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Published on 08/28/10 at 03:46All tube, ~ 5W, 6V6 and 12AX7. An on / off button, a volume knob, two inputs (1 and 2, corresponding grosso modo to-hi-level and low-level). A single channel.
A power supply cable (not removable), operates on AC power, a light switched on, an HP 6 ".
Wooden fence, tweed finish, a loose tissue on the HP.
Simple.
UTILIZATION
Config minimum: just the volume. The sound is well settled, it was something very respectful of the guitar you put it. By making it back a little saturated, but not much. The volume is good, I even managed to play with a drummer (who types rather strong, but a battery that projects slightly) and you could hear the guitar well both. Volume was at 9 / 10 on the other hand, it a bit saturated.
No bypass. It's a shame but not a problem when using this type of amp. Cable not detachable, but it leaves from under the backboard, then within the enclosure, which means that we can wrap the entire cable inside for transport. Practice. A small plastic clip is present inside to ride the cable, and more. The opening at the back is small enough, the rear panel is very present. Difficult to do something in return for transport (such an extension). It is shallow on the inside. Very compact. There are 4 small rubber feet, it stays in place. A leather handle, obviously solid. A little heavy, but reasonably. Controls ... Finally, control is on the back, slightly tilted. No ultra-convenient, but not unattractive.
There is no guard on the HP. This is potentially troublesome for the survival of HP, when traveling in hostile conditions. No special protection for the lamps, too, except the back panel. Same point, especially if you put stuff in the chamber.
Both inputs have the same gain. One is slightly offset from each other. Oh, not much, probably 2 or 3 dB. This is far from obvious. No external speaker output or preamp output. Too bad, but it must be able to easily hack.
SOUNDS
It is very "neutral". A little light staining, but no major change in my tone of the guitar. Not a lot of treble, after all, a bit round, I think. But it's light.
At bottom, the crunch is very light. So we will not make hard with this amp. It is not intended to be. With effects, it makes good color effects.
The bass go well, the attacks are free. Little background (if a bit anyway). Little compression, the dynamic is very good.
OVERALL OPINION
I've had two years. I use it occasionally to play at home, make recordings, or play with friends.
I tried the Blackheart (I can not remember what that was given, but I preferred the Gretsch) and, of course, the Fender Champion 600, which is identical, except perhaps in the details cutting of the enclosure. At the time, the Fender seemed to be more compressed and the HP seemed to vibrate more high volume. So I preferred the Gretsch. In retrospect and after having tried again later, I realized it was more subjective than anything else.
Its advantage is that it is very neutral, but is anyway a tube amp, so with the dynamics and rendering attack is going well. It is very simple, so easy to implement. on the other hand it is weak and created a bit of breath. Yet powerful enough to make cattle, even with a beater acoustic. Is not it too buggers, you know.
I paid a little more than the price usually found, but I do not regret it. I certainly would buy. Even at that price given the sound quality and convenience.
A power supply cable (not removable), operates on AC power, a light switched on, an HP 6 ".
Wooden fence, tweed finish, a loose tissue on the HP.
Simple.
UTILIZATION
Config minimum: just the volume. The sound is well settled, it was something very respectful of the guitar you put it. By making it back a little saturated, but not much. The volume is good, I even managed to play with a drummer (who types rather strong, but a battery that projects slightly) and you could hear the guitar well both. Volume was at 9 / 10 on the other hand, it a bit saturated.
No bypass. It's a shame but not a problem when using this type of amp. Cable not detachable, but it leaves from under the backboard, then within the enclosure, which means that we can wrap the entire cable inside for transport. Practice. A small plastic clip is present inside to ride the cable, and more. The opening at the back is small enough, the rear panel is very present. Difficult to do something in return for transport (such an extension). It is shallow on the inside. Very compact. There are 4 small rubber feet, it stays in place. A leather handle, obviously solid. A little heavy, but reasonably. Controls ... Finally, control is on the back, slightly tilted. No ultra-convenient, but not unattractive.
There is no guard on the HP. This is potentially troublesome for the survival of HP, when traveling in hostile conditions. No special protection for the lamps, too, except the back panel. Same point, especially if you put stuff in the chamber.
Both inputs have the same gain. One is slightly offset from each other. Oh, not much, probably 2 or 3 dB. This is far from obvious. No external speaker output or preamp output. Too bad, but it must be able to easily hack.
SOUNDS
It is very "neutral". A little light staining, but no major change in my tone of the guitar. Not a lot of treble, after all, a bit round, I think. But it's light.
At bottom, the crunch is very light. So we will not make hard with this amp. It is not intended to be. With effects, it makes good color effects.
The bass go well, the attacks are free. Little background (if a bit anyway). Little compression, the dynamic is very good.
OVERALL OPINION
I've had two years. I use it occasionally to play at home, make recordings, or play with friends.
I tried the Blackheart (I can not remember what that was given, but I preferred the Gretsch) and, of course, the Fender Champion 600, which is identical, except perhaps in the details cutting of the enclosure. At the time, the Fender seemed to be more compressed and the HP seemed to vibrate more high volume. So I preferred the Gretsch. In retrospect and after having tried again later, I realized it was more subjective than anything else.
Its advantage is that it is very neutral, but is anyway a tube amp, so with the dynamics and rendering attack is going well. It is very simple, so easy to implement. on the other hand it is weak and created a bit of breath. Yet powerful enough to make cattle, even with a beater acoustic. Is not it too buggers, you know.
I paid a little more than the price usually found, but I do not regret it. I certainly would buy. Even at that price given the sound quality and convenience.