Fame VSH2-100

(Originally written by Sixseven/translated from Audiofanzine FR)
100-watt tube amp with high and low inputs, FX loop, relay, reverb, clean, boost, distortion gain 1, distortion gain 2, 4/8/16-ohm 1/4" speaker outputs and send and return connections.

UTILIZATION

Very easy to use.

Great sound for rock and hard rock players. You won't need to play loud to have fun.

SOUNDS

Very versatile. I use it with an Epiphone Les Paul Ace Frehley, a Wildkat, an SG Korina, and a Jazz with Seymour Duncan 59 pickups.

The sound ranges from low/mid to mid/high when the guitar is directly connected to the amp. If you insert a multi-effects processor (I have a Line 6 Pod XT Pro) you can also get a crystal-clear sound.

I like the clarity of the clean channel and the typical rock sound of the lead channel.

OVERALL OPINION

I've been using it for nine months. The thing that first caught my eye was its price but when I tested it I immediately knew it was the amp I needed. I love its look and sound.

It broke two months ago but it was still in warranty so I sent it in for repair, which took a long time. I got it back three weeks ago and it broke again after just three rehearsals.

It's still covered by the warranty but I don't feel confident anymore. I fear that it might break during a live show.

That's the reason why I'm thinking about buying another amp.

Value for money... Considering the problems I've had, I'd say the quality matches the price perfectly...

I don't think I'd buy it again. I'm still waiting to get it back (again), and when I do I'll take a decision.

Amp head lamps 4xEL34, 3x12AX7, 1x12AT7
100W
2 input jack (low-high), effects loop, with 4.8 speakers & 16 Ohms
3 channel, with a clean + boost equalizer, equalizer with two overdrive common than gain.
reverb
2 input jacks for footswitches (not included)

UTILIZATION

Setup is simple, the buttons are not too sensitive, do not crack.
Suitable for everyone, in a low clean clean and warm, a hard rock distortion, and in high, trslger crunch for clean and crunch with full boost, high gain trs Submitted in overdrive, a the burst, net prcis with normment heat: it's really the "pan in your face!" the Mesa Boogie Rectifier. In both cases, the gain 2 lends itself better to gain lightweight, vintage and wish prcis clear and perfect for the blues-rock and old hard-rock of AC / DC or Black Sabbath. Only problem: the loop is not adjustable dffets the volume, only one switch can grow or decrease the level of.
The rverbe is discrte trs. 9a ESG more than one, but I do not care I do not use it at all.

SOUNDS

It's perfect for rock, hard rock, heavy and even trash, blues and jazz. IDAL not for the Nu-Metal, the cons is the shreddeur that does not support the lack of personal Carvin's ... and do not want a mesa or marshall the price 6x 4x the price.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it only for 15 days, I love it because it's kind of a copy of JCM800, but Designed to be more versatile. We could actually compare a JCM2000 DSL, but with a lead drier.
I tried all sorts of Hugh & Kettner amps, marshall, Laboga, ENGL, Mesa Boogie, Laney, among all those the only two draws very promptly: the Hughes & Kettner Switchblade and CS120H Fame.
My portfolio has finally opt for Fame, I'm all search the music store. And surprise: VSH2-100. The same, but less alec 20w and above 100 even less! I tried it and Adopt pronto!
For the price quality ratio, I dirais...25/10? I think a minimum. Imagine ...
All that stuff for 466!