What power output does the PowerStage 700 Bass deliver?

The amp produces 700W @ 4 ohms or 350W @ 8 ohms, giving you substantial headroom for both stage and studio applications.

What EQ controls are included?

A five-band EQ provides Bass, Low Mid (sweepable), High Mid (sweepable), Treble, and Presence controls for comprehensive tone shaping across the frequency spectrum.

What output options does it have for recording and live use?

The amp includes 1/4" speaker output, Speakon output, XLR DI with ground lift for direct recording or mixing console connection, and 1/8" headphone jack for silent monitoring.

How portable is the PowerStage 700 Bass?

At just 4.5 lbs with a compact footprint of 11" × 7.5" × 2.25", it fits easily into any gigging or touring rig without sacrificing power or features.

What preamp design is used?

The unit features a discrete transistor preamp designed by Kevin Beller that delivers transparent signal integrity and musical response, plus a built-in footswitchable overdrive (footswitch sold separately).

Seymour Duncan PowerStage 700 Bass

The PowerStage 700 Bass is a lightweight amplifier head engineered for studio tracking and compact live setups, delivering serious power without the bulk. At just 4.5 lbs with a compact footprint of 11" × 7.5" × 2.25", this unit prioritizes portability while maintaining output and control for professional recording sessions. Built into a rugged metal chassis, it's designed to handle the demands of studio environments and touring musicians alike.

Power & Amplification

The PowerStage 700 Bass produces 700W @ 4 ohms or 350W @ 8 ohms, providing abundant headroom for capturing fat, articulate bass tones in the studio or running through different speaker cabinets during session work. The discrete transistor preamp designed by Kevin Beller ensures transparent signal integrity and musical response across the frequency spectrum, translating accurately through monitors and into your recordings.

Connectivity & Signal Routing

Comprehensive input and output options streamline your recording chain: 1/4" instrument input with -10dB pad, 1/8" aux input, series effects loop, and outputs via 1/4" speaker, Speakon, XLR DI with ground lift, and 1/8" headphone jack. This connectivity suite enables direct recording to your DAW, external effects integration, parallel processing, and real-time monitoring without requiring additional adapters or interface hardware.

Key Features

700W power output @ 4 ohms; 350W @ 8 ohms
Discrete transistor preamp design by Kevin Beller
Five-band EQ: Bass, Low Mid (sweepable), High Mid (sweepable), Treble, Presence
Built-in footswitchable overdrive (footswitch sold separately)
Series effects loop (send/return)
1/4" instrument input with -10dB pad
1/8" auxiliary input
1/4" speaker output, Speakon output, XLR DI with ground lift, 1/8" headphone output
Dimensions: 11" × 7.5" × 2.25"
Weight: 4.5 lbs
Rugged metal chassis construction

The PowerStage 700 Bass combines professional-grade amplification, comprehensive EQ shaping, and practical routing flexibility in a compact package suited for studio sessions, overdubs, and mobile recording setups.