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TC Electronic THRUST BQ250 250 Watt Portable Bass Head with Mosfet Preamp and Thrust Compressor
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Brand | TC Electronic |
Compatible Devices | Guitar |
Output Wattage | 250 Watts |
Product Dimensions | 9.17"D x 10.04"W x 2.72"H |
Item Weight | 5.2 Pounds |
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- 250 Watt portable micro bass head amplifier for stage and studio
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Versatility | 4.5 | 4.6 | — | — | 4.3 | 4.3 |
Light weight | 4.7 | 5.0 | — | — | — | 4.8 |
Value for money | 4.6 | 5.0 | — | — | — | 4.7 |
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power source | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric |
amplifier type | — | Solid State | — | Tube | — | Tube |
number of bands | 4 | 3 | 3 | — | 4 | — |
output wattage | 250 watts | 200 watts | 200 watts | 500 watts | 60 watts | 500 watts |
connector type | — | XLR | usb,xlr | XLR | USB | — |
weight | 5.2 pounds | 1 pounds | 1 pounds | 3.6 kilograms | 44.8 pounds | 4.9 pounds |
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Product information
Item Weight | 5.2 pounds |
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Product Dimensions | 9.17 x 10.04 x 2.72 inches |
Country of Origin | China |
ASIN | B07LC3658F |
Item model number | BQ250 |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | December 13, 2018 |
Compatible Devices | Guitar |
Output Wattage | 250 Watts |
Power Source | Corded Electric |
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Product Description
250-Watt bass amplifier head with 4-band EQ, onboard compressor, balanced DI, and worldwide power switching.
From the manufacturer
BQ250
250 Watt Portable Bass Head with Mosfet Preamp and Thrust Compressor
- 250 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
- High-voltage Mosfet preamplifier for authentic sound and feel of a tube amp
- Thrust compressor for ultimate punch and to capture every nuance of your playing
- 4-band EQ section provides ultimate tone shaping control
- Auxiliary rehearsal input for playback through speaker or headphones
BQ250
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THRUST BQ250THRUST BQ250 is a 250-Watt revolution in portable bass amplification, packing more bang for the buck into an ultra-lightweight micro bass head (2.2 kg/4.9 lbs) than a warehouse full of discounted fireworks! A custom-designed EQ and MOSFET preamp provides a tremendous tonal palette and realistic tube-like sound and feel. |
Portable PowerBuilt for the pragmatic bass player, the 250-Watt BQ250 is designed with the ultimate in portability and power in mind. The cutting-edge Class-D circuit features a high-voltage MOSFET preamp that 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, while the balanced DI output makes it ultra-easy to connect to the FoH (Front of House) mixing console or your recording equipment. |
Versatility & ToneA passive/active switch optimizes preamp input for basses loaded with either passive or active pickups for the best tonal response possible. BQ250 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 PracticingBQ250 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 250 Watts of Class-D amplifier technology, a virtually unlimited tone palette and the ultimate in portability, THRUST BQ250 will quickly become your go-to amp for the studio or the stage. Rugged steel construction makes THRUST BQ250 superbly roadworthy and ready to rock!
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Customers like the sound quality, quality and value of the musical instrument amplifier. They mention that it has a nice clean sound, the tone is awesome and adjustable from classic rock to soulful ballads. They appreciate the portability, power and cost / quality ratio. Customers are also happy with usability, and adjustability.
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Customers are satisfied with the sound quality of the musical instrument amplifier. They mention that it has a nice clean sound, the tone is awesome, and adjustable from classic rock to soulful ballads. The bass notes are now capable, and it can dial in a good jazz sound and a rock sound. The amp is portable, with useful tones that are moderately powered. Some are impressed that they heard very little if any noise when pumping up the output. The speaker provides the capability to get the rich lower notes they were looking for without the need for an amp. Overall, most are happy with the performance of this musical instrument amp.
"...but I was honestly blown away by the quality of the tone...." Read more
"...the thrust feature yet but honestly havent needed it bc it sounds so good already! great amp for the price!" Read more
"...The elegance and simplicity of this modern circuitry is nothing short of a miracle, spoken as someone who grew up with 70's and 80's era stacks that..." Read more
"...It is still powerful enough to drive my 4 x 10 cabinet and has decent sound control to dial in my Schecter or Allen Woody...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the musical instrument amplifier. They mention that TC Electronics consistently makes great gear, this amp is awesome, very impressive, and wonderful. They also appreciate the small, lightweight, powerful, and great sound of the amp. Customers also mention that it's a great amp for home practice and even small gigs.
"...It is still powerful enough to drive my 4 x 10 cabinet and has decent sound control to dial in my Schecter or Allen Woody...." Read more
"...to a salvaged Ampeg/EV 15" cabinet, I can get clean sounds, it's wonderful, I can rattle the windows of the house if I want, plenty of headroom...." Read more
"...large or very heavy. It seems that these factors are inherent to the good quality of this head. I have a weak bass and I use it for home practice...." Read more
"...This amp head is great because of the two mid settings, low mid and high mid, this makes dialing in a tone really easy!..." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the musical instrument amplifier. They mention it's the best value 250w amp they've owned, has a good cost / quality ratio, and is an inexpensive replacement. Some say that the amp has amazing sound and punch for the price.
"...It’s a killer product, especially considering the price point." Read more
"...great amp for the price!" Read more
"...bass head that I use at home for practice and this was an inexpensive replacement...." Read more
"...In addition to this the amp is very reasonably priced. Personally I highly recommend this amp, Craig Jones" Read more
Customers like the weight of the musical instrument amplifier. For example, they mention it's very portable, small enough to fit in the main pocket of most gig bags, and light weight. Some say that it has a nice clean sound.
"...pre and post for di. plenty of power for small gigs. small enough to fit in the main pocket of most gig bags...." Read more
"Light weight. Great sound" Read more
"TC 250 is basic bass headPortable, with useful tones moderately powered" Read more
"...Easily transportable, fits in a backpack or gear bag.Great tone, plenty enough power to drive my 4x10 cabinet...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the power of the musical instrument amplifier. They mention that it has plenty of power to drive a 4x10 cabinet, and that it's designed well. Some say that it provides bottomless power for practice and light gigging.
"...pre and post for di. plenty of power for small gigs. small enough to fit in the main pocket of most gig bags...." Read more
"...Great tone, plenty enough power to drive my 4x10 cabinet.Good cost / quality ratio." Read more
"Nice clean sound. Very portable. Plenty of power for practice and light gigging." Read more
"Bought this for its portibility, power and price...." Read more
Customers find the musical instrument amplifier usable, perfect for their needs, and light weight. They also say it has a good tone, decent comp, and performs well.
"...but very musical and usable...." Read more
"...I wanted something i could transport easy. Perfect for my needs and at a great price point...." Read more
"...Light weight, good tone, decent comp and dirt cheap. If it breaks or gets lost/stolen i would certainly buy another one." Read more
"It Performs Very Well..." Read more
Customers like that the tone of the musical instrument amplifier is adjustable from classic rock to soulful ballads. They appreciate the two mid settings, low and high.
"...The tone is awesome and adjustable from classic rock to soulful ballads to Motown to edgy alternate. Do not hesitate to get this TC." Read more
"...This amp head is great because of the two mid settings, low mid and high mid, this makes dialing in a tone really easy!..." Read more
"...than I will need but it can crank out the volume and has many adjustments for tone...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the connector of the musical instrument amplifier. They mention that it does take a Speakon plug and that it requires a SpeakOn speaker cable, not a standard speaker cable.
"...the only thing I didn’t really like, is that these do require a SpeakOn speaker cable, and not a standard speaker cable...." Read more
"...The only down side was the Speakon connectors...." Read more
"...It does take a Speakon plug which it does NOT tell you!! I had not heard of them but found them quickly at Guitar Center!!" Read more
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Anyway, I admit that I picked this particular unit because it met my incredibly discerning criteria (i.e. it was cheap and it would get here in time for the gig), but I was honestly blown away by the quality of the tone. I was hoping for “OK, I can live with that,“ but I honestly didn’t miss my SVT at all. I could not be more impressed, especially considering how inexpensive these are.
I can’t really comment on durability yet, since I’ve only been able to use it once, but it’s wonderful having an amplifier that will fit in my cord bag that is probably 80% of the quality tone-wise of an all-tube amp (I haven’t gotten to compare them side-by-side yet, but based on my initial impressions, I would be shocked if my opinion changed), but for a fraction of the cost and an even smaller fraction of the weight. There’s a headphone input too, so it’s also great for that.
Oh, the only other thing to note, and I guess the only thing I didn’t really like, is that these do require a SpeakOn speaker cable, and not a standard speaker cable. So make sure to order one of those as well if you don’t already have one. They also take a second to warm up, so don’t panic if you plug it in, flip it on, and you don’t get a green light/signal right away.
Other than that, I say buy without hesitation. It’s a killer product, especially considering the price point.
The elegance and simplicity of this modern circuitry is nothing short of a miracle, spoken as someone who grew up with 70's and 80's era stacks that could throw a breaker, or give you a sizeable jolt if you wire it up wrong.
With this unit? Just plug in and play. And if 250 W ain't enough they have a 500 W model. Your choice. 250 W is plenty loud for my needs. And quiet! And cool! And no worrying if I might get a jolt off the microphone! Nothing, just pure, delicious bass.
And it's the size of a Harry Potter novel. Insanity.. in a good way I mean!
In addition to this the amp is very reasonably priced. Personally I highly recommend this amp, Craig Jones
Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2021
In addition to this the amp is very reasonably priced. Personally I highly recommend this amp, Craig Jones
Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2023