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"Honest review for a great amp" submitted August 23, 2006

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Musical Background: Recording, active musician and band director/songwriter

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

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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 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. Ease of Use: Quite easy to use. Anyone can get a good sound in a matter of minutes. 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. Manufacturer 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. The Wow Factor: Like I said, other than the line out, it has everything I need and want. Fantastic amp. 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.

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"best deal for the money and features and power!" submitted January 20, 2004

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Sound: This amp sounds great! From clean to nasty to just rude. Sounds great at low settings but put it past two and your pissing off the neighbors. 16 digital effects with channel tracking. You can set each channel to a desired effect and switch between the three. Three channel footswitch included. Feature: Came with the footswitch. Love the back-lit pannel for dark clubs, love the channel tracking. Effects are good but why stop at 16? May as well have 20 or 30 with the same configuration. Quality: Feels like a small indestructable safe. You can use it for practice or club gigs if you need more power it is compatable. Value: Fairly priced. I was looking to buy the Beringer 210 but it seemed a little cheap and I hear their products are sub-par. You get what you pay for. Manufacturer Support: have not needed it. The Wow Factor: sweet.

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"If you ask yourself, should I buy it? as Nike says," submitted February 28, 2004

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Music Style: Rock, Punk, Classic Rock

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Sound: I would give it a 10, but I know many would be shaking their heads at that because it's solid state. But it's still got a great sound. It's got enough watts to gig with and an extra output. The Distortion sounds great. And is versitile. The clean channel is pretty nice also. Haven't had to much time to mess around w/effects but they don't sound to bad. Feature: The features are great. Built in tuner, Illumination, foot switch, what more do you need? it's illumination is great for when your doin a gig in a darker area, just flip the switch and there is light. And the footswitch helps a great deal. Quality: The quality is good. It's a little heavey but a sturdy amp. I'd feel safe dragging it around to friends house to play. All the parts are pretty good on it. Value: GREAT VALUE!!!!!!! I looked at some Marshall amps around the same price, and you get so much more for your money with Crate. You don't pay an extra 1hundred or so on the name, such as Marshall. Manufacturer Support: Never dealt with them. Haven't had any problems with the amp. The Wow Factor: The amp looks great and traditional. And the illumination is awesome. Overall: Great amp, great sound, quality, and value. If you see one of these in a guitar shop, I suggest you try one!!!! And if you can't quite afford one of these, go for a GLX120 or GLX65. The same except less wattage and somewhat cheaper.

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"Crate GLX212 Amplifier" submitted December 30, 2004

By a customer from athertonkiehn.com

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Musical Background: Active Musician

Music Style: Heavy/Death Metal

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Sound: The sound is spectacular. Very flexible, and covers a wide range of sounds. Feature: The main features are excellent (i.e. main knobs under SOLO, RHYTHM, and CLEAN, but the effects knob could use some work. Quality: The Best I could possible use. Value: Worth every penny. Manufacturer Support: Have not been able to test this category, but I suspect a 10. The Wow Factor: Its perfect for my kind of music (Metal) Overall: I'll be sticking with this amp for a looong time.

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"BEFORE YOU BUY THIS PRODUCT........PLEASE READ" submitted September 9, 2005

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Sound: The "Solo" option on here really kicks it up a natch. I have had nothing but Crate amps, and I would not own any other brand name Feature: a built in Chromatic tuner, and 16 "DSP" effects makes this amp obsolete. Quality: Crate has nicly put this amp together, It is easy on the eyes and heavy for the ears, well worth the price. Value: all I got to say is Worth the money!!!!!!!! Manufacturer Support: words of wisdom, keep your warranty, just incase you damage the amp, you don't want to have to pay for it. Crate has a really helpful personal. The Wow Factor: I think that this is a amp that will fit in anywhere, the exterior of the amp is black, and the lights are red, nothing wrong with black and red, when you play metal. Overall: The best amp in my opinion, for a band just starting out, or a novice that just wants to blast a tune in their ears time to time. Great investment.

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"120 watts 500 bucks CRate AMP" submitted March 26, 2004

By a customer from yahoo.com

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Music Style: Rock, punk, alternative

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Sound: i played this amp at a Gig, i own a GLX65 and the 120 blows it out, sound is amazing and i dont use the Gain's i use floor pedals but the clean is great and the speakers are amazing. Feature: it serves 16 digital FX's and has a biult in tuner with lights, man u cant beat it, crate does it again Quality: at higher volumes the clean starts craking, like its peaking, but overall its good sound Value: 500 bucks for 120 watt amp with 16 effects and 2 Od channels that works great with bigger venue bands Manufacturer Support: havent had ne problems so i dont no but it comes with a 5yr warenty so cant beat it The Wow Factor: ive been checkin out prices but i really want a stack so im not looking to buy one but if i was in the market for a 120 watt amp i would jump all over this amp Overall: great sound great product

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

User Ratings

"Honest review for a great amp" submitted August 23, 2006

"best deal for the money and features and power!" submitted January 20, 2004

"If you ask yourself, should I buy it? as Nike says," submitted February 28, 2004

"Crate GLX212 Amplifier" submitted December 30, 2004

"BEFORE YOU BUY THIS PRODUCT........PLEASE READ" submitted September 9, 2005

"120 watts 500 bucks CRate AMP" submitted March 26, 2004