Sparky Posted March 28, 2009 Posted March 28, 2009 I bought mine for two reasons... 1st it was so damn inexpensive and second I was planning on running my Tonelab LE through it for the occasional jam session. I thought it would have plenty of clean headroom but, alas, it has virtually none. I've read that some cats trade out the pre-amp tubes to reduce the distortion but I really don't want to spend more money on the thing... I'm thinking of selling it and buying a cheapo solid state amp from the '70's or '80's that has nothing but clean headroom.
Steiner Posted March 28, 2009 Posted March 28, 2009 Sparky - my first tube amp was a crate. I was So proud of myself for knowing to buy a brand new tube amp. Turns out, it was a turd. New tubes, speakers, re-bias - - nothing. It totally lacked a soul. On the positive side, I recently bought a crate 2x12 cab. Pretty poor workmanship but had two ceramic Tone Tubbies, casters and tilt arms ala Fender. For the scratch it was worth it.
peterbright Posted March 29, 2009 Posted March 29, 2009 I have a V33 & 2x12 as a back up unit & for the price it's pretty good.
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