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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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Sunn Concert Bass on Peavey 3620

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Sunn の Concert Bass を鳴らしてみましょ

四畳半音楽処 まぜまぜ亭

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Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Sunn Concert Bass.

Features and functionality

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Finding parts for the Sunn Concert Bass can be challenging, making maintenance more difficult compared to newer models.

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  • The transistors in the Concert Bass power section can leak current over time, leading to overheating resistors, which may require a technical overhaul.

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Value and pricing

  • A Concert Bass was noted to have sold for as low as $300 Canadian, indicating significant price variance based on location and condition.

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J

Great bass amp

Some people may disagree, but these amps are amazing. They have a deep, but bright tone, and they rock.

Artist usage

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See how Nick Oliveri uses Sunn Concert Bass

Nick Oliveri

Singer, Bassist

Kyuss

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Verified via Photo

According to this image of Nick Oliveri’s bass rig with Kyuss, he used a Sunn Concert Bass amplifier.

See how Dave Collins uses Sunn Concert Bass

Dave Collins

Singer, Bassist

Bongzilla

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Dixie's Sunn Concert Bass head is seen behind him, stacked with a Sunn Concert Slave and two 2x15" cabs.

See how Vern Rumsey uses Sunn Concert Bass

Vern Rumsey

Bassist

Unwound

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Verified via YouTube

In their last gig, we can see Vern playing through what appears to be a Sunn Concert bass head.

See how Brandon Schwartzel uses Sunn Concert Bass

Brandon Schwartzel

Bassist

FIDLAR

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Verified via Photo

In this photo, Brandon appears to using a Sunn Concert Bass amp.

See how Anthony Braun Perry uses Sunn Concert Bass

Anthony Braun Perry

Singer, Guitarist

The Growlers

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In this blog photo of Anthony's rig, a Sunn Concert Bass head is shown with his Precision Bass running into it.

See how Frank Ene uses Sunn Concert Bass

Frank Ene

Singer, Bassist

The Fall of Troy

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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.

See how Sergio Chotsourián uses Sunn Concert Bass

Sergio Chotsourián

Guitarist

Los Natas

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Verified via YouTube

In the YouTube video "ARARAT - LOS ESCOMBROS DEL JARDIN" by SOUTH AMERICAN SLUDGE, Sergio Chotsourián is seen using a Sunn Concert Bass amplifier head.

Used With

Based on how musicians on Equipboard use Sunn Concert Bass, it is most commonly used with the following gear.

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