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Crate GTX65 Guitar Amplifier with Digital Effects (65 Watts, 1x12 in.)

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Description
The GTX65 is a true three channel amp. The Solo Channel features Gain, Shape and Level; the Overdrive Channel features Gain, 3 band EQ and Level and the Clean Channel features Volume and three band EQ. This amp is large enough to use for a band rehearsal and small venue, as well as small enough to use for home practice or even a home studio.

The GTX "Tech Effects" Series offer variable "tweak-ability" in the DSP section. The enhanced DSP section on the GTX65 includes the ability to select a multi-effect, add a variety of delay types and styles, modify those delay times through the use of a tap button and then add digital reverb separately. There is a visual indication of channel mode and tap speed for each effect. In addition, all customized effects can be "channel tracked" to each of the three channels and remain stored even when the amps are powered off.

Technical Info

Output Power Rating: 65W RMS @ 5% THD, 4, 120 VAC

Total System Gain: Overdrive Ch Gain 1: 88dB, all controls @10; Gain 2: 110dB Clean Ch 58dB, all controls @10

Solo /Rhythm Channel:
Low Control 11dB range @ 80Hz
Shape Control Proprietary Circuit
High Control 10dB range @10kHz

Clean Channel:
Low Control 22dB range @ 80Hz
Mid Control 14dB range @ 600Hz
High Control 28dB range @ 10kHz

Internal Speaker: (1) Custom Design 12 in., 4 Input Impedance 470k

Size and Weight: 17-1/2 in. H x 20 in. W x 11 in. D, 34 lbs

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Crate GTX65 Guitar Amplifier with Digital Effects (65 Watts, 1x12 in.) Reviews

15 People rated this product :
           9 out of 10
           8 out of 10
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"Great amp, well made in the USA."
Feature:
More than an average user needs but great for the tweak minded. The only beef I have with this amp is the manner in which the effect rate is set (the tap button). Works well but I'd rather have a dedicated digipot to set the attack/delay time of effects.

Quality:
No problems with fit or finish. Very heavy duty and well made.

Value:
Good price. Just about what I paid for a not-so-good sounding solidstate amp in 1983.

Desirability:
Didn't really catch my eye at first. But the DSP is the "sexy" part of this amp.

Sound:
Typical solidstate amp. Don't expect that "classic tube sound" from this pounder. It's very versitile, but it takes work. Anything from SRV to Yngwie is possible with a minimum of external devices (extra EQ is all you need). It's loud but doesn't get muddy, great at low volumes (the main advantage of solidstate technology).

Support:
Haven't had any problems so can't rate.

Overall:
I'll give this amp 8.5 out of 10. I've really grown to like it and the work put into the DSP and EQ sections was worth the effort.

Submitted: 12/08/2004
Style of Music: Blues Rock
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           8 out of 10
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"Sounds good enough with the DSP!!"
Feature:
The footswitchable DSP is great. It's size and weight is an advantage.

Quality:
Looks and feels solid, nothing loose or rattling.

Value:
It's an amp you don't have to worry about, and you can get usable sounds from it. I don't know if a scooter would haul it, but it will sure go along in a taxi!

Desirability:
It looks like a sophisticated piece of equipment. I wish the writing by the knobs was big enough to read without a magnifying glass.

Sound:
It's among the best sounding solid state amps available. The DSP is where the difference is. With the supplied footswitch you can select effect setups and save them, bring them up with the footswitch during your performance. It took me a while to get the hang of it, but in the end it is really very simple to figure out. You probably won't need any pedals, anyway the pedals would add up to much more than this amp cost. It's hard for me to explain what "tone" is in words, but in a loud band setting this amp blends in very well. That being said, you cannot honestly evaluate an amp at a music store. My sound rating number is compared to other solid state amps, not tubers.

Support:
Never used it.

Overall:
I will use it until it decides to move on. Something else will be available by then and so..............

Submitted: 07/09/2005
Style of Music: Rock and "top forty"
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