Ultralight 500W Class D Bass Head/DI

500 real watts and endless tone sculpting in a featherweight 5-pound steel chassis, the TC Electronic Thrust BQ500 bass amp/DI is the mobile bass player's dream turned reality. The Thrust BQ500's MOSFET preamp and capable tone stack give this Class D bass head the warmth and touch dynamics of a classic tube amp, fed into a speaker cab, PA, or headphones for silent practice. Thrust BQ500's 4-band EQ section provides plenty of scoop or boost to sweeten any bass tone, and its onboard compressor delivers instant dynamic control for smoother, more moving performances. You also get an 1/8" aux input for jamming and phrase training, a pre-/post-EQ balanced XLR out plus locking speakON speaker output, and automatic power switching for worldwide operation, all at an unheard-of price, with the TC Thrust BQ500

Lightweight and portable

The TC Thrust BQ500 is mobilized to move at a moment's notice. Pop this compact bass head in a backpack or gear bag for the ultimate portable gigging solution. Its onboard 4-band EQ and compression pack all the tone-shaping power you need for pick-up gigs. And with its speakON, direct XLR, and headphone outputs, the Thrust BQ500 offers limitless options for practice and performance.

TC Electronic Thrust BQ500 Bass Amplifier Head Features:

• 500-watt Class D bass head/DI
• Lightweight and compact
• Fits easily in a backpack or gear bag
• MOSFET preamp unlocks tube-like warmth and touch dynamics
• 4-band EQ scoops and boosts to your every whim
• Simple onboard compressor smooths out performances
• Balanced XLR output with pre-/post-EQ switch feeds your colored or uncolored tone into a PA
• Secure locking speakON speaker out (4 ohms minimum)
• 1/8" headphone out plus aux in for silent practice
• Worldwide power switching for interruption-free performance anywhere on the planet