What's the actual power output, and will it handle medium to large venues?

The PowerStage 700 delivers 700W at 4 ohms or 350W at 8 ohms—plenty of headroom for mid-sized to large stages and touring situations. Pair it with appropriate speaker cabinets to get the full power output you need.

Can I use this for direct recording to an interface or mixer?

Yes. The amp includes an XLR DI output with ground lift, letting you send a balanced signal directly to your interface, mixer, or PA console without external adapters. This makes it practical for studio sessions and live direct-out scenarios.

What EQ shaping options do I get?

You have five bands: Bass, Low Mid (sweepable), High Mid (sweepable), Treble, and Presence. This gives you articulate control over your low end and midrange without the limitations of fixed graphic EQ.

Is the preamp colored, or does it stay transparent?

The discrete transistor preamp design prioritizes transparent signal integrity—it responds to your playing dynamics and effects without adding its own tonal coloration, so your instrument and chain shine through.

What connections and routing options come built in?

Inputs include a 1/4-inch instrument jack (with -10dB pad) and 1/8-inch auxiliary input. Outputs include 1/4-inch speaker, Speakon, XLR DI, and 1/8-inch headphone jack, plus a series effects loop for pedals or outboard gear. No external adapters needed.

Do I pay sales tax on this order?

We collect sales tax only on orders shipped to California. Orders shipped to any other US state are charged $0 sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. On this item that is roughly $49 less out the door than the same listed price at a national retailer or on a marketplace. Marketplaces such as eBay, Reverb and Amazon collect sales tax in nearly every state as marketplace facilitators no matter who the seller is, so the same item at the same price costs less bought direct. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included. Some states ask buyers to self-report use tax on out-of-state purchases.

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.