Bass Gear Review

Reviewer	Denton Adam
Experience	7
Review date	November 13 2002
Manufacturer	Carvin
Model	R600 III
Price	$585
Item owned for	1-2 years

Dimensions	2 rack spaces
Weight	30lb
Power	600w @ 4 bridged/ 500w @ 8 bridged. 300/300 @ 2, 250/250 @ 4, 175/175
	@ 8
EQ	Low, Mid with sweep, High also 9 band graph
Other	EQ can be pre or post. FX loop as well. Speakon and 1/4 outputs.

To be honest I treat my bass gear like crap. I play at least 4 times a week if not more and most of the time I dont have time to be nice to my gear. My first amp (a Peavey TNT 115) died on me, my second also a Peavey (Nitrobass 400) craped on me as well, just from normal road wear. But this amp has been a beast. It sounds frikin amazing as well. This amp is a very good buy in my book. It's cheap, it sounds good and plays well. The only thing I don't like is that it's 600 watts aren't as loud as other amp's 600 watts. But there's not much of a difference. I wouldn't worry about it. The tube side of the amp (or emulator that is) sounds good to if you like that sort of thing. I'm more of a solid state guy myself but for that growl that 12AX7 tube comes in handy. Well folks, that's my review. I would suggest that you buy this thing. It's wonderful. Sounds beautiful as well. And if 600 isn't enough for ya go for the 1000 watter. It's only $150 more. So if your straped for cash and need a beast among amps? Get it! They're nice.

Construction	100%
(Very Very soild. droped a few times - no damage.)
Clarity	98%
(Good tone. Sounds good for rock stuff. )
Versatility	98%
(Good tones. Can shape it all over the place.)
Volume	95%
(Not as loud as other 600 watt amps, but very very close)
Value	100%
(Cheap as can be for such a fine piece of work.)
Overall	98%
(I really really like it.)