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SWR Classic Series SM-1500

SWR Classic Series SM-1500

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Your new SM-1500 Professional Bass Amplifier offers the performance, power and SWR® tone that professional bassists of every playing style demand: • Twin power amps with three modes of operation • Bridge (mono) mode—1,500 watts @ 4-ohms • Stereo mode—750-watts @ 2-ohms (per side) • Bi-Amp mode—with adjustable crossover frequency • Tube preamp fueled by a 12AX7 dual triode tube • Two front panel inputs plus one rear panel input with input select switch to accommodate multiple bass guitar setups • World renowned SWR® Aural Enhancer tone shaping • World-class Compression with Comp Position selection • Four Footswitch selectable features • Bass Intensifier for maximum impact • Boost to accent solos • Three Semi-Parametric Equalizer configurations—choose from two independent 3-band Eq's or combine them into one 6-band Eq • Stereo/mono Effects Loop with Effects Blend control • Traditional Bass/Treble tone controls • Speakon® and 1/4" speaker outputs • Balanced XLR output with Line, Comp Output and tube Direct modes, plus Level control, Phase and Ground Lift switches

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Fender at NAMM 2008 | Tony Franklin demos the SWR SM-1500 | Fender

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See how Alex Webster uses SWR Classic Series SM-1500

Alex Webster

Bassist

Cannibal Corpse

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"I got two 1500 watt SM-1500 heads which are super loud and also crystal clear, so it's powerful but crystal clear power, which is what I actually want" - Alex Webster at :03s.

See how Ian Hill uses SWR Classic Series SM-1500

Ian Hill

Bassist, Composer

Judas Priest

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As seen in this article by bassplayer.com, Ian Hill uses a SWR Classic Series SM-1500.

See how Paulo Jr. uses SWR Classic Series SM-1500

Paulo Jr.

Bassist

Sepultura

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This video shows some of the equipment used by Paulo for the recording of Sepultura’s album "Kairos". The SWR SM-1500 can be seen at 2:25.

See how Harry Shearer uses SWR Classic Series SM-1500

Harry Shearer

Singer, Bassist

Spinal Tap

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When actor Harry Shearer is performing as Derek Smalls of Spinal Tap, he uses the SWR SM-1500 head. This video shows him in character discussing why he uses it.

Album Usage

The SWR Classic Series SM-1500 has been featured on the following albums:

SWR Classic Series SM-1500 as heard on Kairos by Sepultura (2011)

Kairos

Sepultura (2011)

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