The best sound for under $1000.00, I chose this over the SWR redhead and the Hartke 410 combo. After playing all three the Bassman had them beat.

All the features you will need and the XLR out sounds better for recording than the Bass PodXT!

So easy a caveman could do it.

This amp is built to last and fender gives you a 5 year warranty. Cant beat it.

You cannot beat this amp for under $1000.00.

Always great.

If you have $600.00 grab it you wont be sorry.

Pro Musician/Engineer

All kinds

Sound quality is some of the best I've heard yet. I play 2 basses with radically different sounds (a boomy, mellow 5-string and a punchy, aggressive 4-string) and this caters to both of them. You can get a massive bass rumble, a nice funky punch, or anything in between. High end is held down well also, and with the EQ and compressor tweaking your sound is easy.

Good features ... compressor (love it), contour, EQ, everything. Perfect for all types of sound with easy switching. Tons of volume for its size.

Very simple. Just EQ dials, volume, contour, compressor, etc. Anybody can work it.

Built to last. I've had this thing cranked to the point where I felt like my head would explode and it still held up well. Sound and durability, excellent.

Excellent value. For an amp this loud, durable and versatile, 600's a great price.

Haven't had to deal with them, but it's Fender so I assume it'd be fine.

I don't really care about how an amp looks, but this thing is cool looking anyways. I use one that belongs to my music teacher and I can't wait until I have $600 to get one for myself.

Active Musician

Rock, Jazz, Blues

i choose this over about 10 different combos that were up to $600 more than this one and this has the most best sound i've heard of them although i don't notice a difference with the tweeter on or off :-/

has everything i need, the equalizer may look simple but you can touch up your sound any way you like it, whether it punk, classic rock, metal, or funk you can dial it in

a 3 year old could figure this out

very very rugged, i travel with a jazz band and this thing has taken some hits but it still looks brand new (had it for 3 years)

i bought this new from a local dealer and i think $630's a steal for this amp

not had to deal with them but a friend called them once and said they actually speak fluent english so that's always a plus!

idk, i think it's just flat out cool looking

active in a punk rock band and a jazz band and the school band

punk, alt, metal, classic rock

I tested this out against the SWR Workingpro 15 combo and found the sounds somewhat similar, but the Fender Bassman was more flexible with its tones. While the SWR offers their Aural Enhancer, Bass Intensifier, and a Transparency control, the Fender has more noticeable effect on the tone with its Room Balance and Contour knobs, plus it has a 2-band parametric mid vs. the SWR's single band, and fully adjustable XLR Line Out and horn level controls vs. SWR's three-position switches on their XLR and horn. output jack on the Fender vs. the SWR. The XLR line out has a ground lift and fully-adjustable level control. The other thing I noticed - and this was a biggie - is the Fender has a LOT quieter electronic hiss when cranked up than the SWR! A bass amp should only be loud when it is the bass notes coming through and the Bassman wins hands down!

I like the larger Volume and Master knobs and the front-mount XLR. Also has an effex loop with FX Blend, the above mentioned Room Balance, Contour, 2-Band Semi-Parametric EQ and a built-in Compressor that works very well - nice and smooth, its preset threshold is just right and the ratio is fully adjustable. Weighs only 65lbs, yet the tone and output are HUGE! Includes removeable casters to roll it around and to tilt it for monitoring by removing the rear casters only. The only drawback is that to add an extension cab, the internal speakers must be unplugged. SWR's Workingpro 2X10 lets you add an extension cab to get 400W out of it, but it is $300 more and 20lbs heavier than the Fender! I'll do just fine with 250W in the Fender's lighter and better-looking package!

Straight-forward layout and the Volume and Master knobs are considerably larger than the rest, making them easy to find on a dark stage. You can get lots of tone adjustment out of the Room Balance knob alone, but it is meant for final adjustment after you get your initial tone dialed in. The EQ knobs all have center dtents to make it easy to set it Flat. Nothing complicated, yet fully-featured and totally versatile!

Seems to built very well and Fender has a good reputation for quality.

$10 less than the SWR 15 and $300 less than the SWR 210, yet better sound and more flexible tones. Nothing else came even close IMO for this price range!

Haven't used it yet, but I hear Fender is good about support.

My goal was to pick up the SWR as it had the looks and the name, but when I plugged into the Fender Bassman, I found greater flexability in the tone and greater volume vs. the SWR! As I began to side-by-side the two units, I began to fall in love with the look of the Fender and I knew their name and reputation has been going strong in the industry. I play an Ibanez BTB 6-string, so I wanted an amp that I could be just as proud of. SWR is more "boutique" perhaps, and a high-end name, but the Fender Bassman 250/210 has an even more high-tech boutique look that I have been after. The SWR is maybe a little "sexier" but the Fender is MEAN, like a bass amp should be!

Active Musician

Traditional and Contemporary Christian Music, Rock, Pop

The sound quality is decent. I think that Fender makes excellent basses and amplifiers.

The size is large enough to feature the two 10" speakers but compact enough to fit in the backseat of my car. The one drawback is that an owners's manual wasn't included. I would like to study the instructions the old fashioned way: without having to fire up the computer or having to provide my own ink to print a copy.

I sometimes think that amplification is needlessly complicated by features.

So far, I'm satisfied. My bandmates are also satisfied, which is worth noting.

Not yet!

It's nice looking, but in my opinion, not as pretty as those old Kustom amps with the vinyl cushions which were so cool looking.

Active Musician

Contemporary Christian, Gospel, C&W, Soutern Rock, Oldies, Etc.

The EQ on this amp is awesome - very responsive. The only limit to shaping the tone of your instrument with this amp is your own imagination and needs. It sounds awesome - I tried it side-by-side with Ampeg, Crate, Peavey - for the money, this amp cannot be beaten. I use both my 5 string rock-n-roll bass and my 5 string accoustic bass - totally different sounding instruments, and both sound awesome through this amp.

Accessories - wish it included the cover. I finally found where I could get it but it took 3 days of internet searching. Most useful features - EQ. Least useful - having to unplug the internal speaker to use external ones.

Supremely easy to use and versatile at the same time.

Product seems to be made very sturdy - will know more about this after gigging with it for a year.

The best sound of all the amps I tried within $500 of its price.

Easy to reach - answered all my questions.

Sex appeal? I wanted to sleep with it the first night buy my wife made me keep it downstairs.

Active Musician

Contemporary Christian, Classic Rock, Country

louder than my ampeg 8 x 10. Every sound man I have worked with can't believe how "BIG" this amp sounds. Fills the room with no issues.

Everything you could want in a combo- great EQ, room contouring, compression and XLR direct out.

No user manual required to dial this one in

after 3 years of hard use, I have one speaker that is buzzing a bit. I am considering upgrading the speakers anyway.

Tried several other combos in this size/price range. Nothing else could touch it.