Crate VFX5212 V-Series Guitar Combo Amplifier (50 Watts, 2x12 in.) from zZounds.com!

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- List: $476.69
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- More expected 9/22/2008
- 5 people rate: 6 out of 10

Take a simple cathode-biased Class A tube circuit, add a tone stack and 12" speaker, and you’ve got a small recording/practice amp with some lead in its pencil. Learn More...

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customer reviews

11 People rated this product : 8 out of 10

5 People wrote reviews

8 out of 10

"GREAT, AWESOME, when it works!"

Feature:
cool features... needs casters because it is very heavy but it has nice effects that are easy to use

Quality:
this is where i began to have problems. 3 weeks after i purchased it it made a loud screech sound when i palm muted and had a loud harmonic distortion sound on clean that that made it not much fun to play. i was told by my local guitar shop that my pickups had gone microphonic so i replaced them with new seymour duncans(great pickups by the way) but i still had the noise. i sent it to an amp tech and he said there was nothing wrong. i brought it back to the guitar shop and let them hear the noise and so now it is back to the amp tech

Value:
if it worked like it did the first 3 weeks i had it... then it is a great value.. sounded just as good as my friends deville on clean and very loud, crisp sound.

Desirability:
the black toilex on the outside is awesome and tough. the chrome on it looks awesome as well... definitly a good looking amp.

Sound:
the sound is great! clean channel that breaks up well when pushed and full thick distortion

Ease of Use:
very simple to use

Support:
the warranty says if you want a replacement it needs to be to an amp tech 3 times... Are you kidding me?!

Overall:
if i exclude the recent problems i have been having the amp is great.. good sound.. solid.. heard well over loud drummers and will drive any venue you play at. there is no need for a huge cab when this combo sounds just as good. great amp for professionals

Submitted: 10/11/2006

Style of Music: Rock. Indie. Alternative. Metal

10 out of 10

"You Must Try this amp"

Feature:
The amp comes with foot-switch which can be programmed for 2 effects per channel. Have you seen another amp that can does this for about $750?

Quality:
No Problems. Well built tube amp.

Value:
Great amp. Just my opionion of course but you must try it out. It has a number of features that make a really solid tube amp even better. Do Not let the Crate name make you run the other way. Do not be a follower and listen to what others say, try it for yourself!!!

Desirability:
I own it and would buy another. The black material with real chrome emblem up front and the nice effects knobs are cool looking.

Sound:
Great Crunch/Metal sound...Not NuMetal Crap. The clean channel is awesome. A tube amp(EL34s)with pretty good built-in digital effects for around $750 is outstanding. It's well built, looks great and sounds great on Both Channels. Try it out, you will like it.

Ease of Use:
Very easy to use...let the tubes warm up for about 5 minutes, turn it up and enjoy. Don't let the Crate name fool you, St. Louis Music has done an outstanding job putting this complete amp package together. You will regret if you don't at least try it out.

Support:
I have not had to contact them but if they're anthing like VFX5212 I shouldn't have to contact them.

Overall:
A really, really good tube amp. You must try it and decide for yourself.

Submitted: 7/8/2006

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The V-Series -- creating a unique blend of great tone with revolutionary features for the worlds most discriminating players. Legendary players like Bo Diddley, Joe Walsh, Vernon Reid and many others are discovering the power, clarity and great tones of the V-Series. Lush all-tube tone with revolutionary features for the most discriminating players.

The VFX5212 is a dual-channel Class A/B amp that delivers 50 watts RMS from a pair of EL34 tubes, to power 2 internal 12 in. Celestion speakers. It feature 15 digital effects designed to replicate the best reverbs, delays, and vibrato effects available from any manufacturer from any era. They're individually assignable to each channel so when you switch channels, you instantaneously switch up to 4 effects (2 per channel) with the included 2-button footswitch.

Technical Info

Output Power Rating: 50 watts @ 5% THD, 16-ohm load, 120VAC

Signal to Noise Ratio: 70dB typical

Gain:
Channel A: 62dB
Channel B: 98dB

EQ Channel A:
Treble: 30dB range @ 10kHz
Mid: 6dB range @ 600Hz
Low: 30dB range @ 80Hz

EQ Channel B:
Treble: 10dB range @ 4kHz
Mid: 10dB range @ 1kHz
Low: 12dB range @ 100Hz

Presence: 18dB @ 20kHz

Speaker Specs: 2x12 in., 60 watts, 8 ohms, 1.75 in. voice coil diameter, 38 oz. magnet

Preamp Tubes: (4) 12AX7A

Power Amp Tubes: (2) EL84

Power Requirements: 120VAC, 60Hz, 200VA

Size: 28 in. W x 21 in. H x 11 in. D

Weight: 58 lbs.

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Crate VFX5212 V-Series Guitar Combo Amplifier (50 Watts, 2x12 in.)