Monoprice 15-Watt, 1x12 Guitar Combo Tube Amp with Celestion Speaker and Spring Reverb
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Does the amp come with the foot switch for reverb?
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on Dec 25, 2017
BEST ANSWER: No foot switch,but a good little tube amp .
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- ART S on Dec 25, 2017
- Purchased on Nov 9, 2017
BEST ANSWER: No foot switch,but a good little tube amp .
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- ART S on Dec 25, 2017
- Purchased on Nov 9, 2017
it comes with a foot switch input jack but no foot switch. I tried to ask customer service and they became very cagey about an answer saying it might mislead people? What's going on? The jack on the back of the cabinet says fs1 so if they don't offer one they should at least recommend one. It must have been designed for one! I tried two different NEEWER switches but neither worked. I'll have to keep trying. The neewer had a nice little light. Any suggestions?
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- New User U on Feb 17, 2019
No, mine didn't, but any on/off switch with a 1/4 inch jack works and they are very inexpensive.
I own Vintage Marshalls, Traynors and hi-end boutique amps, and now 2 of these for playing in true stereo. Very sparkly 3-D sound you can only get with tubes.
I own Vintage Marshalls, Traynors and hi-end boutique amps, and now 2 of these for playing in true stereo. Very sparkly 3-D sound you can only get with tubes.
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- Michael U on Dec 25, 2017
- Purchased on Sep 15, 2017
The Amp has an input for a foot switch but does not come with one. You can purchase a Fender single button foot switch from Amazon that will work well. Also, the Fender Blues Jr. Amp covers fit perfectly.
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- Dennis M on Dec 25, 2017
- Purchased on Nov 22, 2017
No, it does not come with a foot switch, but there is a jack for one.
It probably uses a simple on/off momentary contact switch - very cheap and easy to make.
It probably uses a simple on/off momentary contact switch - very cheap and easy to make.
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- Bill V on Dec 25, 2017
- Purchased on Nov 14, 2017
The amp does not include a footswitch. There is a dial control for the reverb, and an external effects footswitch can be used but must be purchased separately.
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- Steven E on Dec 25, 2017
- Purchased on Nov 22, 2017
No. You can source a basic on/off footswitch at any of the major retailers or eBay, like 10 bucks or so.
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- New User U on Dec 27, 2017
- Purchased on Nov 23, 2017
No, it does not come with a foot switch but I don't know if one is available as a separate purchase.
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- Maureen A on Dec 25, 2017
- Purchased on Nov 10, 2017
It has a footswitch jack that operates the reverb but the actual foot switch is not included.
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- Curtis W on Dec 25, 2017
- Purchased on Nov 22, 2017
It does not come with a foot switch, you would need to supply your own.
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- Joe D on Dec 26, 2017
- Purchased on Aug 26, 2017
No it doesn't but the amp would be capable with a generic foot switch.
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- Michael B on Dec 26, 2017
- Purchased on Nov 22, 2017
It does not.
In my playing style, i use only a little amp reverb.
In my playing style, i use only a little amp reverb.
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- Alfonso R on Dec 25, 2017
- Purchased on Oct 13, 2017
It does not include a foot switch, but it does have a jack for one
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- Benjamin D on Dec 26, 2017
- Purchased on Nov 22, 2017
Mine has an input for one but it was not included.
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- Ron B on Dec 25, 2017
- Purchased on Feb 13, 2017
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So this is a one channel amp?!
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on Feb 5, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Yes, it is a single channel amp. It does have separate Gain and Volume but you can not switch between clean and drive.
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- Dave L Staff on Feb 20, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Yes, it is a single channel amp. It does have separate Gain and Volume but you can not switch between clean and drive.
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- Dave L Staff on Feb 20, 2018
Yes. it is a one channel amp with the option of 1 watt or 15 watt inputs. Mine is designed a little differently as I bought mine about a year ago, so the control knobs on mine are located on the top of the amp.
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- Jeff W on Feb 24, 2018
- Purchased on Mar 3, 2017
yup. one speaker means no more than one channel, plus your only input is 1/4" which can only carry one channel anyway. But this amp is amazing - this is bar none my favorite amp for a clean tube-driven sound until you get up to something like an AC15 or a Hot Rod at at least 4 times the price.
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- David S on Feb 20, 2018
- Purchased on Feb 21, 2017
Yes, this amp does not have a lead or high-gain channel. However, it does have a power attenuating push button that switches between 1 and 15 watts, which in conjunction with adjustments to the gain knob could function as sort of an overdrive or lead button.
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- Clay H on Feb 20, 2018
- Purchased on Jul 21, 2017
Yes, ti is a one channel amp. Using the Gain and volume controls you can adjust for a cleaner (never completely clean) or dirtier sound. The amp is a GREAT blues amp.
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- John A on Feb 20, 2018
- Purchased on Jul 21, 2017
Yes. Single channel amp with a push button attenuation to go from 15 watts to 1 watt. Nice feature if you want to push the amp without having to get super loud.
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- Keith M on Feb 20, 2018
- Purchased on Jul 14, 2017
Yes. But the wattage is switchable from 15 to 1 watt.
It's probably the 11 or 12th tube amp I've owned and it's THE best amp I've ever owned.
It's probably the 11 or 12th tube amp I've owned and it's THE best amp I've ever owned.
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- Robert M on Feb 20, 2018
- Purchased on Jul 16, 2017
There is one 1/4 input jack. There is a switch for the watts.
It's a great amp. I would suggest upgrading the reverb unit though.
It's a great amp. I would suggest upgrading the reverb unit though.
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- New User U on Feb 20, 2018
- Purchased on Apr 8, 2017
Yes, one channel. GREAT little amp. I've had mine about a year and play it all the time.
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- William S on Feb 20, 2018
- Purchased on Mar 1, 2017
Yes. One channel is all you want in a 15 watt tube amp. It’s a great little amp.
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- Pete R on Feb 20, 2018
- Purchased on Jul 16, 2017
Yes and a great sounding one at that, have had mine for over a year no problems
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- george t on Feb 20, 2018
- Purchased on Apr 8, 2017
yes, it has two inputs, but it is one channel
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- New User U on Feb 20, 2018
- Purchased on Mar 3, 2017
Yes, It's an one channel amp
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- Kuan-Ting L on Feb 20, 2018
- Purchased on Jul 22, 2017
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We use 220v. This amp 220v or 110v?
We use 220v. This amp 220v or 110v?
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on Mar 5, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Only 110V for now. We are looking into international sales for this item. No ETA for now.
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- Dave L Staff on Mar 5, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Only 110V for now. We are looking into international sales for this item. No ETA for now.
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- Dave L Staff on Mar 5, 2019
It's only set up to run on 110v. The power cord is not removable and there's no selector for different voltages on the back. The only way you might be able to get it to run out of a 220 volt supply would be to use a Variac, or get a new power transformer rated for your country, but that would almost cost as much as the amp itself. Hope I was helpful. :)
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- Michael Parker P on Mar 5, 2019
- Purchased on Jul 6, 2018
Mine has 110v power supply but looks like you can order 220v version
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- Alexander K on Mar 5, 2019
- Purchased on Aug 4, 2018
110v only, but with a small power converter will work good.
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- Keith Z on Mar 5, 2019
- Purchased on Jun 13, 2018
110. Get a converter . The amp is awesome.
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- Michael M on Mar 5, 2019
- Purchased on Jun 13, 2018
The one I bought from here is 110v.
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- Stephen C on Mar 5, 2019
- Purchased on Jul 27, 2018
The amp is wired for US 110 volts
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- james s on Mar 5, 2019
- Purchased on Jun 15, 2018
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My son just took up bass (plays guitar also) and his starter practice amp does not keep up. Would you recommend this as replacement? Price point seems a steal compared to others I looked at.
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on Dec 21, 2018
BEST ANSWER: No, I would not recommend this for bass. You can use it but if you get the volume up too much you WILL blow the speaker and possible damage the amp. We do have a 40W bass amp in the works. ETA late April.
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- Dave L Staff on Dec 21, 2018
BEST ANSWER: No, I would not recommend this for bass. You can use it but if you get the volume up too much you WILL blow the speaker and possible damage the amp. We do have a 40W bass amp in the works. ETA late April.
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- Dave L Staff on Dec 21, 2018
My son also plays bass, and I, too, tried to start him out on a starter amp that didn't do the trick. I traded him up to a 50W solid state amp - and that was JUST enough for him to practice with one other guitar and drums. I personally use the 15W Monoprice amp with a five-piece band and have NO TROUBLE keeping up with the other instruments (I play lead guitar), BUT, I wouldn't try to use this particular amp for a bass guitar. I do not think the circuitry will serve the bassist in any way that would be satisfactory, or long lasting! I would recommend a used Gallien-Krueger of some sort, or something similar!
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- S K on Dec 21, 2018
- Purchased on Feb 9, 2018
This is my first tube amp. I play guitar through it, and I've got to say, it is very nice. For bass, it works. I just tried it and of course keep the gain down, but don't expect anything more than bedroom practice. But guitar, I think it could handle it's own on a club stage easily, and sound pretty sweet. For the price...for the options...for the quality of build and components...definently a winner. I wish I has started out with an amp like this 30 years ago when I started playing. Hope that helps.
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- Gregory G on Dec 26, 2018
- Purchased on Feb 4, 2018
For bass, no probably not. Bass frequencies require significantly more power than the mid frequency registers that the guitar typically occupies. While this amp is practice worthy for guitar, it likely wouldn’t solve your son’s issues on bass. For the most part, modern bass amps are often solid state, either completely but generally at least for the power amp, because solid state circuitry can produce the 200-2000w more reliably and efficiently that full size bass amps tend to need to be heard.
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- Alex M on Dec 21, 2018
- Purchased on Feb 23, 2018
"keeping Up" is really relative to what he's trying to keep up with. This little gem will not be heard much above a loud drummer. But on a church stage, miked up to a PA it would be great, or in a small venue such as a coffee shop or even a small fellow ship hall (40 people) it would do fine. This also depends on the type of music to be played. The amp will be much louder if driven, that is to say with the gain cranked up :) It'll be louder than any 50 Watt solid state amp for sure. Good luck
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- Brian E on Dec 21, 2018
- Purchased on Feb 24, 2018
It is an excellent sounding amp for a guitar. I don't know how well a bass guitar would sound through it. I'm probably the exception but the first amp failed after eight months of bedroom use. Monoprice did pay the shipping both ways on the replacement. Now the replacement has failed after about six weeks. I have not contacted them yet on it. They have a one-year warranty. A great sounding amp, but I can't speak for the quality.
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- Steve R on Dec 21, 2018
- Purchased on Feb 23, 2018
I wouldn't hesitate to use this amp for double-duty guitar/bass practice at home -- in fact, I do just that. I also use it for bass in the studio. I would NOT use it for practice with a band, And I wouldn't let an electric bass anywhere near it on-stage. Fifteen watts is usually more than enough for guitar, but pushing it that hard with a bass will be asking for trouble. (thinking more about the speaker than the amp itself...)
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- Russ W on Dec 21, 2018
- Purchased on Feb 2, 2018
I can't comment on this for bass, as I do not play that, but this is a fine starter to intermediate instrument for guitar. The 1W to 15W flexibility is a great feature, The tone is nice and warm and the reverb is a good spring reverb. The speaker is in amps 2 to 3 times the price. All my fellow players who try it come away impressed. You cannot go wrong for the price as you note.
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- Garrett H on Dec 21, 2018
- Purchased on Jan 29, 2018
It’s a great starter guitar amp. Only complaint is the reverb unit has some pretty bad feedback is you turn it up past 5. I would not use it as a bass amp, though. The speaker can’t handle the low frequency from the bass.
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- Nathan L on Dec 21, 2018
- Purchased on Feb 1, 2018
I highly recommend this as a guitar amp. I am not sure how it would be as a bass amp. I use this to play small clubs. It is equivalent to a small fender tube guitar amp that would cost at least twice as much.
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- Jack U on Dec 21, 2018
- Purchased on Feb 1, 2018
This amp is a great deal for the price. It is an excellent guitar amp. That being said, I don't think it would do well as a bass amp at all. It has an open back and is not designed for a bass guitar.
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- Erik B on Dec 21, 2018
- Purchased on Jan 29, 2018
I think it’s fair to say that this is not just an inexpensive tube amp, it’s also a REALLY GOOD amp. And I’m sure you will find that it’s more than capable of handling anything your son throws at it
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- SCOTT U on Dec 21, 2018
- Purchased on Feb 17, 2018
I love the Monoprice tube amp for my guitar. It sounds very good and is well worth the money. I’m not sure how well it would work for a Bass guitar though.
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- keith m on Dec 21, 2018
- Purchased on Feb 27, 2018
gigged out with mine last night. .gerat amp. but tubes are cheap.i swapped them. would only be good in a bedroom for bass, sweet for guitar.
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- tom g on Dec 23, 2018
- Purchased on Feb 6, 2018
I don't see the 40 watt Bass amp on the site. Was this ever relaased ? What's the part # ?
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- Ken W on Oct 30, 2019
- Purchased on Nov 25, 2017
Not sure about bass, but for guitar it is awesome!!
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- Frank A on Dec 21, 2018
- Purchased on Dec 22, 2017
This is a guitar amp but I’d recommend it.
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- Dan W on Dec 21, 2018
- Purchased on Feb 19, 2018
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When I plug in the external speaker Jack I loose the speaker in the amp. Is this normal? Thanks.
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on Jan 31, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Completely normal. The amps output can only operate safely at a certain impedance and if both speakers operated at the same time the amp would most likely be damaged.
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- Rex M on Jan 31, 2019
- Purchased on Jun 8, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Completely normal. The amps output can only operate safely at a certain impedance and if both speakers operated at the same time the amp would most likely be damaged.
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- Rex M on Jan 31, 2019
- Purchased on Jun 8, 2018
Yep. That is the industry standard. A few modern amps allow an extension without losing the combo speaker, but, have no fear, it is all good.
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- Paul F on Jan 31, 2019
- Purchased on Jul 26, 2018
I just checked my monoprice amp and it does the same thing. In my experience this is not normal for a guitar amp (I own 4 other amps and none of them operate this way). My guess is it’s a cost cutting way to insure the resistance load (ohms) is correct for the amp? There’s probably away to modify this but I’m not sure how.
You also should know that there is a fuse on this amp that is in the chassis and if it blows you have to take the chassis out and replace the fuse. I actually had an amp tech move the fuse access to the back of the chassis but that mod cost almost as much as the
Amp. I paid for it because I like the sound of the amp.
You also should know that there is a fuse on this amp that is in the chassis and if it blows you have to take the chassis out and replace the fuse. I actually had an amp tech move the fuse access to the back of the chassis but that mod cost almost as much as the
Amp. I paid for it because I like the sound of the amp.
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- james s on Jan 31, 2019
- Purchased on Jun 15, 2018
Yes! That’s supposed to happen so you can use the amp as a head unit. I can see why you might want it to send to both at the same time, but this amp is wired to cut of the internal speaker when an external cab is connected.
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- Jonathan D on Jan 31, 2019
- Purchased on Jun 7, 2018
Yes, it is normal. Tube amps are sensitive to the speaker loads hooked up to them, so to keep it simple, many amps are wired to drop out the internal speaker when you use an extension.
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- FerruleCat on Jan 31, 2019
- Purchased on Jun 30, 2018
I have experienced the same thing when I was using a cab simulator, to go direct to the board. Not sure why, but I think that’s normal. Maybe for the ohm load. IMHO
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- Johnny G on Jan 31, 2019
- Purchased on Jul 22, 2018
The speaker in the amp is totally adequate for me.
So Call Monoprice support for that question.
So Call Monoprice support for that question.
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- Ivan P on Feb 2, 2019
- Purchased on Jun 2, 2018
Yes, this is normal. The internal speaker is disabled when plugging into an external source.
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- STEVEN J U on Jan 31, 2019
- Purchased on Jul 23, 2018
Yes. This is normal. It's not designed to run two speakers at the same time.
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- Isaac G on Jan 31, 2019
- Purchased on Mar 5, 2018
That is how they designed it. Might be to reduce ohm mismatch issues.
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- Dean K on Jan 31, 2019
- Purchased on May 29, 2018
I haven't experienced that problem, for whatever that's worth.
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- Paul S on Jan 31, 2019
- Purchased on Jun 17, 2018
Yes to keep the ohms from mismatching (impedence).
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- CARL M on Jan 31, 2019
- Purchased on Jul 25, 2018
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I don't see anything about the power/voltage rating in the specs. Can this be used for voltage in both USA and Europe?
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on Mar 5, 2018
BEST ANSWER: This 15-watt tube amp is only rated for 110V 60Hz.
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- Dave L Staff on Mar 12, 2018
BEST ANSWER: This 15-watt tube amp is only rated for 110V 60Hz.
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- Dave L Staff on Mar 12, 2018
It is for USA 115-120 volt application. Just buy a european power strip converter to use in Europe and you'll be fine. I just played a theater gig in Atlanta with this on the 1 w setting through a vintage Marshall 4x10 cab. sounds sparkly, clean and excellent string definition. I'm not affiliated with the maker. Just giving you a heads up I get compliments on a strat or LP plugged directly into it. Been playing since 1980 in bands.
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- Michael U on Mar 13, 2018
- Purchased on Sep 15, 2017
On the back, mine is marked for 110-120V 50/60 Hz. It looks like the manufacturer produces a 220-240V version, as there is a place to checkmark that, but mine is marked for US power. The cord is hard-wired into the unit.
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- Michael D on Mar 12, 2018
- Purchased on Aug 20, 2017
I don't see any way to change the input voltage. The one I have is strictly for USA use. If you were wanting to use in Europe, you would need a transformer for converting the voltage.
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- Keith C on Mar 14, 2018
- Purchased on Jul 27, 2017
It comes wired for usa 120v, I run an amp repair shop in Chicago and modify and upgrade these for customers. I can re wire it and add the right cord for any country and 220v
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- Thomas F on Mar 12, 2018
- Purchased on Feb 1, 2017
I could find no 117/220 switch and the power cable is hard wired to standard US plugs, so even if you had a plug adaptor you could not use it in Europe. Sorry!
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- KEN R on Mar 15, 2018
- Purchased on Aug 22, 2017
yes you can use it in the usa its has 120 volt plug for in europe you need 120 to 220 volt converter i hope this help
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- MELVIN G on Mar 13, 2018
- Purchased on Aug 17, 2017
On the back panel it reads- '110-120 VAC'. I don't see any indication it will work on Euro current.
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- DANIEL Z on Mar 12, 2018
- Purchased on Aug 23, 2017
No - power cord is hard-wired (not modular) and voltage is strictly 110 volts
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- Ira M on Mar 12, 2018
- Purchased on Aug 10, 2017
This model is configured for 120 Volt 60 Hz mains power.
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- Clintock on Mar 12, 2018
- Purchased on Sep 6, 2017
No but it's work with a European Converter.
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- John G on Mar 12, 2018
- Purchased on Sep 9, 2017
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Are knobs at the top or at front panel?
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on May 6, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Mine are on the front panel (the "stage Right" brand, not the older Monoprice brand) right where I prefer them. BTW, it's a great amp that may need a little TLC but a steal even at full price.
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- KEN R on May 8, 2018
- Purchased on Aug 22, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Mine are on the front panel (the "stage Right" brand, not the older Monoprice brand) right where I prefer them. BTW, it's a great amp that may need a little TLC but a steal even at full price.
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- KEN R on May 8, 2018
- Purchased on Aug 22, 2017
The 1st models had the controls on top, but ever since (mine included) they are on the front. I prefer them on the front and the current models have them on the front still, to the best of my knowledge.
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- David W on May 7, 2018
- Purchased on Sep 18, 2017
On the front along with the Wattage switch which is a push button.
I love it just roll the mids and bass down, and clean tones Reverb it nice.
Great 30 watts RMS
I love it just roll the mids and bass down, and clean tones Reverb it nice.
Great 30 watts RMS
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- Marc L on May 6, 2018
- Purchased on Oct 14, 2017
Knobs are on the front. The photo is correct. Previous version had the knobs on the top.
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- Dave H on May 6, 2018
- Purchased on Sep 16, 2017
Hello
The knobs are at the front panel.
The knobs are at the front panel.
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- James E O on May 6, 2018
- Purchased on Aug 27, 2017
They are on the front as the picture shows.
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- Patrice S on May 6, 2018
- Purchased on Aug 31, 2017
They are now made with knobs in front.
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- Mark M on May 6, 2018
- Purchased on Sep 22, 2017
They are on the front for my amp.
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- Andrew C on May 6, 2018
- Purchased on Sep 4, 2017
Front panel, as in the picture.
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- Alfonso R on May 6, 2018
- Purchased on Oct 13, 2017
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Where is this amp made?
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on Dec 31, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Hello. I hope i can answer in a manner to address any reservations you may have. I'm not certain but I think it is assembled in China but what would you expect and why would you care? Monoprice has an excellent reputation for customer support. In fact there's a YouTube review from a man in Australia whose Monoprice 1/15, 1x12 Combo arrived with shipping damage to the case. Monoprice didnt ship just a case. They replaced the amp AND didn't require he ship the damaged one back. So reliability? Check!
Performance quality? It sounds and behaves way better than it has any right to at the price and I build my own tube amps and have modded and repaired amps for global greats, having made a living in the Music Business for decades. I boiught one just to see how good it could be and was shocked at how well thought out and executed it is and above all, how great it sounds. I'd consider buying a second one to run wet/dry or in stereo for a huge Live gig stage sound but after the first week, my Son "borrowed" it.
On top of all this I found out about this amp through an online guitar gear forum mostly of professionals like me and at least a dozen I know of bought them and without a single exception all were equally knocked out. In all fairness we are unapologetic tweakers so a few guys tried other speakers and NOS tubes and such and mostly liked it even more but already dug the stock model. You simply cannot go wrong getting one of these amps. Nothing else is remotely as good a value. FWIW I have no affiliation with the manufacturer beyond being a very satisfied customer. Maybe you will become one, too.
Performance quality? It sounds and behaves way better than it has any right to at the price and I build my own tube amps and have modded and repaired amps for global greats, having made a living in the Music Business for decades. I boiught one just to see how good it could be and was shocked at how well thought out and executed it is and above all, how great it sounds. I'd consider buying a second one to run wet/dry or in stereo for a huge Live gig stage sound but after the first week, my Son "borrowed" it.
On top of all this I found out about this amp through an online guitar gear forum mostly of professionals like me and at least a dozen I know of bought them and without a single exception all were equally knocked out. In all fairness we are unapologetic tweakers so a few guys tried other speakers and NOS tubes and such and mostly liked it even more but already dug the stock model. You simply cannot go wrong getting one of these amps. Nothing else is remotely as good a value. FWIW I have no affiliation with the manufacturer beyond being a very satisfied customer. Maybe you will become one, too.
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- Mrs H on Dec 31, 2018
- Purchased on Feb 27, 2018
Truth. I just bought my second one (stereo chorus time!), arrived in perfect condition. Very satisfied with it! Dare I say that it's better than the Blues Junior I had years ago, given that it has a master tone knob, an effects loop, and is less than half the cost, plus, to my ears, it sounds better. Some may say that's blasphemy, but I don't really care.
BEST ANSWER: Hello. I hope i can answer in a manner to address any reservations you may have. I'm not certain but I think it is assembled in China but what would you expect and why would you care? Monoprice has an excellent reputation for customer support. In fact there's a YouTube review from a man in Australia whose Monoprice 1/15, 1x12 Combo arrived with shipping damage to the case. Monoprice didnt ship just a case. They replaced the amp AND didn't require he ship the damaged one back. So reliability? Check!
Performance quality? It sounds and behaves way better than it has any right to at the price and I build my own tube amps and have modded and repaired amps for global greats, having made a living in the Music Business for decades. I boiught one just to see how good it could be and was shocked at how well thought out and executed it is and above all, how great it sounds. I'd consider buying a second one to run wet/dry or in stereo for a huge Live gig stage sound but after the first week, my Son "borrowed" it.
On top of all this I found out about this amp through an online guitar gear forum mostly of professionals like me and at least a dozen I know of bought them and without a single exception all were equally knocked out. In all fairness we are unapologetic tweakers so a few guys tried other speakers and NOS tubes and such and mostly liked it even more but already dug the stock model. You simply cannot go wrong getting one of these amps. Nothing else is remotely as good a value. FWIW I have no affiliation with the manufacturer beyond being a very satisfied customer. Maybe you will become one, too.
Performance quality? It sounds and behaves way better than it has any right to at the price and I build my own tube amps and have modded and repaired amps for global greats, having made a living in the Music Business for decades. I boiught one just to see how good it could be and was shocked at how well thought out and executed it is and above all, how great it sounds. I'd consider buying a second one to run wet/dry or in stereo for a huge Live gig stage sound but after the first week, my Son "borrowed" it.
On top of all this I found out about this amp through an online guitar gear forum mostly of professionals like me and at least a dozen I know of bought them and without a single exception all were equally knocked out. In all fairness we are unapologetic tweakers so a few guys tried other speakers and NOS tubes and such and mostly liked it even more but already dug the stock model. You simply cannot go wrong getting one of these amps. Nothing else is remotely as good a value. FWIW I have no affiliation with the manufacturer beyond being a very satisfied customer. Maybe you will become one, too.
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- Mrs H on Dec 31, 2018
- Purchased on Feb 27, 2018
Truth. I just bought my second one (stereo chorus time!), arrived in perfect condition. Very satisfied with it! Dare I say that it's better than the Blues Junior I had years ago, given that it has a master tone knob, an effects loop, and is less than half the cost, plus, to my ears, it sounds better. Some may say that's blasphemy, but I don't really care.
I believe it is manufactured in China. Don't let that put you off, it seems to be well constructed in all aspects. I've been more than satisfied with mine. Best bang for the buck going!
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- New User U on Dec 31, 2018
- Purchased on Jan 7, 2018
This amp is made in China. Monoprice is a Chinese company.
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- Devin D on Dec 31, 2018
- Purchased on Feb 17, 2018
From the info I have seen, it is made in China.
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- thomas j on Jan 10, 2019
- Purchased on Jan 1, 2018
Both of mine say made in China.
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- David F on Dec 31, 2018
- Purchased on Jan 13, 2018
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Does it have an headphone jack so I can play it silently in my bedroom?
A shopper
on Jan 9, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Does not have a headphone jack for silent playing. It can play quiet enough on the 5 Watt setting, that people outside my bedroom say they can't hear it. I hope that helps. It's a great amp, I love it.
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- Frederick B on Feb 16, 2019
- Purchased on Jun 3, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Does not have a headphone jack for silent playing. It can play quiet enough on the 5 Watt setting, that people outside my bedroom say they can't hear it. I hope that helps. It's a great amp, I love it.
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- Frederick B on Feb 16, 2019
- Purchased on Jun 3, 2018
There is not headphone jack, only a speaker out jack. However, the 1W setting does allow you to get tube breakup at a reasonable volume for bedroom - though 1 Watt is still pretty loud when turned up.
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- Kevin O on Jan 9, 2019
- Purchased on Feb 27, 2018
Though a terrific sounding and affordable tube amp, it does not have a headphone jack. But, a nice little option is available through Monoprice . . . Plugs right into your guitar.
Monoprice Mini Headphone Amplifier for Guitar - Clean
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- Gen Blanston on Jan 9, 2019
- Purchased on Jun 2, 2018
No it doesn't, however using the 1 W button it can sound very good at no more than a talking voice level.
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- Joey Michael C on Jan 9, 2019
- Purchased on May 30, 2018
No headphone jack.
1w setting is quiet enough for bedroom playing.
1w setting is quiet enough for bedroom playing.
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- Kyle S on Jan 13, 2019
- Purchased on May 28, 2018
it does not have a headphone jack, but it is a great amp.
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- Jason D on Jan 9, 2019
- Purchased on May 31, 2018
Yes, it has a headphone mini plug jack.
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- Michael E on Jan 9, 2019
- Purchased on May 29, 2018
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When the external speaker output is used, does it cancel the internal speaker?
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on Mar 24, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Yes, the External Speaker output does mute the internal speaker.
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- Dave L Staff on Mar 25, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Yes, the External Speaker output does mute the internal speaker.
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- Dave L Staff on Mar 25, 2019
No. The output is a powered connection to an external cabinet, and is in parallel. You can push some decent cabinets with lower wattage Celestion and similar speakers with the 15 watts of power, but be sure the impedance of your external cabinet is at least 8 ohms (for instance, two cabs with 4 ohm speakers in series for 2 16 ohm cabinets, then run the cabinets in parallel to get 8 ohms, or a cabinet with 4 8 ohm speakers wired in series-parallel (2 8 ohm for 16 ohm on each side, sides wired in parallel for 8 ohms) to avoid damage. Theoretically as long as you are driving an 8 ohm load you could disconnect the internal speaker and use it exclusively to drive an external cabinet but running it just for headphones would probably best be accomplished with an attenuator. If you're looking to play quiet, the 1W switch will bring it in to a quieter animal but both of the Monoprice amps are extremely simple vintage-style class A amps, the small one with a single ended circuit and the 15 watt in push/pull. They have been sold as Laney amps as well as others for 3 times the price. If you want to go through the trouble you can make it quiet safely, these amps beg to be nodded, but I love them because they are the most simple and refined tube amps I have ever owned and I have been playing for 34 years. I have one of each of the 8 and 12 inch 5 and 15 watt amps.
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- Kevin D on Mar 25, 2019
- Purchased on Feb 4, 2019
Yes it does cancel the internal speaker. That is good for using alternate speakers. If you want it to work like the Fender style "extension" speaker, solder a wire across the shorting pins on the speaker jack. pins.
Anyone got a schematic on this thing?
Anyone got a schematic on this thing?
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- James W on Mar 25, 2019
- Purchased on Dec 30, 2018
Yes, when the external output is used, it bypasses the internal speaker. I highly recommend this amp, I have had mine for a few months and just love it. The internal speaker is worth updating but if you have an external cabinet, then no need. Cheers!
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- Patrick L on Mar 25, 2019
- Purchased on Jan 12, 2019
I don't have an external speaker, but plugged a guitar jack into the external speaker outlet and it cut off the internal speaker output. So yes, it cancels the internal speaker.
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- Brent E on Mar 25, 2019
- Purchased on Feb 9, 2019
Yes, I tried it into a fender I had and it does bypass the celestion in the monoprice
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- Jeremy H on Mar 26, 2019
- Purchased on Feb 9, 2019
Just tried this, and it does cancel the internal speaker.
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- Roy P on Apr 22, 2019
- Purchased on Mar 8, 2019
Yes, it cancels the internal speaker.
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- Ray F on Mar 25, 2019
- Purchased on Jan 7, 2019
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Are the clean tones loud enough to play with a drummer?
New User U
on Sep 17, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Absolutely, I use this Amp with my band. We have a drummer, keyboard player, and bassist. It holds up just fine and I'm using maybe half volume on the 15 watt setting.
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- Derek N on Sep 17, 2019
- Purchased on May 31, 2019
With clean tones?
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- New User U on Sep 17, 2019
Yeah, and I don't use any effects either. I have the gain at around 3
Awesome, thanks dude! Guess I know what amp I'm gonna buy!
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- New User U on Sep 17, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Absolutely, I use this Amp with my band. We have a drummer, keyboard player, and bassist. It holds up just fine and I'm using maybe half volume on the 15 watt setting.
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- Derek N on Sep 17, 2019
- Purchased on May 31, 2019
With clean tones?
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- New User U on Sep 17, 2019
Yeah, and I don't use any effects either. I have the gain at around 3
Awesome, thanks dude! Guess I know what amp I'm gonna buy!
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- New User U on Sep 17, 2019
dear new user: i've enjoyed my monoprice 15 watt with electric guitars and acoustic/electric: loud, clean, but i don't have a drummer, sorry! it's loud, though! get something called a "master volume attenuator"! it'll add subtleties without breaking windows! buy it, it's great! - mike fuseau, seattle.
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- Michel F on Sep 17, 2019
- Purchased on May 31, 2019
I would say so. I usually play it on the one watt setting and gain at about 2 and volume all the way up, in a room that is 20 foot long and much wider-opening up into kitchen/dining. At 15 watts it is too loud for me, without protection.
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- Joseph H on Sep 17, 2019
- Purchased on May 31, 2019
Yes, providing the drummer know's his dynamics and play at a reasonable level, this amp breaks up at 5 to 6, I've replaced the stock tubes with Mesa Boogie tubes, it also takes pedals well, it's a very LOUD amp.
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- Dale I on Sep 18, 2019
- Purchased on Mar 26, 2019
I am not sure as I have not played with a drummer. But, since you can achieve clean tones at a reasonably loud volume, you can line out dirctly to your PA and increase it there.
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- chris v on Sep 17, 2019
- Purchased on May 31, 2019
I'd say if loud cleans are your goal, this may not be the best choice. Though it does have lovely cleans, it does progressively saturate by mid volume
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- Doug B on Sep 17, 2019
- Purchased on May 31, 2019
I have only used for a short time as I bought in the middle of moving but I would say yes
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- richard b on Sep 18, 2019
- Purchased on May 31, 2019
Yes, this amp is quite loud for it's size even does well for bar sized gigs.
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- Maureen Nuckles T on Oct 8, 2019
- Purchased on Mar 26, 2019
The amp has a 1W and 15W setting. The 15W setting should be loud enough
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- Andrew W on Sep 17, 2019
- Purchased on May 31, 2019
sure! It's not a fender twin but it's loud enough
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- Todd R on Sep 18, 2019
- Purchased on Apr 3, 2019
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What circuitry/tone stack is this amp/preamp styled after, Fender Tweed, Fender Blackface, Marshall Plexi, etc.?
New User U
on Jan 11, 2018
BEST ANSWER: It's actually very close to a Laney Cub. My understanding is that the circuit is pretty much dead on... it just has a larger speaker. Laney's are very English influenced, so Marshall leaning. The overdrive is a bit more airy than thick syrupy. The cleans are very good, but different than a normal Fender sparkle clean. Overall I highly recommend this little powerhouse of an amp.
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- Nicholas P on Jan 11, 2018
- Purchased on Dec 10, 2017
BEST ANSWER: It's actually very close to a Laney Cub. My understanding is that the circuit is pretty much dead on... it just has a larger speaker. Laney's are very English influenced, so Marshall leaning. The overdrive is a bit more airy than thick syrupy. The cleans are very good, but different than a normal Fender sparkle clean. Overall I highly recommend this little powerhouse of an amp.
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- Nicholas P on Jan 11, 2018
- Purchased on Dec 10, 2017
The tone stack is from a Marshall JCM800, with a smaller power amp attached. Overall it's not a direct clone of a Marshall, but it's definitely that flavor. If you want to listen to samples on Youtube, search for Laney Cub 12R reviews, there are quite a few. It's identical internally (down to the markings on the PCB), except for the reverb..
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- Matthew H on Jan 11, 2018
- Purchased on Dec 11, 2017
Thanks for the fast and excellent reply!
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- New User U on Jan 11, 2018
These are rebranded Laney cub 12r amps with Celestion speakers.....geared for blues.....they tend to be bright with el84 tubes but the 70/80 speaker balances it out quite nicely.I retubed with jjs and made it even nicer.They remodeled it this year with the controls on the front and call it stage right which is wonderful.I have 2 of these and kept one stock and its just fine without a tube change.They are very pure sounding tube amps.....I play rock ,blues jazz use all kinds of pedals and am very happy with it.
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- New User U on Jan 11, 2018
- Purchased on May 14, 2016
I'd say it's closer to a Marshall or a Tweed Fender. Not as sharp in the treble as a new Fender. Also FYI they could have used a better way of mounting the board that the speaker is on to the outer cabinet. You might want to put in a size larger screws. Overall it's a really good deal - an all-tube amp with a 12" speaker for $200.00.
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- PAUL S on Jan 11, 2018
- Purchased on Dec 12, 2017
I Youtube'd some demos of it and I agree, not a Fender BF but more like a twin. Not bad!
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- New User U on Jan 11, 2018
I am not knowledgeable enough to answer this question. To me, it sounds a lot like a Fender. I will say that is the best amp anyone can get at this price. The first one I got was defective but Monoprice quickly replaced it and the second is perfect.
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- meshael on Jan 11, 2018
- Purchased on Dec 16, 2017
I don't know that, but I do know it was a great bargain for a musician on a budget. I blow harmonica through it and couldn't ask for more.
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- Lewis B on Jan 11, 2018
- Purchased on Dec 11, 2017
The word on the web is that it is styled after the Laney circuitry however I have not personally verified this.
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- Joe C on Jan 11, 2018
- Purchased on Dec 15, 2017
Similar to a Fender Blues Jr. but also has a bit of a Marshall sound to it.
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- eric p on Jan 11, 2018
- Purchased on Dec 16, 2017
The tone stack is the same as Marshall Plexi, model #1959.
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- Dave H on Apr 4, 2018
- Purchased on Sep 16, 2017
More like a fender tweed....in my opinion....sweet amp...
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- RICH W on Jan 11, 2018
- Purchased on Dec 11, 2017
After Youtube'ing some demos I have to agree, sounds in line with a Fender Tweed to me. Not as thick as a Marshall, not as bright as a Fender BF; all in all a good sound and a excellent deal!
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Is the 1 Watt setting quiet enough to get the power section working at a bedroom friendly volume? Also how does it take various pedals?
A shopper
on Mar 6, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Yes, it works great for bedroom volumes. I use it almost every night after midnight and it doesn't wake the kids. I typically run it "clean,", low gain and low volume, and use pedals for various levels of dirt, distortion or fuzz. It takes pedals well like a tube amp should, and it has the warm tube sound more typical of Marshall than the sparkle of Fender. The only issue with bedroom volumes is that most overdrive pedals add a lot of boost to the guitar signal and that brings up the volume, as does switching to humbuckers from single coils. Also, in the 1 watt, pedals in front of the amp color the sound more than through the effects loop. But if you crank the amp up more, pedals in the effects loop work as expected. I am quite impressed with this amp. On all of my electrics, the volume and tone controls demonstrably color the guitar signal, even at bedroom volumes, which is something my old 50w and 100w Marshall plexis didn't do well (guitar volume was on/off, tone on/off with that amp).
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- Christian M on Mar 6, 2019
- Purchased on Sep 3, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Yes, it works great for bedroom volumes. I use it almost every night after midnight and it doesn't wake the kids. I typically run it "clean,", low gain and low volume, and use pedals for various levels of dirt, distortion or fuzz. It takes pedals well like a tube amp should, and it has the warm tube sound more typical of Marshall than the sparkle of Fender. The only issue with bedroom volumes is that most overdrive pedals add a lot of boost to the guitar signal and that brings up the volume, as does switching to humbuckers from single coils. Also, in the 1 watt, pedals in front of the amp color the sound more than through the effects loop. But if you crank the amp up more, pedals in the effects loop work as expected. I am quite impressed with this amp. On all of my electrics, the volume and tone controls demonstrably color the guitar signal, even at bedroom volumes, which is something my old 50w and 100w Marshall plexis didn't do well (guitar volume was on/off, tone on/off with that amp).
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- Christian M on Mar 6, 2019
- Purchased on Sep 3, 2018
The 1 Watt setting is quiet but like lower power settings on any amp, it doesn't sound as good as the regular power setting. This amp takes pedals quite well and also has an effects loop. Where it really shines is with a distortion pedal run straight into the amp with the gain volume on the amp set at 5 or lower and the master volume at 5 or higher. The sensitivity and touch with your playing, resonance, clarity and classic rock tones are very good at those settings provided you use a high dollar distortion pedal (I HIGHLY recommend the Wampler Pinnacle 2). You WILL NOT get a better deal anywhere else for what this amp offers for the money. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND it. BUY IT!
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- Steve W on Mar 6, 2019
- Purchased on Sep 6, 2018
The one watt section isn’t too loud at all, I live in an old 1800s hotel converted into apartments so one thing we get is noise complaints for sneezing but I’ve had this amp on the one watt section and haven’t had any complaints. It also takes pedals extreamly well and has an effect loop witch you can use as a di into an interface to record with our a mic. Although if you wanted to di the amp with out any sound coming from the built in speaker you’ll have to disconnect the speaker or plug a dummy 3/4 jack into the external speaker output to bypass the speaker. Great little studio amp for the price.
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- Dylan P on Mar 6, 2019
- Purchased on Sep 24, 2018