Add Something to Your Cart.    
Toll Free 866.ZZOUNDS (996.8637) Open until 10 PM EST
Mention priority code 77DBMTF when you call
 

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

3-band EQ. Dual lead gains. Shape control. Includes 3-button footswitch.

Overall User Ratings

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

"Honest review for a great amp"

Overall:
          10 out of 10
Features:
          8 out of 10
Quality:
          8 out of 10
Value:
          10 out of 10
I Want It:
          9 out of 10
Sound:
          9 out of 10
Ease of Use:
          10 out of 10
Support:
          10 out of 10
Submitted: 8/23/2006
Style of Music: Alternative, funk, rock, blues, worship
Musical Experience: Recording, active musician and band director/songwriter
Location: Ottawa, Ontariom, Canada

 

 
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.

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.

Desirability:
Like I said, other than the line out, it has everything I need and want. Fantastic amp.

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

Ease of Use:
Quite easy to use. Anyone can get a good sound in a matter of minutes.

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.

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.

2 of 2 people (100%) found this review helpful. Did you?    
Thanks for your opinion!
 

"Crate is by far the best"

Overall:
          10 out of 10
Features:
          10 out of 10
Quality:
          8 out of 10
Value:
          10 out of 10
I Want It:
          10 out of 10
User: a customer from yahoo.com
Submitted: 2/24/2003
Style of Music: punk, rock, P.O.D.
Location: pittsburgh

 

 
Played this amp at a semi-local music store. I'll get strait to the facts.
1. Best solid state I've played (I have played Marshalls and Fenders and Randall)
2. Effects are as good as they get for coming built in (processors are still better)
3. Mantains clarity even when cranked up high
4. Would be great for band practice, or small-medium gigs...it gets very loud
2 of 2 people (100%) found this review helpful. Did you?    
Thanks for your opinion!
 

"best deal for the money and features and power!"

Overall:
          10 out of 10
Features:
          9 out of 10
Quality:
          10 out of 10
Value:
          10 out of 10
I Want It:
          10 out of 10
Sound:
          9 out of 10
Support:
          10 out of 10
Submitted: 1/20/2004

 

 
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.

Desirability:
sweet.

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.

Support:
have not needed it.

1 of 2 people (50%) found this review helpful. Did you?    
Thanks for your opinion!
 

"If you ask yourself, should I buy it? as Nike says,"

Overall:
          10 out of 10
Features:
          9 out of 10
Quality:
          10 out of 10
Value:
          10 out of 10
I Want It:
          10 out of 10
Sound:
          9 out of 10
Support:
          10 out of 10
Submitted: 2/28/2004
Style of Music: Rock, Punk, Classic Rock
Location: Noneofyourbusiness, USA

 

 
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.

Desirability:
The amp looks great and traditional. And the illumination is awesome.

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.

Support:
Never dealt with them. Haven't had any problems with the amp.

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.

Did you find this review helpful?    
Thanks for your opinion!
 

"Crate GLX212 Amplifier"

Overall:
          10 out of 10
Features:
          9 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
Support:
          10 out of 10
User: a customer from athertonkiehn.com
Submitted: 12/30/2004
Style of Music: Heavy/Death Metal
Musical Experience: Active Musician
Location: Aledo, Texas USA

 

 
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.

Desirability:
Its perfect for my kind of music (Metal)

Sound:
The sound is spectacular. Very flexible, and covers a wide range of sounds.

Support:
Have not been able to test this category, but I suspect a 10.

Overall:
I'll be sticking with this amp for a looong time.

Did you find this review helpful?    
Thanks for your opinion!
 

"BEFORE YOU BUY THIS PRODUCT........PLEASE READ"

Overall:
          10 out of 10
Features:
          10 out of 10
Quality:
          10 out of 10
Value:
          10 out of 10
I Want It:
          8 out of 10
Sound:
          10 out of 10
Support:
          10 out of 10
Submitted: 9/9/2005

 

 
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!!!!!!!!

Desirability:
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.

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

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.

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.

Did you find this review helpful?    
Thanks for your opinion!
 

"120 watts 500 bucks CRate AMP"

Overall:
          10 out of 10
Features:
          10 out of 10
Quality:
          7 out of 10
Value:
          10 out of 10
I Want It:
          10 out of 10
Sound:
          10 out of 10
Ease of Use:
          1 out of 10
Support:
          10 out of 10
User: a customer from yahoo.com
Submitted: 3/26/2004
Style of Music: Rock, punk, alternative
Location: NC

 

 
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

Desirability:
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

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.

Support:
havent had ne problems so i dont no but it comes with a 5yr warenty so cant beat it

Overall:
great sound great product

Did you find this review helpful?    
Thanks for your opinion!
 
Questions? Our musicians can help you right now!
Toll Free 866.ZZOUNDS (996.8637) Open until 10 PM EST
Mention priority code 77DBMTF when you call
Toll Free En Español: 800.460.7976 Hours
Add Something to Your Cart.    
 
Shop with those who respect your privacy— we do. Copyright © 1996-2009, zZounds Music, LLC. Terms of use apply.
A-ID: 3745