TC Electronic Thrust BQ500 Bass Head 500W Portable
TC Electronic Thrust BQ500 is a 500-Watt revolution in portable bass amplification. In fact, it packs more bang for the buck into an ultra-lightweight micro bass head than any other! A custom-designed EQ and MOSFET preamp provides a tremendous tonal palette and realistic tube-like sound and feel.
Portable Power
Built for the pragmatic bass player, the 500-Watt BQ500 is designed with the ultimate in portability and power in mind. The cutting-edge Class-D circuit features a high-voltage MOSFET preamp. Consequently, it delivers the authentic feel and dynamic response of a real tube amp.
A powerful 4-band EQ lets you sculpt your tone exactly how you like it. Furthermore, the balanced DI output makes it ultra-easy to connect to the FoH mixing console.
Versatility & Tone
A passive/active switch optimizes preamp input for basses loaded with either passive or active pickups. BQ500 features the highly-versatile, single-knob THRUST compressor circuit that accurately sets the dynamic range of your playing and provides maximum punch to catapult your tone across the stage.
Practical Practicing
BQ500 is also the perfect practice tool thanks to its high-quality headphone amplifier with speaker emulation and AUX input, which lets you jam along with all your favorite grooves, songs or tracks.
The Real Deal
With 500 Watts of Class-D amplifier technology, a virtually unlimited tone palette and the ultimate in portability, THRUST BQ500 will quickly become your go-to amp for the studio or the stage. Rugged steel construction makes THRUST BQ500 superbly roadworthy and ready to rock!
Thrust BQ500 Key Highlights:
- 500 Watt portable micro bass head amplifier for stage and studio
- Compact and lightweight design for ultimate portability
- Cutting-edge Class-D amplifier technology for incredible power and sonic performance