Crate V33-212 V-Series Guitar Combo Amplifier (33 Watts, 2x12 in.)

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Crate V33-212 V-Series Guitar Combo Amplifier (33 Watts, 2x12 in.), Front

Crate V33-212 V-Series Guitar Combo Amplifier (33 Watts, 2x12 in.), Rear

Crate V33-212 V-Series Guitar Combo Amplifier (33 Watts, 2x12 in.), Top

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Class A, all tube circuitry, 4 x EL84 output tubes, cathode biased, spring reverb.

Overview

The British invasion not only brought long hair, Cuban heels and phony accents to our shores, it also brought the now classic cathode-biased 30 watt Class A guitar amp. At moderate volumes, these gifts from the Commonwealth produce a fantastic chime that will be your ticket to ride. Crank them into saturation, and you'll have a multi-dimensional roar that will cause any bohemian to rhapsodize on their articulation and sustain.

Crate's two-channel V33-212 combo produces 33 watts of all tube Class A tone through dual 12-inch speakers. Set one channel for crystal clear cleans, and the other for the warm overdrive distortion that can only come from four EL84 cathode biased output tubes, and you're ready to start your own tone revolution. The new V33's boost function lets your solos soar above the band with just one stomp on the footswitch (sold separately), while the three-band EQ, fluid channel switching and spring reverb give you ultimate sonic control in a loud, durable package. Thermion, dead man!

Features
33 watts RMS

Class A, all tube circuitry

2 x 12 in. speakers

Two channels

4 x EL84 output tubes, cathode biased

Spring reverb

Documents and Manuals

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 866-858-5832

Manual

Reviews

(10 ratings)

Submitted November 1, 2008 by a customer from charter.net

"Terrific value and fantastic sound"

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I plan to have this amp as long as I play electric guitar. I ahve a dozen elctric guitars from medium priced to very expensive and find this amp brings out the best in my guitars.

Sound

The amp has great sound whether played clean or distorted. The clean sound is chimey when you add reverb and plays great blues, jazz or light rock. Switch to channel two and crank your guitar volume all of the way then use the amp gain to dial in the crunch and amp level to control the volumeand you have fantastic heavy rock and metal tones. This is a very loud amp but can be used at home with without blowing out your windows with careful amnipulation of the level control on channel two.

Features

The controls may seem bare bones in nature but it gives you enormous flexibility by having a minium amount of controls. You have everything you need to coax out and tailor yur sound. I like the minimalist approach. This is a very easy amp to use and setup.

Quality

This is a plain looking amp and the constuction is solid. It does its job well. The metal corners are a nice touch and will keep the amp looking nice when carried from gig to home to gig again.

Value

This sis the bargain of the century for a top quality tube amp. It has three 12AX7's and four EL-84's (The same as my Vox AC30) and loads of sound and versatility. Amazing at this price.