Senin, 31 Oktober 2011

Rogue Dreadnought Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar (Natural) Review

Rogue Dreadnought Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar
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I've owned and played hundreds of guitars and I'm very particular when it comes to sound, workmanship, etc. Because of the low price a not so well-known brand, etc. I was hesitant at first, but once I got this gem I was positively surprised. The neck is fast, the natural has a shiny quality finish top, the resonance and sustain are really great and this guitar also comes with Martin strings. The overall workmanship is really nice and the controls for the preamp are easy to use and they are on top where they are supposed to be. I've been playing guitar for over 30 years and I can easily compare this in China made Rogue to a $1,500 brandname guitar, and this Rogue costs a tiny fraction of that. I don't think you can go wrong with this guitar -- you'll be positively surprised just as I was. Although it's a solid dreadnought, the weight is on the light side which I personally prefer. It's simply fun to pick up this guitar and play it. By the way, some of my friends who are professional musicians bought this Rogue as an additional practice guitar, and all of them really enjoy playing it and they're very satisfied. I think it's also the most inexpensive quality Acoustic/Electric out there.

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You can't beat the features you get for such a low price: genuine spruce top, die-cast tuning machines, nato neck, bound rosewood fretboard, and Martin strings. Also has a Fishman Classic 4 pickup/preamp system so you can plug in and play loud. You won't believe it when you hear it. It sounds fantastic.

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Minggu, 30 Oktober 2011

6 String Electric Bass Guitar with Red Quilted Maple Top and Gig Bag Case Review

6 String Electric Bass Guitar with Red Quilted Maple Top and Gig Bag Case
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This is a really good cheap 6string bass, smooth design and looks great, but besides the looks, it also sounds quite good for a product this price, I was expecting it to sound like crap, but I guess you can judge the book by it's cover lol. Nice bass, I like it and Recommmend it.

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This great looking bass from Davison Guitars comes with a remarkable quilted maple red top! # Overall Length - 45.5" # Body Thickness - 1.75" # Upper Width - 11" # Lower Width - 13" # Scale Length - 34" # Nut Width - 2 1/16" # Weight (lbs) - 9.75 # Fingerboard -Rosewood # Body - Basswood # Top - Quilited Maple # Neck - Maple # Pickups -Passive # Bridge - Chrome # Tuners - Chrome

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Sabtu, 29 Oktober 2011

Epiphone DR-212 Acoustic Guitar, 12-String, Natural Review

Epiphone DR-212 Acoustic Guitar, 12-String, Natural
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+ The guitar is absolutely beautiful. The color in the picture provided may be off from the one you buy, though. The pickguard is actually a nice dark red, as is the back of the body and neck.
+ The tuners are great. Very solid.
+ The action is pretty good for a 12 string.
+ Sounds wonderful!
+ Well packaged. I'm always a little worried when it comes to buying stuff online. I've had bad experiences in the past, but this wasn't one of them. Absolutely no damage at all!
+ Shipment was very fast. I ordered it on Friday and received it at my front door on Tuesday.

- The bridge pins were really stuck down in there. I quickly broke a string by trying to tune it. I'm not sure if it was because of the pins, but it probably didn't help.
- A lot of the reviews you see online about this guitar say the neck is pretty wide. It is, but it's obviously going to be if you need to fit 12 strings on there. It's a little stretch for my hands, but I have the tiniest hands ever.

This was my first purchase from Epiphone. I've admired their guitars for awhile and I'm very proud to own this one. Don't think about buying this guitar. Just go ahead and buy it. For this price, you MUST. It's a lot nicer than most guitars I've seen for twice the price.

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Select Spruce top featuring scalloped bracing and ivoroid binding on the body and neck.Mahogany back, sides and neck.Incredible AJ sound and beauty in a 12 string.

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Jumat, 28 Oktober 2011

Fender Starcaster J Bass Review

Fender Starcaster J Bass
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Normally when I buy a Bass this cheap, I expect to spend a lot of time setting it up but I have to say the fit and finish were flawless and the set-up was fine out of the box.The neck was perfectly tuned. After stretching and tuning the strings, I was pleasantly surprised to find the coveted Fender tone for less than $100. This is a bargain. Don't let brand/class snobs fool you, you won't have the ear to tell the difference between this and a Fender American standard Jazz Bass and this import. Excellent starter.

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A great choice for beginning bass players, the 4-string Fender Starcaster J Bass guitar is based on the classic 1960s Jazz Bass, which has been instrumental in developing the signature sounds of such musical genres as funk, disco and jazz fusion as well as metal. The bass has two single-coil J Bass pickups for a stronger treble sound, and a top-load bridge to get that low-end, ground-shaking tone. Other features include a narrow, fast-action maple neck, rosewood fingerboard with dotted inlay, two volume controls, and a master tone control.



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Kamis, 27 Oktober 2011

Kustom Sienna 30-Watt Acoustic Guitar Combo Amp with Effects Review

Kustom Sienna 30-Watt Acoustic Guitar Combo Amp with Effects
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I have been wanting an acoustic amp for a while, so with the recent purchase of an A/E nylon string guitar I finally decided to bite the bullet.

This amp had tremendous reviews everywhere I went, and they were dead on. The price was fantastic, and the sound is awesome. It provides a lot of variety in the sound, so you can key it up however you like.

I would definitely recommend it!!

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The Sienna 30 is a 30-watt combo amplifier with a 10-inch speaker that is specifically designed to reproduce and enhance the natural sound of your guitar or other acoustic instrument. The approach is more "hi-fi" in nature. One ?-inch instrument input plus a ?-inch microphone input add flexibility for interfacing with the amp. You'll also find analog Reverb and Chorus effects to enhance your sound. EQ controls include a Feedback filtervery handy for live gigs. The Sienna 30 lets you fine-tune your sound, and then amplify it in a way that brings out its best qualities.

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Rabu, 26 Oktober 2011

Squier by Fender Affinity Telecaster, Metallic Red Review

Squier by Fender Affinity Telecaster, Metallic Red
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It is a nice piece, looks great and sounds it as well. I'm a total amateur so take that with a grain of salt.Be warned though, this item does NOT include strap, cover or cord to connect to amp so be sure to purchase those as well.

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Affinity Series™guitars represent the best value in solid-body electric guitar design. The Affinity Series Tele®features two single-coil pickups and three-way switching and truly classic Telecaster® guitar style.

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Selasa, 25 Oktober 2011

VHT Special 6 Combo Amplifier, 6 Watts Review

VHT Special 6 Combo Amplifier, 6 Watts
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An unbelieveable value that really delivers. Great build quality, great snarling overdrive, but most surprising is the sweet shimmering clean tone. Sounds great out of the box - I am quite impressed with the stock 10" speaker.....I run the SP6 thru cabs with a Celestion Vintage 30 and G12H30 and they definitely win, but not by so much! Simple circuit makes swapping tubes interesting for sure. I am considering getting another one so I can keep one stock for reference and free the other for mods.

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Boutique amp players will love the Special 6's combination of handwired tube goodness, unique features and unparalleled value.The mod-friendly Special 6 is easy to customize for home amp builders and tube amp enthusiasts.The Special 6 gets its powerful tube sound from one 12AX7 preamp tube and one 6V6 output tube.It boasts a footswitchable Gain Boost feature that significantly expands its range of tones -- it's the only amp in its class that excels at both clean and overdriven tones, and it's the only amp in its class to offer a footswitchable boost.With the Gain Boost, players can instantly toggle between clean rhythm tones and overdriven leads, essentially duplicating the footswitchable functions of a 2-channel amp in an all-tube, handwired, simple, 2-knob package.To further expand its range of tones, the Special 6 also features a High/Low power switch that enhances low-volume tones with extra-smooth richness (when in half-power mode). It's a great feature for recording, or for low-volume "bedroom" players.In high-power mode, it's one of the few amps in its class that is loud enough to compete with a strong drummer.The Special 6 combo is outfitted with a special high sensitivity 10" VHT Special Design speaker.

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Senin, 24 Oktober 2011

Brace Audio DWG-1000X Digital Wireless Guitar System Review

Brace Audio DWG-1000X Digital Wireless Guitar System
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This is my first review ever I feel this was a great product and well worth passing on.
I got the unit 2 weeks ago and love it. It works just as everyone said it would. Easy to use and sounds great. I play Bass in two church bands as well as run sound. It was great being able to walk to the sound board without taking off my bass. My Sound assistant loves that I can help him and still play.

As a sound guy I have tried to work with other guitar players and their wireless units and found it to be a pain to find just the right channel and Settings. I found that some worked well and other were not worth the box they can in. The ones that worked well cost more than my Bass and did not see the need to go wireless.

This unit is out standing in it is Super easy to use Plug in and go, fits in gig bag easy, batteries for it is cheap (AA's), Very clean sound.

There are just a few draw backs.The clip for the unit looks to be for your belt not a guitar strap. Wife made a pocket for the transmitter on my strap that it slides into.The batteries I am using are not lasting 5hrs it is more like 3hrs but still good for Sunday service.

Some people have talked about latency but I do not have any until I get 50 feet away. Keep in mind I am also 50 feet away from my speakers to. So I would say the distance form the speakers is more the issue.

I would recommend the power adapter for the receiver. I have forgotten to unplug the cable from it several times and killing the batteries.

All in All it is a great product. I have been very happy with it.

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Awesome way to go wireless! The DWG-1000 system from Brace Audio turns your guitar signal into a crystal-clear digital transmission. You're free to roam the stage and your guitar tone is amazing - it's a can't-beat combination. In fact, the digital technology backed into the Brace Audio DWG-1000 digital wireless guitar system even does away with the hiss, signal loss, crackle, and interference that UHF/VHF systems can contribute. No more worries about cable length, no more worries about lost tone, now you take your sound to the stage - untethered - with the Brace Audio DWG-100.

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Minggu, 23 Oktober 2011

Behringer VT30FX Guitar Combo Amp Review

Behringer VT30FX Guitar Combo Amp
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Tons of sound in a compact package, this amp is top quality and high tech, but recreates the mellow sounds of the older style tube amps - sounds like a Fender costing four times as much.Great for a practice amp or performing in smaller venues.Great buy.

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Get the distinctive vintage tube sound with behringer's revolutionary vtc technology. tube or not tube? with behringer's virtube series combo amplifiers you don't have to make that decision! virtube combos feature vtc tube modeling that gives you the sound and feel of a real tube amp. the vt30fx includes 2 full-featured channels with clean to super-fat distortion sounds, a contour control for radical midrange sweep, and an amplifier section that delivers 30 watts of brutal power. the vt30fx also features an integrated digital fx processor for great reverb, chorus, delay, etc. and a custom-made bugera 10 inch vintage guitar speaker. experience the authentic virtube sound and get blown away!

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Sabtu, 22 Oktober 2011

Behringer GTX30 Guitar Amplifier 30-Watt Guitar Amplifier Review

Behringer GTX30 Guitar Amplifier 30-Watt Guitar Amplifier
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Well, some of you already know I was looking for a little practice amp. I bought a Behringer GM108 which lasted 2-3 weeks. Sent it back to Amazon for another one and it was a dud, too! So, that got shipped back today.

Yesterday, I ordered the Behringer GTX30 and it came today. Gotta say, it's not bad. Not the best amp in the world, but it serves my purpose.

Tone is very good, clean is CLEAN. It emulates a tube amp by pressing a button. Sounds OK, but not quite the real thing. It's a 30 watt-er and it's loud enough. I'm not too crazy about the overdrive or the cheapo knobs. The OD could be a lot better, but that's not why I got it.

The effects (reverb, flanger, chorus & delay) are not bad at all. Still not why I got it. Though it does work well with my Digitech RP-55 mulit-effects pedal. My RP-55 has the exact same effects and many more and it does a better job. Haven't tried it with my DOD pedals, yet (since I got the RP-55, I don't use them much). Oh, yeah, sounds good with my Behringer HellBabe wah-wah pedal, too.

So, why did I get this amp? Well, like many amps out there it has 2 features I REALLY need: headphones and line-in. Sure, I could've gone Fender or Marshall, but I just wanted to try something else. I've been dialing it in for the last couple of hours and it really does sound good.

Oh, and when I put on the headphones, NO thud or static. When I take them off and play hard, NO thud or static. That was the problem I had with the GM108.

So, am I happy? Yeah, I am!

I still have some MAJOR testing out to do with it over the weekend. But, for now, the amp stays here and is not being shipped back to Amazon.

So far, I'd recommend it anyone.

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30-Watt Guitar Amplifier with 2 Channels, FX, Tuner, Tube Modeling and Original BUGERA 12" Speaker

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Jumat, 21 Oktober 2011

Kansas K-ESC8-N Electric Guitar, Natural Review

Kansas K-ESC8-N Electric Guitar, Natural
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I was pleasantly surprised by this guitar when I received it. It is actually quite a nice looking guitar. Its on the heavy side, the action wasn't bad out of the box, a little tweaking and it was fine. The toggle switch was broke when i received it but Amazon made it right. I don't play much anymore so this guitar is fine with me. In my playing days I used a Gibson LS6 and a Fender Strat Deluxe plus. While this guitar cant compare to either of those I can say for the money this is not a bad little guitar. Action is low and it doesn't kill your fingers. Definitely worth the money, Good for a back up, great for a beginner or for those that would just like to pick up the guitar every now and then.

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Similar to the professional guitars frequently seen on all stages, this Kansas traditional single cutaway electric guitar has arched top, solid body and easily tuning with its lifetime steel machine heads and fixed bridge. With it's Flamed maple top, gold plated hardware, and fixed neck for better sustain and sound, make this a guitar player's dream. Great value and quality from Kansas, a company with a long history for quality instruments. Traditional single cutaway / Arched top body / flamed maple top / Gold plated hardware / Set neck /2 enclosed double coil pickups /Diecast machine heads / Natural finish

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Kamis, 20 Oktober 2011

BOSS ME-20 Multiple Effects Guitar Pedal Review

BOSS ME-20 Multiple Effects Guitar Pedal
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BOSS is great quality! Have used BOSS products for decades and have never been dissapointed. I bought this ME-20 to replace a ME-50 which was stolen from me. Not only is this one offered at a lower price, it also performs as well and more user friendly than the ME-50. Easy to use, powerfull, awesome- buy it.

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Rock out live with amazing effects using the BOSS ME-20 Multiple Effects Guitar Pedal. The ME-20 is a powerful multi-effects unit optimized for live performance. Easy to use and road tough, the ME-20 provides world-class overdrive, distortion, delay, chorus, phaser, flanger, tremolo, rotary, and EQ effects.

Battery or AC powered - DC 9 V -Dry battery LR6/R6 (AA) type x 6 or Optional AC Adaptor (PSA series) AD Conversion -24-bit + AF method (Adaptive Focus method - improves the signal-to-noise (S/N) ratio of the A/D and D/A converters) DA Conversion -24-bit Sampling Frequency -44.1 kHz Patches -30 (user) Nominal Input Level -INPUT --10 dBu, AUX IN --18 dBu Input Impedance -INPUT -1 M ohm, AUX IN -22 k ohms Nominal Output Level --10 dBu Display -7 segments, 2 characters LED Controls -OD/DS/1 pedal, MOD/2 pedal, DELAY/3 pedal, Expression pedal INPUT jack (1/4 inch phone type), AUX IN jack (Stereo miniature phone type) OUTPUT jacks L/MONO, R (1/4 inch phone type), PHONES jack (Stereo 1/4 inch phone type), FOOT SW jack (1/4 inch TRS phone type), AC Adaptor jack Current Draw -90 mA Expected battery life under continuous use -Alkaline -13 hours, Carbon -3.5 hours (Varies depending on the actual conditions of use) Included -Dry battery LR6 (AA) type (alkaline) x 6 Options -AC Adaptor -PSA series, Footswitch -FS-6, FS-5U, Connection Cable -Roland PCS-31 (Stereo 1/4 inch phone plug - 1/4 inch phone plug x 2) Width x Depth x Height -11-5/8 (294 mm) x 7-1/16 (179 mm) x 2-1/8 (54 mm) Weight -1.6 kg; 3 lbs. 9 oz.

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Rabu, 19 Oktober 2011

DigiTech JMS JamMan Solo Looper Phrase Sampler Review

DigiTech JMS JamMan Solo Looper Phrase Sampler
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I had been looking for something to record ideas on the fly (not having to always set up my recorder...in the studio), that can be worked with later. The up side of this is, I can easley add on other parts to the same idea.
There's lots of options in this little package...some of which I haven't explored yet.
For the price (especially on "Amazon"), its hard to beat.
P.S. A time saver!

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When Digitech reinvented loopers in 2005 with the original JamMan, over 6 hours worth of material could be stored on a removable media card. Now, DigiTech has raised the bar with the new Digitech JMS JamMan Solo Looper Phrase Sampler with the ability to store 35 minutes of CD-quality loops in 99 internal memories as well as having an SD memory card expansion slot giving you the ability to store over 16 hours of material in an additional 99 slots. The JamMan Solo is designed for guitarists and bassists packing a full-featured looper in a compact form factor. The Digitech JMS JamMan Solo Looper Phrase Sampler features USB connectivity and will sync to DigiTech's free JamManager software that organizes and saves your JamMan Solo's loops to PC or Mac. JamManager also lets you quickly create custom JamLists to take to your gig. Free JamManager Looper Librarian Software! The JamManager syncs to your JamMan Solo, JamMan Stereo, and JamMan Delay to save, rename, and archive the loops you have created. JamManager also lets you create JamLists that let you customize loop sets to download to your JamMan and take to your gigs, eliminating the need for multiple SD cards. Once you use the JamManager with your JamMan Solo, JamMan Stereo, or JamMan Delay, you'll never think about looping the same way. Visit DigiTech's website and click on products and select Specialty pedals and select JamMan Solo, JamMan Stereo or JamMan Delay and the free download is located under resources on the right hand side.

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Selasa, 18 Oktober 2011

Boss DD-20 Giga Delay Guitar Pedal Review

Boss DD-20 Giga Delay Guitar Pedal
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The Boss DD-20 Giga Delay pedal may not be the last delay pedal you ever need but it may come close. This is another in the "twin pedal" design in the Roland line.

The layout looks imposing but is very simple and intuitive. You have your basic controls for feedback, delay time, effect level, delay mode, and tone. Setting the delay time can be adjusted manually via the black knob by either turning it to fine tune or pressing it for quicker advancement through the delay times.

The I/O of the device has an input for a control pedal, and headphone out , 2 inputs for stereo operation, by plugging in the "left" in and out will give you mono.

It would be really to your advantage to read the manual because you can assign the pedals to do different things, adjust how many "heads" to use for the tape delay (based on the Space Echo), how to adjust for -20db to +4db output, and other neat tricks.. There is also a way to reset the factory presets.

With 11 different delay types including "Sound On Sound", Reverse, Tape, Analog, Dual (long delay and slap at the same time), Pan, Smooth (has a reverb quality with the delay), modulation. The two "new" settings are "Twist" and "Warp."

The "Twist" mode is activated by the left pedal and causes the delay signal to speed up and oscillate.

The "Warp" mode holds the delay until you hit the pedal again.

This unit has 23 seconds of delay time and with the "SOS' function you can use this as a looper.

You can adjust your delay via either the right pedal or the button under the display. You can also adjust tempo as well.

You can store up to 4 settings in the memory.

This device is not "true-bypass" but the buffers in most Boss pedals are good in not affecting your tone. So if you have a bunch of pedals with "true-bypass" this should not be a problem. The other thing to note is the device is in an "always on" state and takes up a lot of real estate on the pedal board.

Granted the Giga Delay may have many bells and whistles that you may never use so give some thought on how you are going utilize this device. I bought it based on being able to store presets and having a "reverse" function. If you looking for a simpler delay pedal then look at the MXR Carbon Copy (which I also own). That is a versatile pedal in a small footprint.

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DD-20 Giga Delay23 Seconds of Pro-Quality DelayWith up to 23 seconds of delay, the DD-20 easily outshines the competition and can even double as a sound-on-sound pedal. Delay time can be adjusted via tap tempo or using a knob, which also features a push function to set the delay range more quickly. Eleven delay modes are provided covering everything from analog and tape delay to reverse delay and more. A Memory function makes it possible to change delay modesSmooth and Twist ModesThe DD-20 also introduces two delay effects sure to blow some minds. Twist creates wild delay effects similar to over-the-top manipulation of an analog tape echo, while Smooth creates ultra-smooth delay effects. This is a pedal no guitarist should be without!

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Senin, 17 Oktober 2011

Bugera V5 5-Watt Class-A Valve Amplifier Combo with Reverb And Power Attenuator Review

Bugera V5 5-Watt Class-A Valve Amplifier Combo with Reverb And Power Attenuator
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Although I heard this is a copy of a vox ac30 I think it is more like a mini colossal.3 wattage setting options with the built in attenuator.8 inch speaker actually sounds fine in a bedroom.I don't think upgrading the 8" speaker will have much of an impact on the sound.However I'm interested in hearing this through a 10" speaker.

The reverb is nice.Its a big difference between the other low cost/low watt tube amp options.

The amp has a lot of headroom so there is no reason to go with a 12au7 as a pre-amp tube.However to get heavy distortion will require a stomp box to push it.

Maybe a set of jj tubes in replacement of the rebadged sovtek tubes that bugera uses.But that too isn't high on the to-do list.

The amp itself looks and feels well made and the handle feels plush.

I can see this becoming a favorite in the after market mod kit scene given the reverb option.

Wish I could say that this is a locally made amp but they are made in China.10 years ago I don't see this price would have been possible.

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Dressed in classic two-tone vinyl, running on one power and one preamp valve and featuring bone-simple controls, the BUGERA V5 looks like a carefully constructed nostalgia trip. In fact, in many ways, it is! But plug into this beautiful little amp and you'll not only find a sound that's caked in real vintage raunch, but also modern features that take this sound to places it couldn't go-until now.

Big Sound, Small Package


Rock music brings to mind amplifiers as big as skyscrapers, dishing out irreversible ear damage at ruthless volumes. But a studio secret among guitar greats is that little low-watt valve combos like the V5 can be maxed out for red-hot overdriven tone without blowing fuses or incurring any property damage.The V5 is a living, breathing homage to those half-pint screamers of the past, but with two very important improvements. See, this amp may be small, but 5 watts in Valvesville is still loud as hell when it's sitting in your bedroom. That's why the V5 features a switchable power attenuator that allows you to run 5, 1 or 0.1 Watts. An attenuator reduces the amplitude of a signal without changing its sound. That means you can still drive the valves into banshee-league fury, but without waking up the neighbors.Finding a headphone out jack on an all-valve guitar amp is incredibly rare because the integration requires loading the output transformer and filtering the signal for a loudspeaker simulation. (Translation: it's a pain in the ass!) But in true BUGERA fashion, we've gone the extra mile to allow you some late night practicing. Just plug in a pair of headphones to the 1/4" phones jack on the back panel, and you're ready to keep the V5's all-valve sound all to yourself. Then again, if it's more volume you need, the V5 has a 1/4" Speaker Out jack that allows you to connect an additional speaker with a minimum impedance of 4 Ohms. This dangerous dandy also features the same studio-caliber digital reverb found in its bigger BUGERA brothers. The spring reverb found in the V5's post-war predecessors sounds lovely, but is delicate and expensive to repair. The V5's modern update gives you an equally mesmerizing vintage reverb sound without the wallet-draining vintage reliability.

Little Wonder


With the V5 in your home or studio, your tonal woes are over. It bears the true sound of an antique 5W valve amp, it's built to survive abuse, and its price tag is tons lighter than the ones you' ll find tied to its elders. Adopt a V5 today and get ready to pack 60 years of sonic inspiration into your recording or practice sessions.

Features


    Hand-built 5-Watt Class-A amplifier driven by 1 x EL84 valve
    Way cool vintage look and feel
    Original 8" BUGERA guitar speaker for true vintage sound
    Authentic preamp design from the '60s featuring 1 x 12AX7 valve-everything from purring blues to mind-blowing crunch
    Integrated high-class reverb with dedicated Reverb control
    Vintage Equalizer with dedicated Tone control
    Built-in 2-way Power Attenuator allows you to get ultimate sound at any volume
    High-quality components and exceptionally rugged construction ensure long life


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Minggu, 16 Oktober 2011

Silvertone Blues Master Electric Guitar, Transparent Red Review

Silvertone Blues Master Electric Guitar, Transparent Red
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I'm fairly new to guitar playing, but I've owned several already, and this is by far the best I've invested in. It's easy on the eyes with it's beautiful color and finish, and overall just a gorgeous guitar. It has a slim profile which isn't expected but quite nice as it's not as heavy as other guitars. I've read that the red finish varies from guitar to guitar, but on mine, you can clearly see the wood grain through the finish and it's beautiful. Silvertone has a reputation for quality and this particular guitar has a lifetime limited warranty. It's very reasonably priced for this quality of guitar. I found it difficult to find one for sale, so that must be a testament to it's appeal as people just aren't getting rid of them. The sound is amazing. Seriously, I had several electric guitars prior to this, and the moment I plugged it in, the difference in sound was undeniable and amazing. The best way I can describe the sound is deep, mellow and soulful. It produces great sound no matter what you do with it. The humbuckers are decent as well, and it turns out they're interchangeable with Gibsons, etc. Overall, a great guitar.

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Product Description:

If you've been itching for a semi-hollow but frightened by the price tags, Silvertone's SSLA30 may be just the solution. This beautiful instrument sports a thin-profile, semi-hollow double cutaway body with double F-holes, and dual humbuckers, for a look--and a sound--well beyond its price range.

Classic Design

The Silvertone SSLA30 boasts the time-proven double-cutaway, semi-hollow, arched top build that defines the jazz guitar. It's a pleasure ot play and has the looks to match, with a beautiful transparent red finish to accentuate the wood grain. Dual humbucking pickups.

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Sabtu, 15 Oktober 2011

Dunlop 535Q Multi-Wah Crybaby Pedal Review

Dunlop 535Q Multi-Wah Crybaby Pedal
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The ability to quickly change the range and sensitivity has made it easy to dial in the exact sound you want to hear. It's built like a tank and has worked flawlessly in the time I've had it. Since I normally power it with a wall wart, I don't have much of an opinion about battery life.

Bottom Line: It costs a bit more than the standard Dunlop wah pedals, it's worth it.

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The Crybaby 535Q is the Swiss Army knife of wah pedals. It provides control over the most important wah parameters, making it easy for you to create your ultimate wah tone. This is the wah pedal of choice for guitar master Joe Satriani.


The Swiss Army knife of wah pedals. Click to enlarge.
Adjust the sharpness, volume and tonal range of your wah sound.
Wah Range Selector
The Wah Range Selector knob is located on the side of the 535Q pedal. It allows you to select a tonal range that is best suited for your expression needs. Turn the knob clockwise for the lower register ranges and counter-clockwise for the higher ranges.
Volume Control
By turning the Volume Control knob located on the left side of the pedal, you control the amount of gain. Turning the knob clockwise will increase your gain to up to 16dB. Turning the knob counter-clockwise will decrease your gain to 0dB, or normal throughput.
Variable Q
The "Q" adjustment is also located on the left side of the pedal; you can control the sharpness of the bandpass with this adjustment. High Q is a very selective bandpass filter, low Q is a very broad bandpass filter approaching an almost volume-like control. The lower Q settings have more musical quality and don't effect tone as much as the high Q settings.
Solid Construction
The CRYBABY 535Q features a heavy, die-cast construction, for a road-ready wah pedal that'll provide years of reliability.
Powering Options
Power the CRYBABY with a 9-volt battery, or grab an optional Dunlop ECB-003 AC Adapter for powering via outlet.
One-Year Warranty
Dunlop provides extra peace of mind by offering a one-year warranty from date of purchase.
What's in the Box
Dunlop 535Q Multi-Wah Crybaby Pedal, User's Manual

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