Crate V18-212 V-Series Guitar Combo Amplifier (18 Watts, 2x12 in.)
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Class A, all tube circuitry. EL84 output tubes.
Overview
Back in the day in merry olde England--before rock was huge and 12 year olds had tinnitus from 100 watt stacks--an 18 watt 2x12 combo was all you needed to set toes a-tapping at the local garden fete. A few years later, some crazed Limey decided to crank just such a combo into distortion and found it produced a brilliant, compressed sustain perfect for the blues. People started selling their souls to find these rare gems, but you don't have to because we've recreated that vintage setup--and with all the mod cons.
Crate's new V18-212 combo features single-channel, Class A design with gain and master volume controls, 3-band EQ, and spring reverb, making it one of the most versatile little amps around. This baby produces sweet cleans and warm, smooth overdrive from its dual cathode biased EL84 output tubes, punching 18 watts into dual 12 inch speakers for the perfect pub/club amp.
Crate's new V18-212 combo features single-channel, Class A design with gain and master volume controls, 3-band EQ, and spring reverb, making it one of the most versatile little amps around. This baby produces sweet cleans and warm, smooth overdrive from its dual cathode biased EL84 output tubes, punching 18 watts into dual 12 inch speakers for the perfect pub/club amp.
Specs
18 watts RMS
Class A, all tube circuitry
2 x 12 in. speakers
2 x EL84 output tubes, cathode biased
Class A, all tube circuitry
2 x 12 in. speakers
2 x EL84 output tubes, cathode biased
Reviews
Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
(3 ratings)
Submitted December 2, 2008 by a customer from hotmail.com
"THE PRICE IS RIGHT,SO IS THIS AMPLIFIER!!!"
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There is nothing that I do not like about this amp. I will probably get another to make a nice low watt stack!!I thoughtof getting an AC-15VOX but the "call of the Crate was too strong!!"
Sound
Let me say right away that the speakers in the amp are sub-standard.I knew that when I bought it.I am running the 18 watts thru a Behringer 4-12 Jensen spkr. cab. What a sonic difference!Jensens'are a VERY underated spkr. and should get alot ofkudo's. Meanwhile back at the AMP...it has a great growly O.D. and a good solid clean tone. It works great with my Keeley-modified blues driver and with this cab alittle reverb goes a looong way!
Features
The AMP. comes w/out footswitch features. As a stand alone amp. it is tone city with the right settings,easy to find(start from flat)and go easy on the reverb it's kinda woofey,if you know what I mean. The best features are/is the gain overdrive.Chimey,growly all at once sounds weird on paper,but,sounds terrific in person.LOUD,is also a good feature! 18 watts? I think more like 20-24 is more likely! Great sound,and once the speakers get broken in,they sound alot better than out of the box.
Ease of Use
It is SO easy to get good tone I won't waste time on it. Start at flat(meaning,high noon on the dial markers.)And a little reverb(see above)and go for your best tone remembering to play it LOUD as ya can,or,as the cops say ya can!Good luck.… read more
Quality
Good solid wood makes a real diff. in tone and the Crate 18 has good wood.I think it would do fine on the road,it seems tough and able to take some knocks.Everything brittle or breakable is well covered with 1/2 inch plywood and a solid steel chassis,so no worries there! This AMP. is a keeper.At least i'm keeping mine!
Value
This amp is worth much more than I paid for it. Thank God for Chinese labor,and American quality control!
Manufacturer Support
No dealings with the company yet. 'Nuff said there.
The Wow Factor
This amp is a sexy little devil that will seduce the unwary,so watch-out! I just really like the way it looks,and presents itself on stage.It would be great to see it in different colors such as White,sky blue,fire engine red,etc...etc..
Musical Background:
active musician,disabled but still kickin" 35 years playing experience.
Musical Style:
I play just about everything except Jazz. read less
Sound
Let me say right away that the speakers in the amp are sub-standard.I knew that when I bought it.I am running the 18 watts thru a Behringer 4-12 Jensen spkr. cab. What a sonic difference!Jensens'are a VERY underated spkr. and should get alot ofkudo's. Meanwhile back at the AMP...it has a great growly O.D. and a good solid clean tone. It works great with my Keeley-modified blues driver and with this cab alittle reverb goes a looong way!
Features
The AMP. comes w/out footswitch features. As a stand alone amp. it is tone city with the right settings,easy to find(start from flat)and go easy on the reverb it's kinda woofey,if you know what I mean. The best features are/is the gain overdrive.Chimey,growly all at once sounds weird on paper,but,sounds terrific in person.LOUD,is also a good feature! 18 watts? I think more like 20-24 is more likely! Great sound,and once the speakers get broken in,they sound alot better than out of the box.
Ease of Use
It is SO easy to get good tone I won't waste time on it. Start at flat(meaning,high noon on the dial markers.)And a little reverb(see above)and go for your best tone remembering to play it LOUD as ya can,or,as the cops say ya can!Good luck.… read more
Quality
Good solid wood makes a real diff. in tone and the Crate 18 has good wood.I think it would do fine on the road,it seems tough and able to take some knocks.Everything brittle or breakable is well covered with 1/2 inch plywood and a solid steel chassis,so no worries there! This AMP. is a keeper.At least i'm keeping mine!
Value
This amp is worth much more than I paid for it. Thank God for Chinese labor,and American quality control!
Manufacturer Support
No dealings with the company yet. 'Nuff said there.
The Wow Factor
This amp is a sexy little devil that will seduce the unwary,so watch-out! I just really like the way it looks,and presents itself on stage.It would be great to see it in different colors such as White,sky blue,fire engine red,etc...etc..
Musical Background:
active musician,disabled but still kickin" 35 years playing experience.
Musical Style:
I play just about everything except Jazz. read less
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