Looking at Talkbass it seems as if the general consensus is that the Bx500 tube is not in a gain stage and has at best a minimal effect on the sound.
Looking at Talkbass it seems as if the general consensus is that the Bx500 tube is not in a gain stage and has at best a minimal effect on the sound.
Build #1, failed solid body 6 string using neck from a scrapped acoustic (45+ odd years ago as a teenager!)
Build #2, ugly parlour semi with scratch built body and ex Peavey neck
Build #3, Appalachian Dulcimer from EMS kit
Build #4, pre-owned PB ESB-4
Build #5, Lockdown Mandolin
Build #6, Sixty six body for Squier
Build #7, Mini Midi Bass