Trickfish Bullhead Mini 500: The Essential 500 Watt Bass Amp Head
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Maximum Power. Minimum Mass.
The Trickfish Bullhead Mini 500 redefines what a 500 watt bass amp head can be. Built around the acclaimed Mike Pope preamp design, this amplifier sets new performance standards for lightweight bass amplification, delivering robust power in a chassis that weighs an incredible 3.5 lbs.
If you need a reliable, high-headroom mini bass amp head that you can truly throw into a gig bag and go, the Trickfish Bullhead Mini 500 offers flawless professional tone and portability that simply can't be matched.
Unrivaled Fidelity and Portability
The Bullhead Mini 500 is the perfect tool for discerning bassists who prioritize both sonic clarity and convenience.
The Featherweight Powerhouse
- Exceptional Power-to-Weight Ratio: This 500 watt bass amp head delivers ample clean power for rehearsals, small-to-medium gigs, and high-headroom studio needs.
- The Lightest Bass Amp Head: Weighing only 3.5 lbs, this unit is one of the lightweight bass amp head leaders on the market. It's built into a rugged, aircraft-grade aluminum chassis designed to withstand the rigors of frequent transport.
- Mike Pope Low-Noise Preamp: Features the renowned Mike Pope designed preamp, guaranteeing a clear, transparent signal path. This low noise bass preamp ensures your tone remains pure, punchy, and dynamic at any volume.
Essential Tone Shaping and Utility
- Fixed 4-Band EQ: The simple, fixed-frequency 4-Band EQ is voiced for musicality, allowing you to quickly dial in professional tones without endless tweaking. It offers precise control over the key frequencies bassists use most.
- Ultimate Practice Companion: Includes essential utility features for the modern player: a dedicated Headphone Output and an Aux Input (1/8'' mini jack) for effortless silent practice sessions with backing tracks.
- Input Attenuator: Features a 10 dB gain attenuator to precisely match the signal of any active or passive instrument, ensuring optimal input gain for maximum clarity.
Professional Connectivity
The Trickfish Bullhead Mini 500 is ready for any professional setting:
- Balanced DI Output: The Pre/Post Balanced DI Output sends a clean, high-quality signal to the FOH or recording console, ensuring the sound engineer gets a flawless source.
- Parallel FX Loop: The dedicated Series/Parallel Selectable FX Loop allows for seamless integration of your pedalboard into the signal path.
- Road Ready: Features high-quality Neutrik speakON combo connectors for reliable, secure cabinet pairing.
Technical Specs Summary
| Specification | Detail | Core Benefit |
| Model | Trickfish Bullhead Mini 500 | High-end Trickfish quality and reliability. |
| Power Output | 500 Watts | Ample clean headroom for medium stages. |
| Preamp | Mike Pope Low-Noise Solid State | Transparent, dynamic low noise bass preamp. |
| Weight | 3.5 lbs / 1.59 Kg | The definitive lightweight bass amp head. |
| EQ | Fixed 4-Band EQ | Quick and musical tone shaping. |
| I/O | Balanced DI Out, Parallel FX Loop, Headphone Out | Full professional stage and practice functionality. |
Stop Carrying Gear. Start Playing.
The Trickfish Bullhead Mini 500 is the essential tool for the serious bassist who travels light.
Order your 500 watt bass amp head today!
