powerful and versatile solid-state head. It's perfect for gigging bassists needing a clean, modern sound with plenty of headroom, and the built-in overdrive provides a useful boost when you need it. It’s a great option for players wanting high-end features without the complexities of a modeling amp.
Product Description
- Seymour Duncan PowerStage 700 Bass
- Bass Amplifier Head
- Solid-state design preamp suitable for a wide range of vintage and modern bass sounds
- Power: 700 W into 4 ohms / 350 W into 8 ohms
- 4-Band EQ
- Tunable mid control and presence button offer dynamic sound shaping options
- Switchable overdrive for additional tonal versatility
- FX loop for post-preamp processing and easy integration of modellers and preamp pedals
- Controls: Gain
- Drive
- Level
- Bass
- Lo Mid
- Freq
- Hi Mid Freq
- Treble
- Master
- Switches: -10 dB
- Engage
- Mute
- Pre/Post
- Presence
- EQ Bypass
- Ground Lift
- Instrument input: 6.3 mm mono jack
- Aux input: 3.5 mm stereo mini jack
- OD footswitch: 6.3 mm mono jack
- Headphone output: 6.3 mm mono jack
- DI output: XLR
- FX send and return: 2 x 6.3 mm mono jacks
- Speaker outputs: 2 x Speakon / 6.3 mm jack combo socket
- IEC socket
- Input voltage: 100 - 240 V AC
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 333 x 231 x 84 mm
- Weight: 2.58 kg
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Powerful 700W output handles any venue with ease.
- • Tunable mid control provides exceptional tonal sculpting flexibility.
- • Solid-state design ensures consistent performance and reliability.
- • Comprehensive feature set including FX loop and DI output boosts versatility.
CONS
- • Solid-state character may lack the organic warmth of a tube amp.
- • Considerable weight makes it less portable for frequent gigging.
- • Overdrive, while usable, isn’t the most nuanced or inspiring.
Product Video
Key Features
Power (Watts)
700W into 4 ohms / 350W into 8 ohms
EQ Bands
4
DI Output
XLR
Effects
FX Loop
Speaker Output
2 x 6.3mm mono jacks
Weight
Approximately 26 lbs (11.8 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It delivers excellent clean headroom thanks to the high wattage, allowing for distortion pedals to be used without unwanted breakup at lower volumes.
Yes, the XLR DI output provides a clean, balanced signal suitable for professional recording applications, with adjustable levels.
The EQ is very effective, with the tunable mid control offering a significant degree of tonal customization, but it's still limited by the inherent characteristics of solid-state circuitry.
