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Crate FW120 FlexWave Guitar Combo Amplifier (120 Watts, 2x12 in.)

FlexWave120 212 is the perfect stage amp for the pro or semi-pro gigging musician who needs driving power, multiple channels and built-in effects. Its FlexWave™ Evolution 5 preamp uses Crate's patented Sequential Cascading Gain™ technology to pump 120-watts of fat, driving tone through two 12 in. speakers. Variable 3-channel operation allows you to switch among crystal clear clean, red hot overdrive and screaming high gain channels from the included remote footswitch. With DSP effects, Channel Tracking of effects settings, and Crate's proprietary Shape Control circuit for creating wicked custom leads. Learn More...

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Overall User Ratings

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
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I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

Individual User Ratings

Overall:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * . . . 7 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

Feature:
some reviews say that there is a tuner in the amp, which would be awesome, but there isn't one. the digital effects aren't very good and sound pretty cheesy for the most part. the amp does come with a foot switch though that works great.

Quality:
very good quality. the output jack got loose pretty quickly but its easy to tighten and the amp is pretty solid.

Value:
its great value. 300 dollars for an amp that can be played along with thousand dollar amps and not be overpowered.

Desirability:
it looks alright, and oddly, people with much better amps have said that they love it.

Sound:
the clean channel sounds good, but its really hard getting a sound between absolutely clean and heavy distortion. also, the distortion can sound kind of dry unless you turn up the reverb and frequencies quite a bit. overall the amp makes good sounds though, and it gets very loud.

Ease of Use:
very easy to use. storing digital effects and other settings is a little tricky though, and the instructions didn't make much sense so it may take a little getting use to if you really want to use them.

Support:
i never dealt with crate directly, and i've only dealt with zzounds on another product, and they were very helpful and let me return my defective product for a new one free of charge.

Overall:
this amp is great for a starting guitarist. i've played for about a year now and i still feel no need to buy a new one. this amp can be taken to any bar or restaurant gig and perform just as well amps that cost 5 times more. it may not be the clearest amp out there but if you are looking to save money its a great amp.

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

Feature:
the amp came with a 3 button foot switch and it works great

Quality:
very great durability iv banged it around a lot and not even a scratch

Value:
great for the money

Desirability:
all i half to say is get it

Sound:
well first the sound is just amazing the clean is so clear and beautiful the overdrive is really good for punk and rock and the best of all high gain amazing for metal and solos

Ease of Use:
plug it in and rrrrrrrrrrrocccckkkkkkkkk out

Support:
never had to call

Overall:
10 years

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10

Feature:
Built in DSP effects that track and auto adjust when you switch settings. Simple 3 button foot pedal that switches in between the gains, cleans, and effects. Wheels for rolling the sucker, which isn't that heavy anyway. Built in tuner on the top.

Quality:
Looks really great and futuristic. Good quality.

Sound:
This amp can produce any sound you want really. I use the clean more, and it's very clear and beautiful. The high gain is intense, and with the right noise supressor sounds really well too. Whenever I do use gain, I use the regular built in overdrive. It works like magic and sounds unblemished.

Ease of Use:
You plug it in, set up your sound, and play. The only kinda confusing part is the effects and working it out on the pedal.

Support:
Haven't had to call. I didn't get a manual with it though, but they have that on their website.

Overall:
A damn good amp for the money. And loud enough for venues. I suggest buying it with a noise surpressor though, if you wish to turn it up past five.

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