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Hotone NLA4 Thunder Bass 5 Watt Mini Bass Guitar Amplifier Head
- Pre-order | Ships 24 September 2026
- 5W Class AB mini bass amp head, voiced after the legendary Ampeg SVT
- Controls: Volume, Gain, 3-band EQ
- 4-16 Ohm variable-impedance speaker output; series FX loop (send/return); 3.5mm headphone output; Aux In for backing tracks
- 18V DC power supply (adapter included); dimensions 128 x 75 x 59.5mm, weight 440g
Hotone NLA4 Thunder Bass 5 Watt Mini Bass Guitar Amplifier Head
The Hotone Nano Legacy Thunder Bass is an ultra-compact 5-watt Class AB bass amplifier head engineered to deliver the thick, flexible, and punchy bass tone of classic, high-powered vintage tube bass stacks in a lightweight, palm-sized format. Designed for home practice, desktop studio recording, and portable setups, the Thunder Bass provides iconic vintage bass warmth, rich harmonic presence, and tight low-end response at manageable volume levels. Featuring intuitive controls and complete signal chain flexibility, this micro head brings legendary bass amp power down to an ultra-portable desktop footprint.
Featuring intuitive controls and complete signal chain flexibility, this micro head brings legendary bass amp power down to an ultra-portable desktop footprint.
Classic Vintage Bass Voicing & 3-Band EQ
Equipped with independent Volume and Gain knobs alongside an active 3-Band EQ (Bass, Middle, Treble), the Thunder Bass gives bassists precise tone-shaping control over their sound:
- Volume & Gain: Dial in a round, smooth clean tone or push the preamp for subtle harmonic drive and aggressive growl.
- 3-Band EQ Controls: Tailor your low-end thump, punchy mid-range presence, and clear high-end articulation to suit 4-string, 5-string, passive, or active bass guitars.
Smart Cabinet Matching and FX Loop Integration
Despite its micro footprint, the Thunder Bass offers essential utility connections for practice and recording setups:
- Adaptive Impedance Output: Automatically matches speaker cabinets rated from 4Ω to 16Ω, allowing you to power anything from a compact 1x10 to a full 4x10 cabinet.
- FX Loop: Dedicated Send and Return jacks allow you to place time-based or modulation effects, such as delay, reverb, and chorus, after the preamp circuit.
- Silent Practice & AUX Input: Includes a 1/8" (3.5mm) headphone/line output for silent practice or direct interface recording, plus a 1/8" AUX input to play along with external backing tracks.
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The Tech Features
Brand: Hotone
Model: Thunder Bass
Amp Type: Solid-State
Power Output: 5 Watts
Speaker Impedance Matching: Adaptive 4Ω – 16Ω
Controls: Gain, Bass, Middle, Treble, Volume
Effects Loop: 1/4" TS FX Loop Send & Return
Inputs:
- 1/4" Instrument Input
- 1/8" (3.5mm) Headphone/Line Out
Outputs:
- 1/4" Speaker Output
- 1/8" (3.5mm) AUX In
Power Supply: DC 18V (Adapter included)
Current Draw: 500mA
Dimensions: 128 mm (W) Ă— 75 mm (D) Ă— 59.5 mm (H)
Weight: 440 g
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Purchases with Artist Guitars come with a 3-year Warranty. Warranty is only valid to the original purchaser and in the original country of purchase. Please take note of your order number to help us verify your purchase in the event of a warranty claim.
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