TC Electronic Announces New BG250 Series Combo Amps
TC Electronic has expanded their BG250 combo from a single 1×15 model to an entire series of bass amps featuring three new speaker configurations: 2×10, 1×12, and 2×8. Each of the 250-watt combos features dual TonePrint onboard effects, intelligent Tone Shaping controls, a built-in tuner, a direct output, and rehearsal inputs.
The effect on each of the TonePrint controls can be changed to any of the available TC effects via USB or by using a free smartphone app. An optional 3-switch footswitch allows for activating the effects or the mute function.The EQ section is tailored to cut and boost at different frequencies. Its bass control cuts at 70Hz while boosting at 90Hz, the mid control cuts at 500Hz while boosting at 800Hz, and the treble control cuts at 1.8kHz while boosting at 2.24kHz.
BG250-210
The BG250-210 contains two 10″ speakers and a custom 1″ piezo tweeter for a sound that the company describes as focused with a fast response.
TC Electronic BG250-210 Demo:
TC Electronic BG250-210 Details:
- Power: 250 Watts
- Weight: 44.6 lbs
- Dimensions: 18″ x 14.7″ x 24.4″
- Drivers: 2×10″ drivers, 1″ piezo tweeter
- Built-in 6-string Tuner
- Intelligent EQ Section
- Rehearsal Input
- Balanced DI out
- Headphone output
- Street Price: $549
BG250-115
The BG250-115 is similar to the original BG250 combo, but replaces the TubeDrive with a second TonePrint effect.
TC Electronic BG250-115 Demo:
TC Electronic BG250-115 Details:
- Power: 250 Watts
- Weight: 39 lbs
- Dimensions: 18.2″ x 24.4″ x 15″
- Drivers: 1×15″ driver, 1″ piezo tweeter
- Built-in 6-string Tuner
- Intelligent EQ Section
- Rehearsal Input
- Balanced DI out
- Headphone output
- Street Price: $399
BG250-112
The BG250-112 is fitted with a 1×12″ driver and a 1″ piezo tweeter for a tight sound with powerful mids. In the U.S., it is available exclusively from Guitar Center.
TC Electronic BG250-112 Demo:
TC Electronic BG250-112 Details:
- Power: 250 Watts
- Weight: 35.6 lbs
- Dimensions: 18″ x 14.8″ x 21.3″
- Drivers: 1×12″ driver, 1″ piezo tweeter
- Built-in 6-string Tuner
- Intelligent EQ Section
- Rehearsal Input
- Balanced DI out
- Headphone output
- Street Price: $349
BG250-208
Finally, the BG250-208 contains two 8″ drivers and has a smaller setup than the rest of the lineup. The EQ section cut and boost frequencies are tweaked for the configuration with the bass control cutting at 80Hz and boosting at 100Hz, the mid control cutting at 500Hz while boosting at 800Hz, and the treble control cutting at 1.4kHz while boosting at 2.5kHz.
TC Electronic BG250-208 Demo:
TC Electronic BG250-208 Details:
- Power: 250 Watts
- Weight: 25.9 lbs
- Dimensions: 11.5″ x 12.6″ x 18.3″
- Drivers: 2×8″ drivers
- Built-in 6-string Tuner
- Intelligent EQ Section
- Rehearsal Input
- Balanced DI out
- Headphone output
- Speaker Output
- Street Price: $499
For more info, check out the TC Electronic website.
Is it me or TC Electronics Still does not understand that mik’ing the cabs would help us listening to the different colors between their 2×10, 1×12 and 1×15 ? All the clips sounds axactly the same to me…. on the other hand price is cool, built in China of course but still, it’s a cool price !
I had a chance to play these at Guitar Center and WOW! These combos are outstanding!!! I wish they were around when I was beginning to play bass. The videos don’t do much justice as micing the cabs would have helped distinguish and notice the different characteristics as others mentioned. If they made a hybrid of this head and the RH450 with more watts (500+ watts) I would seriously consider buying. Also a 15″ cabinet would be nice in the BC series or the RH series.
Rehearsal Input – Playback through Speaker or Headphones- what or how does this feature exactly work?