Piccolo 999 

Bass Amp

This model has been discontinued. See newer model.

Piccolo delivers world-class sound and power whether you're playing stadium rock or smoky jazz. A finely tuned 4-band EQ gives you the power to sculpt your tone for any room, any style. And, with 1000+ watts of pure power, you can push multiple speaker cabinets to fill any space with warm lows, clear mids, and soaring highs.

Piccolo packs more professional features into its portable, 4.5 pound frame than any other amp, like an effects loop, voltage selector, active/passive input, and a powerful mid-cut. And Piccolo features our critically acclaimed Vintage Tone circuit. Turn it on and an analog tube emulator rounds the edges and warms your sound for that quintessential 70's tone. 

Front Panel

Gain
Controls the volume of the signal passing through the EQ stage. To set perfectly: continually play your loudest, lowest note. Turn the Gain knob clockwise until the green light begins to turn orange/red as you attack the note. Now slowly turn the Gain knob counter-clockwise until the note you're playing produces only the occasional flash of orange. Leave the gain there and control your volume with the Master Volume knob.

Mid Cut Switch
Activates Mid Cut EQ. Green light is on when active. Expertly tuned for the perfect scooped-mid slap tone. 

Mid Cut Level
Provides up to 8 dB of cut @ 800 Hz. To set perfectly: set knob at 12 o'clock position. Activate the Mid Cut using the switch or optional foot pedal. Boost or cut in small increments by turning the knob clockwise or counter-clockwise.

Active/Passive Switch
Provides a 10 dB boost for passive basses. Reduces output signal of active basses to avoid unwanted distortion.

Input Jack
Connect your instrument using a standard 1/4 inch instrument cable.

Rear Panel

Power On/Off
Turns your amplifier on and off. There is a 2-second delay as the amplifier performs a self-diagnostic. The Mute switch (see above) is automatically engaged when the amp is turned on.

1o Amp, 250 Volt Fuse
Protects your Piccolo from power surges that can damage the amplifier. User changeable via the fuse compartment.

Universal AC Power Port
Use the included cable to connect your Piccolo to a standard power source.

Voltage Selector
User switchable to 115 volts or 230 volts for international travel. Warning: Setting the wrong voltage will damage your Piccolo. Ensure you have the correct setting before you switch on the amplifier.

Neutrik Speakon / 1/4-inch Combo Speaker Output
Connect either a Speakon twist-lock speaker cable or 1/4-inch speaker cable. For the best results use a Speakon-to-Speakon cable. If using a Speakon to 1/4-inch cable, turn the amplifier off before connecting. Do not exceed the minimum 4 ohm impedance.

Tuner
Connect your electronic tuner via a standard 1/4-inch instrument cable. Piccolo sends a signal to your tuner even when you engage the Mute switch.

Pedal
Use a TRS 1/4-inch to connect the optional foot pedal. Use the foot pedal to engage/disengage the Mid-Cut feature and Mute.

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