Warwick Bass DS 500 - Double Stage 500W

Essential Information about the Warwick Bass Amplifier 2-Channel USB Bluetooth 500W

• Compact and modern power: Class D amplification, up to 500 W at 4 ohms (300 W at 8 ohms) in an easy-to-carry format.


• Two independent channels: switch from one setting to another (or from one bass to another) instantly, with a channel indicator on the front panel.


• Ready for stage and studio: Symmetrical XLR DI output with Pre/Post EQ, Ground Lift, effects loop, and 3-mode cabinet emulation.


• Connected and convenient: Bluetooth, USB, built-in tuner, mute, and stereo headphone output for working anywhere.

A "head" format designed for Warwick versatility

With this solid-state bass amp head, Warwick focuses on a contemporary approach: available power, precise control, and complete connectivity, all in a discreet chassis that fits equally well on a stage cabinet or a home studio desk. The dual channel concept makes it a particularly effective solution for bassists who alternate between two instruments, two pickup sets, or two tonal signatures within the same set.

Who this Warwick amp excels for, and in what contexts

This head is aimed at advanced beginners, intermediate, and experienced bassists who want a reliable, powerful, and easy-to-use amp without depending on a complex pedalboard. In rehearsal, the power reserve helps keep the bass clear against an energetic drum kit. On stage, the DI and cabinet emulation facilitate clean front-of-house sound while maintaining a clear monitor via your speaker. In studio or at home, the headphone output, auxiliary input, and USB support a fast workflow (playback, metronome work, recording).

Musically, it suits styles where definition and dynamics are sought: pop, funk, modern rock, metal, gospel, fusion, as well as more organic contexts when you sculpt the EQ and use the compressor judiciously.

Two channels, advanced EQ, compressor: precise control at your fingertips

The front panel is designed for quick adjustment in real conditions: stacked controls for gain, bass, low mids, high mids, treble, and volume, complemented by dedicated frequency selectors for low and high mids. The 4-band EQ includes presets for the mids, handy for switching from a cutting mix sound to a rounder tone without guesswork.

The built-in compressor provides real playing comfort: you adjust level and intensity, then activate/deactivate via a front panel button (with footswitch control option). Add to that a mute for instrument changes, a tuner with tuning indicator, and an LED clipping indicator to keep gain clean and controlled.

At the rear, the connectivity is stage-oriented: effects loop with Send/Return and separate level controls, mono Line Out with Fullrange/Bi-amp selector, and a full DI output (Pre/Post EQ, Ground Lift). The 3-mode cabinet emulation allows quick adaptation of the tone sent to the PA or recording, whether you want more warmth, more attack, or a more balanced sound.

Sound character: clarity, attack, and headroom of a Class D amp

The solid-state design combined with Class D amplification favors a fast, precise, and very controlled low-end response. The clean tone remains stable, with appreciable headroom for active basses, pick playing, slap, and modern arrangements where every note must stay clear. The EQ and mid-frequency selectors are central to placing the bass: you can boost the "growl" in the low mids or, conversely, scoop to let the guitars breathe.

The compressor helps even out attack and tame peaks without squashing the playing, while the cabinet emulation provides a more "finished" feel in DI, useful when playing without a mic in front of a cab. Result: a clean, defined, and adaptable sound, suitable both for punchy, modern styles and for rounder, more enveloping textures.

Technical specifications

Effects	Compressor, Cabinet Simulator	Number of channels	2
Category	Bass amp head	EQ	4 channels
Technology	Solid state	Headphone output	Yes
Effects loop	Yes	Color	Grey
Category	Amplifier	Power output	500 W

Stacked front panel controls

gain, bass, low mids, high mids, treble, volume

Built-in compressor

level and intensity adjustments