Bass systems
Purity of sound, vibrancy, durability
From day one, Glockenklang has been all about the pursuit of the perfect, unadulterated sound. We believe that an outstanding amplifier system should neither add to nor take away from the instrument.
With great attention to detail, top-quality components and decades of experience, we build systems for bassists who want to feel their sound – with lightning-fast response, plenty of headroom and built to last a musician’s entire career.
New from 1 November: Glockenklang Acoustic 10-2
The new Glockenklang Acoustic 10-2 will be released on 1 November. Building on the success of the Acoustic 8-2, it expands our Acoustic range with a 10-inch system designed specifically for musicians who demand absolute fidelity, dynamics and responsiveness.
Whether it’s a double bass, acoustic instruments or a delicately played electric bass: the Acoustic 10-2 reproduces every nuance of the instrument faithfully, vividly and with a solid foundation.
Highlights & Key Technical Specifications:
Speaker configuration: 1x 10″ ferrite low-midrange driver and 1″ dome tweeter (2-way system)
Cabinet design: Precisely tuned bass-reflex construction made from robust birch plywood
Front: Robust front grille in the characteristic honeycomb design
Power handling: 200 watts RMS / 400 watts music (8 ohms)
Frequency response: 31 Hz – 23,000 Hz
Weight & dimensions: 16.2 kg | 370 x 490 x 325 mm (W x H x D)
Manufacturing: 100% Made in Germany – handcrafted to Glockenklang’s usual high standards and thoroughly broken in before dispatch.
Available from 1 November at your chosen retailers and directly on request.
The authentic sound for your bass.
A good amplifier doesn’t just translate your playing into volume – it brings out your musicality. Glockenklang amps offer the utmost transparency, outstanding low noise levels and first-class tone controls that are tailored precisely to where it makes musical sense. Robustly built and uncompromising in their choice of components: amplifiers you can rely on blindly, day in, day out.
Blue Bird
Maximum freedom. Pure sound.
Perfect transparency meets effortless performance: the Blue Bird reproduces every nuance of your instrument in a flash and with absolute neutrality. No frills, no colouration – just pure, dynamic bass sound with massive headroom for the stage and the studio.
Steamhammer
Compact design. Powerful sound.
The Steamhammer combines the legendary, neutral Glockenklang precision with powerful punch and organic warmth. Thanks to its flexible EQ section, switchable drive stage and a full 700 watts at 2.7 ohms, it delivers dynamic, top-class sound – all in a compact package designed to withstand the rigours of life on tour.
The authentic sound. Reproduced with power.
Glockenklang loudspeakers form the foundation for absolutely neutral and dynamic sound reproduction. They transmit the lightning-fast impulse response of our amplifiers directly into the room, without compression or disruptive natural resonances.
Acoustic 8-2
Anyone who amplifies an acoustic instrument isn’t looking to embellish the sound, but to achieve maximum authenticity. The Acoustic 8-2 captures the subtlest nuances of your playing in a flash and reproduces them with absolute neutrality and high resolution. Extremely compact in size, yet impressively confident in tone.
New: Acoustic 10-2
When acoustic transparency meets a voluminous cabinet: the Acoustic 10-2 reproduces every vibration of your instrument with absolutely no colouration, whilst offering that extra bit of headroom and punch in the low frequencies that makes all the difference on larger stages. An honest, airy and impressively stable sound.
Space Series 1x12"
Whether as a stand-alone solution for club gigs and rehearsal rooms or as an addition to your stack: the Space reproduces the natural sound of your instrument in a flash and with absolute frequency accuracy. Despite its light weight, it delivers a solid foundation, precise mid-range and clean overtones – quite simply, an authentic performance in a carry-on size.
Duo Series - new version 2x10"
Whether used as a high-precision monitor for demanding sessions or as part of a flexible stack for the big stage, the Duo translates every movement of your fingers with incredible responsiveness. It delivers a tight, controlled bass foundation and clean overtones – ideal for bassists who value fast response and precise tone definition.
Double Series 2x12"
If you’re looking for the authority of large speakers but don’t want to compromise on compact flexibility, the Double is the perfect choice. It reproduces the deepest frequencies effortlessly and without colouration, whilst the adjustable tweeter delivers silky high frequencies. A real powerhouse with massive headroom – just as impressive on stage as it is in the studio.
Uno Rock Series - new version 1x15"
The Uno demonstrates just how precise a 15-inch speaker can sound. It combines a genuine, deep bass foundation with the characteristic speed and transparency of a bell-like tone. No sluggish rumbling, no muddy mid-range – just honest, voluminous depth with crystal-clear reproduction right up to the overtones.
Quattro Series 4x10"
Four 10-inch drivers, unshakeable low-end punch and the unmistakable precision of the Glockenklang sound: the Quattro series sets the benchmark for modern 4×10-inch cabinets. They deliver a massive low-end foundation, razor-sharp response and enormous volume reserves – without colouring or softening the sound.
Electronics
Lossless signal processing. Musical control.
A good on-board preamp must not mask the natural character of the wood and the pickups. Glockenklang electronics offer exactly that: a flawless, high-resolution buffer in active mode and extremely sensitive frequency controls for fine-tuning your sound. Seamlessly switchable to true passive mode via a push/pull potentiometer – with absolutely no loss of treble.
