Jet Intake « Almost perfect for me – except for... »
Published on 08/30/17 at 12:37
Best value:
Correct
Audience:
Anyone
One of the rare combos to feature a 2x10" speaker... Lightweight, yet powerful enough for small stages. Doen not color the instrument excessively... It doesn’t provide a Markbass’s sound of punch either, but for such a price it’s more than enough. The additional integrated tuner is appreciable.
I only regret the absence of an FX loop, and the fact that you can’t combine the 2 "Tone Print" effects.
A nice feature is the possibility to connect the XLR direct out before or after the amp’s EQ…
When I got it, I also appreciated the fact that TC was having a special discount with a free footswitch…
HOWEVER !!! after 18 months using it and a few shows :
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I discovered manufacturing issues, mainly screws badly fixed on a speaker – the tweeter in my case – and the box containing the electronic parts.
But worse even, there are repeated problems with the power supply, causing sparks when powering on and/or playing with the distortion switched on on certain notes. These problems appeared after a show during which I had pushed the volume hard. As a result, 3 shows and as many visits to be serviced. Bad luck, just a bad series? I’ll let you judge.
After 24 months using it :
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My electronic issues have vanished, I had no need to contact service again. However, the cover vinyl is fragile: it gets scratched off at the merest impact. A flycase is necessary...
I only regret the absence of an FX loop, and the fact that you can’t combine the 2 "Tone Print" effects.
A nice feature is the possibility to connect the XLR direct out before or after the amp’s EQ…
When I got it, I also appreciated the fact that TC was having a special discount with a free footswitch…
HOWEVER !!! after 18 months using it and a few shows :
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I discovered manufacturing issues, mainly screws badly fixed on a speaker – the tweeter in my case – and the box containing the electronic parts.
But worse even, there are repeated problems with the power supply, causing sparks when powering on and/or playing with the distortion switched on on certain notes. These problems appeared after a show during which I had pushed the volume hard. As a result, 3 shows and as many visits to be serviced. Bad luck, just a bad series? I’ll let you judge.
After 24 months using it :
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My electronic issues have vanished, I had no need to contact service again. However, the cover vinyl is fragile: it gets scratched off at the merest impact. A flycase is necessary...