crate V Series V18-112 18W 1x12 Tube Guitar Combo Amp
By
SGLou, in Guitar Amplifiers
Overall Rating
Sound Quality
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Reliability/Durability
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General Comments
I did not need to buy this amp- I have 8 other amps, vintage and modern.
I bought it just to have something to play with.
My modifications cost a little over $100, and made a huge difference in the sound quality of the amp.
I plan on giving it to my niece, who is learning to play the guitar now.
I'm not sure that Crate did the right thing by going for the absolute bottom of the market with this line of amps.
Blackheart amps are made by Crate, cost a bit more, and sound significantly better.
Crate could have put better components in these amps, sold them for $300, and buyers would be a lot happier with the sound quality.
My rating is based on a lack of quality components, and that it has the potential to sound significantly better.