On 2007-08-14, lawdawg rated this Behringer BX1200 a 1...(12741)
History: Played guitar professionally 20+ years ago. Currently a bass player in a local mid life crises blues/rock band.
Purchase: I wanted a starter combo amp. Checked out Musicians Friend and liked the price, although I was unfamiliar with Behringer products. Anyway for $199.00 I figured what the hell.
Pros: What the hell was right! I don't like anything about this amp. It is supposed to be 120 watts. In reality it's 60 watts per channel. I'm sorry, I digress. what I like anot this amp is that when the speaker blew after 16 days (No, I was not cranking it to its limit) while I was practicing scales, The warranty repair allowed me to donate this thing to a charity and writ it off.
Cons: The ultrabass function is a joke (Do any real musicians have a use for this??) I used a Fender Twin reverb as a gutarist and now that I've begun playing bass I'm embarassed to have used this amp. This product is strictly for beginners who are just starting to explore the world of music.
Quality: Construction was good, it was solid but overwieght (60+ pounds) Review Summary: Buying this amp was a big mistake. Not that I'm so great (Although I am good) But this amp was way below standard in quality of it's eletronic components. I would be a better amp if they stripped all that ultrabass and sound shapeing crap off and made it one channel with the power they advertised. On 2004-03-08, Icaboyd rated this Behringer BX1200 a 4...(8206)
Purchase: I bought this from musicians friend. I paid $249 US dollars.
Pros: This combo amp has a very surprising tone for just having a 12 inch speaker. It does not give the same low-end of a 15" combo or cabinet, but it comes pretty close. The Aluminum cone is very tight and punchy. And the EQ section coupled with 2 seperate channels gives you plenty of room for adjustment. The Ultrabass effect is very nice for the high end notes totally fattens them up, but it gets alittle muddy on the low B string of a 5 or 6 string. The 120 watts is plenty of power for jamming even with a hard-hitting drummer... and you can always substitute the aluminum speaker with an extension cabinet for more power.
Cons: Not too much I dont like about this little combo. Its alittle heavy for its small size, but then again most bass amps are.
Quality: Built like a tank. And it has plenty of inputs/outputs on the back. Review Summary: This little combo is great for what it is. A loud and small combo amp, with plenty of adjustments for complete tonal control. http://www.icaboyd.com On 2004-01-12, Bass_Boy Pat rated this Behringer BX1200 a 5...(7479)
Purchase: I got this amp from the guitar amp and keyboard centre (www.gak.co.uk) for 199 pounds, delivery is free (or 10 pounds extra if you want it the next day).
Pros: This is a fantastic amp. It is really loud for its size and particularly comes into its own at a distance. This is great for gigs in church halls or small/medium clubs. It would also probably be easily big enough for other places but i haven't yet gigged it anywhere bigger. The ultrabass (sub-harmonics proccessor) is really cool and the 'shape' function on chnnel 2 gives a great alternative sound. The footswitch is included in the price which is cool. It has every kind of connector imaginable (tuner out, pre-amp in, external speaker out, tape in, tape out and headphones). The whole thing is durable to the extreme and the price is fantastic.
Cons: Not much to dislike about this one, its heavy but then all bass amps are, erm... it could make you deaf since you'll probably end up playing too loud too often as its so much fun to use... DAMMIT, I JUST CAN'T FIND A BAD THING TO SAY ABOUT THIS AMP!!!
Quality: really tough, (i've dropped it a couple of times and it's kept on tickin'). The carpety covering is a dirt magent but stops unpleasant sound reflections. It has plastic bits to protect the corners. One word of warning though, if you're carrying out of the car etc. in the rain, it's got a speaker at one side and a port (hole) at the other so be careful, I nearly lost mine that way. Review Summary: Excellent,excellent amp. So what if it isn't a famous brand, behringer are well respected in the home recording trade as a great manufacturer. BUY IT NOW you'll find nothing better for the money or probably quite a lot more, I guarantee it. On 2003-12-28, randy rated this Behringer BX1200 a 5...(7171)
Purchase: I got this amp for christmas, my parents got it for me... The reason why i wanted this amp was because i read a lot of good things about it from online reviews, and musicians friend. So, i decided that i wanted it.
Pros: It really is a sturdy little combo amp. Heavier than it looks too. I really like that Ultra Bass feature it has. I have read that it doesnt track well, but you just have to get the right setting for it to work really well. When i first played with it the ultra bass did cut in and out, but now it works really well. And no it doesnt cut out when you play sustained note. It also has a lot of punch to it too. It can also get really loud. Channel one on this amp doesnt sound to bad, i mean it is ok, but channel two has a great sound. I also like the handle, the knobs, and the tilt back. Overall this is a great amp especially for its price.
Cons: Not much that i dont like about. At first the ultrabass function didnt work too well, but as i said before you have to play around with the settings for it not to cut in or out. All in All I can't think of anything I don't like.
Quality: The quality of this unit is incredible. you could probably use it for everything but heavy metal, because heavy metal is ridiculously loud, but if you wer to use it for a metal band, you could use it as a personal monitor, and hook it right through the front ends. This thing is also loaded with features that other amps in the store didnt have. Review Summary: This is a great amp, i would definatley buy it again if it were stolen. My older brother was even impressed, and he thinks that if is isnt a peavey it is horrible, but he liked it. My dad liked it so much he is going to go out and buy a behirnger amp. So, if you are looking for a second bass amp, or if it is you first one go buy the BX1200. It seems like it will last a long time and is a great amp. On 2003-12-28, UseD_SkeG rated this Behringer BX1200 a 1...(7176)
Purchase: I bought it from a local guitar shop for AU$550, reason being the wattage to price ratio.. it was VERY appealling
Pros: Its big with a nice solid built unit and the wedge shape is great if you wanted to use it as a monitor speaker
Cons: The fact that once you turn everything up to 1/2 way the fuse blows.. i have not been able to have this bass amp over 1/2 way for over 2 mins because after playing it for a while it blows a fuse.. i got it and blew 3 fuses the first day.. i blew the first one just turning it on..!
Quality: Construction is fantastic it seems very sturdy and heavy built but the quality is EXTREMELY poor! i mean who wants to buy a 120watt amp and have it blow after playing it for 2 mins on 1/2 its power output..! Review Summary: Warning if you want a amp which is problem free this is NOT ur amp i regret this purchas and have had my apm fully replaced by behringer 2 times now.. THE NEED TO FIX THIS FUSE PROBLEM!! On 2003-11-26, Perez5 rated this Behringer BX1200 a 5...(6482)
Purchase: I purchased this amplifier from Musician's
Friend for $249. This was a replacement for
a much larger combo amp that I didn't really need.
Pros: Let's start with its physical characteristics. First, the tilt-back design is very convenient and it allows me to hear myself clearly on stage. There is a sound hole/vent in the back of the
speaker cabinet, a quality that technically enhances the lower frequencies. This amp is also
very portable. It's covered with
black carpet-like material that's found
on other amplifiers, so I can slide the
amp right into my trunk without having to
worry about scratching it. It is
definitely light enough to carry (and throw in your trunk) with one hand.
It does not take up a lot of room on the stage, either.
Regarding sound, the aluminum speaker can
accomodate a lot of different tones and with 120 watts, it cuts through on stage.
The amp has several sound control selections. The shape feature is pretty interesting in that it allows you to blend your sound, resulting in either a clear, punchy tone on one end to a more prominent "muddy" sound on the other.
I think the 4-band EQ works best in the upper and lower midrange areas. The bass and treble adjustment sounds are average, but the shape feature can bring out either of these settings. When I run my Digitech BP50 through, it brings the amp to an even higher level. The EQ in the pedal does a good job in complementing the amp's sound. Placing the pedal's bass setting in the (+) category and utilizing the Ashdown amp model (6-9 setting) really helps that 12" speaker move some air...It really does sound and feel like you are playing a 15" speaker, no kidding! Try it!
The amp has a ton of inputs/outputs in the back. I like the XLR output the best (it's post-EQ).
Cons: The Dynamizer is more like a octadivider gizmo rather than a feature a bass player can use consistently. I will most likely use it on occasions when I need to accent a driving, single-note bass line. Maybe the funk players can use it more often...It has a synth sound to it. I wouldn't characterze the Dynamizer as a total negative, just over-hyped. Yes, as mentioned in other reviews, it does cut in and out.
Quality: Although I want it to keep looking new for a while, this thing can probably take abuse. It's a working combo amp and it's made to be dragged around just about anywhere. The black carpet-like covering will protect it well and the rubber stops on the bottom(s) of the amp will keep it in one place. It has large plastic corner protectors. The construction is sound. Review Summary: Great value, great price. I've played plenty of 12" bass combos before and this one is hard to beat. I purchased this amp for its versatility, portability, power, punch, and extendability. It has not disappointed me in any of these areas.
P.S. As an accessory, I recommend purchasing the Digitech BP50 or other amp modeler w/an EQ to compliment the BX1200. You really can take advantage of the tone capabilities of the speaker with this setup. On 2003-11-03, Jeremy rated this Behringer BX1200 a 5...(5982)
Purchase: I purchased this amp for $249 through Guitar Center. I had read a few reviews and heard good things about this amp. And I needed an upgrade from my 30 watt SWR LA8.
Pros: This amp is amazing! The quality, construction, features and sound are incredible! 2 channels, 120 watts, shape filter (DIALS IN ANY SOUND YOU WANT), Ultrabass function (really adds growl when playing high in the fretboard), 4 band EQ, input/output functions for recording purposes, adding effects, etc., XLR connections for mixing consoles, and a dual footswitch! The footpedal comes in handy for switching channels and add/remove Ultrabass. Also, you can use this as a tilt-back cabinet or standing straight up.
Cons: If I had to cast one dispersion on the unit, it's this; the user manual came in 20 languages... except English. No big deal though, you can go to Behringers website and download the English version.
Quality: This thing is built like a German tank! All knobs very heavy duty, top handle is VERY sturdy (you'll need it, this thing weighs about 40 lbs), carpet is quality, and the metal grate covering the aluminum cone speaker is very thick. Review Summary: How can they sell it for such a reasonable price?! The sound is outstanding! Plenty loud, neighbors were complaining after only about 10 minutes. :-) I played a Gallien Krueger 12 inch combo, 15 inch combo, Ampeg BA115 combo, Peaveys, etc before deciding on this amp. I've tried ever bass combo imagineable before buying this. The BX1200 smokes 'em all!!! On 2003-09-06, Jeff rated this Behringer BX1200 a 5...(5589)
Purchase: $249 from Chuck Levin's Washington Music Center
Pros: Best value for the $; fine sound, included footswitch, dynamizer circuit, tilt-back cabinet.
Cons: No high frequency driver
Quality: Solid; comparable to other mid-line products like Peavy. Review Summary: Best value by far of anthing on the market in it's class. Compared to similarly powered Fender and Peavy amps, this sounded better, was more compact, and cost lots less. On 2003-09-06, Jeff rated this Behringer BX1200 a 5...(5590)
Purchase: $249 from Chuck Levin's Washington Music Center
Pros: Best value for the $; fine sound, included footswitch, dynamizer circuit, tilt-back cabinet.
Cons: No high frequency driver
Quality: Solid; comparable to other mid-line products like Peavy. Review Summary: Best value by far of anthing on the market in it's class. Compared to similarly powered Fender and Peavy amps, this sounded better, was more compact, and cost lots less. On 2003-06-10, Bryan Riggeal rated this Behringer BX1200 a 2...(5049)
Purchase: I got this 60 watt combo amp from www.samedaymusic.com. I paid about $160 for the amp and shipping.
Pros: The amp itself is very solid. Excellent construction and design, I'd say. No cracking with any of the knobs. The amp has wonderful features. The eq works wonderfully, and the shape filter is worth the money alone; you can dial in almost any sound you want. The unit sounds great . . . . until you turn the master volume past about 2.
Cons: I got this combo amp about a week ago and the day after it came out of the box, it developed a horrible rattle. As long as you didn't turn the master volume past about 1 1/2, it was fine, but who wants to buy an amp like this just to leave the volume as low as possible.
Quality: Great construction. Other than the major problems with the speaker, the unit is wonderful. Review Summary: If you're considering buying this product, please make sure that you do your research first. After buying it and discovering the rattle, I went to several bass guitar forums and searched their posts to find if others had this problem, and a LOT of them had the same thing, always returning it. I've never read anything about the 120 amp model, BX1200, having any rattle problems, so I'd suggest saving up about $100 more and buying that one; that's what I'm doing today. |
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