The EBS Bass Head 802 is an Ebs amplifier, currently around $2969.99. Close alternatives include the EBS HD360 and the EBS Magni 502 1x15". It pairs well with the Carl Martin Crunch Drive and the Marshall Guv'nor.
EBS Bass Head 802
Ebs · amplifier
The EBS HD802 is an 800-watt class-D solid-state bass amplifier head from EBS Sweden, the professional Scandinavian bass amp manufacturer. The HD802 delivers 800W into 4Ω from a compact head format with a tube-influenced preamp section, parametric and graphic EQ options, built-in compressor, and extensive connectivity including DI output and effects loop. A high-power professional touring tool used by bass players who need reliable, clean amplification for large venue performance.
- compressor
- preamp
- touring
- eq
- live
- di
- reliable
- stage
Good for
- Live
- Silent Recording
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the EBS Bass Head 802 is commonly used in
- Acoustic
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Alternative
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Punk Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Pedals that stack with the EBS Bass Head 802
Carl Martin Crunch Drive
Carl Martin
24% matchThe high headroom tone has headroom to spare — Carl Martin Crunch Drive gives it crunchy to fill it with
Marshall Guv'nor
Marshall
23% matchMarshall Guv'nor's mid-forward fills in what this high headroom tone doesn't make on its own
Fulltone OCD Obsessive Compulsive Drive
Fulltone
23% matchInto a high headroom tone, Fulltone OCD Obsessive Compulsive Drive brings the fuzzy it's missing
Outlaw Effects RockerBox
Outlaw Effects
16% matchRun Outlaw Effects RockerBox after EBS Bass Head 802 in the signal chain, clear of EBS Bass Head 802's own gain stage
Lab Ratz 3D Boum Warming Unit
Lab Ratz 3d
11% matchLab Ratz 3D Boum Warming Unit's own low gain character is the real reason this is worth trying
Binson Echorec Delay
Binson
9% matchKeep EBS Bass Head 802's high headroom voice out front: Binson Echorec Delay goes in EBS Bass Head 802's effects loop so its saturated voice doesn't muddy it — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
TC Electronic Alter Ego V2 Vintage Echo
TC Electronic
7% matchPut TC Electronic Alter Ego V2 Vintage Echo in EBS Bass Head 802's effects loop, clear of EBS Bass Head 802's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2
Dr Scientist
tonal matchInto a high headroom tone, Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2 brings the fuzzy it's missing
Cheaper alternatives
Fender Rumble 800
Fender
60% similarityShared character: effects_loop, solid_state, headroom
EBS Magni 502 115
Ebs
95% similaritysimilar tone character
Laney RB3 Richter Bass Amp
Laney
93% similaritysimilar tone character
Laney Richter RB4 Bass Combo
Laney
93% similaritysimilar tone character
Blackstar Unity 500
Blackstar
92% similaritysimilar tone character
Boss Katana Bass KTN-210B
Boss
92% similaritysimilar tone character
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the EBS Bass Head 802?+
The closest matches in character are the EBS HD360, the EBS Magni 502 1x15", the Vox Mini SuperBeetle Bass. Budget picks: Fender Rumble 800, EBS Magni 502 115, Laney RB3 Richter Bass Amp.
What pairs well with the EBS Bass Head 802?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Carl Martin Crunch Drive, Marshall Guv'nor, Fulltone OCD Obsessive Compulsive Drive — The high headroom tone has headroom to spare — Carl Martin Crunch Drive gives it crunchy to fill it with.
How much does the EBS Bass Head 802 cost?+
Around $2969.99 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).