Fender Pro Junior: The Ultimate Beginner's Amp | fender pro junior amp
Written by admin on November 29, 2010 – 8:54 pm -The Fender Pro Junior Combo really is the ultimate beginner's guitar amp. It's small, yet loud enough to be used in a full-band situation. It's simple to operate, yet sounds great. And, it's an "all-tube" amp, yet costs less than most other tube amps. The Price Point: Coming in under $400, the Pro Junior costs more than some of the cheapest beginner amps, yet considerably less than most full tube amps. Although, to new guitarists, this may seem like a considerable cost (perhaps even more than the guitar playing through it), keep in mind this is an amp that will be useful for years. Plus, if the time comes and you want to sell the amp, the Pro Junior should be able to fetch close to what was paid for it. More on the Fender Pro Junior: An important... more
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Fender Custom '57 Twin-Amp: Video Review | fender custom 57 twin amp
Written by admin on July 27, 2010 – 10:46 pm -Bob Goffstein walks us through his latest review on the Fender Custom '57 Twin-Amp. This reissue is based on the '57 manufactured by Fender's Custom Shop, but features a few changes thrown in versatility's sake. The transformers and choke were built by Mercury Magnetics Company. The '57 includes four Sovtek 12AX7WCs, relabeled Groove Tubes 12AX7R, two Groove Tubes-6L6GE and two Electro Harmonix 5U4GB rectifiers. The speakers are 12" Eminence Alnicos designed by Ted Weber of Weber VST. In addition, this '57 reissue comes with separate Bright and Normal channels, each with its own preamp circuit, separate Volume controls and two jacks, followed by Treble, Bass and Presence controls that are common to both channels. US Auctions Australian... more
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Roland AC-33 Portable Acoustic Guitar Amp Hits The Stores | roland ac-33 acoustic guitar amp
Written by admin on March 21, 2010 – 12:16 am -Roland ships AC-33, the first AA battery-powered portable stereo amp for acoustic guitar Roland has announced that the AC-33 Acoustic Chorus Guitar Amplifier, announced at Winter NAMM, is now shipping. Here's what they have to say about it... Designed for both high-quality sound and supreme portability, the AC-33 is the world's first battery-powered amp designed specifically for the acoustic guitar. It features instrument, XLR microphone, and AUX inputs, along with built-in digital effects, an anti-feedback function, an onboard looper, and an integrated tilt stand for enhanced sound projection. With the ability to run on eight AA batteries (including NiMH rechargeable types) or AC power, the AC-33 is the perfect amplifier for acoustic performers... more
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Tiny, ‘Lunchbox’ Amps are a Big Hit at NAMM
Written by admin on January 25, 2010 – 11:32 pm -Big Tones Come From Tiny, ‘Lunchbox’ Amps ANAHEIM, California — Want tasty tones in a small, affordable package? Pack a lunchbox. Guitar-amp manufacturers are responding to the practical and economic wishes of musicians by rolling out a slew of “lunchbox” style amplifiers, so called because they’re about the size of a school lunchbox, complete with handle. Lunchboxes are compact vacuum-tube amps, usually carrying between two and six tubes inside. They run at low power, usually between 5 and 15 watts. Priced between $400 and $800, they are far less expensive than most tube amps. Just plug one into a speaker cabinet (or two, or four) and you’ve got a full guitar rig capable of producing a wide variety of sounds and tones. The amp... more
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Vox VT30 Named Best Budget Amplifier
Written by admin on December 20, 2009 – 4:33 am -Guitar & Bass Magazine has been looking at the best 'Budget Gear' available this month, ranging from Guitars and Basses right through to Multi-Effects and Amplifiers. Within this issue, the Vox VT30 was named the best overall cheap amplifier scoring an impressive rating of 91%. For such a low price, the VT30 offers an impressive number and range of amp models. The 22 amp models cater for all tastes and includes high-gain, boutique and vintage amp models. Guitar & Bass Magazine’s reviewer commented “if you want convincing digital amp models, a range of effects and an incredible range of tones, the VT30 is the all-in-one solution.” On top of this impressive range of amp models, the VT30 also has 12 digital effects and an independent... more
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