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Bugera 1990 Classic Guitar Amplifier Head (120 Watts)

Hand-built 120-Watt hi-gain amplifier driven by 4 x 5881 valves. Integrated high-class reverb. Vintage EQ. FX loop. 5 People rated this product:

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Manufacturer's Description for Bugera 1990 Classic Guitar Amplifier Head (120 Watts)

You asked. Bugera listened. And listened. And experimented for nearly a full year. They made the 1990 the first BUGERA amp to allow switching between full-throttle pentode or more harmonic triode (60-Watt) modes. Then they gave Clean and Lead channels separate master volume and reverb controls. Then Bugera tossed in a dual-control footswitch others charge extra for. Then finally they used their powerful economies of scale and advanced manufacturing to produce a superb value that puts Biting British Tone within range of anybody who ever lusted after it.

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# Hand-built 120-Watt hi-gain amplifier driven by 4 x 5881 valves

# Classic 2-channel preamp design (Clean, Lead) featuring 3 x ECC83 valves for terrifying punch and mind-blowing gain

# Integrated high-class reverb with dedicated Reverb control for each channel

# Vintage Equalizer section with dedicated Bass, Mid, Treble and Presence controls

# Power switch to select between pentode or triode (60 Watt) operation

# Impedance switch (4, 8 and 16 Ohms) to match virtually any speaker cabinet

# FX Loop with dedicated Level control

# Frequency compensated Recording output

# Heavy-duty footswitch for Channel selection and Reverb included

# High-quality components and exceptionally rugged construction ensure long life zZounds is an authorized dealer of Bugera products.

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Sound: First let me say this. This is a good sounding tube amp for $450.00 bucks. For the price, it can't be beat. The only reason this doesn't get a higher rating then a 7 is because I side by sided the amp to my Mesa Boogie Dual Rec. An amp costing 4 times what this one does. It sounds wonderful. The clean has a nicce sparkle to it when set on low gain settings and this amp will go to the other extreme of gain and all places in between. This amp is being used as my backup to my boogie, it has to sound good, or I would not buy it. That's the end of the story on that. Feature: This gets a seven for one reason, there are not seperate eq's for the clean and dirty, but the foot switch is great. It alows you to change channels as well as turn the reverb on and off, very cool for a cheap tube amp. Ease of Use: This amp is very easy to use because it's so basic in layout and features, but don't let that fool you into thinking that there is no good rang of tones, this is no one trick pony. There are lots of great tones on this amp, and there all easy to get to because of easy product use. Quality: This gets a 5 because it's got great build quality from what I can tell, but based on past reputation, and the fact that I haven't put it through it's paces yet, this is a rating that only time will tell. Value: This thing rocks. It's loud, got grgeat tones, and is easy on the pocket book. It can't be beat. Believe me this thing sounds good, remember, it's my backup to my mesa boogie. BTW my backup used to be a Marshall JCM 800. I thought you my want to know what this amp beat to get that spot right under my mesa. Manufacturer Support: havn't used them, don't want to need to. The Wow Factor: It looks ok, kind of like a marshall but not as golden. I don't buy for looks, I buy for sound. Overall: For what this amp was bought for it's the best. It can hold it's own with the big boys and even beats some of them up. I walked into the store to buy a backup amp for my boogie for about 1500.00 and walked out with a great amp for 500.00 and a grand left in my pocket. You couldn't beat this amp with a stick. It's that good, and the price makes it better. Try for your self and let your ears be the judge.

Style of Music: Everything, I have to have gear that does it all!

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Sound: if you dig that Marshall roar, but don't have deep pockets, this is your amp head. If you closed your eyes, you'd think it was a Marshall. It totally nails that 80's hard rock/metal tone of Motley Crue, Iron Maiden, Dokken, Motorhead, early Metallica(pre-Black album), Queensryche, etc., or back the gain off and it can do 70's hard rock ala Thin Lizzy as well. It takes pedals quite well too, if you wanna do other stuff. It can't quite get to modern metal gain-wise, but that's nothing a good boost or distortion pedal can't fix. You can have a clean and a crunch channel, or get a crunch tone on the clean(yes, it can do that), and dial in a lead tone on the dirty channel... it's quite versatile. Feature: really, the only thing it lacks is separate EQs for each channel... other than that, it has everything you'd want or need in an amp. The half-power switch on the back is cool too, dropping the wattage from 120 to 60 watts, reducing headroom, but getting to that 'sweet spot' a little quicker. As with most tube amps, cranking it up loud really makes it sing - if your ears - or the neighbors - can handle it. LOL It also has an out for direct to PA, and another for direct recording, along with an effects loop, with its own level control. With a switch for 4, 8 or 16 ohms, it can go into any cab you have. Ease of Use: VERY easy to use - it took me all of 5 minutes to dial in my tone. Quality: I'll give this a 9 just because I haven't had it long enough to address durability... It's construction is quite sturdy, and I must say, it's quite a good-looking amp as well. Nothing feels/looks cheap or 'cheesy', and it's heavy as h@!! too! Value: an amazing value - real 'British roar' tube tone for short money - what else do you want? Manufacturer Support: I have not had any dealings with the company aside from registering my amp on their website.

Style of Music: classic rock/metal, stoner/doom

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