Crate V50-112 Guitar Combo Amplifier (50 Watts, 1x12 in.)
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Class AB, all tube circuitry.
Overview
The new V50-112 two-channel combo loudly announces the new generation of Crate’s all-tube amplifiers. With dual 6L6 fixed biased output tubes, this bad refrigerator produces the sort of sparkling cleans and warm, thick overdrive that can only come from tubes pushed to their limit. It pumps 50 watts through a single 12-inch speaker, creating a muscular low end perfect for club gigs and recording sessions. Presence control, spring reverb and foot-switchable boost make sure you can dial in your custom tone from anywhere. Lesser amps will blow their fuses in fear when they see you plugging into a V50-112.
Features
50 watts RMS
Class AB, all tube circuitry
1 x 12 in. speaker
Two channels
2 x 6L6 output tubes, fixed bias
Spring reverb
Features
50 watts RMS
Class AB, all tube circuitry
1 x 12 in. speaker
Two channels
2 x 6L6 output tubes, fixed bias
Spring reverb
Specs
Output Power Rating: 50 W rms @ 5% THD, 8 ohm load, 120 VAC
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 70 dB, Typical (Clean Ch only)
Gain:
-Overdrive Ch 98 dB, all controls @ 10
-Clean Ch 58 dB, all controls @ 10
EQ:
-Treble: 12 dB range @ 6 kHz
-Middle: 10 dB range @ 1 kHz
-Bass: 8 dB range @ 150 Hz
Boost: 10 dB @ 900 Hz
Presence: 8 dB range @ 10 kHz
Speaker Specs: 12 in., 50 W, 8 ohm, 1.75 in. voice coil diameter, 30 oz magnet
Extension Speaker: 8 ohms minimum nominal impedance
Preamp Tubes: (3) 12AX7A
Power Tubes: (2) 6L6GC
Power Requirements:
-90-132 VAC, 60 Hz, 150 VA
-220-240 VAC, 50 Hz, 150 VA
Size (H x W x D): 19.0 in/48.3 cm x 24.0 in/61.0 cm x 11.0 in/27.9 cm
Weight: 48.5 lb/22.0 kg
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 70 dB, Typical (Clean Ch only)
Gain:
-Overdrive Ch 98 dB, all controls @ 10
-Clean Ch 58 dB, all controls @ 10
EQ:
-Treble: 12 dB range @ 6 kHz
-Middle: 10 dB range @ 1 kHz
-Bass: 8 dB range @ 150 Hz
Boost: 10 dB @ 900 Hz
Presence: 8 dB range @ 10 kHz
Speaker Specs: 12 in., 50 W, 8 ohm, 1.75 in. voice coil diameter, 30 oz magnet
Extension Speaker: 8 ohms minimum nominal impedance
Preamp Tubes: (3) 12AX7A
Power Tubes: (2) 6L6GC
Power Requirements:
-90-132 VAC, 60 Hz, 150 VA
-220-240 VAC, 50 Hz, 150 VA
Size (H x W x D): 19.0 in/48.3 cm x 24.0 in/61.0 cm x 11.0 in/27.9 cm
Weight: 48.5 lb/22.0 kg
Reviews
Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
(41 ratings)
Submitted February 25, 2009 by a customer from yahoo.ca
"The Crate V50-112 is a good solid amp, but with a couple of easy mods this amp can sound so SWEEEEET!!"
I'm giving it a 10 because of the mods I've done to it, but I'd give it a 5 or 6 right out of the box.
Sound
It as a flat sound right of the box and a bit to much low end rumble. Anyone that owns/played one knows that. The reverb is not the best either, so I put a Accutronics full size reverb tank in mine. Now the reverb sounds great!! The speaker was my next target. I swapped out the Crate speaker, which is not the best, with a 12" JBL I had lying around and there was a very noticeable difference. Next I targeted the tone of the amp. I changed the pre-amp tube (the one that is closest to the power tubes) with a 12au7. This cost me about a 25% - 30% loss of volume but I ended up with the warmest, sweetest tone you could imagine, very similar to my '65 Twin Reverb. I also changed the other 2 preamp tubes(12au7). JJ tubes were used as the replacements.
Features
3- 12ax7's for the preamp 2- 6L6's for power Reverb unit and speaker are not the best but, for the price you can't go wrong. It makes a great practice amp and it would be a super amp for the advanced beginner. *50 watts rms *1 x 12" speaker *Extension speaker output *2 channel (Clean and Overdrive) *3 band shared EQ *Boost switch to increase midrange *Presence switch for adding a bit more color to the output *Effects loop *2 button footswitch (not included)
Ease of Use
Not much to say here.
Quality… read more
The cabinet appears to be built well. It seems to be a solid amp, as you can see on youtube where someone throws this amp across the floor then plugs in and starts playing again. Could use a better reverb and speakers.
Value
A 50 watt tube amp for under $200.00!! Great value! You can't get a decent solid state amp for this price.
Manufacturer Support
Don't know as I've never needed support with this amp.... yet.
The Wow Factor
A tube amp for under $200, everyone should want this sexy beast.
Musical Background:
Live Sound/Recording Engineer, Active Musician
Musical Style:
Rock(all kinds), Country, Blues, Newfoundland/Irish music read less
Sound
It as a flat sound right of the box and a bit to much low end rumble. Anyone that owns/played one knows that. The reverb is not the best either, so I put a Accutronics full size reverb tank in mine. Now the reverb sounds great!! The speaker was my next target. I swapped out the Crate speaker, which is not the best, with a 12" JBL I had lying around and there was a very noticeable difference. Next I targeted the tone of the amp. I changed the pre-amp tube (the one that is closest to the power tubes) with a 12au7. This cost me about a 25% - 30% loss of volume but I ended up with the warmest, sweetest tone you could imagine, very similar to my '65 Twin Reverb. I also changed the other 2 preamp tubes(12au7). JJ tubes were used as the replacements.
Features
3- 12ax7's for the preamp 2- 6L6's for power Reverb unit and speaker are not the best but, for the price you can't go wrong. It makes a great practice amp and it would be a super amp for the advanced beginner. *50 watts rms *1 x 12" speaker *Extension speaker output *2 channel (Clean and Overdrive) *3 band shared EQ *Boost switch to increase midrange *Presence switch for adding a bit more color to the output *Effects loop *2 button footswitch (not included)
Ease of Use
Not much to say here.
Quality… read more
The cabinet appears to be built well. It seems to be a solid amp, as you can see on youtube where someone throws this amp across the floor then plugs in and starts playing again. Could use a better reverb and speakers.
Value
A 50 watt tube amp for under $200.00!! Great value! You can't get a decent solid state amp for this price.
Manufacturer Support
Don't know as I've never needed support with this amp.... yet.
The Wow Factor
A tube amp for under $200, everyone should want this sexy beast.
Musical Background:
Live Sound/Recording Engineer, Active Musician
Musical Style:
Rock(all kinds), Country, Blues, Newfoundland/Irish music read less
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