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Published on 07/18/13 at 12:54Amp "inspired" the Matchless DC30 (not a clone)
Channel 1: 2 12AX7
Channel 2: 1 ECC83 (EF86 and not like the original)
Power amplifier type class A with 4 EL84 and 2 grinding 5V4G
Specs (very) detailed information is available on the website Bugera
Here we have something quite similar to the DC-30 (there is still the lack of a third 12AX7 in channel 1 and the replacement of a ECC83 EF86 channel 2)
Power is 30w with the possibility to switch on two EL84 for "pass" in 15w, the difference is not huge but it helps. (Think switcher output impedance if made)
2 inputs channels: with a 6 Db in the entrance Hi
Separate loop for each channel effect, a note that can be grouped returns.
This is personally what I do because I use an ABY box before the amp but I'd rather have a loop effect.
HP 2 are different (like the original), which enriches' partly sound and allows for more versatility when recording.
Note the presence of a switch to reverse the phase of HP, useful when transplanted to the amp live on an average scene with his mix of scene / her facade.
The settings are simplistic, Bass and Treble on channel 1 and a low-cut (6 db / oct) on channel 2 filter that removes the bottom and "body"
The tone of the master is active that from the moment the master volume is greater than 50% that I never had the opportunity to do so.
Note the absence of reverb would have been nice but good.
It is also good to know that it is impossible to switch the channel, thus providing an ABY box.
The amp appears here very complete connectivity level with lots of routing options (you can chain the two channels to have more grain)
UTILIZATION
The configuration is very simple and clear manual. (Delivered in any language)
The only BIG drawback of the amp (for me the biggest)
If I want a Clean on my channel 1 and a slight crunch on channel 2, those above will NOT AT ALL an equal volume. For an equal volume if the volume of channel 1 is 5, the channel 2 must be 1 see 2.
Result 2 channel sound is pretty bad.
To remedy ca I think use a clean boost in the preamp output of channel 1 to keep a clean sound but can play the balance of volumes.
SOUNDS
We here in the UK its very
To summarize the sounds of the two canals, one is very close to an AC30, very good clean or nice crunch depending on the volume. With excellent sound between 3 and 7/8 (after that is a little too rough for my taste)
Channel 2 is it denser, "big rock" with a somewhat different attack.
For channel 2 "sounds" should be pushing to at least 4/5 result was a much more important than channel 1 volume.
It is therefore difficult to use this amp with a ABY box as an amp "clean channel / channel dist"
Otherwise I love the overall sound. With a slight preference for channel 1. (This is not bad due to my style of music)
OVERALL OPINION
I use it for a groin 15 days. I have not tried a lot of style, but I prefer to Blackstars / Fender this price range.
I hear very good amps every day (due to my job) and this one frankly not to be ashamed as you go to a Rock Shoegaze style UK / Bluerock / Indie Rock /
The -:
Volume balance between channels
Global volume loud enough (master between 1 and 2 most of the time)
No Reverb
The weight
The +:
The Award / report
Good dynamics / response amp guitar playing
Accepts pedals very well (as long as you know how to use an effects loop)
Very good finish and look.
It's robust air
Channel 1: 2 12AX7
Channel 2: 1 ECC83 (EF86 and not like the original)
Power amplifier type class A with 4 EL84 and 2 grinding 5V4G
Specs (very) detailed information is available on the website Bugera
Here we have something quite similar to the DC-30 (there is still the lack of a third 12AX7 in channel 1 and the replacement of a ECC83 EF86 channel 2)
Power is 30w with the possibility to switch on two EL84 for "pass" in 15w, the difference is not huge but it helps. (Think switcher output impedance if made)
2 inputs channels: with a 6 Db in the entrance Hi
Separate loop for each channel effect, a note that can be grouped returns.
This is personally what I do because I use an ABY box before the amp but I'd rather have a loop effect.
HP 2 are different (like the original), which enriches' partly sound and allows for more versatility when recording.
Note the presence of a switch to reverse the phase of HP, useful when transplanted to the amp live on an average scene with his mix of scene / her facade.
The settings are simplistic, Bass and Treble on channel 1 and a low-cut (6 db / oct) on channel 2 filter that removes the bottom and "body"
The tone of the master is active that from the moment the master volume is greater than 50% that I never had the opportunity to do so.
Note the absence of reverb would have been nice but good.
It is also good to know that it is impossible to switch the channel, thus providing an ABY box.
The amp appears here very complete connectivity level with lots of routing options (you can chain the two channels to have more grain)
UTILIZATION
The configuration is very simple and clear manual. (Delivered in any language)
The only BIG drawback of the amp (for me the biggest)
If I want a Clean on my channel 1 and a slight crunch on channel 2, those above will NOT AT ALL an equal volume. For an equal volume if the volume of channel 1 is 5, the channel 2 must be 1 see 2.
Result 2 channel sound is pretty bad.
To remedy ca I think use a clean boost in the preamp output of channel 1 to keep a clean sound but can play the balance of volumes.
SOUNDS
We here in the UK its very
To summarize the sounds of the two canals, one is very close to an AC30, very good clean or nice crunch depending on the volume. With excellent sound between 3 and 7/8 (after that is a little too rough for my taste)
Channel 2 is it denser, "big rock" with a somewhat different attack.
For channel 2 "sounds" should be pushing to at least 4/5 result was a much more important than channel 1 volume.
It is therefore difficult to use this amp with a ABY box as an amp "clean channel / channel dist"
Otherwise I love the overall sound. With a slight preference for channel 1. (This is not bad due to my style of music)
OVERALL OPINION
I use it for a groin 15 days. I have not tried a lot of style, but I prefer to Blackstars / Fender this price range.
I hear very good amps every day (due to my job) and this one frankly not to be ashamed as you go to a Rock Shoegaze style UK / Bluerock / Indie Rock /
The -:
Volume balance between channels
Global volume loud enough (master between 1 and 2 most of the time)
No Reverb
The weight
The +:
The Award / report
Good dynamics / response amp guitar playing
Accepts pedals very well (as long as you know how to use an effects loop)
Very good finish and look.
It's robust air