All user reviews of 5/5 for the Crate G40C XL

I bought this amp at a local music store used for $200. I actually trade in my old guitar and Crate GFX-15 amp(see my review for that too!)for that much. I needed something bigger and louder.

Basically everything is a plus! The distortion is awesome, and is loud enough for a small gig. For a big gig, all you have to do is mic it and your set. Chorus makes it sound like a tube amp if set right! EQ is good too!

I believe this problem is just on mine, and I plan to get fixed very soon:The volume cuts out or goes down suddenly, and I have to switch it off and back on(or just give it a good smack on the top...hehe).
also the reverb kinda sucks.

Very sturdy amp! You could jump up and down on it, and it won't break(trust me, I've tried)! It's really heavy for its size though, which really sucks unless you have a cart or somrthing.

VERY GOOD AMP!!! It is an excellent amp for its price for gigs or practice!

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This amplifiers was a gift from my father who I think paid about $250 for it. He purchased at a local music store.



Its a great amp. The distortion is umbeliveable and clearness is out of this world. The dual 8" celestrion speakers pack a hudge punch. It has an excellent reverb. The case is extreamly durable. It is very efficient is also a big plus. Its got external speaker jacks.



Its heavy and a pain to pack around but so are most good combos. They are hard to come by.


The construction is an open back, but if you like closed just lay it on the floor. It feels like its made of a really dense hard wood about 3/4" thick. There are heavy duty edge protecters to protect from dings. its covered with a thick tought vinal material. Very well built.



An excellent garage band amp. And it's worth it, if you can find one.



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