Showing posts with label guitar amp. Show all posts
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9/30/2012

Fishman Prefix Plus-T Preamp - wide format Review

Fishman Prefix Plus-T Preamp - wide format
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I had this pre-amp installed into a Tacoma Thunderchief acoustic electric bass. It sounds awesome and works great. My only complaint is that the sound is a little weak on my G and D strings up high on the neck. But I'm a bass player and I don't spend very much time up there. I give this pre-amp an A. Very Happy Fishman Prefix Plus-T Preamp - wide format

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9/18/2012

Marshall MG15FX Guitar Combo Amplifier - 8 Inch, 15 Watts Review

Marshall MG15FX Guitar Combo Amplifier - 8 Inch, 15 Watts
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I bought this for my son to practice on. It sounds pretty good and sounds like a Marshall but it's fairly noisy - even on the clean setting. Also, I think it's outclassed by the new amps from Line-6 and Fender - particularly the Mustang I. I'll be exchanging his for the Mustang I which sound cleaner, can sound like a small tube amp, a Marshall and others for the same price. I think the Fender is a better value and more versatile.

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8/25/2012

Line 6 Micro Spider 6-Watt Battery-Powered Guitar Amplifier Review

Line 6 Micro Spider 6-Watt Battery-Powered Guitar Amplifier
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Not a bad little amp - for what it is. VERY handy for portable practice, just got back from 2 weeks at the beach and it served wonderfully with my BluesHawk. Also turning out to be really convenient for quiet practice at home via headphones. Batteries (6Cs) and the included AC adapter both work fine. Built in tuner is convenient, it will get you real close at least.
I REALLY wish Line 6 would put (much) less emphasis on providing "Insane Rock Star Settings" - I guess its not hard to figure out their target audience, but come on - with only 5 amp models who really needs Crunch, Metal AND Insane?!? What about Blues (or even Twang)?...a model more for British/Classic Rock? Anyway, besides Clean, and a bit of Crunch, I do appreciate the inclusion of Acoustic mode for my Martin, which was a major reason I picked this amp over other similiar battery-capable ones (the other being that it's Line 6 as is my SV112 & Pocket Pod so functionality is familiar). Hmmm...but if it is for "portable practice", with an acoustic would one bother with an amp at all? Still, the choice is there for 'normal' practice situations.
Unfortunately, the sound does suffer through headphones, and background hum/noise are especially more evident. The same headphones sound much nicer and cleaner on my PPod. However I do not get the 'ground loop noise' with my Gibsons as I typically do through my SV - which is very good.
I did not try the CD/MP3 input yet - though the idea of using this as a speaker for an IPod is cool - definitely will make use of that.
I had a Roland Micro Cube for a very shot time, and that also functioned well. The amp model choices there were much more useful (for me), and I do not recall the headphones bringing down the sound quality.

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Micro Spider is a fully loaded, battery-powered addition to the Spider family of amplifiers. At home, on vacation or in the back of the tour bus, Micro Spider is the portable amp you can truly rely on for brilliant on-the-go tones and effects for electric guitars, acoustic guitars and vocals.Offering attitude and flexibility unmatched by amps more than twice its size, Micro Spider has a larger-than-life Napoleon complex. Four Spider III amp models, a new acoustic guitar model and six Smart Control FX give Micro Spider a wide tonal range and real sonic versatility. And with POD 2.0 -style direct out, Micro Spider is ideal for practicing with headphones and hassle-free direct recording.Theres a lot of muscle in this raucous little box: the sound of six C batteries pushing six watts of screaming electricity through a 6.5" speaker has never sounded so ferocious. Plus, with its integrated chromatic tuner, Micro Spider has everything you needwherever you are.

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7/07/2012

Marshall MG30FX Guitar Combo Amplifier - 10 Inch, 30 Watts Review

Marshall MG30FX Guitar Combo Amplifier - 10 Inch, 30 Watts
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I was more then happy with the performance of this amp. It went beyond my expectations. The sound is clean and crisp. The speaker was able to handle any distortion I threw at it and it stayed clean and crisp. The output is much more then I expected for a 30 watt amp. I haven't played an electric guitar in years and wanted to get back into it, I knew I couldn't go wrong with Marshall. They were the top of the line when I was a kid and at 55 now, it still is top of the line. This is a great amp for the money. I could see using this amp for a garage band or playing in bars. I am really have a fun time with this amp. Hope this helps anyone looking to buy an amp for the first time or someone getting back into playing again.

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Marshall's MG30FX features their exclusive, groundbreaking FDD circuitry plus 30 Watts of power for killer tones. The MG30FX includes a 10-inch speaker, four switchable channels, and a 3-band EQ that lets you shape your tone. Four digital effects are included, along with cabinet emulation for the line or headphone out. A fine marriage of digital convenience with modern Marshall tone.

Analog Tube Emulation Marshall's innovative FDD (Frequency Dependent Damping) circuitry gives the MG4 Series the unbelievable depth of sound and unique feel of their legendary, all-tube amps. It does this by emulating the way an all-tube power amp interacts with the speaker(s) it is driving. The result? An amp that gives you the best of both worlds, not only producing the tone you're looking for, but offering an intuitive and totally programmable way of customizing, storing and accessing your favourite Marshall tones and features.
Preset and Manual Modes The MG30FX features two modes: Preset and Manual. Preset mode stores the position of all the controls except the master volume, allowing you to store the settings for each channel for instant recall.
Selecting a channel automatically recalls the settings stored within the channel. The physical position of the front panel controls automatically update.
In Manual mode, the amp behaves like any other amp--adjust the controls to your liking on the fly; channel-switching won't recall stored positions (although you can of course save one if you like it).
Four Channels On the MG30FX guitar amp combo, the available channels are Clean, Crunch, OD1 and OD2--four different foundations upon which to build your sound.
Switching seamlessly between channels is easy with the push button controls, or you can add an optional footswitch.
Reverb and Digital effects The MG30FX allows two simultaneous effects--Reverb and one of these four digital effects: Chorus, Phaser, Flanger or Delay.
All four effects are controlled by a single knob. Turning clockwise increases the speed on the modulation effects and the level of the delay effect.
The delay can be manually set using the front panel Tap button, which allows you to match the delay time to the time between two presses.
Headphone/Line Output The combination line out/headphone out features speaker cabinet emulation, giving you full Marshall sound when recording or practicing through headphones (when a jack is inserted into the socket the unit's speaker is muted).
Line Input The 3.5mm MP3 / Line In socket allows the connection of an external audio source, such as an MP3 or CD player. Plug it in and play along.
Stompware Footswitch (Optional) Upgrade your rig with the Stompware footswitch, which provides seamless transitioning between channels, foot control of the tap tempo delay, plus a built-in tuner with LCD display.
MG30FX Specs
Power (RMS): 30W
Channels: 4
Speaker: 1 x 10-inch
Weight (kg): 10.8 kg
Size (mm): 480 x 420 x 225 (W x H x D)

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6/29/2012

Line 6 Spider IV 75 75-watt 1x12 Modeling Guitar Amplifier Review

Line 6 Spider IV 75 75-watt 1x12 Modeling Guitar Amplifier
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I started two years ago with a 15 watt Spider III, then along with other amps, bought a Spider Jam. I thought they were all great. Now they come out with Spider IV, and the difference in the sound is dramatic. They are getting very, very close to tube sound. So much so that for the lousy $299, compared to say $1000+ for 75 watts of tube, this is a real steal.
Loaded with features, and hundreds of presets, it has something for everyone. The Pitch Shifter and 18 available manual settings just add to the fun. And it will work with either generation of FBV pedalboard. Says so right in the manual. The only difference I see is with the generation II pedal you get a USB port.
Does it sound as creamy and smooth as my Peavey Delta Blues or Crate Palomino tube units? No, there is still a little digital overlay around in there. But most people who are looking for a great home based amp, or maybe a church or small gig amp, this is a WINNER and the price is just nuts. Forget the Peavy Vyper, this is hands down much better and you don't have to sink another couple hundred in a pedal to get to all the presets like the Vyper.

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An incredible amount of care, passion and attention to detail went into recreating the authentic characteristics and tonal nuances made famous by the modeled amplifiers. Experience exceptional depth and sophisticated touch response. Discover complex distortions that jump from the speaker and the valve-style compression that breathes like its emanating from a vintage tube amp while supporting and sustaining each note. Spider IV 75 delivers so much more than just great tones and effects; it delivers a truly evolved playing experience. The Tones of Your Favorite Guitarists Who do you want to sound like today? Access over 300 signature guitar tones masterfully dialed in by 50 world-famous bands and rock stars including Slipknot, 311, Meshuggah, Lacuna Coil, As I Lay Dying, Johnny Marr, the Donnas, Steve Stevens, Minus the Bear, producer/guitarist Pete Anderson and so many others!Rip scorching leads with high-gain tones hand-crafted by Slipknot; play arena-rock anthems with the classic snarling rhythm tones of Steve Stevens; unleash the swirling, effect-laden rock tones dialed in by Minus the Bear; play with Johnny Marrs bright, snappy rhythm tones (and even a well-known signature tremolo tone from his past).Plus, rock with almost 200 dialed in song-based presets that give you access to legendary guitar tones from the vibey rockabilly slapback of the 50s to the mid-range mayhem of today. Get the tones of Master of Puppets, Back in Black, Whole Lotta Love, Daytripper, Toxicity, Purple Haze, Head Like a Hole, Smells Like Teen Spirit, Crazy Train and more!300+ hand-crafted artist-created presets dialed in by 50 world-famous bands and rock stars Almost 200 dialed in song-based presets giving you legendary tones from the 50s to today Jangly cleans, scorching distortions, effect-laden tones, and everything in between! All the Vintage and Modern Amp Tones You WantSpinning the amp model knob on the front panel of Spider IV 75 is like browsing through a museum of the most r...

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6/20/2012

Line 6 Spider IV 15 15-watt 1x8 Modeling Guitar Amplifier Review

Line 6 Spider IV 15 15-watt 1x8 Modeling Guitar Amplifier
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I use this compact modeling amp for guitar practice in my living room and am thinking about doing some recording with it. You will not believe the amazing sounds that can come out of this little box. The Clean amp model sounds as sweet as honey, and the Insane model kicks-out down-and-dirty, soul-satisfying distortion. There are two other amplifier models (Crunch and Metal) that pretty much cover the gamut of electric guitar amplification sounds. All six effects sound good, and this amp is light enough to haul around easily.


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The Line 6 Spider IV 15 is a 15 watt combo amp featuring Line 6s world renowned newest generation amp modeling, effects, amazing ground breaking features and a friendly price tag.Featuring an 8 custom Celestion speaker, 4 essential amp models, 6 Smart FX, 4 user-programmable channels. A host of useful, fun and exciting features make the Spider IV 15 an absolute insane bargain and indispensible tool for live performance and studio recording.Plug your guitar into the front panel input jack and take a step back. Youll be delighted by the Spider IV 15s tube-like feel and ever-present tones. It wont take long for you to discover that this amp delivers so much versatility and rich, attention demanding toneyoull have a hard time turning it off!Offering a lively palette of notorious British and American amp tones, youll be armed and ready for any song, any genre, and any style as you quickly dial in the perfect tone and effects for the job at hand.The 4 amp models truly cover your needs right out of the gate. Everything from crisp and clean to warm and jazzy to tight and punchy to bone-crushing grind (think Mesa Dual Rectifier) are selectable via a simple knob twist as you select the proper channel on the amps front panel. Even the coveted Brown Sound (68 Marshall Plexi 100-watt with a Variac and jumped input channels) is onboard.The 3-band EQ (Bass/Mid/Treble) allows you to adjust your overall tone to your personal liking. A dedicated Drive knob lets you dial in the perfect amount of distorted grit and the Channel Volume knob lets you balance out the signals so quick changes between presets are a safe maneuver in the heat of battleyour volumes remain even across the board regardless of tone changes.Speaking of presets, there are 4 user-programmable channels onboard just waiting for your edited, perfectly adjusted settings to call them home. You can instantly recall any preset with the simple touch of a button or add on one of the optional Line 6 foot controllers (FBV E...

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3/15/2012

Kona 10-Watt Guitar Amplifier with Tuner Review

Kona 10-Watt Guitar Amplifier with Tuner
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I bought this as a practice amp to mess around with my guitar (Fender Stratocaster). It works great! It doesn't have a ton of features, but it has a clean and distorted channel (basically, you push the overdrive button to switch). It sounds good enough, even with effects pedals hooked up. I use it to mess around in the living room without totally aggravating my wife by using my full-size amp. Don't expect a super-expensive sounding amp with tons of features, but for a cheap way to avoid dragging out your big equipment, it is perfect.

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12/04/2011

Behringer GTX60 Guitar Amplifier 60-Watt Guitar Amplifier with 2 Independent Channels, Fx, Tuner, Tube Modeling And Original Bugera 12 Speaker Review

Behringer GTX60 Guitar Amplifier 60-Watt Guitar Amplifier with 2 Independent Channels, Fx, Tuner, Tube Modeling And Original Bugera 12 Speaker
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Call me nuts but I love this amp. Good clean channel and great dirty. Seperate EQ's for both channels. The countour control on the dirty channel lets you dial in different amp sound from vintage to modern. I get a f'ing superb AC/DC sound on this amp and it packs a punch volume-wise. No probs this getting over drums bass and another guitar. The efects are good - 4 of each Chorus, Flange, Delay and Reverb. You cant adjust any of these effects, they come as they are. The only thing you can adjust is the level of the effect you're using. So if timing a delay is very important to you, then you're best using a pedal which you can regulate. I do love the delay in this amp though. There's a tube "switch" that supposedly kicks in the real sound of tubes. Well not quite. Using this feature sounds great at low volumes but when you're cranking it I find it muddies the sound a bit. It sounds fine when this is not activated.
It's light as well and that's a major plus as I've dragged around Fender Deville and that weighs a ton. I barely see reviews for this but I see plenty for the transtube The Peavy Bandit (which I also own). This is every bit as good as that, and the Bandit is a great little amp. It could do with a mid control on the clean channel and this is the main gripe I have with this amp. The countour does the job on the gain channel. Still, the clean sound is nice. Just dont expect a Vox or Fender nice. Remember you're paying 5 times plus less.
I'm a basic player in terms of what I want. Ive been playing for 30 years plus and I need a basic layout. No 5,000 knobs on an amp and a college degree needed to operate it for this guy. I have heard stories about Behringer quality but I've had this for 6 months and use it regularly and it's still holding up as good as day one. For the price its awesome. If you want a great little amp at a bargain price, especailly if youre a beginner, then seriously try this out!

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