BG250-115
Signature Effects. For Free
BG250-115 sports Bass TonePrint, a unique feature that lets you load signature effects into a TonePrint slot. And since more is more, we've included two slots. So load any of the Bass TonePrints and off you go! You can switch between them with the optional Switch-3 footswitch; change them on the fly or mute - whatever you need to create your tone.
We've got an ever-expanding roster of the coolest people in bass today that have given us their signature versions of TC effects, so there's bound to be a sound that inspires you!
Oh, and if you want to use some of the slots for a bit (or a lot) of dirt - go for it! They accept our BassDrive TonePrints as well, which range from TubeDrive - ported from the RH750 - to the crushing 'The Beast' TonePrint. Or maybe you want SpectraComp, our amazing world-class per string compression TonePrint specifically designed for bass players. This allows you to shape your sound, create your tone and basically take the TC Electronic Bass TonePrint arsenal wherever you need it to go.
They're all available for free and you can beam them directly to your BG250 via our übercool free smartphone app or via the TC Electronic website if you want to use a computer.
Power That Moves
What good is having a ton of power if you risk your back or need to rent a forklift every time you have a gig? NO good at all, that's why we designed BG250-115 to have 250 watts of raw power, delivered through our cutting-edge, lightweight Class D amp technology. This helps bring the total weight down to an extremely portable 39 lbs/17.7kg - making it one of the lightest yet loudest combos in its class. This combo has a warm, powerful and fat sound but never loses the high mids or treble frequencies.
Making a Splash
There's no doubt our bass amps tick all the right boxes when it comes to help inspire bassists. We are a dedicated team of bass players who really want to make a difference, so we came up with a bunch of features that really make sense. Some of these extra features include an onboard tuner, TonePrint functionality and an Intelligent EQ Section, giving you a combo that makes life as a bassist much better.
Fine-tuning Bass
BG250-115 has a built-in
tuner. How bleeping smart is that? Tune up and start your jam or
practice session with the confidence your bass is perfectly in
tune.
TonePrint® Enabled - Signature Bass Effects

Bass TonePrints are free, custom-tuned effects, provided by your favorite bass players! TonePrints give you access to an effect as it is used by the artist - so you can tap directly into the TC tones used by the best bass players in the world.
Oh, this being the 21st century and all, we've made a TonePrint App which allows you to beam TonePrints from your phone to your TonePrint-enabled pedal or amp. Easy, fast and totally free of charge!
Learn More About the Amazing TonePrint Concept
TonePrints for BG250-115
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Deasha Kern Brantley
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Melvin Lee Davis Chorus Melvin Lee Davis
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Clean Flange Melvin Lee Davis
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MagiChorus Nathan East
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Sonic String Modulator Roscoe Beck
Sounds
Backstage Pass - All Access
The BG combo series builds on our smash success BH amps and pair portability with playability. Plus a feature set and tonal quality that makes them truly great! 250 Watt of raw power with different speaker configurations for different needs, intelligent EQ section, built-in tuner and TonePrint functionality combined with killer tone. - True greatness comes from the ability to be small, but these combos are the next big thing!

BG250-115's Resume
Portable & Powerful
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250 Watt
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39 lbs. / 17.7 kg
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18.2" x 24.4" x 15"
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462 x 620 x 380 mm
Bass Tuner
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Built-in 6 String Tuner
Driver & Tweeter
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1x 15" custom driver
- 1x 1" custom piezo tweeter
Intelligent EQ Section
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Cut and Boost at Different Frequencies
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Bass: Cut@80Hz / Boost@100Hz
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Mid: Cut@500Hz / Boost@800Hz
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Treble: Cut@1,800Hz / Boost@2,000Hz
Connectivity
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Rehearsal Input - Playback through Speaker or Headphones
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Balanced DI Out - Seamless Recording or PA Output
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Headphone output - Silent Rehearsal
- Footswitch (optional)
TonePrint Enabled
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6 Effect Types (Chorus, Flanger, Vibrato, Octaver, SpectraComp, Bass Drive)
- TonePrints are made by some of the world's best bass players includingNathan East, Mark King, Duff McKagan, Richard Bona and many more
Reviews

I found the TubeDrive knob impossible to resist. At lower settings, it added complexity to the mid frequencies, but cranking it produced the crackling gnash of a high-powered tube amp frying cathodes on a hot plate. (...) The Clean Octaver produced the sub-octave, with the control affecting the clean/effect balance. It tracked perfectly, giving me a glitch-free octave all the way down to my low B. Of course, to actually hear that pitch, one would have to be from a distant galaxy, but that's beside the point. The Dirty Octaver gets nasty with a fuzz-like overdrive and not-so-faint-overtones at the 5th and octave that give the note a distinct powerchord flavor - very cool.

Well, hats off to TC Electronic. In the BG250 they've created a winning combo that does exactly what it purports to. The weight and its associated ease of transportation is what will interest most people, as well as its competitive pricing. When you factor in that you can get a wide variety of of tones from the BG250, especially courtesy of its tube amp simulation and the included TonePrint channel, it's hard not to love it. If you're a gigging musician looking for an alternative to your bulky head and cab for those smaller gigs and rehearsals, then you've found your baby.

The BG250 is a powerful little beast, to say the least. (...) A great tool for budget-minded bassists who want full tone without backbreaking weight. Considering all it has to offer, the BG250 packs a big bang for the buck.
Check out the full review by Premier Guitar
Both the combo and separate head are brilliant - straight out of the box a nice celan tone, but with the addition of the effect blocks via TubeDrive and TonePrint, they are amongst the most flexible on the market today - easy on the bank balance and easy on the back too.
Check out the full review by iGuitar
It's simply amazing what this combo offers for the price at which it sells. It has a very firm bottom end with plenty of tone and volume - and the addition of TonePrints is very exciting. Finally, the TubeDrive section sounds great and delivers all the dirt and grit you could ever need.

It's hit after hit for TC and their new and innovative bass products. BG 250 is loud and flexible and the price is absolutely killer. It's a modern combo that is super-light but sounds very weighty.

Sound-wise, this amp really delivers, regardless of the bass you’re using. The EQ is flexible and plays nicely with active or passive pickups. The tube drive control really adds a pleasant color, as the overdrive never outshines the original bass tone; at lower settings it adds subtle warmth, increasing it really brings out a tight, aggressive overdrive that echoes the old tube-driven amps.
Check out the full review by Performer Magazine
BG250 offers a lot of value for your money. It has excellent clean and vintage distorted sounds and you can do an awful lot with the TonePrints. Using TonePrints is quick, simple and we did it with a smile on our faces.

A great amp, I am really impressed with the BG250s list of features, TC’s constant development and exploration of new technology and above all the great range of tones on tap. Clean, round vintage sounds or dial in some Tubedrive and balance the Gain for a little edginess right through to razor distortion. Another great offering from TC Electronic and a cool midsized rig option for those looking for good headroom, some extra features and a solid package. Ace!
Check out the full review by Mixdown
A fully featued 15-inch combo that you can easily carry with one hand. Despite its low weight, it delivers a powerful bass sound and thanks to the 'intelligent' EQ and TonePrint functionality, it is very flexible with regard to tone and is easy to use even for beginners. TC has made it really hard not to like the BG250 - my warmest recommendation to all combo fans!
Check out the full review by Bonedo
A compact, fully digital amp with a 15 "speaker and tweeter. Instead of MIDI interfaces or built-in multi-effects, you can use the USB or the TonePrint App to upload TonePrint effects. This amp is so much fun, especially if you play with the effects. Give it a spin when you get the chance and, if possible, invite check out the various TonePrints. Definitely worth it!
Check out the full review by Amazona