Why it's best: The Ashdown BTA-400, a 400W "big tube amp", is designed in England and built in America. It has all the great tone shaping options featured on their ABM series amps, with the added bonus of an all-tube power stage.... Read Full Review
Why it's a best pick: Ampeg has achieved yet another high standard for power with the SVT-8PRO. Rated at 2500W @ 2 ohms, this is the ultimate in power, and, ironically, portability in the field of high-end bass heads.... Read Full Review
Why it's a best pick: The Bassman 300 PRO is an interesting marriage of modern and traditional features. Fender has combined the best of their solid state and tube amplifiers into one amazing all-tube unit.... Read Full Review
Why it's a best pick: This 975W hybrid amp may seem simple on the outside. But on the inside it's packed with cutting-edge technology that gives it great out-of-the box tone while making it durable enough to survive years of heavy use.... Read Full Review
Why it's a best pick: SWR's SM-1500 is their highest powered head, designed to run in mono, stereo or as a bi-amp. Its elaborate tone-shaping features make it the perfect amp for bassists who need a lot of power and exacting control over their sound.... Read Full Review
