Top 5 reasons to choose EBS amps and pedals!

The Swedish designed EBS bass amps got World-wide recognition when the likes of Stanley Clarke and Bon Jovi’s Hugh McDonald brought them to stages all over the world around the Millennium shift. The list of high-profile users has kept growing ever since – in all kind of musical directions – which makes the versatile EBS amps more visible than ever today. Here are the Top 5 reasons for You to consider EBS amps as the amp of your choice!

1. The sound always comes first.
   EBS philosophy is that every instrument and musician has their own personality – a soul. An amp should be sensitive to that ‘soul’ and not erase the characteristics of it. In other words, the amp must be transparent and natural sounding – which is the hallmark of any EBS amp. When EBS develops a new head they always focus on the sound in the first place. They don’t aim for awards for the best looking amp or the lightest bass amp – EBS aims to make the best sounding amps in the World! When top artists choose to play EBS – they choose it because they like the way they sound through it – because it sound’s like themselves.
   

2. Reliability comes next.
   Equipment for professional use must be reliable. EBS may not be on the front of the barricades of technological land-winnings. Instead they refine and take proven technology to new levels to meet our demands. That way they have been able to produce reliable equipment and keep the number of service matters and warranty issues down to very low figures. Reports from the artists of EBS amps that has kept delivering flawlessly through 1000+ heavy-metal gigs and feedback from major backline rental companies’ makes it confident to say EBS is trustworthy gear!
   

3. EBS amps are the real deal – no bull!
   EBS amps are the real deal – there’s not a single amplifier model from EBS that has not been used on a major tour! From the ‘flagship’ Fafner II to the lightweight Reidmar to the Classic 500 – no exception.
   

4. Based on almost 30 years of experience.
   Already from the very beginning EBS Professional Bass Equipment was determined to make gear for the ‘pros’. EBS first ever product – the EBS-1 studio preamp came out in 1988. The first three customers were Flea from Red Hot Chili Peppers, Billy Talbot from Neil Young’s band and Jimmy Earl with Chick Corea. Ever since, EBS has continued to develop amplifiers for bass at their headquarters in Stockholm, the Capital of Sweden.
   

5. 6 distinct models to choose from – to meet your needs and budget.
   EBS amps are currently available in 6 different models. The three ‘premium’ rack mounted heads – EBS Fafner II, TD660 and HD360 – are entirely Made in Swedenand especially suited for the toughest touring conditions. The EBS Classic 500 (solid state) – offer the EBS sound in an elegant vintage outfit and at a slightly more modest price. Finally there’s the EBS Reidmar 500 and 750 lightweight amplifiers – named after a mean dwarf in Norse mythology. The Reidmar is EBS awarded lightweight bass amp design – known for it’s solid tone, quick response and large headroom at a price that fits most wallets. The Classic and the Reidmar heads are assembled in Asia but Designed & Developed in Sweden.

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You may have heard of the legendary top selling EBS effects like the MultiComp and the OctaBass – and you have definitely heard them with many of the top musicians on tours with Justin Timberlake, Bruno Mars, John Mayer, Peter Gabriel, and numerous more as well as on recordings with bands like Lamb Of God (on the complete ‘Resolution’ album), Porcupine Tree, Deep Purple and several others’. But did you know EBS offer more than 20 different effects in the current program – including signature models with the legends Stanley Clarke and Billy Sheehan? Here are 5 big reasons for bass players to check ’em out!

1. Built from the bottom up.
   EBS makes effects with focus on the bass player’s needs first. The challenges to make effects for bass are not to ignore, and EBS doesn’t believe much in grabbing a guitar effect and just modify it for bass. They design and develop effects from the bottom up to meet the challenges that come with the range of tone that a bass guitar produces and they care for the details to make possible to preserve the bottom of Your sound.
   

2. Studio quality sound in a stompbox format.
   The EBS pedals performs just as good live as they do in the studio. The electromechanical components used in the pedals are of the same superior quality as in the premium bass heads, which cares for a noiseless, high quality tone. The extended frequency range from 20-20000 Hz secure great sound from the lowest lows to the highest highs, and is the reason why EBS pedals handles basically any other instrument than bass too.
   

3. Roadworthy construction.
   The combination of high-quality components and a protective die-cast housing makes the EBS effects perfect for touring conditions. These tools are made for the professional, hard working, touring bass player!
   

4. Based on close to 30 years experience.
   EBS first effect for bass – the legendary OctaBass – came out in 1992. That means almost 30 years of invaluable in-house experience of making effects for bass. The expertise within the company has helped develop the wide range of effects units – all designed for bass players!
   

5. Over 20 distinct models to choose from.
   The EBS effects are currently available in more than 20 models – from various filters to several distortions. Whatever your needs are, you are very likely to find the solution within the range of effects. Meanwhile, the tech department is constantly developing new ideas. The units’ works perfectly together – so why go anywhere else?