Description

Mid 70s Acoustic 136 100-watt 1×15” Bass combo , $349!

A solid-state bass combo from the 1970s, the Acoustic 136 offers powerful clean tone with ample headroom and built-in graphic EQ, well-suited for stage use and studio tracking.

Type
Solid-State Bass Combo Amplifier

Model
136

Manufacturer
Acoustic Control Corporation

Country of Manufacture
USA

Year of Introduction
Mid-1970s

Controls
Volume, Treble, Midrange, Bass, Graphic EQ sliders, Bright Switch, Ground/Lift Switch

Input
2× 1/4″ instrument inputs (Hi and Lo)

Output
1× internal speaker output (hardwired)
1× 1/4″ external speaker jack
1× 1/4″ line out

Power Supply
120V AC (standard US mains)

Wattage
100 watts RMS

Impedance (Ohms)
4Ω internal speaker load

Notable Features

  • Speaker: 1× 15″ heavy-duty speaker, often CTS-branded

  • EQ Section: 5-band graphic EQ for detailed tonal shaping

  • Headroom: Clean solid-state tone with tight bass response

  • Use Case: Designed for electric bass but occasionally used with keys or baritone guitars for clarity and projection

  • Construction: Heavy-duty enclosure with vintage blue/black control panel and silver grille cloth