All user reviews for the Ibanez TSA15H Head

Head compact amp delivers 15w, can be reduced to 5w, all lamps.
- 2x6v6gt power
- Preamp 2x12ax7
- Output hp 4, 8, 16 ohms doubled
- Two channels: clear and Tubescreamer + boost
- Effects loop
- Two bands EQ (bass and treble)

UTILIZATION

This amp is relatively easy to get it right.
We quickly found the sound you want, despite reduced to low and treble EQ.
More demanding as I can put an equalizer in the loop (one Mxr 6 band enough for me).
Opportunity to engage the boost in clean channel as Tubescreamer, by hand or via a footswitch. The manual is clear and concise.

SOUNDS

So this is where this amp stand out: at that price it's rare to find something that sounds good, so believable. Yet this amp exception to the rule, it sounds very round, "hot" and very heavy bass if you adjoignez him a decent cab. I could compare it to the Fender Blues Junior and I find that it looks great. If you play in a blues record, rock, this head will be very comfortable. Turning to more muscular records, do not worry if you have the proper pedals, because this amp accepts fine; everything goes my pedalboard passes and it's pretty provided (loop: Mxr Eq 6bandes, boss rc3, Vox Time Machine, mad professor silver spring reverb, boss ce3 / front: whammy IV, Zakk Wylde Wha, premium Mxr distortion, Ibanez TS9, Zvex box of rock, Blackstar HT-Dist, MI audio blues pro) on a 4x12 Engl.
Ts is the channel of the vein as a TS808 TS9, it is very successful and sounds like the pedal or almost. In short, this amp sound level overwhelms me.
Played with various guitars, equipped with single, double, assets and mini humbucker pickups.

OVERALL OPINION

This amp is really excellent, both for its versatility as its price / quality ratio.
I have other amps (TubeMeister 18, class 5, Orange Jim Root Terror) and this is clearly one in which I play the most, so it's no coincidence!
Suitable for beginners as well as insiders, it does not have to blush before other more expensive amps.
Here is my opinion on the amp sold as is, as standard.
I wanted to slightly modify its characteristics by changing the lamps in favor of two JJ 6V6s power and two JJ ECC83s in preamp.
The sound is more open, better defined. Through this inexpensive upgrade (€ 60 at most), the potential of this amp is even more.

Small head amp delivering 15W Lamps
Tube Screamer circuit,
2x 12AX7 vacuum tube (preamp), 2 lamps 6V6 (power)
2 Modes: 5 or 15W
Bouble effect
No reverb
No headphone jack
Connectors for several types of cabinets

UTILIZATION

Manuel irrelevant to us another scratch
The sound is excellent result

SOUNDS

Pop Rock Blues at home ca does
Use both with my Fender, PRS or IBANEZ

OVERALL OPINION

More than 6 months I have
Try, buy, and sold the other amp
I like his size, versatility, and price
Assuredly I do it again this choice

See above descriptions below

UTILIZATION

Simple can not ... One branch, everything sounds and 12h after correcting.
No need for manual rear panel is complete and clear.

SOUNDS

You can get a very clean even at high volume clear sound as long as you play around with the knobs on the guitar. The TS9 is particularly effective Crunch sound saturated but not trash metal agree.
I play with a SG of 1978 and one or two Marshall cabinet in 1912 as configs. In this connection most comprehensive connectivity level you die ....

OVERALL OPINION

I am very pleasantly surprised with the performance of the little beast 15W sends it already and scenes a little SM57 or e-906 front and voila. I like his look not trivial, its compactness it not take place and the resulting sounds fully satisfy me (rhythm guitar in a blues-rock combo) and in addition it has the mouth ... I play for now with original lamps then we'll see. For about 200-250 € OCCAZ should not go without is a quality / price formidable.
Test multiple speakers with your guitar because of course it will affect rendering. I love the 1912 and 1912 2 speakers sound takes a magnitude which pleases me greatly.
I recommend eyes closed ideal access to the world of heads lamps for the price amps transistors.

All lamp
Power: 15 Watt
Lamps: 2 x 12AX7 and 2 x 6V6
Controls Tube Screamer: Overdrive, Tone, Level
Controls: Treble, Bass and Volume
Pentode 15 Watt and Triode 5 Watt (switches at the rear)
Loudspeaker connectors: 2 x 16 Ohm - 2 x 8 Ohm - 1 x 4 Ohm - 1 x 16 Ohm - 1 x 8 Ohm

Tube Screamer and 6dB Boost switchable by footswitch (optional not included)

Dimensions: 400 x 220 x 220mm

Weight: 7.6 kg

UTILIZATION

Easier to be damn hard.
No need to book. Found his sound quickly. Finally I have mine FOUND 3 minutes after plugging.

SOUNDS

It is associated with ASD 112. HP quality is fundamental. So you must understand that my opinion is based on this set. Head on a bowl will sound bowl ....

You can get everything with this amp.

Even in his clear, with or without the boost, 15w 5 or even for an equivalent noise level of fine differences are obtained.

I am delighted

OVERALL OPINION

I've had two days ....... I will complete my review in a few weeks but for now it's up.


PS: I do not agree with dud74. This is a true effects loop and you can enjoy the tube screamer with the effects. Or I did not understand his comment.

All lamp
Power: 15 Watt
Lamps: 2 x 12AX7 and 2 x 6V6
Controls Tube Screamer: Overdrive, Tone, Level
Controls: Treble, Bass and Volume
Pentode 15 Watt and Triode 5 Watt
Loudspeaker connectors: 2 x 16 Ohm - 2 x 8 Ohm - 1 x 4 Ohm
Tube Screamer and 6dB Boost switchable by footswitch (optional not included)
Dimensions: 400 x 220 x 220mm
Weight: 7.6 kg

Important point there is no "true FX loop on this ampli.Il it has a" Send / Return "which simply pass By the circuit TScreamer. Therefore impossible to get behind the preamp directly into the power amp.

UTILIZATION

Configuration is very simple. It was on one side the Tube Screamer party has the same settings as the pedal of the same name (Gain, Tone, Volume) and the other amp section (Bass, Treble, Volume)
It seeks, one fumble a bit and the sound arrives.
Not need the manual

SOUNDS

The clean sounds are crystalline, it tickles the field of Fender, despite the absence of a knob of mediums ...
Honestly, the Tube Screamer built, I do not find it so effective.
I play with a U.S. Tele, and I do not find utility in this TS. Even background crunch it away.
I have to add OD pedals to boost the gain a little.
For against this amp accepts pedals very well, but by engaging TS plus a latter distortion is eat from the TS. And it fuzzz ... It's a shame
The switch 15W / 5W .... Well, I have not noticed any difference

OVERALL OPINION

It is very good on paper. Integrated tube screamer is not so effective.
I use it for 7 months now, the power is to go, it is usable everywhere, even in rehearsal with a drummer a little nag.
Against by the sound level, depending on the guitar you plug into it. The guitarist in my group tried it with his PRS Custom 22 and although it sounds like hell! ... on the other hand with my Tele sound, lack of energy, amplitude ...
But it is a good amp because I'm clear that little fan out sounds.

All tubes fashion: 2 12AX7 preamp, two 6V6 amp for stage ... Classic.

5W is enough to play (hard) at home and 15W to sound the amp again with big nags battery or the (cons) low. Probably also for a small scene.

Integrated TS9 is the best effect, better than a tube saturation and very vintage in mind.

My only regret: no midrange control.

UTILIZATION

To find it complicated to use it must be done on purpose. The effects loop is very convenient (and I add the missing reverb).

SOUNDS

For rock, hard rock, blues, jazz ... the transparency that still retains the sound of the guitar and own the dynamics tubes makes this amp very interesting.
TS9 goes from slight crunch to the hairy guitar and saturation according to the dosage. I personally play the psychobilly it and it rocks!

For a heavier sound, use a pedal (metal HxC ...). It will be fine.

Its clear I would say that 15 is not TSA fenderien rather Marshallian. A little hiwattien perhaps on the clean channel between the Vox and Fender sound on the lead channel (TS9). But with a good reverb I can play surfrock and smacking as a California amp 1500 euros.

OVERALL OPINION

I bought it to avoid lugging my head Hiwatt 100 35 kg repeated. The sound is close (close enough, eh, it's not quite the same category ...), it weighs much less, the TS9 is integrated and the look is very nice. So I can also push 15W almost fully benefit from the grain and "tubes" when I was clamped my head Hiwatt if I did not want to shake the foundations of the studio.

I limit the risk of back pain!

known characteristics I spend quite envy ca

UTILIZATION

you plug it works no need for manual immediately sound all clear

SOUNDS

then returned to the heart, for the blues rock very easy to find the right settings from light to crunch boosted integrated TS9 plays its role perfectly, the boost channel I find it a little light except that it also increases the volume frankly as a gain, but I think that it would have been interesting to have control of severe acute middle independently
but this amp sounds good with paul standard G or F telecaster and it's very cool

OVERALL OPINION

after having sold my two blackheart (s) I will part with my laney lc 15 because this one does the job that's what I wanted to avoid starting the JCM800 at low speed just flat lack of reverb but since that there is a loop not worry more we can use the preamp section with TS9 to send in another more powerful via the send (but do not forget to keep hp load ass if pchitttt lamps
as I will not tell you the price I paid decency I think its real price is justified by comparison to many other

Tube amp of 15watts reducible has 5watts (al switch back)
Swith power switch and standby facade
Controls volume, bass and treble (no middle)
With boost switch
TS effect with 9 integrated with level adjustment, overdrive and tone
But no reverb (damage)
Loop effect
Optional footswitch for boost and ts
Cabinet with Celestion seventy 80 to 12 inches
The white coating is unusual but quality, the corners of the head and cabinet are reinforced with metal,
Dwelling on the firm can position the head without risk of slipping.

UTILIZATION

Manual available on glossy paper,
But easy and intuitive to use,
Sounds very easy to obtain and modify
Performance of the Tube Screamer integrated very versatile, from a slight crunch overdrive pushes limits vintage fuzz
Adjustments front very ergonomic
Loop effect connectable in backside
Several types of baffles al connectable back

SOUNDS

I play blues, blues rock and classic rock, a little pop,
62 RI Stratocaster with a telecaster deluxe 72 and a Les Paul Standard,
I travel more than most clean overdrive, all sonorities obtained with my guitars I like,
The sounds range from Fender clean way to british Vox way: truly the best of two worlds
(I don t like the Marshall sound)
We did not quite slamming Vox
The tone of the master and the tube screamer are fairly lightweight,
ny damage that it has no reverb but it is easy to rule with a pedal

OVERALL OPINION

Used for 1 year,
after having tried a Fender Supercontrol (not hot enough for me)
and a Vox AC15 (too powerful if you want the sound).
J love the sound quality, versatility, versatility, Tube Screamer integrated, its easy to use and adjustments, its quality workmanship.
What I like least is incidental, its white color. And damage that it ny has no reverb.
I used the room, 50% of 5watts, 75% of 15 watts, the walls tremble,
C is the perfect amp for my use.
J have recently tried a Voc AC4, beautiful sound, but lack of size, and no TS
a Laney 15w her any more limitations and adjustments, and no TS.

I would do this choice without hesitation,
without relying on a very good price for this quality site

For specs, see other opinions or squarely on the Ibanez site. Basically it's an all-tube 15w / w with a TS9 included. Effects loop, several speaker outputs, footswitch for boost and TS9. 2-band EQ, volume to clean. TS9 for gain, tone and volume. The simple, no-brainer. Real plug & play!

UTILIZATION

Not really need a manual. One branch, it lights up and is looking for. The sound carves easily and quickly found its mark.

SOUNDS

My style is the Hard'n heavy or covers classic rock (Black Sabbath, Free, Van Halen, but Creedence, Hendrix ...). So let me be clear: the TS9 is not suitable for the large trash but excels in everything that goes to the well tempered Crunch. + For large distos a Blackstar HT Dual in the clean channel (in the effects loop return it works just as well) and it sends the wood! Positively amazed at how this little amp mnière cash distortion pedals (I also tried the Dist-X and it does). I tested it with 3 different guitars (LTDEX401, SZ300MH Ibanez, Squier Vintage Modified Stratocaster 70's with two vintage rails and hot rails in bridge) and the character of each guitar is retransmitted. Plugged into a 4x12 Framus Dragon (mounted V30 and rewired by me) it sounds really good. Not sure it would hold up against an aggressive batsman but developed volume is more than enough for bosser home without going to war with neighbors.

OVERALL OPINION

bought it two days I took the time to tour the strong and weaker points. On the plus side: light, powerful enough for rehearsals and small performances, cash out the distortion pedals. For the price this is an excellent tool.
Minus side: not too fan of the TS9 but this is a matter of personal taste. The rest will tell. In the meantime I ordered a pair of 6V6, you never know

On this point, I would say a rear facade unique on the market, free or 2x4 or 1x4 1X8 or 2X8 or 1X16 Ohms, an effects loop, FS for activating the boost and / or TS9. Neo retro look really original and fun but Tolex fragile. You can not blame the lack of reverb and yet the sound is not nearly as dry as the old Valve Junior. The price is unbeatable.

UTILIZATION

The configuration is simple and I find very effective knobs.
Regarding the sound, it will depend on several factors, the amp is right and faithfully reproduces the sound of your mics, it goes without saying that the quality of these significantly influence the final result. The 5W/15w rendering is also slightly different but less than TT.

SOUNDS

The clean channel is TSA15 that the gain is the Tiny Terror, the highlight, musical with a clean, dynamic and tense personality, you can play background while remaining crisp and clear, the lack of reverb can be felt but the sound is never stiff.
The boost will twist your humbuckers and make the most aggressive single coil.
Effective TS9 with single peaked with doubles.

The cab is equipped with TSA112C Seventy80 supposed to be productive with this head, HP is in a V30, but not his general bad behavior will not be as useful as a greenback which proves to be the perfect companion imho.
It accepts pedals very well and other multi-effects, I also find that boost the input signal with a pedal drastically increases the impact of these powerful little amps at the base.

OVERALL OPINION

For home is the top to bottom on 5W is really fun, full power mode is to be reserved for rehearsals and concerts, but it will boost the input signal if you want a little more headroom, single default for all these mini amps.

All lamps 15 or 5W.

UTILIZATION

Not need the manual as there is only one channel

SOUNDS

Everything was more or less said in previous reviews.
For my part I give an opinion (necessarily subjective) on the overall characteristic of this amp: I summarize by "beautiful clear sound but lacks creamy"
In fact I played on Classic 30 and I fell on the TSA15H after trying on my Washburn WI66Pro humbukers with two Seymour Duncan.
Clearly it is the killing and the Tube Screamer is built pretty well on doubles. Similarly in 5W position can be the cruncher amplie very musical way.
My problem came when I plugged a strat above :-(
Caution! clean sounds are just as beautiful nothing to say about it.
But the crunch crillard becomes too difficult for my ears ...
And pedals connected above remain TOPR crillardes, OCD, Pimento ... Idem.
I kind of like the mushy crunch for playing blues and then I confess that I was disappointed.
However I plugged in my Classic 30 on the baffle and bin not bad at all, I get clear that I miss the classic 30.

I think for fans distos more aggressive metal genre, I say kind because I do not play, this amp is trying urgently at this price it is the bomb.

OVERALL OPINION

A good tube amp less than 500 € is the killer.
THE connection is complete thereby connecting it to a bunch of outside firms that will allow her to have for you.
For me it is more rock oriented blues see big rock that is my opinion.

I would keep well just for its clean sounds but two amps on stage it's getting a little: I farts ...

The features have already been given but for my part I can confirm that there is nothing complicated to setup and use this head, than just must still know it sound set ^ ^
Possitifs several points in this beautiful bike, effects loop, the TS9, The Boost, weight, power, Look, all the possibilities for connectivity 4,8,16 ohms Speakers 1x4, 1x8, 2x8, 1x16 , 2x16 paradise What sound neutral

UTILIZATION

I come not to use because you get a sound very easy, when you have a good ear, and when we are careful about what we want.

The manual is rather late because there is no need to spread the use of aillor I believe that all of 10 pages was broken there are at least 5 pages of nothing but warnings. (Well it can be useful sometimes).

SOUNDS

Sound, well it's always the same thing, taste and colors that are not discussed on the other hand when you want it more similar views can be possibly say something.

I read everywhere that the clean sound is amazing and gives vraiement importance to connect the guitar to be well above and I totally agree with that, I stick a Squier, Gibson and Fender Tele U.S. and I entitled to 3 different its complement any style desired keeping.

I also read that you'll Cab connected to it will make a difference and I'm huge on this as well as my title because I believe sincerely that this is as clear as spring water "sound is such that you would like the "

A little reverb and delay in the effects loop and it is the dream, a distortion, fuzz and wah enter into amp and it's heaven.

Going to put a negative point, I regret one thing, knob in Mid EQ is present on the TSA30 but unfortunately not on the TSA15 attention because there is no effects loop for TSA30, so to choose.

In short, if you want a sound british (ie VOX) USA (Fender) etc ... So go your way and buy brands that are renowned for their sound, on the other hand if you're like me, finding your own sound, to create completely from scratch and head TSA15H be the starting point.

OVERALL OPINION

I LOVE, I have yet to find a negative point by missing the MID EQ, it is to say.

Lightweight, Super LOOK, Effective, sound of hell, in a TS9 + a + Boost nonchalantly a sacred economy, because they are effective, ample power for home, Repeats and concert (well not Woodstock of course, but for small scenes he held the road and I'm sure for large scenes with a good sound engineer will it all alone).

The footswitch is malgrés all indispenssable also it may be the only thing I regret, that is not provided because you are entitled to Jack to connect the speaker because it is a particular cable, but the FS is option therefore € 30 more.

But let's not go bad because for € 284 reference sites VPC great quality / price ratio for such enguin War no longer hesitates because frankly it's a GREAT head lamp.

I totally recommend ...

All lamp
Power: 15 Watt
Lamps: 2 x 12AX7, 2 x 6V6
Tube Screamer Controls: Overdrive, Tone, Level
Controls: Treble, Bass and Volume
Pentode 15 Watt and Triode 5 Watt
Speakers output: 2 x 16 Ohm - 2 x 8 Ohm - 1 x 4 Ohm
Tube Screamer and 6dB Boost switchable via footswitch (optional not included)
Dimensions: 400 x 220 x 220mm
Weight: 7.6 kg

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In summary it is a single channel amp with a Tube Screamer integrated (front)

It lacks the reverb

The whole presents very well and seems very solid (Switch button, structure)

UTILIZATION

Ultra is a breeze.

Two-way EQ (Treble / Bass) but very efficace.volume.
other hand, the TS is régleglable as would a pedal connected to the front of your amp (gain, tone, volume)

An optional footswitch controls the Boost TS and board.

SOUNDS

This amp is very versatile and can be quite versatile.Il right (without boost) to jazz funk. Or leaving the warm boost constantly (Blues, Rock, Hard (pedal required))

Personally I use a LP R9, a deluxe wha Clyde Mc Coye, a Radial Plexitube, a Strymon reverb. It is very well to attack the Guns Version AFD.C is defined and powerful it does not absolutely drooling.

I play mode 5 watts which can truly operate indoors.

Remove the boost go by the distortion and it'm fine for the same rhythmic funk guitar.

Directly into the amplifier with the R9 LP and TS boost it's very good for blues rock.

He collects very good pedals front TS or Send / Return it back

OVERALL OPINION

I play for 6 months, I had a prior Rivera Chubster 40 (I sold like an idiot) and honestly for the price we have here a very very good amp that can do everything provided he puts ass good pedals.

The transition from 15 to 5 watts allows to consider all configs (study room, and repeat concert club)

We do not leave bad sound (except to the low bottom), it faithfully reflects your instrument and no sound parasite

in this price range I can not recommend

Just look at the technical

UTILIZATION

Ultra simple to use, equalization, volume and tube screamer ... What more? Easy a spring reverb!
Finally, it is to quibble, the head is excellent!

SOUNDS

It suits my style (which itself is not defined), with pedals and multi-fx.
I Yam branch a CV 820WB and I get a great variety of sounds, a crunch to fall, vintage devil hat in integrated tube screamer. Associated with my double muff germanium is nirvana!
Associated with the Ibanez cab was beautiful sounds, a big plus for the crunch greasy, but the reactivity of settings I liked. Blues or jazz (although the cab restores low) to edgy rock of the 70's, the top!
What I do not like is the lack of reverb ... It would wet her and have made good organic, alive.

OVERALL OPINION

Two days of use (it's like having a new girlfriend, everything is fine), but I found the depth of my classic 30 light, sound lights, a dyanamique that makes you want to test ride pedals arm ...
The value for money with the enclosure is more than reasonable, I find my mind off my classic 30 free wallpaper .... Butter, butter money! Ass of the dairy was built for a good reverb .... Finally, just to bitch!

15w, all lamps, full connectivity specially for Cabs, and loop.
Basic but effective Eq.
Integrated No effect, if not the TS9.

UTILIZATION

Ultra simple and intuitive, On / Off Turn 3 buttons and go.
The sound is vintage, dry and warm, well I love it.
Manual? Any manual? Except for chaining and electrical diagram of tube> No
More in mine is in Chinese.

SOUNDS

Adapts perfectly to what I play funk, blues, rock.
Its going to sound from clean funk, which compresses a bit with the position 5W has a pretty hot overdrive and round.
I played with a Telecaster Kotzen.

OVERALL OPINION

Its been 18 months now that I play with, I play 2 to 3 times per week (repe + club).
Really reliable gear for the Chinese, I changed the bulbs after a year because the original 6L6 are Chinese and loose me, it sounds pretty good, but the sustainability Ok. (I precise as I live in Malaysia Borneo, and the climatic conditions are quite extreme, many moisture and heat, so all aged prematurely here.

I tried the EH tube amplification, + Preamp with various combination of Tung Sol, JJ, EH and Chinese origins (which sound very hot), and my final choice, I replaced by Tung Sol 6L6 in a Groove tube preamp and a JJ in.
So I have a super clear sound, a very covenableconvenable distortion, I use other pedals keeley one compressor, one DL4 RMC Wah, an Ultimate Disto LNA, chorus etc ....

I had to try the secondhand 30W combo that sounds great too, but more powerful than adjustment (no pentode / triode eg.)

Today the ratio Quality / price I do not think there was a lot of competitors in the face.
I am very satisfied and look Then What, White Creme Tolex, Green and His throws not it?