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10/30/2012

Fender Pro Jr Amp Review

Fender Pro Jr Amp
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This is a great amp. Light and portable but loud as hell. I used this guy at a band practice with drums and another guitarist recently and only had the volume at about 3 and it was plenty loud enough. Sounds great too. Its definitely got that tube sound. I also love the simplicity of the controls: just on/off, volume, and tone.

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10/25/2012

EMG KH20 Kirk Hammett Active Pickup Set with Pickguard Review

EMG KH20 Kirk Hammett Active Pickup Set with Pickguard
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I went back and forth on buying this active pickup set for a few weeks. Amazon had a great deal on it one day and I finally decided to purchase and test it out. I'm glad I did!
The packaging, documentation, and components are all very high quality. It comes with everything you need for installation, including pickguard screws (I didn't know this).
The single coils really do retain that Strat sound, and the EMG 81 is awesome for heavier riffs/songs. This pickup set provides a lot of flexibility. One day I may post some sound clips to my website.
Installation was pretty easy in a Fender Squire Affinity Strat. The body cavity wasn't deep enough for the battery, so I needed to route out about a half inch below the knobs. I used a Dremel for this with a router bit and a cutting bit. There was NO soldering involved - everything connects to a circuit board underneath the knobs. Very cool.
I highly recommend this pickup set.

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10/21/2012

Eagletone 615T Tube Amp Review

Eagletone 615T Tube Amp
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I just got one of these, which was the first production run, the prices have gone up slightly but in my opinion still great value.
Ok so I'm sure you want to know about this thing. First of all it's made in China but so are most other tube amps below 400 bucks. So don't let that sway you. It is built solid. I mean this thing is heavy and although the speaker is 10 inches it's size is closer to a 12 combo. You will not have to change the speaker the stock speaker is really good. First of all this sucker is loud, I mean loud. If you want to play it as a tube practice amp you'll have to set the volume on one. I use it for gigs with a mic and it's only set on two to three. If you have a band that doesn't PA the amp than this will do the trick. This is also meant to be used as a clean amp, it does not have a drive feature. That's perfect for me since I set my amp clean anyway and use overdrive pedals. The tremelo works really well, I don't use term much but it sounds good. The built in reverb is stunning. I set it at about 3 which is a good overall setting. There are two channels you can chose from, but no switch. The normal channel is more warm, and the other is clearer and bright, more of a modern clean. The tone control really changes to dynamics of the amps highs and lows. The tubes are Ruby EL84s and 12ax7s which are worth 40-50 bucks if you were going to just buy the tubes. Overall this has a really warm bright clean, great tube dynamics, very powerful. Probably the most comparable to a Vox amp. Definitely worth a look. If you want a small practice tube amp I have a Bugera V5 which is really nice size and voice, this Eagletone is foe live gigs. I f you want a more high end amp with two channel drive and effects loop I'd go for the Bugera V22 for about 399. But for the money, this thing is great for what it was designed for.

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10/19/2012

Line 6 Spider Valve 212 Review

Line 6 Spider Valve 212
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I've been playing guitar for about 16 years, but I'll admit I know next to nothing about amps. I know what are generally considered to be good amps (Bogner, Marshall, Mesa/Boogie, etc.), but I couldn't look at the specs on an amp and tell you if it was any good.
After a little research, I came to the conclusion that I wanted a tube combo amp, something suitable for gigging or for practicing in the bedroom, that would give me a good variety of tones. (I like to play a wide range of music, from classic rock to metal and fusion, and bands I play with usually do covers.) I went down to Guitar Center with this in mind, and one of the salespeople pointed me to the Line 6 Spider Valve 212.
I plugged in an Ernie Ball Music Man JP6 (the same guitar I have at home) and immediately fell in love with the tone. You can see the specs for this amp a little farther up on the page, so I'll just talk about what matters: this amp sounds great. Plug in a good guitar with some good pickups, and you can dial in pretty much any tone you're after. Crank it up loud, and the tube power really shines. More than a dozen amp models (two choices for each individual setting on the dial) give you a wide variety of possible sounds. You'll likely hit on one or two models that you prefer, but even within a single setting you can dial in an impressive variety of tones.
I wasn't thrilled with the clean setting, but all I had to do get the clean sound I was after was to turn down the gain on the crunch setting, add a tiny bit of tape delay and some reverb, and there it was: my perfect clean tone. I've settled on the metal modeler (amber LED) for most of my high-gain tones, but I've only had it for about a week. I'm sure I'll find all kinds of great tones on different settings.
The one complaint I have about this amp is about the effects. They are limited, as you might expect with onboard effects, but the modulation effects in particular are practically unusable. The chorus and flanger are combined on the same dial for some reason, but all I really hear when I turn it on is a flanger, which is far too overpowering besides not being tweakable. A shame, since chorus is the only modulation effect I regularly use. The phaser and tremolo are okay, but I rarely use either and haven't experimented with them. The delay, on the other hand, is very usable, and I'm glad it got its own dial with three different flavors. The tap button for setting the tempo is essential and makes the onboard delay all most guitarists will need. The reverb is decent but a little overpowering at anywhere past about 11:00 on the dial.
Some other cool things about this amp include a built-in noise gate (just hold the tap button while turning the reverb dial past noon to activate it), distortion boost (hold the tap button while turning the drive dial past noon), and a tuner (hold the tap button in until the preset indicator switches to tuner mode). You can also save all your favorite settings as presets, easily navigable with a Line 6 FBV Express or Shortboard foot switch. (I strongly recommend spending the extra $100 on an FBV Express, though $230 for a Shortboard seems a little steep.)
(A quick side not about presets: the amp comes with 400+ presets, including 9 user-programmable banks with 4 patches each, totaling 36 programmable channels. You can't overwrite any of the artist or song presets. The presets are mostly decent at best, but they're a good starting point for tweaking. The amp does include a port for a PODxt, which you can also control with your FBV foot switch, and though I've never used one I'm sure it has plenty of programmable patches, so you aren't exactly limited to the amp's channels or presets.)
All in all, this amp sounds great with a huge variety of possible tones and options that will suit the needs of most guitarists playing in cover bands or just having fun at home. No, it can't compete with a Mesa Dual Rectifier half stack, but for a tube combo amp at well under $1,000, it can't be beat. Did I mention how loud this thing gets? I haven't been able to crank it past 10:00 on the master volume yet. I can't imagine anyone would ever need to go past 1:00, even at gigs. It's a seriously loud 40 watts.

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Spider Valve fuses the versatility of amp and effects modeling with the performance and feel of a world-class tube amplifier. Combining award-winning Line 6 modeling technology with a genuine tube amplifier designed by legendary amp designer Reinhold Bogner, Spider Valve delivers unmatched performance, responsiveness and tonal flexibility on the stage and in the studio.

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10/17/2012

Fishman Loudbox 100 Review

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I'm not that experienced with guitar amps. The only other amp I've owned is an Acoustasonic Junior, the old one without the DSP effects. It only had reverb and chorus. I'm no expert on amps so take that into account as you read on.
Reason I bought a new amp is because the mic section of the Fender Acoustasonic blew out and I didn't feel it was worth the money to have it fixed. This amp is much better sounding that the Acoustasonic.
This amp has only 5 effects...2 Hall, 2 Plate reverb and a Chorus and the differences between them are real subtle. But I play classical guitar into this with a mic so I'm not looking for big special effects, only a little hall or reverb in order to brighten up the extremely dull room I practice in. I've been playing guitar for over 50 years...my gigging days are long gone so I'm not looking for a wah-wah pedal. This amp is strictly for my own enjoyment and I really love it. The sound of my Pavan 30 classical guitar is extremely natural coming through this amp, which is exactly what I wanted and the amp makes it sound like I'm playing in a large hall with great natural acoustics. I use an AudioTechnica pro 37 condenser mic with it.
Had a little trouble at first with feedback, but that's always the case with a mic. Eventually I figured out the right gain, volume and amp placement and that problem is solved. The tone controls really work, you can turn the tweeter down if your high notes sound a bit shrill, (I turned it down just a tiny bit) and overall, every control on this amp had a function and they all work great. There's nothing fancy here, just a great sounding amp. Love the light weight. At 23 lbs it's a lightweight compared to the Fender acoustisonic at 43 lbs. I plugged my steel string acoustic with pickup into it and without having to worry about mic feedback, I cranked it up. Holy cow, you would definitely wake up the neighbors. It sounded fantastic, but I rarely play the steel anymore.
So....bottom line, highly recommended

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10/16/2012

Epiphone Blues Custom Combo Amplifier, 15/30W, Tube 2x12" Speaker Review

Epiphone Blues Custom Combo Amplifier, 15/30W, Tube 2x12 Speaker
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I have owned and gigged with this amp for nearly 2 years. I play thru it exclusively, if I am even using an amp. I have a custom made guitar, so I can't help anyone achieve a well known tone. Sorry. But I can say that it is fairly easy to find your very own sound with this amp. It has alot of tone shaping choices in the form of the eq, and a switch that also acts as a frequency boost in a way. It is a switch that can make the 3 different bands of the eq act independently of each other, or not. For example, on windows media player, you can set the eq sliders where if u move one of them, the other frequencies are going to pull up a little all around that slider. Same highly generalized theory. Kinda. This amplifier has a great tube tone, and you can get a "pop" to some bass notes. Kinda funky. It is solid. Absolutely. And will get very loud. I've never gigged anywhere where I could even think of turning this up past halfway, on the 15w class A setting.
It is a trebly amp. And I play a trebly maple guitar. But I just turn the highs down a good bit on the amp, and roll a little tone off my pickups, i have an even sounding tone. The overdrive channel is fairly good, but it has always been way too trebly, even while playing a Black Beauty in the rythm position. Soooo, I would suggest either changing all the tubes, (they had to cut cost somewhere), or use your own overdrive. If u turn this amp up on the clean channel, it will have a very nice, very silky smooth breakup. It is a classic rock sound that is so much fun to play with. Or you can get really good blues tones out of it. The entire amp is tube powered, down to a tube rectifier and tube reverb.
This amp is better than most other amps I've ever tried. It is durable, reliable, looks and sounds great. If you are on a budget and want to get more than you pay for, at least try this amp. you won't be sorry. If you just take your time with it, you can find a lot of the tones you are looking for. I use a processor in front of it most of the time now, due to the style of playing i have, i need tons of effects. I run that signal into a tube preamp, then into the amp. It sounds wonderful, not at all digital sounding, and is really responsive to nuance. a worthwhile buy for sure.
Pros: sensitive response to playing, great tube sound, built like a tank, enough options for extra cab outputs, and really sweet breakup on the clean channel when turned up allowing for some serious tone.
Cons: no effects loop, trebly (but can be easily remedied by the amps own electronics), heavy as lead to tote (get casters), and cheap stock tubes.
All in all, i don't ever want to be without this amp. I'm sure there are better, but with all the options I have for finding the right sound for a song, i am not even interested in finding one. It does all I need, and what it does not do, I use 3rd party gear to accomplish.

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10/14/2012

Behringer ACX1800 Ultracoustic 180-Watt Amplifier Review

Behringer ACX1800 Ultracoustic 180-Watt Amplifier
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Big name amps? Don't be ripped off by big names you pay for. This is a great amp. It has two effects processors, one in each channel. Unlike big name amps it does not have to share effects with another channel. The reason I gave it 5 stars is the price is right for what you get. Very clean sounding little amp. Great for vocals and guitars. Only fault I see, (and not a fault if you don't treat it rough) is not having real tough material or metal knobs. Great sounding speakers. I'm going to get another like but the larger amp.

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10/09/2012

Vox VT100 Valvetronix 100-watt 2 X 12in. Modeling Combo Amplifier Review

Vox VT100 Valvetronix 100-watt 2 X 12in. Modeling Combo Amplifier
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While I am still in the process of learning all that this amp can do I still feel compelled to sing it's praises because, brother/sister, this amp can do a lot. The valvetronix system in which the sound is treated ALMOST gets that amp singing like a true valve amp. It has 22 amp models each with 3 presets apiece, the presets are very well done- usually with modeling amps the presets are a bit over the top with more than a little too much treble- not here- the presets are tastefully done and each is eminently useful in finding great tones. On top of the 66 presets (you see what I mean by a lot) you can bank and save 8 of your own custom tones using the 22 amp models plus a bevy of effects (Tape Echo and Rotary Speaker are my favorites, so far)- small quibble- the foot-switch is sold separately. It has a power knob that lets you adjust the wattage so you can actually play this monster in your bedroom or use it effectively for recording but it's at the higher volumes where this baby really sings- because the valves are NOT used just in the pre-amp stage you can really activate them at the higher volumes and that is where you get closer to the sound of a real valve amp but at a fraction of the cost.
If you are looking for a versatile amp the Vox VT100 is not just the best bang for your buck but just a flat out great choice at any price. Seriously, now that I own one I would pay twice the price.

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10/08/2012

Bugera 333 120-Watt 3-Channel Valve Amplifier Head with Reverb Review

Bugera 333 120-Watt 3-Channel Valve Amplifier Head with Reverb
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This is a 120-watt, 3-channel(clean, crunch, lead) all-tube amp head. Each channel has it's own 3-band EQ and volume knob, with the crunch and lead channels also having independent gain knobs. Theh clean channel lives up to its name, providing warm, clear clean tones. Don't expect the cleans to have the same body or dynamic tone of, say, a Fender Twin-Reverb, but for most applications the 333's clean tones should be more than sufficient. And lets be honest, you're not buying this amp for the clean tones. So moving on to the overdrive channels, the first thing you should know is that the Bugera 333 is very similar to the Peavey XXX/JSX amps. What this should tell you is that this amp doesn't sound British/Marshall-esque at all. That being said, the crunch channel offers a surprising variety of tones, from a very mild, bluesy overdrive to a pretty high-gain roar perfect for most types of rock or even 80's metal. The lead channel offers an insane amount of gain for pretty much any style of metal or hard rock. By keeping the gain low on the lead channel, you can get enough distortion to play stuff like Avenged Sevenfold, Bullet for my Valentine, or certainly Metallica, while still having enough clarity to play a tasteful solo. Turn up the gain on the lead channel and you do start to lose some note definition in favor of insane fuzz; amateur shredder's delight.
A cool tone-shaping feature with this amp is the dampening switch, found on the back of the amp. This feature basically affects how "punchy" the bass tone is. Set on low, the bass is open and punchy. Set on high, the bass is very tight, focused, and deep. Medium is a pretty happy middle-ground.
Also note that this amp is switchable between 4,8, and 16 ohms to match any cab you'll be using.
In conclusion I'll add that this amp sounds great even at very low volumes, perfect for you late night/apartment players.

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9/08/2012

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

Bugera 1960 Classic 150-Watt Hi-Gain Valve Amplifier Head
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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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8/02/2012

Warmenfat Micro Amplifier Review

Warmenfat Micro Amplifier
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I run Weston House Recording, a tiny recording studio out of my small home in Orangevale, CA; just on the edge of Sacramento.
On occasion, I have gear go down and usually travel to the San Francisco Bay Area for repair. Within the past year, I ran into the Rainbow Electronics repair shop, not more than 10 miles from me. Funny thing is that it they've been there for 20 years!
John McCormack owns and runs Rainbow Electronics along with his wife. From the moment we met, we became instant friends; with me being intrigued with all that he does and he with all that I do.
Out of one of our numerous conversations, he introduced me to his Warmenfat project. Of course, me being one who is always looking for high-quality gear at reasonable prices from not-so-known very small gear manufacturers, there was no choice but for me to buy one so that I could try it out over a long period of time in my studio.
I've been using the Warmenfat for almost a year now. It seems I pull it out whenever nothing else seems to work. In particular, it's great when electric guitar players come into the studio and want to go directly out of their analog or digital pedals or when they want to use their little practice amps with all their digital modeling. These "budget" pieces usually have good tone but for whatever reason, they rarely seem big and 3-dimensional.
I've found that if I run the Warmenfat inline some place in the signal-chain, I can dial-in just the right type and amount of tube character I need and get some life out of these units. I'd imagine it's from all the good and not-so-good natural characteristics in the high-quality tubes and transformer in the Warmenfat; not to mention the excellent circuit designing and product manufacturing.
There are endless possibilities with the Warmenfat. I haven't had the opportunity yet, as there's not really ever any money in paying artists budgets for experimentation, but I look forward in my own projects to try patching in the Warmenfat in various places, such as big electric guitar amp's effects loops, bass tracks, vocal tracks, FX buses, and so many other things!
Weston Ray

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7/20/2012

Marshall AS100D 2x8 Acoustic Combo Amp Review

Marshall AS100D 2x8 Acoustic Combo Amp
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Finally, I've found an amp that does what I want it to. Great sound, clear and LOUD. Reverb could be better, but I sometimes use separate effects. Now here was the shocker: I hooked up my electic guit and PODxt, expecting the same crappy sound I've always gotten through acoustic amps (I've tried 5 different brands/models). JIMINY CRICKET what a fantastic sound with this amp, with an electric guitar thru the POD. I'm in HOG HEAVEN. Now, I suppose purists would scoff, but I'm into DRAMA not "multiple condenser mic" purity. All I can say is, after YEARS of flopping around trying to get the right sound at a human price, this wonderful machine does it all for me. At this price, I don't see how anyone could be disappointed.

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7/10/2012

Fender 57 Champ Custom 5W 1x8 Tube Guitar Combo Amp Tweed Review

Fender 57 Champ Custom 5W 1x8 Tube Guitar Combo Amp Tweed
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How can I put this?
Oh, yeah, it's probably a lot more expensive than it should be, just imagine how much one o' those cost back in '53...
50 bucks? Certainly not the actual 25 X it's real production price.
Anyways, thing sounds like you had a wee li'l reed player in yo pocket so tenor it is.
Not terribly bright or low-ended, what with the small size, but at any rate,the darn sweetest mid range you'll get to hear...this side of saturn, of course.
Niceness all around untill you start missing your big guns.
Right-o?

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7/09/2012

Fishman Prefix Plus-T Preamp - wide format Review

Fishman Prefix Plus-T Preamp - wide format
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I had this pre-amp installed into a Tacoma Thunderchief acoustic electric bass. It sounds awesome and works great. My only complaint is that the sound is a little weak on my G and D strings up high on the neck. But I'm a bass player and I don't spend very much time up there. I give this pre-amp an A. Very Happy Fishman Prefix Plus-T Preamp - wide format

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7/07/2012

Vox VT50 Valvetronix 50-watt 1 x 12" Modeling Combo Amplifier Review

Vox VT50 Valvetronix 50-watt 1 x 12 Modeling Combo Amplifier
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I just upgraded from a Roland 30 watt to this VT50 and it easily sounds like 4 times the power, and is cleaner/clearer at the same time. I'm very excited about it. The tube circuit rings with warmth and sounds as good as my buddy's Fender 1x12 - except that's the only sound the fender does - with or without overdrive, while my Vox has dozens of very cool sounds and effects tricks up its sleeve. You must also get the Vox VFS5 pedal - my only gripe is that it wasn't included - but i paid $279 for the amp. $279!!!! Yet, in the store it totally held its own with every Peavy, Fender, Marshall - unless you were playing a $1100 or above competitor - but really, unless you are gigging outdoors and to lots of people, do you really need a giant marshall amp?
Other nice things are the power dial, so you can dial down the watts but keep full effects. Great for practicing. Plus the headphone jack, again, so you can practice without shaking the walls and causing marital strife.
Bottom line, i never thought i could afford the tone and effects i wanted - but this Vox delivers - big time!

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6/25/2012

Egnater Rebel-30 112 1x12 30W Tube Combo Guitar Amp Black/Biege Review

Egnater Rebel-30 112 1x12 30W Tube Combo Guitar Amp Black/Biege
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I've had this amp for quite a while now. I love the clean sound, which often seems a little dark, but I have not been too satisfied with the distortion.
The only problem I have with this amp is that when I took it out of the box, one of the silver buttons by the handle was loose and I had to take it off to prevent rattling when the amp was turned up.
What I've learned with this amp is that it's true what many people tell you about tube amps: they shine best at high volumes, and that is definitely true with the Rebel 30.
Yesterday I got the amp to a nice venue and cranked it. I got a beautiful distortion sound for playing "Optimistic" by Radiohead/and other alt rock stuff, as well as some very smooth jazzy tones.
I am sure I haven't fully tapped this amps' potential. The settings listed in the manual will give you some good ideas.
Playing my Gibson Les Paul Traditional through a MXR Carbon Copy delay into the Egnater is straight up luscious. Oh yes.
The FX loop is fantastic, especially if you have a digital effects unit. Also, just know that the reverb on this amp is digital, which sounds great, but I understand some people prefer the analogue reverb of a Fender or other amp.
If you're looking for something versatile and can play the amp loud, you will probably have hours of enjoyment with this amp. If you are looking for more of a practice amp a Pignose is actually pretty good, and I've been noticing that Jeff Beck (awesome guitarist) has been rocking a Fender Pro Junior (about $350.00)at shows even.
I hope this review is somewhat helpful.

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6/22/2012

Peavey Classic 30/112 Tube Combo Amp Tweed Review

Peavey Classic 30/112 Tube Combo Amp Tweed
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I picked this amp up second hand after reading a lot of positive reviews and listening to it on YouTube. I have had it for about six months now (as of July 2011) and this amp continues to impress. Mine is a little older about 2004-05 in black tweed. I have used this amp on the gain channel and it sounds amazing, but where it really shines is on the clean channel with a MXR Distortion +. It has plenty of guts for any room I have ever played including outdoor gigs. This amp just sparkles while my Fender Blues Jr. and DeVille 410 sit on the bench. I also have a mid 90s Peavey Classic 50 212. All these amps are great, but my first choice is the Classic 30. Smaller size makes it easy to haul around. Durable too, it took a nasty fall in the back of our cargo van and slid to the back, powered up and worked fine ever since. Peavey has a reputation of building dependable and durable equipment. I recommend this amp as a gigging musician and guitar player since 1985. Take a chance on this one and enjoy!

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