Harley Benton Announces $42 Compact Bass Amp
Harley Benton has unveiled a new compact and mobile bass amp. The 10-watt JAMster Bass is fitted with a custom-voiced 5-inch speaker and is “designed specifically for low-end tones, perfect for the mobile bassist,” they write.
The amp has normal and overdrive modes for tonal variety. It also has built-in Bluetooth 5.1 connectivity for streaming music as a play-along device. Other features include a headphone output, an aux input, and a simple control configuration of Gain, Volume, and Tone knobs.
The JAMster runs on a 9-volt power adapter or six AA batteries, so you can take your sound with you on the go.
Harley Benton is a budget-focused brand, and the JAMster bass is no exception. Its street price is $42.75.
Harley Benton JAMster Bass Amp Features:
| Power: 10 Watts |
| Custom Voiced 5’ bass speaker |
| Switchable normal and overdrive mode |
| Bluetooth 5.1 for practicing, streaming, and playing along |
| 3.5 mm Mini-jack headphone input |
| 6.3 mm Jack instrument input |
| Volume, sound, and gain controls |
| Power supply via 9V 1.2A mains adapter (included) or 6x AA batteries (not included) |
| Battery life: approx. 4.5 hours |
| Dimensions (L x W x H): 9.64 x 4.84 x 5.98 inches |
| Weight: 2 lbs |
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Shipping costs more than the amp. Was going to get one, but, nope.