BGRA: SWR Workingman's 4004

Manufacturer SWR Model Workingman's 4004
Reviewer Eric Rowe
Experience 2 Item owned 1-2 years
Review Date 2005-07-10 Price paid 470
Dimensions21x4.5x7
Weightabout 40 pounds
Power400 watts @4 ohms and 260 at 8 ohms
Otheraural enhancer
This is a fantastic amp for the money. Sounds great for that Paul Jackson (Herbie Hancock) type sound but also sounds good for Claypool stuff. The built in limiter sucks but the tone is great anyway. Comes in a three space rack leaving one extra space for a tuner or a multi effect. Nice idea but I haven't used it. I do use a separate compressor and I play a custom built jazz bass with EMG active pickups. The tone is great for the money and these amps are extremely reliable.
construction (98%)
the best you can get for the money
clarity (95%)
again, for the money
versatility (100%)
really, seems more versitle than pricy ampegs
volume (98%)
400 watts is plenty for me
service (90%)
annoying to wait on the phone
value (100%)
at around $400 you can't beat it
overall (98%)
I dig it
The BGRA is generously underwritten by David King of Bass Guitar Systems.
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