Members theAntihero Posted May 13, 2009 Members Share Posted May 13, 2009 So those of you that have a v5, do you like it? How does it compare to the other 5 watters out there, blackheart/valve jr etc? Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Saetia Posted May 13, 2009 Members Share Posted May 13, 2009 VJ > V5 (I've owned both) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members theAntihero Posted May 13, 2009 Author Members Share Posted May 13, 2009 VJ > V5(I've owned both) Hmm since i hated the VJ this is disturbing info. How was it worse? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members theAntihero Posted May 13, 2009 Author Members Share Posted May 13, 2009 TTT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tlbonehead Posted May 13, 2009 Members Share Posted May 13, 2009 Hmm since i hated the VJ this is disturbing info. How was it worse?Nothing's worse than the Valve Jr, IMO. However, they really took a huge step down when going from the V8 and V58 down to the V5. The V8 and V58 sound really good as far as 5 watters go. And they have more usable features. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members theAntihero Posted May 14, 2009 Author Members Share Posted May 14, 2009 Nothing's worse than the Valve Jr, IMO. However, they really took a huge step down when going from the V8 and V58 down to the V5. The V8 and V58 sound really good as far as 5 watters go. And they have more usable features. I know the v8's are a better amp, and i agree with VJ quote. I can get a v5 for really cheap and im just wondering if its even worth the fifty bucks to screw with. Someday im gonna pickup a v58... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tlbonehead Posted May 14, 2009 Members Share Posted May 14, 2009 I know the v8's are a better amp, and i agree with VJ quote. I can get a v5 for really cheap and im just wondering if its even worth the fifty bucks to screw with. Someday im gonna pickup a v58... I know where a buck and a quarter will get you a clean USA V58.(plus a little shipping) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Shamdog Posted May 14, 2009 Members Share Posted May 14, 2009 I just bot a V5 for cheap...Just for kicks. Will a new speaker help at all, or just resell it? I have a Blackheart now so I don't really need it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cap'n'crunch Posted May 14, 2009 Members Share Posted May 14, 2009 I tried out a V5. I thought something was wrong with it then I listened to clips on YouTube and realized they all sound bad:facepalm:. Most SS practice amps have a more usable tone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members theAntihero Posted May 15, 2009 Author Members Share Posted May 15, 2009 I know where a buck and a quarter will get you a clean USA V58. (plus a little shipping) Hmm...... dont be suprised if you get a PM from me soon.Anyway i ended up getting the v5, ill have it in a couple days and ill do a little review Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Shamdog Posted May 15, 2009 Members Share Posted May 15, 2009 Do you think one of these speakers will help? Vintage G10 Celestion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members abecon5 Posted May 15, 2009 Members Share Posted May 15, 2009 Do you think one of these speakers will help?Vintage G10 Celestion speakers will make a world of differnce. I have a v33 212. I put in new speakers and the amp sounded a million times better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members left hand path Posted May 15, 2009 Members Share Posted May 15, 2009 I just bot a V5 for cheap...Just for kicks. Will a new speaker help at all, or just resell it? I have a Blackheart now so I don't really need it. the speaker is the only real problem with the amp, a new one will bring it to life. but i like the v5 overall with a speaker swap. its good for a small basic clean amp for practice and it gets a nice yngwie tone with an overdrive pedal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Shamdog Posted May 15, 2009 Members Share Posted May 15, 2009 Sweet! Any speaker suggestions? Was thinking about a Webber Blue Pup, Eminence Ragin' Cajun, or that Celstion. Don't really want to spend over, say $35, just because... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members theAntihero Posted May 21, 2009 Author Members Share Posted May 21, 2009 I just bot a V5 for cheap...Just for kicks. Will a new speaker help at all, or just resell it? I have a Blackheart now so I don't really need it. I got mine and can say with out a doubt it desperately needs a speaker swap. I tried it with another cab and the difference was phenominal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Shamdog Posted August 24, 2009 Members Share Posted August 24, 2009 I finally got around to playing my V5 with a new Rajin' Cajin speaker. It made a world of difference. I only played it for about 10 minutes and switched to my Blackheart. Though the Rajin' Cajin sounded good, I could still feel something lacking...It was a 12" speaker. I plugged the V5 into the 1x12 Blackheart cab, and I was much happier. I guess I'm just not a 1x10 kinda guy. Going to sell the V5 now, anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ruppert240 Posted August 24, 2009 Members Share Posted August 24, 2009 Nothing's worse than the Valve Jr, IMO. However, they really took a huge step down when going from the V8 and V58 down to the V5. The V8 and V58 sound really good as far as 5 watters go. And they have more usable features. the truth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tlbonehead Posted August 24, 2009 Members Share Posted August 24, 2009 Hmm since i hated the VJ this is disturbing info. How was it worse?Never tried the V5 but I have both a V58 and V8 Palomino, as well as a Valve Jr and the Crates are in a class far above the Valve Jr as far as I'm concerned. Lots more usable features (amazing tone shaping control, effects loop, and a master volume for very usable lighter overdrive) Other than the Blackstar, it is my favorite budget 5 watter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tlbonehead Posted August 24, 2009 Members Share Posted August 24, 2009 Oops old thread!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members theAntihero Posted August 25, 2009 Author Members Share Posted August 25, 2009 I ended up getting a Vintage 10 pulled from a prosonic and it was night and day difference. IMHO its cleaner than the blackheart and better in every single way than the VJ. I like it quite a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MKSkud Posted August 25, 2009 Members Share Posted August 25, 2009 I have to find a speaker for mine... I like it though, it's a neat little amp, and very LOUD. Lots of gain too... Sounds good enough with an overdrive pedal in front... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members hyperkookeez Posted August 25, 2009 Members Share Posted August 25, 2009 speakers will make a world of differnce. I have a v33 212. I put in new speakers and the amp sounded a million times better. +1 its absolutely amazing how bad stock crate's speakers are 10x worse than bugera's stock speakers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Shamdog Posted August 26, 2009 Members Share Posted August 26, 2009 +1its absolutely amazing how bad stock crate's speakers are10x worse than bugera's stock speakers Yea...When I pulled the stocker out, it was shiny plastic. Kinda like those red "Keg" cups you get at a party. And, i think the whole thing weighed about 1 pound. Totally discgacefull. The Rajin' Cajun weighed almost as much as the whole amp. It surley brings the rawk, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Shamdog Posted February 1, 2010 Members Share Posted February 1, 2010 Never did bond with the V5. For sale in the want ads for $110. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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