Crate GLX212 Guitar Amplifier with Effects (120 Watts, 2x12 in.)

3-band EQ. Dual lead gains. Shape control. Includes 3-button footswitch.

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* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

"Honest review for a great amp"

Feature:
I love that it comes with the tuner that works when muted, the backlit display is great, and the footswitch and wattage. The only grippe I have is that it has no line out. Almost everyone is including that these days. Otherwise, jam packed! Good effects too.

Quality:
The one I tried worked great, but I left it on the stage overnight, and in the morning, it needed to be restarted twice before it would work again. This might just be from the amp being used. But it feels like it can take quite a beating.

Value:
I would say that despite missing a line out, this amp is by far the best value for your money. The effects, the lighted display, the footswitch, power and sound all blow away anything else at that price.

Desirability:
Like I said, other than the line out, it has everything I need and want. Fantastic amp.

Sound:
The sounds was great, but it seemed to crack a bit on the clean channel if it was brought up too high. And I'm only talking less than 50%. Some tweaking could fix this though

Ease of Use:
Quite easy to use. Anyone can get a good sound in a matter of minutes.

Support:
I havent needed to contact them. They cover basic things on the site, but until I run into a bigger problem, I won't know.

Overall:
I'd say until they make a better one, (with line out) or come up with somekind of Tube/acoustic compatible hybrid, I won't have any need to switch other than maybe needing more power for certain venues. But even then, there are ways to get around even that.

Submitted: 8/23/2006

Style of Music: Alternative, funk, rock, blues, worship

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* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

"Crate is by far the best"

Played this amp at a semi-local music store. I'll get strait to the facts.
1. Best solid state I've played (I have played Marshalls and Fenders and Randall)
2. Effects are as good as they get for coming built in (processors are still better)
3. Mantains clarity even when cranked up high
4. Would be great for band practice, or small-medium gigs...it gets very loud

Submitted: 2/24/2003

Style of Music: punk, rock, P.O.D.

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Description
The new GLX Series is the top of the line series of analog amps with digital signal processing. Featuring twin Crate Custom L 12 in. speaker and 120 watts RMS, the GLX212 includes 3-channel operation for a triad of tone opportunities. This amp also features a chromatic tuner, an effects loop with level, plus an intuitive lighted angle control panel including 3-band EQ, dual lead gains, and shape control. Also new on the GLX212 is the redesigned heavy-duty handle with soft touch rubberized grip for better transportability.

Player Type: This amp is for semi-professional players who rehearse and perform on a regular basis, in a small to medium sized venue environment. Switch the lights on when you want them or turn them off when you don't.

Features:

Lighted control panel for visibility in any stage lighting conditions, with lights on/off switch

An "always on" built-in digital chromatic tuner with mute switch for private tuning

Angled-back control panel and new control knob design for better visibility and access

Angled speaker baffle board for upward sound projection

Heavy-duty cabinet construction with beefed up cabinet design for increased strength and durability

16 on-board digital effects with channel tracking and level control for tonal versatility

True 3-channel layout/operation; clean, rhythm and solo channels; each with independent EQ and level controls

Flexwave Evolution 5 tube simulating preamp design with sequential cascading gains

Heavy Duty Cup style one-piece handle with soft-touch rubberized grip for better transportability

Made in the USA

5-year Transferable warranty

Technical Info

Output Power Rating: 120W RMS @5% THD, 4 Ohms, 120 VAC

Maximum Input Signal Accepted 7 volts peak-to-peak min. @ 1kHz

Total System Gain Solo Ch 110dB, all controls @10
Rhythm Ch 88dB, all controls @10
Clean Ch 58dB, all controls @10

Solo Channel: Shape Control Proprietary Circuit

Rhythm Channel:
Low Control 20dB range @ 80Hz
Mid Control 15dB range @ 1kHz
High Control 20dB range @ 10kHz

Clean Channel:
Low Control 36dB range @ 80Hz
Mid Control 15dB range @ 800Hz
High Control 40dB range @ 10kHz

Power Requirements: 120 VAC, 60Hz, 95VA; 100/115VAC, 50/60Hz, 95VA;100/115VAC, 50/60Hz, 95VA

Internal Speaker: (2) Custom Design 12 in., 8 Ohms

Size: 20ü in. H x 26ü in. W x 13 in. D.

Weight: 50 lbs.
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