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

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(More customer reviews)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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Crate Blackheart BH 110 Killer Cab Guitar Amp Cabinet, 1 x 10 Review

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(More customer reviews)This 10" cab is better matched to the Little Giant 5watt head, and gives the same boomey lows with much punchier mids and highs. I went with 2 of these to make a mini fullstack that will rattle my doors and windows. I highly recommend this cab- especially over the 12" version. Eminence drivers are better than ever and are easy to change/swap if you want different tailored sounds.

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Blackheart Engineering? instruments are all tube, old-school amplifiers that are built like tanks and sound as good as amps costing multiple times the price. They look cool, they exude attitude and they don't EVER compromise tone

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Electro-Harmonix 22 Caliber 22-watt Guitar Amplifier Head Review

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(More customer reviews)This thing packs a nice little punch. This little thing is great for home practice or band practice. Pair it with a good cabinet with good projection this little amp can be used to gig with in small rooms.
I'm running it with a 2x12 cab and never took it past half way. Makes for a good back up if or when needed.

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The 22 Caliber is a versatile 22-watt guitar head that fits in the palm of your hand. Just plug it into any 4-, 8- or 16-ohm speaker, and you'll get a big, sweet musical sound. Crank the 22 Caliber's volume, and it'll go into overdrive -- like a vintage amp with a single volume control. Flip on the Bright switch to add some bite and definition. It's not just a guitar head; it's a shrunken head, with all good voodoo.

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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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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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Fender Champion 600 Electric Guitar Amplifier Review

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(More customer reviews)At first, when i saw it at the store, i was skeptical about it, but when i plugged in the mexican telecaster they had on display, ifell in love. The tone, the volume, the looks. Great amp, great price.

A must. I was amazed by the sound quality of this amp.

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A fun and affordable tribute to a rare and historic Fender amp. Our new Champion 600 is a 5-watt tube amp with a 6" speaker and 1950 "two-tone" looks. We added a higher-gain preamp circuit to let the overdriven tone exceed that of the original, and we added a choice of high- or low-gain inputs. Internal speaker jack enables use of a larger speaker cabinet.

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Orange Amplifiers Crush PiX Series CR20LDX 20W 1x8 Guitar Combo Amp, Black Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased this amp at Guitar Center locally for the same price listed here.. $159.I can say that I do not regret my choice over a Marshall or Peavey.Don't let the lack of knobs and buttons fool you.If you play with the gain and overdrive, you can pull out anything from John Mellencamp to Queen to Metallica.The on board FX are spot on and sound beautiful and professional.It is very easy to produce a nice, full range acoustic sound as well. I was a little hesitant with my choice at first, but after playing with the amp for a few days, I wouldn't give it up for anything.Volume is what is expected for a practice amp.For general playing, I never put it over 2 or 3.I did put it up to 5 once, and I do not see why you could not keep up with drums at that level.I don't see this amp gigging, maybe a very small club or lounge, but it does what it was intended to do.. and it does it well.

I really wish this model was foot switch compatible, but I knew it wasn't when I purchased it.I suppose most people use pedals anyway.But the quality of sound and effects from this amp is awesome.

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The first thing you notice about Orange Crush amplifiers is their cool looks. Just like their bigger brothers, they have the legendary Orange basket weave tolex, woven speaker grille, beading and legendary hyroglyphs (PiX) and of course the Orange signature "picture frame" edging. But it's not just cool looks. Plug into any of these great little amps and you'll soon realise they are Orange through and through!

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Fender Mustang II Electric Guitar Amplifier Review

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(More customer reviews)I can't say enough about how impressed I am with this amplifier.Fender has really packed a load of usable features into an affordable, excellent sounding package.I've had the amp for two weeks now and am still exploring all of its capabilities, but it's one of the most exciting guitar products to come my way in years.

First of all, the different amp presets sound absolutely killer and the included FUSE software allows for easy editing and you can store an unlimited number of presets on your computer.There are many amp models and effects to choose from and the FUSE interface is so simple even an old school knob twirler like myself can handle it.Using the computer, you can replace the factory presets on the amp with your own, making it a truly custom amplifier.

Secondly, I was really impressed with the sound I can get from the amplifier.I have always preferred tube to solid state and this is the first modeling amp I've really been impressed with.It just sounds fantastic, with real differences between the various amp models you can choose from.It's been a real treat to be able to explore the different models, such as the Bassman, the Deluxe, Princeton, Twin, and other Fender and non-Fender amplifiers.The 12" speaker sounds great and the forty watts provides plenty of power, at least for my purposes.

Lastly, Fender has outdone themselves with the options they include.The amp features an input for your audio/MP3 player-great for those of us who like to practice along with music, a headphone output that doubles as a speaker emulator for recording, and a USB connection for connecting to the FUSE software and recording software.Fender has also included free recording software (Ableton) and their Amplitube software (as seen on the most recent iPad commercial).And you get all of this for two hundred bones.Well done, Fender!

If you're interested in this amplifier, do yourself a favor and check out the demo video on Fender's website.It's a really nice overview of the features and they also have sound samples of some of the presets you can listen to.The amp sounds just as good in person.

(The Mustang I is a 20 watt amp with an 8" speaker, but has all of the same goodies as the II if you don't need the power and want to save a hundred bucks.)

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Mustang II is a 40-watt closed-back combo with a 12" Special Design speaker that sounds great and pumps serious volume. It contains 24 highly accurate on-board amp presets with tones from vintage Fender sparkle to outrageous modern metal distortion, and a bank of 24 built-in effects including chorus, flanging, phasing, tremolo, vibratone, step filter, reverb, echo, octaver and more — 12 modulation effects and 12 delay and reverb effects in all. It's great for practice and jam sessions, and an 1/8" headphone jack lets you play loud, even if only for yourself. Further, connect Mustang II to your computer with free Fender FUSE software. Open up a world of possibilities, including on-screen parameter control, deep editing, additional effects, unlimited preset storage, online preset swapping with the Fender FUSE community, and free Fender artist presets. An optional single-button footswitch controls two quick-access presets. Mustang II packs it all into a striking visual design with sleek and modern Fender styling that provides a look that's as desirable as the sound.

HIGH-SPEED

Mustang™ I and II contain 24 highly accurate on-board amp presets with tones from vintage Fender® sparkle to outrageous modern metal distortion. Arranged in three banks of 8, all 24 amp presets are easily and instantly accessed right out of the box with only a twist of a single knob. Plug in and you're up and running.

AMPED-UP

Shape your tone with a huge bank of 24 built-in effects including chorus, flanging, phasing, tremolo, vibratone, step filter, reverb, echo, octaver and more — 12 modulation effects and 12 delay and reverb effects in all. Mustang™ amps pack it all into a striking visual design. Sleek and modern Fender® styling provides a look that's as desirable as the sound.

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Tascam GTR1 Portable Digital Recorder Review

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(More customer reviews)Bought mine from Streamline Audio Video via Amazon. Great price, free shipping and came quickly.

Hard to believe it's so hard to find a review for such a great product. It's very intuitive. File management is drag and drop. Hooks up to USB and charges from computer or optional power supply. Lasts a long time on a charge. Holds lots of songs. (read the specs for data) The looping and slow down features are great for practicing. Just push a button right on the front for start and stop points and another to loop. Slowing down without changing the pitch is one button push. Push it again to return to normal speed. I use it mostly for practicing drums since I don't have tabs for that. I have used it with guitar too. I think looping and slow down are the best features. The drum machine effects sound good and have a nice variety of beats but I haven't spent much time with that. Used it to record some ideas with the band live and was amazed at how good the levels were with no mixing or fiddling around. Emailed the song to the rest of the guys and they were impressed with it too - one take - live.
I have also used it to move some cassette tapes to MP3 format and it works fantastic for that too. A nice bonus. I bought the optional power supply too for around $20 - it is high quality.
I love this thing. My playing has improved quite a bit since it's arrival.
Hope this helps you as I could find very little info when I was looking.

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Plug your guitar into Tascam's GTR1 portable recorder and lay down tracks wherever the inspiration hits. Combining a portable recorder with an instrument trainer for the ultimate songwriter's toolkit, the GTR1 provides the choice of using the built-in stereo condenser microphones or plugging in your guitar or bass to record using the amp simulator, reverb and multi-effects.


The Tascam GTR1 portable guitar recorder and trainer (see larger image).

Screen example. The built-in rhythm machine sets the groove when beginning your song, and the overdub mode allows you to build a song step-by-step. There's also a low cut filter and analog limiter to keep levels under control, whether you're improvising in the studio or recording rehearsals or concerts.
The GTR1 records in MP3 or WAV format, 16-bit or 24-bit, and it comes with a 1 GB Secure Digital (SD) memory card to get you started. You can also charge the recorder and copy your recordings to your PC (Mac OS or Windows) via the USB port.
For training and practice, load MP3 files into the GTR1 and plug in to play along. Loop a section of a solo with two button presses, then slow it down without changing the pitch. You can even switch on a Guitar or Bass canceller to play along with the original rhythm section. The GT-R1 also includes a chromatic tuner and metronome for practice and warmup.

Key Features

Portable stereo recording with built-in condenser microphones
MP3 or WAV file recording, up to 48kHz/24-bit
1/4-inch Instrument input for Guitar or Bass
Amp simulation, reverb and multi-effects
Over 80 rhythm tracks in a variety of styles
Overdub function allows users to record over an existing track
Powered microphone input
Low cut filter and analog limiter on input
Loop and change the speed of music playback without changing the pitch to learn and transcribe new music
Guitar and Bass canceller allows musicians to play along
Includes 1GB SD Card and rechargeable battery
USB 2.0 Connection to computer for file transfer and charging
Optional AK-DR1 includes a tabletop stand, microphone clip and windscreen

Specifications

GUITAR IN input

Jack: 1/4-inch, mono, unbalanced
Input impedance: 1 MΩ or more
Nominal input level: -26 dBV
Maximum input level: -10 dBV

MIC IN input

Jack: 3.5-mm stereo phone (with plug-in power)
Input impedance: 30 kΩ
Nominal input level: -64 dBV (GAIN set to HIGH); -48 dBV (GAIN set to MID); -32 dBV (GAIN set to LOW)
Maximum input level: -48 dBV (GAIN set to HIGH); -32 dBV (GAIN set to MID); -16 dBV (GAIN set to LOW)

LINE IN input

Jack: 3.5-mm phone (stereo)
Input: impedance 23 kΩ
Nominal input level: -10 dBV
Maximum input level: +6 dBV

Audio file compatibility

MP3 files: 32–320 kbps; 44.1/48 kHz sampling frequency; VBR (playback only); ID3 tag support up to Ver 2.4
WAV files: 44.1/48 kHz sampling frequency; 16/24-bit rate
Recording medium: SD card (64 MB–2 GB) or SDHC card (4–32 GB)
File system: FAT16/32

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