Review – Warwick Gnome Bass Amp & Cab

July 31, 2023

Here’s the latest review from our sister-site Bass Guitar Review looking at a Warwick Gnome Amp Head & Cab, featuring…

Amp Head:

solid-state design, class D amplifier circuitry
200 W at 4 ohms / 130 W at 8 ohms
3-band EQ with +/- 15 dB cut/boost per band
6.35 mm (1/4″) headphone output for silent practice
post-EQ balanced XLR DI output with switchable ground lift
more than 10 ohms input impedance provide maximum sensitivity for passive pickups
can be mounted on RockBoard pedalboards with the RockBoard QuickMount Type D (not included)
front panel controls for Gain, Bass, Middle, Treble, Master
rear-mounted Ground Lift switch
rear-mounted Power On / Off switch
front connections for 6.35 mm (1/4″) instrument input and 6.35 mm (1/4″) headphone output
rear connections for mains in (IEC socket), 6.35 mm (1/4″) speaker out and balanced XLR DI out
input voltage 220 – 240V AC
dimensions (L x W x H) 170 x 118 x 45.5 mm / 6 11/16″ x 4 41/64″ x 1 51/64″
weight 0.96 kg / 2.12 lbs

Cab:

compact bass amp cabinet
ultra-portable, lightweight construction
dual function bass reflex opening and carrying handle
adjustable Piezo tweeter level
2x 8″ Custom Warwick speaker
Piezo tweeter
impedance 4 ohms
200 watts
Speaker Twist / 6.35 mm (1/4″) TS jack input socket
frequency range 70 Hz to 19 kHz
dimensions (H x W x D) 550 x 260 x 310 mm (21 21/32″ x 10 15/64″ x 12 13/64″)
recess control panel / connections (W x D x H): 170 x 140 x 45 mm (6 11/16″ x 5 33/64″ x 1 49/64″)
weight 10.9 kg / 24.03 lbs

Warwick says…“The Warwick Gnome bass amplifier head offers bassists a clear, defined bass sound and impressive power – all packed in a super compact, lightweight design that will easily fit in your pocket! The Gnome amp heads were developed to offer transparent, crisp and noise-free performance combined with an ultra-portable, lightweight design in an affordable and reliable amp for discerning musicians and for the seasoned professionals. The 3-band EQ with +/- 15 dB cut/boost per band offers a lot of options to shape the sound according to your own ideas and the balanced post-EQ XLR DI output with switchable ground lift offers an easy way to use the Warwick Gnome for live gigs or studio recordings. Silent practicing is also possible if you disconnect the speaker output and use only your headphones.

The Warwick Amplification Gnome Cabinet is the ideal cabinet for the Warwick Gnome amplifier and a compact, lightweight addition to any bass rig! The Gnome Cabinet series was designed to offer a transparent, crisp and defined bass sound in combination with an ultra-portable design for discerning musicians, including seasoned professionals. While originally developed for use with the Gnome amplifier, the Gnome Cabinet will compliment any manufacturers’ technology. The dual function bass reflex opening can also be used as a carrying handle and with the adjustable piezo tweeter level, the sound of the Warwick Gnome CAB 2/8/4 can be perfectly adapted to your own wishes and the rest of the equipment.”

Warwick Gnome Amp Head: RRP: €149.00

Warwick Gnome Cab: RRP: €249.90

www.shop.warwick.de

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