Overview - Mesa/Boogie Buster! Bass 200 Owner's Manual

Congratulations on your choice of the Mesa/Boogie BUSTER BASS 200 ! As you've probably already discovered, it is one of the
most responsive and expressive amplifiers available today and we're excited about its unique design and performance. The dynamic
tone, resolute pitch and bold punch BUSTER delivers is largely due to the all-tube circuit design. Most manufacturers won't attempt
an all-tube design for bass; citing higher parts cost and more challenging design parameters - opting instead for cheaper-per-watt
solid state designs that ensure a higher profit margin per unit.
We know that, despite the slight weight disadvantage, nothing can respond in the time domain nor capture the three dimensional
experience that is live music - like an all tube circuit. We salute your discriminating tastes and your obvious demand for great tone ! We
would like to thank you for trusting us to build your amplifier and for choosing Mesa/Boogie as your amplifier company. We feel
confident that BUSTER will exceed your expectations of performance in both live and recording environments. Our wish is that it
provides you with amazing tone for years to come and becomes an inspirational springboard for all your musical endeavors as a
bassist. Enjoy !

Overview:

Your new BUSTER BASS 200 incorporates a single channel, all-tube pre-amp with the standard array of
interactive rotary controls. It also provides a 7 Band Graphic Equalizer that may be used to further shape the sound and it can be used
in conjunction with the rotary tone controls. The GRAPHIC EQ may be activated manually, or via a mini toggle switch located on the
Front Panel. It may also be activated with the EQ Footswitch included with BUSTER.
Input sensitivity, headroom and overall character of the channel is determined with the VOLUME Control found at the far left of the
Front Panel. Output volume and overall listening level is controlled with the MASTER Control to the right of the tone controls. As you
might have guessed, the pre-amp VOLUME may be run high and the power section (MASTER) set low to produce some interesting
pushed or overdriven sounds.
BUSTERS' healthy power section is fueled by six 6L6GC power pentode tubes and is rated at a very conservative 200 watts RMS.
These six 6L6s' are fed by a circuit maximizing a single 12AX7 driver tube that contributes greatly to its responsive, dynamic charac-
ter. Upon experiencing the attack, punch and power of the sound for the first time, most people are amazed to learn that BUSTER
isn't rated as far more powerful than 200 watts ! While we are pleased - we have always preferred to stick to true power ratings and
let the all-tube tone do the talking.
FRONT VIEW: BUSTER
INPUT EQ FTSW VOLUME
REAR VIEW: BUSTER
FUSE
6.25A. S B
117 V.
60 Hz.
6.25A
WARNING:
To reduce risk of fire or elec-
trical shock,replace fuse with the same
type and rating only. Do not expose
this unit to rain or moisture.
NOTE: Euro style power cord receptacle is under this edge of chassis.
BASS 200
MID
TREBLE BASS
BASS 200
CAUTION:
To reduce risk of fire elec-
tric shock, do not remove cover. No user-
serviceable parts inside. Refer
servicing to qualified personnel..
Operating Instructions
MASTER
250 625
40Hz 100
SPEAKER MUTE
EFFECTS
SPKR ON
SEND RETURN
10% 100%
GROUND
FX
BLEND PIN 1
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EQ. IN
EQ. OUT
EQ. FTSW.
1560 3900 6600
SPEAKERS
LIFT
4 OHM
DIRECT OUT
HANDBUILT BY MESA/BOOGIE LTD. IN PETALUMA, CA
ON ON
POWER
STANDBY
8 OHM