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Fernando# « Small but tough »
Published on 05/08/14 at 06:25
Best value:
Correct
Power: 30 Watt
1 speaker 12 "Celestion Super 65
Two channels
3-band EQ
Switches Gain Boost and Mid Boost (switchable on front panel or via optional footswitch)
Preamplifier lamp: 1 x ECC83s - Lamps amplifier: 4 x EL84
Effects loop (switchable)
Integrated reverb (switchable)
Line Out Jack 6.3 mm symmetrical - Outputs for external speakers 8 and 16 Ohm
Dimensions: 500 x 440 x 265mm
Weight: 18.3 kg
Crank optional Z-4 not supplied
UTILIZATION
Its small footprint and low weight for a 30w lamp combo make this an ideal tool for rehearsals and small scenes. Usable apartment if we tolerate a bland sound at low volume but it is not his place.
The speaker is overprotected by a solid but sound metal grid.
The buttons are very legible.
The switches are inaccessible stuck between the buttons
The lead orders are confused, just left to Lead Drive and right to Lead Volume switch and clean - lead.
Rear: extensive but antiquated connections. Why was the same type of jack for connecting a guitar line sound system and a speaker? Except for vintage.
Engl cranksets are also expensive than solid: 80 € for the Z4 but can be replaced with standard switches with dry contact for 20 €.
Note, pedal control: Master Volume Boost which increases the overall volume of a half scale.
English manual (in Italian found on the net) but not necessary.
SOUNDS
Godin Solidac (solidbody piezo + MSM). The challenge in the clear.
- Clear sound: Nice surprise on the clean channel is nice and clean. Dynamics is restored. Volume difficult to resolve. The Input Gain control is very sensitive to retain a clear sound without Crunch especially with the piezo.
- In his Crunch (same channel, control gain boost and mid boost), it is a treat. Its hot for blues. Mid boost the high frequencies which falls medium is a bit aggressive.
- In lead (the second channel - clean / lead switch) ideal for rock and enough for hard rock.
The separate channel volume is practical and easy to adjust.
Little breath volume to max and distos thoroughly, still a nice surprise.
PRS SE Soapbar II - 2 PRS P90
In clean: respected, good amplitude.
Crunch: saturation more difficult to achieve, the P90 are wonderful and are very expressive.
Lead: very linear, no dynamics.
Reverberation is below all for an amp of this price. It produces a "sewer line" rather than room or hall: terrible. Pedal binding.
Presence would have been welcome.
OVERALL OPINION
After 4 months of regular use:
Suitable for a wide range of games from blues to funk, rock and hard rock.
The indisputable advantage is its small size for convenient power and accurate sound reproduction of the guitar.
Its low weight is a good argument despite transformers sized as accurately and material means chassis.
Value for money for a proper made in Germany to confirm time.
This is especially the power to weight ratio that would make me repeat this choice because not very common on the market.
The +
• Size and weight.
• Reserve power and respect of his guitar.
• Versatile and usable on many styles of games.
• Easy to use: just control so easy to adjust.
The -
• Reverb unusable
• Controls a little tight
• Strength and endurance to confirm
1 speaker 12 "Celestion Super 65
Two channels
3-band EQ
Switches Gain Boost and Mid Boost (switchable on front panel or via optional footswitch)
Preamplifier lamp: 1 x ECC83s - Lamps amplifier: 4 x EL84
Effects loop (switchable)
Integrated reverb (switchable)
Line Out Jack 6.3 mm symmetrical - Outputs for external speakers 8 and 16 Ohm
Dimensions: 500 x 440 x 265mm
Weight: 18.3 kg
Crank optional Z-4 not supplied
UTILIZATION
Its small footprint and low weight for a 30w lamp combo make this an ideal tool for rehearsals and small scenes. Usable apartment if we tolerate a bland sound at low volume but it is not his place.
The speaker is overprotected by a solid but sound metal grid.
The buttons are very legible.
The switches are inaccessible stuck between the buttons
The lead orders are confused, just left to Lead Drive and right to Lead Volume switch and clean - lead.
Rear: extensive but antiquated connections. Why was the same type of jack for connecting a guitar line sound system and a speaker? Except for vintage.
Engl cranksets are also expensive than solid: 80 € for the Z4 but can be replaced with standard switches with dry contact for 20 €.
Note, pedal control: Master Volume Boost which increases the overall volume of a half scale.
English manual (in Italian found on the net) but not necessary.
SOUNDS
Godin Solidac (solidbody piezo + MSM). The challenge in the clear.
- Clear sound: Nice surprise on the clean channel is nice and clean. Dynamics is restored. Volume difficult to resolve. The Input Gain control is very sensitive to retain a clear sound without Crunch especially with the piezo.
- In his Crunch (same channel, control gain boost and mid boost), it is a treat. Its hot for blues. Mid boost the high frequencies which falls medium is a bit aggressive.
- In lead (the second channel - clean / lead switch) ideal for rock and enough for hard rock.
The separate channel volume is practical and easy to adjust.
Little breath volume to max and distos thoroughly, still a nice surprise.
PRS SE Soapbar II - 2 PRS P90
In clean: respected, good amplitude.
Crunch: saturation more difficult to achieve, the P90 are wonderful and are very expressive.
Lead: very linear, no dynamics.
Reverberation is below all for an amp of this price. It produces a "sewer line" rather than room or hall: terrible. Pedal binding.
Presence would have been welcome.
OVERALL OPINION
After 4 months of regular use:
Suitable for a wide range of games from blues to funk, rock and hard rock.
The indisputable advantage is its small size for convenient power and accurate sound reproduction of the guitar.
Its low weight is a good argument despite transformers sized as accurately and material means chassis.
Value for money for a proper made in Germany to confirm time.
This is especially the power to weight ratio that would make me repeat this choice because not very common on the market.
The +
• Size and weight.
• Reserve power and respect of his guitar.
• Versatile and usable on many styles of games.
• Easy to use: just control so easy to adjust.
The -
• Reverb unusable
• Controls a little tight
• Strength and endurance to confirm