Item: BLABH5H
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10 People rated this product :
8 out of 10
5 People wrote reviews
9 out of 10
"A sheep in wolfs clothing - in a good way..."
Feature:
The only feature I might add to this amp is a nice full reverb tank but that would probably double the price. Perhaps Blackheart would consider manufacturing an old-school stand-alone reverb unit and completely corner the market on affordable guitar amplification!
Quality:
For the price you've paid you will simply not find a more sturdy and well-constructed amp - I don't care where it's made! The Fender Vibro Champ XD I returned felt like it was made from old shoe boxes and soup cans. The Blackheart even smells like a real amp as it burns in. If I was still playing in clubs every weekend I wouldn't be afraid to bring the BH5H along. For now it keeps me happy in the studio.
Value:
If you're in the market for a new amp you're not going to beat this deal.
Desirability:
OK, so I'm not a huge fan of the marketing for this amp. In a more upscale market this amp might resemble a Dr. Z or a Tophat but that isn't important to me. Beneath the skin and bones of this amp is a real soul and that's where its at. OK, the tatoo looking logo is kinda cool.
Sound:
I originally purchased a Fender Vibro Champ XD and was very disappointed with the sound and build quality of that amp. I'm using the BH5H with a 10-inch cabinet and I can dial in virtually any sound I want. So, what sounds am I after? Mostly Grant Green, Wes Montgomery, Charlie Christian, West Coast rock, Blues, and Alt. country and jazz players from all different eras. The BH5H can get a lot of really sweet tones without a whole lot of coaxing.
Ease of Use:
It doesn't get much easier than this. If you can flip a toggle switch and turn a knob then you'll master this amp quickly.
Support:
Dunno. Don't wanna know, if you know what I'm saying.
Overall:
Don't let all the "heavy metal" marketing fool you; this is one terrific sounding amp for all kinds of music. I use mine only in the studio and I can get all the jazz and "West Coast" I need without the need for fiddling with some silly preset. The fact that this amp is somehow connected to the company that makes Crate scared the crap out of me at first but I'm soooooo happy I gave it shot!
Submitted: 3/30/2008
Style of Music: West Coast rock, jazz, blues, pop, alt. country, etc.
9 out of 10
"None more bang for the buck!"
Feature:
pretty good features (3 band EQ, 3/5 watt setting, 5 plugs for cabinets of different Ohm ratings). It could have a master volume to get a perfect score, but this thing is loaded for what it is.
Quality:
Looks great all around... you wouldn't know it is made in China by looking at it.
Value:
Where else can you get this much bang for the buck? No where, that where... It's none more black...heart.
Desirability:
It's totally cool, small and loud with a great natural OD.
Sound:
As you probably already know, there are two settings, a 3 watt and a 5 watt setting. The 5 watt seems a little brighter and more over-driven when the volume is on 10. I really like the sound when it is cranked, but it isn't quite loud enough for practice (we have a LOUD drummer) and frankly it is too loud for my apartment... but the clean tones are very nice in my opinion.
Ease of Use:
As easy as they come.
Support:
no idea
Overall:
To my knowledge, there's nothing out there that compares. BH is coming out with a 15W, a 1W and a 100W amp, and I will be taking a look at these as well!
Submitted: 2/22/2008
Style of Music: hard rock
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