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Published on 10/23/10 at 15:08It's almost a year since I've had this amp. Small combo, not heavy (14kg), two channels plus reverb. Zero tubes, zero problems...
Two full EQs, but shared reverb.
You can change the channels remotely. Not much to say, actually.
The integrated effects loop outputs a very powerful signal, almost impossible to match if you don't have a pedal with an input control.
12" speaker, 8 ohms for my model, but 4 ohms for the following models
94 watts rms, this amp can really rock you off your socks!
UTILIZATION
It's super easy to use, you just need to learn to control the contour setting on the distortion channel.
The volume goes from 0 to 80 watts by simply blowing on the control, which is typically Fender... Not progressive at all, I'd say!
So if you play at home, you'll need a volume pedal, like for mono pianos (I have a bespeco vm-16l, stable and not expensive) in the insert loop and it works great.
It's an easy-to-live-with amp, especially in concert, because it's light, powerful and simple, plus easy to listen to (unlike a spider 75 that makes everything hazy).
SOUNDS
Typical clean sound, very clear. The EQ is effective. No further remarks.
The big surprise is the distortion. I expected a deluxe hot-rod-like sound, but that's not the case at all.
It delivers a tight and aggressive sound that can be shaped at will, with a damn good punch but proper at the same time.
I love this channel, with my rg7 it's jaw-dropping, but I don't play metal. A hard rock sound is more than enough for my needs.
The color of this channel, with the contour, suits my guitar particularly well.
It's a real treat!
OVERALL OPINION
I gave the amp to a student of mine, who is very happy with it. Unlike a modeling device that does half the work for you, I believe this amp encourages you to learn about the sound of electric guitar. That said, its generous, clean sound can be used with any multieffects unit without a hitch, don't be a snob!
It's an ideal amp, easy-to-use, light, really powerful, and absolutely reliable in real situations. Mine had several years of touring on its back and I never had a problem, except for the spring reverb and a speaker that became too soft (solid-state watts are very aggressive), both of which I had to replace.
If you find one second-hand, check the reverb and, honestly speaking, for 350 euros, tops, it's a very good deal.
Two full EQs, but shared reverb.
You can change the channels remotely. Not much to say, actually.
The integrated effects loop outputs a very powerful signal, almost impossible to match if you don't have a pedal with an input control.
12" speaker, 8 ohms for my model, but 4 ohms for the following models
94 watts rms, this amp can really rock you off your socks!
UTILIZATION
It's super easy to use, you just need to learn to control the contour setting on the distortion channel.
The volume goes from 0 to 80 watts by simply blowing on the control, which is typically Fender... Not progressive at all, I'd say!
So if you play at home, you'll need a volume pedal, like for mono pianos (I have a bespeco vm-16l, stable and not expensive) in the insert loop and it works great.
It's an easy-to-live-with amp, especially in concert, because it's light, powerful and simple, plus easy to listen to (unlike a spider 75 that makes everything hazy).
SOUNDS
Typical clean sound, very clear. The EQ is effective. No further remarks.
The big surprise is the distortion. I expected a deluxe hot-rod-like sound, but that's not the case at all.
It delivers a tight and aggressive sound that can be shaped at will, with a damn good punch but proper at the same time.
I love this channel, with my rg7 it's jaw-dropping, but I don't play metal. A hard rock sound is more than enough for my needs.
The color of this channel, with the contour, suits my guitar particularly well.
It's a real treat!
OVERALL OPINION
I gave the amp to a student of mine, who is very happy with it. Unlike a modeling device that does half the work for you, I believe this amp encourages you to learn about the sound of electric guitar. That said, its generous, clean sound can be used with any multieffects unit without a hitch, don't be a snob!
It's an ideal amp, easy-to-use, light, really powerful, and absolutely reliable in real situations. Mine had several years of touring on its back and I never had a problem, except for the spring reverb and a speaker that became too soft (solid-state watts are very aggressive), both of which I had to replace.
If you find one second-hand, check the reverb and, honestly speaking, for 350 euros, tops, it's a very good deal.