Bugera 1960 Classic 150-Watt Hi-Gain Valve Amplifier Head Review

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(More customer reviews)I did a lot of research (or as much as possible) on this amp. First of all, I'm 32 and play all kinds of tones. I'm current with all kinds of music, and don't just play bbq blues. I've been looking for an affordable all tube amp for some time that didn't have all kinds of doo-dads and modelers, etc. I've owned a '78 50watt JMP, '73 Sunn Model T, 70's Fender Twin, Orange AD30, as well as some solid state amps when i was first getting into guitar.....So i'm familiar with tube tone and good vs. bad. The only thing this AMP can't do is nu-metal...but that's a good thing. you can hook up a tone sucking distortion pedal if you must, but don't waste all this warmth. For someone who plays at low volumes, this may not be the amp for you. this amp is plenty loud, and sounds better the louder it's turned up. It has a grindy overdrive and distortion as opposed to a smooth or fuzz type. I personally love this, and is what i look for. Bridging the high and low channel is the way to go, but you'll have to crank it to get it to break up...so again, if you don't like it loud, get an amp that has a master volume. The high channel will drive the pre-amp for tone, and the low will drive the power tubes to get its tone. not the most versital amp but if you like it pure, this is a great competitor in the tube amp tone world. I perfer it to many of the amps that were $1,000 more.

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Crate V5 All Tube Guitar Amp Combo, 5W EL84 single-ended Class A Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this amp on clearance at Guitar Center for $80. (usd). When I got it home and plugged it in, I was less than impressed. The tone was flat and when cranked the distortion was harsh and non musical. The next day, I replaced the (worthless) Sovtek 12ax7 preamp tube and el84 power tube with an Electro Harmonix 12ax7 ($12.) and JJ el84 ($21.).....instant difference....the tone was warmer and after a few hours of playing the cheap plastic coated speaker (almost) sounded ok..still not satisfied I looked at replacement speakers...I found an AMAZING sounding speaker from warehouse guitar speakers, a "Veteran 10" 10 inch, seamed paper cone speaker...some think it to be tonally superior to the Vintage 30....HOLY SMOKES!!! It is like a new amp...serious tone! I can not stop playing through it....all said, $80, plus $33 in tubes and $41. for the speaker (yes, only 41.) at roughly $150...this amp went from a dud to an amazing little tone monster....I am completely satisfied! (after a little tweeking)


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