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Published on 08/02/08 at 22:47
- What type of amplification (Tube,transistor,...)?
All transistor.

- How much power is delivered?
100 W RMS.

- What connection types are there?
Passive in, active in, and i think it has an FX loop on the back. Direct out & recording out also, i think.

- What are the setting controls, effects?...
Very comprehensive EQ!!! 2 band knobs and 9 band graphic EQ! Volume, gain, compressor setting, compressor on-off...compressor active LED...

UTILIZATION

- Is the general configuration/setup simple?
Yes, no probs there.

- Can you easily get a good sound?
Yes, sounds good from the start.

- Is the manual clear and sufficient?...
Dunno, never looked at it.

SOUNDS

- Does it suit your style of music?
Yes, fine for loads of styles.

- With what guitar(s)/bass(es) or effect(s) do you use it?
Yamaha active basses.

- What kind of sound do you get out of it and with what settings (&quot;clear&quot;, &quot;heavy&quot;,....)?
You can get pretty much anything out of this.

OVERALL OPINION

I compared this to various other amps, including the Fender 100W amp that was around at the time and the Fender was rubbish.
This cost £280 back then and was by far the best quality for money i reckon.
Sounded much clearer & punchy than the Fender or some other amps. Also compared to a Laney, and that was crap also.

To try a bass combo, plug a keyboard into it: if the keyboard sounds crap, move on.
A keyboard in this actually sounds quite ok! And there is no tweeter!