DARKGLASS EXPONENT 500

Name: EXPONENT 500
Brand: DARKGLASS
SKU: 395205
Price: 885.00 EUR
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ID : 395205

EAN : 6430054580724

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Essential Information About the Darkglass Exponent 500 Amp
• 500 watts of power for an ultra-compact head, designed for both stage and studio use.
• "Powered Platform" concept: a clean amp that can become a true multi-effects platform with signal chains saveable as presets (compressors, distortions, modulations, preamps, impulse responses, etc.).
• 4-band EQ + Blend control to balance the mix (ideal for maintaining attack and definition even with processing).
• Effects loop + practical functions (Mute, Preset, Ground lift, On/Off) in a portable format.

EXPONENT 500

885,00 €VAT incl.

3,10 € Ecotax included

Reference price

Historical Context and Positioning in the Range

With the Exponent 500, Darkglass (made in Finland) offers a bass amp head with a very modern positioning: maintaining a clean, powerful, and simple base for front-of-house use, while opening the door to an evolving DSP processing universe. Presented as a new "Powered Platform" approach, the Exponent 500 positions itself as a premium solution for bassists who want to reduce their pedalboard and recall their sounds from gig to gig without sacrificing power reserve.

Who This Amp Is For

The Exponent 500 is aimed at the intermediate to professional bassist seeking a reliable, lightweight amp capable of covering multiple projects. In rehearsals and on stage, its 500 watts provide enough headroom to remain clear in the mix, while in the studio it excels for direct inputs and modern preset-based workflows. Style-wise, it naturally fits anything requiring precision and articulation (modern rock, metal, prog, pop, funk, electro), but it can also remain very clean and understated for jazz or soul if you prefer a spacious and dynamic clean tone.

Technical specifications

Color

Grey

Questions frequently asked

What power does the Darkglass Exponent 500 deliver?

The amplifier provides 500 watts, with enough headroom for rehearsals and stage use. Its 1.7 kg format makes it easy to transport.

Can live recording be done with this bass amp head?

A balanced XLR DI output is integrated for direct connection to a mixer or interface. The 6.35 mm stereo headphone output also allows for dedicated monitoring.

What effects and presets are available on the Exponent 500?

The Powered Platform concept allows saving signal chains as presets. The DSP base includes compressors, distortions, modulation effects, preamps, and impulse responses. A Preset switch on the front panel enables easy recall.