Epifani Now Shipping Piccolo 999 Bass Amp
Amp builder Nick Epifani has beefed up his Piccolo bass amp series with the Piccolo 999. The 1,000-watt head utilizes Epifani’s UL series preamp including a new Vintage circuit that adds a tube-like tone to the overall output. The Class D amp and switch-mode power supply keep the amp down to just 4.5 pounds and small enough to fit in a gig bag.
Besides a three-band EQ, the amp is fitted with a mid-cut switch and knob designed for easily dialing in a slap tone. Other features include a mute switch, a DI with level control, a footswitch jack, a tuner output, and an effects loop.
The Piccolo 999 is shipping now with a street price of $1,199.
Epifani Amps Piccolo 999 Bass Amp Specs:
| Power Output: | 575 Watts RMS @ 8 Ohms, < 1% THD, 1kHz; 999 Watts RMS @ 4 Ohms, < 1% THD, 1kHz |
| Main Power Supply: | Switching Power Supply |
| Amplifier: | Propietary Class D |
| Amplifier Response: | 20hz – 25kHz |
| S/N RATIO: | 90 dB |
| Voltage: | Voltage selector 120/240V – 50/60Hz. |
| Cooling: | Variable Speed Fan |
| Dimensions: | 3 inches (h) x 11.25 inches (w) x 10 inches (d) |
| Input: | 1/4 inch TS phone jack |
| Send: | 220k Ohms |
| Return: | – 50k Ohms |
| Tuner Out: | Yes |
| Footswitch: | 1/4 inch TRS |
| Direct Out (DI): | Low impedance XLR w/ level control |
| Speakers: | Combo Speakon |
| Tone Controls: | Bass: Shelving + 22dB @ 40 Hz, Mid: Shelving + 17dB @ 550 Hz, Treble: Shelving + 22dB @ 3 kHz, Mid Cut: -8 dB @ 800 Hz |
| Vintage Tone: | Proprietary circuit selectable switch engages tube emulation |
| Weight: | 4½ pounds |
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