The Gallien-Krueger Legacy 500 is a compact yet powerful bass amplifier head designed for serious players who demand professional sound quality and reliability. Combining the vintage warmth of GK’s iconic “growl” tone with modern technological advancements, the Legacy 500 delivers 500 watts of power in a lightweight, road-ready chassis.

Features:

  • Powerful Output: Offers 500 watts of clean, articulate power suitable for gigs, rehearsals, and studio sessions.
  • Tone Shaping: Equipped with a 4-band active EQ, contour control, and voicing filters for precise tone customization.
  • Legacy Preamp Design: Captures the essence of GK’s legendary analog sound while delivering enhanced clarity and punch.
  • Built for Durability: A rugged aluminum chassis ensures the amp can withstand the rigors of touring.
  • Modern Connectivity: Includes an XLR direct output with pre/post EQ selection, a headphone output, an auxiliary input, and a footswitch input for expanded control.
  • Compact and Lightweight: At just a few pounds, the Legacy 500 is easy to transport without sacrificing performance.

Ideal For:

Bassists looking for a versatile, high-performance amp head with GK’s signature tone. It’s perfect for players who need professional-grade sound in a portable package.

Whether you’re laying down grooves in the studio or dominating the stage, the Gallien-Krueger Legacy 500 delivers exceptional tone and power to elevate your performance.


  • Four band active EQ
  • Foot Switchable Overdrive with Tone Control (Footswitch Included)
  • “Bump”, “Contour”, and “Presence”Voicing Filters
  • Balanced XLR Output with Pre and Post EQ
  • Unbalanced ¼” Send and Return
  • Aux Input and Headphones Output
  • Twist Lock Speaker Outputs
  • 2, 2.7, 4 and 8ohm Load Capacity
  • 11.5” Width x 11” Depth x 2 3/8” Heightfor All Models

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ConditionBrand New (New)
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Brand
Model
  • Legacy 500 Ultra Light 500-Watt Bass Head
Categories
Year
  • 2024
Number of Inputs
  • 1 Input
Power Tube Type
  • None
Built-In Effects
  • Built-In Effects
Electronics
  • Solid State
Effects Loop
  • Effects Loop
Reverb
  • None
Color Family
  • Black
Number of Channels
  • 1 Channel
Impedance
  • 2 ohms
Direct Output
  • Direct Output
Output Power (Watts)
  • 500

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