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Description
The Sunn Concert Bass amplifier head is a classic choice for bassists seeking robust performance and vintage tone. Revered for its iconic design and reliability, this amplifier head delivers powerful sound that has been a staple in the music industry since its introduction in the 1970s. Perfect for both studio sessions and live performances, the Sunn Concert Bass harnesses a solid-state architecture that offers consistent output and minimal maintenance.
With its straightforward layout, this amp head is designed to be user-friendly, allowing musicians to easily dial in their desired sound. The Sunn Concert Bass features a unique tone control system, providing a wide range of tonal possibilities that cater to various musical styles. Whether you're playing rock, jazz, or funk, this amplifier head's versatile sound shaping capabilities ensure that your bass tones are always rich and defined.
Musicians appreciate the Sunn Concert Bass for its high output power, making it suitable for larger venues where projection and clarity are paramount. The amp head's construction is rugged and road-ready, ensuring it can withstand the rigors of touring while maintaining its exceptional performance.
Key Features:
- Solid-state design for reliable performance
- Unique tone control system for versatile sound shaping
- High output power suitable for large venues
- Durable construction for road-readiness
- Revered for vintage tone and iconic design
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Owner Insights
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Features and functionality
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The brite input channel has a treble bypass cap for enhanced high frequencies, while the brite switch adds treble at a different point in the signal chain.
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The interstage transformer in the Concert Bass functions as a phase inverter, enabling identical power output at 4 or 8 ohms, contributing to its unique overdrive quality.
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Comparisons
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Hilbish Beta amps and preamps are noted as the only modern replicas of old Sunn solid state amps.
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Modern alternatives recommended include MarkBass and Ampeg amps with class D technology for reliability and ease of repair.
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The Concert Bass is recommended over the Sonaro for stoner rock due to its volume and low-end capability, potentially requiring two units for optimal performance.
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The GK Fusion 550 is suggested as an alternative for heavy music, praised for its overdrive quality and volume, often available used for less than $900.
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User experience
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Users appreciate the amp for its loudness and rich character, especially when paired with fuzz or dirt effects.
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Setup and maintenance
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Artist usage
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According to this image of Nick Oliveri’s bass rig with Kyuss, he used a Sunn Concert Bass amplifier.
Dixie's Sunn Concert Bass head is seen behind him, stacked with a Sunn Concert Slave and two 2x15" cabs.
In their last gig, we can see Vern playing through what appears to be a Sunn Concert bass head.
In this blog photo of Anthony's rig, a Sunn Concert Bass head is shown with his Precision Bass running into it.
Frank Ene is confirmed to use the Sunn Concert Bass amplifier, as he is seen playing it during a live performance with The Fall of Troy at the Hurley Studios. This is evidenced in the YouTube video uploaded by MainNoise titled "[8K Enhanced] The Fall of Troy - I Just Got This Symphony Goin' LIVE at the Hurley Studios," although the image may contain strong artifacts due to enhancement from 360p.
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