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MGR/Lizzie « Ibanez 15R Tone Blaster »
Published on 12/22/01 at 15:00I purchased this amplifier through Serramonte Music Center in Daly City, CA. I was just learning how to play guitar, so I wanted a good, cheap amplifier. I got this for $110 there, although you can purchase it through Musician's Friend for $94.99.
I really love the clarity of sound through the clean channel. There are no buzzing or static-like sounds that come out of the amplifier, and the overdrive channel isn't all that bad, either. I also like it's size. It's a small 15 watt, 8" speaker. But, not only can I practice at home with it, it even handles small gigs. I already used it to play some small gigs at my high school.
Although the overdrive channel is still not bad, I occasionally need the aid of my Boss Distortion Pedal. The overdrive channel sounds okay, but it can mess up your picking technique. Also, for a small practice amp, it is pretty heavy at about 40 lbs. And you might want to get a better amp if you're advanced-intermediate. Other than that, it's great for a beginner's amp.
The construction and quality is excellent. There are no loose knobs, the corners are well protected, and every single part is very secured. It can probably last for many years.
Overall, if you want a good beginner's amp at a dirt-cheap price, then I recommend the Ibanez 15R Tone Blaster. Its 15W of power, great reverb, 2-channel, and3-band EQ will get you jamming for hours and hours each day. You're gonna love it! Also, it has a headphone and CD input so you can play along to your favorite bands or practice without disturbing a soul.
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I really love the clarity of sound through the clean channel. There are no buzzing or static-like sounds that come out of the amplifier, and the overdrive channel isn't all that bad, either. I also like it's size. It's a small 15 watt, 8" speaker. But, not only can I practice at home with it, it even handles small gigs. I already used it to play some small gigs at my high school.
Although the overdrive channel is still not bad, I occasionally need the aid of my Boss Distortion Pedal. The overdrive channel sounds okay, but it can mess up your picking technique. Also, for a small practice amp, it is pretty heavy at about 40 lbs. And you might want to get a better amp if you're advanced-intermediate. Other than that, it's great for a beginner's amp.
The construction and quality is excellent. There are no loose knobs, the corners are well protected, and every single part is very secured. It can probably last for many years.
Overall, if you want a good beginner's amp at a dirt-cheap price, then I recommend the Ibanez 15R Tone Blaster. Its 15W of power, great reverb, 2-channel, and3-band EQ will get you jamming for hours and hours each day. You're gonna love it! Also, it has a headphone and CD input so you can play along to your favorite bands or practice without disturbing a soul.
This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com