Crate TX15 Battery Powered Guitar Amp Combo, 15W Review

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(More customer reviews)This little amp is really appropriate for buskers.Plug in an acoustic (with pickup) or an electric guitar, and a mic at the same time.Mic input is XLR (low Z) or standard 1/4" (hi Z)- the flexibility is great.Website says that the tone controls (4 band) are for both channels.On mine, now about four years old, the tone controls only apply to channel two.Channel one is "straight" into the amp.They may have changed the specs since mine was made.

Overall the amp is great for the money.Good little practice amp and good for small solo/duo gigs.I've also used it as a mini-monitor if I can get an output from the bands board/mixer.I take it on vacation and play at the beach or on my tailgate.Great for taking in the backyard and plugging in an mp3 player or DVD player (using an input adapter).

PROS:
-Relatively inexpensive
-Runs on battery OR AC power
-Dual inputs
-Good tone controls
-Fairly rugged construction (good cabinet, handle, grille and fasteners, etc)
CONS
-RCA/phono inputs for a CD player are slightly out of date.A 3.5 mm phone input for mp3 player would be much more useful.Also the RCA inputs have absolutely no volume control (and no tone control) so you are dependent on the CD player (or mp3 player) to control the volume.
-Pretty flat tone.No distortion or effects.If you want any grit/breakup or reverb you'll need a pedal(s).
-Reports that SLM Electronics has sold the Crate lineup and parts are now much more difficult to get.

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Product Description:
Our original portable, battery-powered series lets you become the guitar troubadour you've always wanted to be, whether you're jammin' in Texas or Timbuktu. If you're the type of performer who requires the ultimate in portability, but refuse to sacrifice tone for mobility, the Crate TX15 was made for you.
With up to eight hours of battery power, Taxi lets you leave the wall outlets far behind. Dual channels allow you to control two instruments, or plug in your guitar and use the handy 1/4" & XLR combo input jack for a high-quality vocal mic. The specially designed 8" woofer and tweeter ensure clean, loud, full-range performance that will astound you. Perfect for solo performers who want to play and sing, or use a CD player/drum machine in remote areas, the TX15 includes a 120V charger/adapter for standard operation and recharging the battery.

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Silvertone Revolver Electric Guitar Pack, Black - SS11PK-BK Review

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(More customer reviews)This was the first guitar I got and started me in the right direction. This is a well made guitar and plays great. If your a beginner I recommend this one to get. The guitar and amp is what any beginner needs to get started. Also you get picks, a cool instructional video, and a tuner which are all decent items. Even though I didn't get a new guitar yet and am still using this one but I did get a better amp at $150. Really, this is worth the money and is a really great guitar package.

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Product Description:
Silvertone's SS11 Revolver Guitar Package gives you everything you need to start playing, from electric guitar and amplifier to a strap and carry bag.


A versatile axe with wide tonal options. Click to enlarge.
Includes tuner, gig bag, guitar strap, cable, guitar picks, strings, and an instructional DVD.Click to enlarge.
Revolver SS11 Guitar
The precision-built Revolver SS11 guitar features a contour-cut, S-type sculpted body design with a classic black and white coloring. It also features a vintage tremolo for subtle shimmery manipulation of chords or hard-core whammy-bar excursions, three high output single coils with 5-way selector switch, single volume and dual tone controls, and a sleek rosewood fingerboard.
SS11 Features:

Traditional Double Cutaway Sculpted Body
Bolt-On Neck (Maple) & Rosewood Fingerboard
21 Fret 25 1/2" Scale
Vintage Tremolo System
Three Single Coil Pickups
Limited Lifetime Warranty

Silvertone Smart IIIs Amplifier
Silvertone's Smart IIIs 10-watt amplifier includes a switchable overdrive, 6.5-inch speaker, bass and treble controls, and a headphone output--great for private practicing.
You can use the additional input for playing along with MP3s, Tapes, CDs or whatever else you hook up.
Included Accessories
This package also includes an electronic tuner, gig bag, a guitar strap, cable, set of guitar picks, an extra set of strings, and an instructional DVD to get you going.
About Silvertone
For more than 50 years Silvertone has been an icon in the American guitar industry. Our mission now, as it was when we began, is to make quality instruments from quality materials with contemporary styling while providing exceptional value. We have confidence in what we are doing, so many Silvertone products come with a Limited lifetime warranty.
Your new Silvertone guitar or bass may well be the only instrument you will ever need to buy.
What's in the Box
Revolver SS11 Guitar (Black), Electronic Tuner, Gig Bag, Guitar Strap, Instrument Cable, Picks, Srings, Instructional DVD

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