Check out this review of the Redhead™ from the May 2008 issue of Bass Player!

Welcome to the party! 2008 marks the twentieth anniversary of a love affair between bassists and the most influential (and most imitated) bass combo amplifier in history – the SWR Redhead. The original Redhead revolutionized bass guitar amplification by combining SWR’s crystal-clear full-range tube preamp with a robust solid-state power platform into a rock solid, yet easily portable 2X10 cabinet. Loaded with two state-of-the-art 10” speakers and a high frequency horn, the Redhead sounded simply phenomenal and offered unprecedented patching options designed to meet the needs of discerning bassists, whether playing live or in the studio. Twenty years later, its features are far more than just relevant – they remain industry standards.

In celebration of this 20th anniversary, SWR once again raises the bar, and introduces the newly redesigned Redhead bass amplifier. Embodying more than just a face lift, the new Redhead design incorporates innovative and attractive new features that will make you fall in love all over again.

FEATURES:

•    400 watts (650 watts w/ 4Ω extension cabinet)
•    2X10” cabinet featuring upgraded Eminence® drivers and a Foster® horn
•    All-tube studio-quality Direct Out w/ front panel controls including ground lift, level pad and mute
•    Classic SWR preamp w/ Aural Enhancer™
•    3-band active EQ w/ variable midrange, pull turbo (ultra-low) and transparency (ultra-high) controls
•    SWR compressor circuit
•    Internal speaker on/off switch
•    Stereo headphone output for monitoring or practice
•    Tuning Mute
•    Side-chain effects loop w/ Blend control
•    Single empty rack space for tuner or effects unit
•    Protective steel-reinforced front cover (doubles as tilt-back stand)
•    Removable casters
•    5-year transferable limited electronic warranty