Crate VTX212B Guitar Combo Amplifier (120 Watts, 2x12 in.)

Three-channel guitar amplifier with DSP.

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Crate VTX212B Guitar Combo Amplifier (120 Watts, 2x12 in.) reviews

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* * * * * * * * * * 8 out of 10 zZounds has verified that this customer bought this product from us.

"Well worth $300.00."

Feature:
Comes WITH the foot pedal, cable and casters. As before it gives me the three basic Channels I need with or without effects, essentially giving me 6. I only wish they had added a Boost that would give each channel a programmable volume increase for jumping into leads with out having to switch channels or take your hand off the strings to adjust the guitar volume.

Quality:
Jury's still out on this one, I sent my first one back because of a short in the Solo channel Gain control. ZZounds sent me an immediate replacement without any hassle. All the knobs wiggle loosely when adjusted, and I'm sure they wont survive a hit from something bouncing around in the equipment van.

Value:
For $300.00 Bucks, this amp kicks AZZ!

Desirability:
This is my future back up amp. I intend to get a Peavey Vyper 120 (not available till August, but this amp has already proven gig worthy.

Sound:
This amp supplies me with the three basic sounds I need. The Rhythm Channel can be dialed in for a really decent Blues tone. The Clean is real clean of course and seems to lack the tone control I need to get the mids and high to break out past the drums. The Solo channel will get away from you real easy. I need it for my Hendrix tunes, so I fiddle with the shape control in lieu of real tone controls, to keep it under check.

Ease of Use:
The book supplied seems to cover all the bases. The degree of control over the effects is a little wanting, but for the price and 2 knob design, you can't expect much. 1 afternoon and halfway through a Gig, I had it figured out.

Support:
Haven't had to deal with Crate (Loud Inc.)yet. I would assume since they are also the Ampeg people that their service would be satisfactory.

Overall:
I would get another one. I am waiting to see how well it holds up to a full summer of gigging

Submitted: 4/28/2008

Style of Music: Blues and Classic Rock

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* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10 zZounds has verified that this customer bought this product from us.

"Amazing because it is."

Feature:
Footpedal, wheels.....OH YEAH! 2x12 60watt speakers!!

Quality:
Solid, I was a little skeptical at first about the quality because of what Picky Nicky below me said about the knobs, mine is solid.

Value:
Amazing for the price

Desirability:
Oh You'll deffinatly pick up some sexy mommas....Grandmama's that is. the classic vintage looks are to die for lol

Sound:
This amp is so crisp and clear in the clean channel, the distortion channel is really great too, the solo channel squeels a little too much though... oh well;-)

Ease of Use:
takes about a day to set it to your style exactly, but it's not hard to do if you know how to turn a knob.

Support:
haven't had to deal w/ them yet.

Overall:
Great deal. Great Amp. Buy it Now.

Submitted: 8/3/2008

Style of Music: Rock alternative/Ska/metal

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The VTX212B features full three-channel operation with independent gain, level and tone shaping circuits. The DSP section has 15 multi-effects including chorus, flange, phase shift, vibrato, octave down, touch-wah and reverse wah. Each of these can be set for depth, and then the Tap button on the front controls speed.

The VTX212B also has 15 delays with adjustments for single delay with 4 levels, echo delay with 4 levels, tape delay with 4 levels and echo/effects combo with 3 levels. Each of these effects can be set with the Tap button for speed as well.

Technical Info

Output power rating: 120W RMS @5% THD, 4, 120 VAC

Maximum input signal accepted: 7 volts peak-to-peak min. @ 1kHz

Total system gain:
-- Solo channel: 110dB, all controls @10

-- Rhythm channel: 88dB, all controls @10

-- Clean channel: 58dB, all controls @10

Solo/rhythm channels:
-- 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

Internal speaker:
-- 2x custom design 12 in., 8 ohms

-- Input impedance 470k

Power requirements: 120 VAC, 60Hz, 95VA

Size and weight: 21 in. H x 27-1/2 in. W x 11 1/4 in. D, 50 lbs.
Three-channel amp with FlexWave preamp, mid-shape control on Solo channel, and onboard effects with tap tempo delay. Includes 2x12" Crate custom speakers, 120 watts RMS.

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