Stage Right by Monoprice 30-Watt 1x12 Guitar Stack Tube Amplifier with Celestion V30 and Reverb
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If using the output jack to hook two of the 12" V30 together would the impedance be 16 (series) or 4 (parallel)?
New User U
on Nov 8, 2019

Stage Right by Monoprice 30-Watt 1x12 Guitar Stack Tube Amplifier with Celestion V30 and Reverb

Stage Right by Monoprice 1x12 Guitar Speaker Cabinet with Celestion Vintage 30
BEST ANSWER: Amp specs state amp is rated for 8-16 ohm loads. If jacks were parallel, (2) 8ohm Celestion Vin30's would present a 4 ohm load, which would blow the amp. I'm sure the designer/manufacturer knew that, and provided a series wiring configuration..... so you can buy 2 of their cabs without fear!
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- New User U on Nov 30, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Amp specs state amp is rated for 8-16 ohm loads. If jacks were parallel, (2) 8ohm Celestion Vin30's would present a 4 ohm load, which would blow the amp. I'm sure the designer/manufacturer knew that, and provided a series wiring configuration..... so you can buy 2 of their cabs without fear!
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- New User U on Nov 30, 2019
My Stage Right 30 watt head has a switch to set at either 4 ohms, or 8 ohms. So if you are wired in parallel, you can just switch to 4 ohms.
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- RONALD S on Aug 9, 2021
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SO Which is it . First answer states its not 4 ohm. Big D states it is? What is the load when 2 are used with the output jack?
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- New User U on Jul 24, 2020
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How do you plug in two cabinets?
A shopper
on Sep 16, 2021
BEST ANSWER: The 2 cabinets would have to be 8, or 16 ohm cabinets, and you would need to know what the resistance, (ohms rating) on the cabinets is, before plugging them in. If using 2 8 ohm cabinets, make sure the"0hm" switch on the back of the amp is set to 4 ohms, and plug each cabinet into one of the 2 output jacks. If the cabinets are 16 ohm rating, the "ohm" switch should be on 8 ohms, and both can be plugged in, one in each jack. In other words, 2 (8) ohm cabs presents a 4 ohm load to the amp, using the 2 output jacks, on the amp, (2) 16 ohm cabs present an 8 ohm total load, using the 2 output jacks...on the amp, hope this all helps you.
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- Louis A on Sep 16, 2021
- Purchased on Sep 5, 2021
BEST ANSWER: The 2 cabinets would have to be 8, or 16 ohm cabinets, and you would need to know what the resistance, (ohms rating) on the cabinets is, before plugging them in. If using 2 8 ohm cabinets, make sure the"0hm" switch on the back of the amp is set to 4 ohms, and plug each cabinet into one of the 2 output jacks. If the cabinets are 16 ohm rating, the "ohm" switch should be on 8 ohms, and both can be plugged in, one in each jack. In other words, 2 (8) ohm cabs presents a 4 ohm load to the amp, using the 2 output jacks, on the amp, (2) 16 ohm cabs present an 8 ohm total load, using the 2 output jacks...on the amp, hope this all helps you.
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- Louis A on Sep 16, 2021
- Purchased on Sep 5, 2021
The cab has an output jack to connect to a second cab. You would need to change the impedance setting/switch on the back of the amp to account for the additional amp since the 2 cabs would then be in a parallel connection. I believe there are several questions and answers in this section that dig into more detail about what those impedance settings should be.
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- Jennifer L on Sep 16, 2021
- Purchased on Jun 11, 2021
Go to 'Google and type in 1/4" male to double 1/4" jack female connector. There, you will find the connector you can use. Make sure to check the impedance to make sure it's alright on the amp. Good luck. I'm going to do the same thing
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- Stanley T on Sep 23, 2021
- Purchased on Apr 14, 2021
There are other ways of going about this, different than what I wrote in the post above, but, the info I've given you is the most straight forward, approach to safely attach your 2 cabs.
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- Louis A on Sep 16, 2021
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If using the output jack to hook two cabs together would the impedance be 16 (series) or 4 (parallel)?
New User U
on Nov 8, 2019

Stage Right by Monoprice 30-Watt 1x12 Guitar Stack Tube Amplifier with Celestion V30 and Reverb

Stage Right by Monoprice 1x12 Guitar Speaker Cabinet with Celestion Vintage 30
BEST ANSWER: it depends on the total impedance of the other speaker. Add the two impedances together and divide by 2
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- Billy on Aug 25, 2020
- Purchased on Jul 14, 2020
BEST ANSWER: it depends on the total impedance of the other speaker. Add the two impedances together and divide by 2
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- Billy on Aug 25, 2020
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Your other tube amps were based on designs from an English company associated with tommy Iommi. Is this one as well?
laurence p
on Nov 17, 2019
Looks to be very similar. Just more power and channel switching.
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- Big D on Nov 19, 2019
Tony also used various speakers and cabinets with Laney, Marshalls and some other custom amps for recording. There is quite a bit of info on the internet, just do some searching.
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- New User U on Feb 23, 2020
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I noticed a previous question about running two of these 8ohm cabs in parallel, which was deemed possible. Can these amps safely handle a 4 ohm load?
Joe M
on Feb 17, 2020
BEST ANSWER: If you use two 8 ohm cabinets utilizing the two output/speaker jacks, put the switch in the 4 ohm position as they will be running in parallel thus a 4 ohm load. Even if the second cabinet might have a 16 ohm speaker, still put the switch in the 4 ohm position as indicated by the line drawn between the switch and the output jack. The impedance in this case will be less than 8 ohms (more like about 6 ohms).
Also, even if you only use one of the output jacks from the amp to one speaker and then connect that speaker, put the switch in the 4 ohm position as the load to the amp will be less than 8 ohms.
The only caveat to that is if you are running with two 16ohm cabinets, you would set the switch to 8 ohms as that is what the load impedance will be.
Also, even if you only use one of the output jacks from the amp to one speaker and then connect that speaker, put the switch in the 4 ohm position as the load to the amp will be less than 8 ohms.
The only caveat to that is if you are running with two 16ohm cabinets, you would set the switch to 8 ohms as that is what the load impedance will be.
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- Jim W on Mar 6, 2020
BEST ANSWER: If you use two 8 ohm cabinets utilizing the two output/speaker jacks, put the switch in the 4 ohm position as they will be running in parallel thus a 4 ohm load. Even if the second cabinet might have a 16 ohm speaker, still put the switch in the 4 ohm position as indicated by the line drawn between the switch and the output jack. The impedance in this case will be less than 8 ohms (more like about 6 ohms).
Also, even if you only use one of the output jacks from the amp to one speaker and then connect that speaker, put the switch in the 4 ohm position as the load to the amp will be less than 8 ohms.
The only caveat to that is if you are running with two 16ohm cabinets, you would set the switch to 8 ohms as that is what the load impedance will be.
Also, even if you only use one of the output jacks from the amp to one speaker and then connect that speaker, put the switch in the 4 ohm position as the load to the amp will be less than 8 ohms.
The only caveat to that is if you are running with two 16ohm cabinets, you would set the switch to 8 ohms as that is what the load impedance will be.
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- Jim W on Mar 6, 2020
I just received this amp and cabinet combo and a second cabinet I bought separately, The Back of the amp head has 2 speaker connections. 1 is 8 ohms and the other is switchable for 8-16 ohms. The Speaker cabinets are 8 ohms each. I have emailed tech support to find out if you can plug 1 cabinet into the 8 ohm output and the other in the 8-16 ohm output without burning out the amp head or can we really run the 2nd cabinet at all. I will update this when I find out the answer I hope this helps!!!
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- New User U on Feb 25, 2020
- Purchased on Feb 20, 2020
Yes, Monoprice has a better picture of the back of the amp on the listing for the cabinet, 611899. You can see a switch by the speaker outs for 8 or 4 ohm total load. Perhaps a better pic of the amp would be better suited on the listing that includes the amp??
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- Big D on Feb 23, 2020
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Does this amp have an effects loop?
A shopper
on May 12, 2020
Yes it does and may I say it is a great sounding amp, so of course I had to buy 2 cabs. Hope this answers your question.
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- John V on May 12, 2020
- Purchased on Apr 23, 2020
Yes, and the out port can be used as a line out.
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- New User U on May 12, 2020
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Hi i just bought a 212 cabient what do i put the ohms setting at on the monoprice 30 watt head the cab is 8 ohms? thanks
New User U
on Jul 14, 2020
BEST ANSWER: If your 8 ohm speakers are wired o in series they would still be 8 ohms.. If you were to wire them
parallel the ohmage is reduced to 4 ohms. I would recommend that you set your amp foro 4 ohm. DO NOT run your amp at a higher ohmage than your speaker cabinet.. You can BOW YOUR AMP!
than your cabinet. You can you w your amp! Take your time an
d make sure that you wire your day next
parallel the ohmage is reduced to 4 ohms. I would recommend that you set your amp foro 4 ohm. DO NOT run your amp at a higher ohmage than your speaker cabinet.. You can BOW YOUR AMP!
than your cabinet. You can you w your amp! Take your time an
d make sure that you wire your day next
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- Paul S on Jul 15, 2020
- Purchased on Jul 1, 2020
BEST ANSWER: If your 8 ohm speakers are wired o in series they would still be 8 ohms.. If you were to wire them
parallel the ohmage is reduced to 4 ohms. I would recommend that you set your amp foro 4 ohm. DO NOT run your amp at a higher ohmage than your speaker cabinet.. You can BOW YOUR AMP!
than your cabinet. You can you w your amp! Take your time an
d make sure that you wire your day next
parallel the ohmage is reduced to 4 ohms. I would recommend that you set your amp foro 4 ohm. DO NOT run your amp at a higher ohmage than your speaker cabinet.. You can BOW YOUR AMP!
than your cabinet. You can you w your amp! Take your time an
d make sure that you wire your day next
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- Paul S on Jul 15, 2020
- Purchased on Jul 1, 2020
2-8 ohm speaker cabs will be 4 ohms at the amp. If you are using both the 1x12 cab(8 ohms) & 2x12 cab(8 ohms) = 4 ohms amp
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- New User U on Jul 15, 2020
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Will it be possible to buy a second speaker cabinet with the Celestion V30 12" to run 2 cabinet stack? Looks like one of the pics shows a ghost image of a second cab in such a configuration.
New User U
on Nov 8, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Yes, this is possible, and here is the extension cabinet: https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=611899#QuestionsandAnswers
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- New User U Staff on Nov 8, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Yes, this is possible, and here is the extension cabinet: https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=611899#QuestionsandAnswers
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- New User U Staff on Nov 8, 2019
Yes, The amp itself has 2 speaker outputs for parallel, and the cabinet has an output to run in series
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- New User U on May 12, 2020
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What amp would this be similar to? Can the head be bought separately?
A shopper
on Nov 12, 2019
BEST ANSWER: The head can't be purchased on its own at the moment; however, we are working on making that available soon.
We will post some videos to show how the amp sounds soon.
We will post some videos to show how the amp sounds soon.
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- New User U Staff on Nov 18, 2019
BEST ANSWER: The head can't be purchased on its own at the moment; however, we are working on making that available soon.
We will post some videos to show how the amp sounds soon.
We will post some videos to show how the amp sounds soon.
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- New User U Staff on Nov 18, 2019
Yes you can buy separately. Regarding your comment about what amp could be considered similar to this tube guitar amp: Go to YouTube and watch one or two of the commentary and analyzing videos for this amp. It will be very helpful. The commentator does a great job of matching and comparing this amp to other guitar amps by the most popular amp manufacturers
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- Stanley T on Jul 27, 2021
- Purchased on Apr 14, 2021
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Is the rectifier solid state or tube driven?
New User U
on Nov 28, 2019
BEST ANSWER: To the best of my knowledge this is an 'all tube' amplifier. Go to YouTube and watch a video or 2 of experts critiquing this amp. The ones I viewed spoke mostly positive about this little jewel
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- Stanley T on Jul 27, 2021
- Purchased on Apr 14, 2021
BEST ANSWER: To the best of my knowledge this is an 'all tube' amplifier. Go to YouTube and watch a video or 2 of experts critiquing this amp. The ones I viewed spoke mostly positive about this little jewel
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- Stanley T on Jul 27, 2021
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The description says it comes with a TRS cable as the speaker cable...is this correct? Most speaker cab cables are TS, not TRS. I plan on using an attenuator for home use and I don't think it would work with a TRS cable. The footswitch needs to be TRS, but the speaker cable should be a TS cable.
RONALD S
on Jul 21, 2021
BEST ANSWER: I cant remember I've set it aside, because it was 10ft long. I bought a shorter cable. Its a great amp just don't need 10ft speaker cable.
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- norman w on Jul 21, 2021
- Purchased on Nov 9, 2020
BEST ANSWER: I cant remember I've set it aside, because it was 10ft long. I bought a shorter cable. Its a great amp just don't need 10ft speaker cable.
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- norman w on Jul 21, 2021
- Purchased on Nov 9, 2020
Speaker cab is TS, only one black ring. Footswitch has 2 rings.
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- Ed P on Jul 26, 2021
- Purchased on Jun 18, 2021
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When using the stage right 30 with stock speaker cab should the 8 ohm red switch with double lines be up or down? It came in the up position so I am uncertain and there is nothing pertaining to the manual on this.
A shopper
on Aug 6, 2021
BEST ANSWER: When driving 1 speaker cabinet the red switch should be in the down, 8 ohm position.
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- John H on Aug 11, 2021
- Purchased on May 13, 2021
BEST ANSWER: When driving 1 speaker cabinet the red switch should be in the down, 8 ohm position.
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- John H on Aug 11, 2021
- Purchased on May 13, 2021
It should be down for 8 ohm speaker
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- William H on Aug 11, 2021
- Purchased on Jul 20, 2021
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Is this amplifier the same design as your 15 watt combo amp except you've doubled the amplifier output? I see one amp is 2 EL84s and the other is 4 EL84s, I'm just wondering if these amps have the same tonal characteristics or are they different? Also, is the reverb a spring reverb?
dan r
on Dec 5, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Looks like the same topology as the 611815 with 2x tubes for 2x power. No tank for reverb, must be digital.
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- Big D on Feb 15, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Looks like the same topology as the 611815 with 2x tubes for 2x power. No tank for reverb, must be digital.
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- Big D on Feb 15, 2020
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Does this have a "1-watt" or similar mode to the smaller 15W version? Really looking for a good tube practice amp with switchable channels.
Amir D
on Dec 18, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
This would not have switchable wattage like #611815 would.
Sorry about any inconvenience this may have caused.
This would not have switchable wattage like #611815 would.
Sorry about any inconvenience this may have caused.
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- Tyler C Staff on Dec 18, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
This would not have switchable wattage like #611815 would.
Sorry about any inconvenience this may have caused.
This would not have switchable wattage like #611815 would.
Sorry about any inconvenience this may have caused.
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- Tyler C Staff on Dec 18, 2019
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Hello, Will this amp operate with a quartet of 6V6s? thx
New User U
on Feb 14, 2020
BEST ANSWER: No, not without some modifications. 6V6s are octal (8-pin) tubes and have different pinouts from EL84s, which are nonal (9-pin) tubes.
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- Christopher M on Apr 21, 2020
BEST ANSWER: No, not without some modifications. 6V6s are octal (8-pin) tubes and have different pinouts from EL84s, which are nonal (9-pin) tubes.
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- Christopher M on Apr 21, 2020
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Is there an effects loop?
A shopper
on Feb 15, 2020
BEST ANSWER: If you look at the back picture you can see the FX loop.
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- Big D on Feb 15, 2020
BEST ANSWER: If you look at the back picture you can see the FX loop.
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- Big D on Feb 15, 2020
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Is it spring or digital reverb?
A shopper
on Mar 29, 2020
BEST ANSWER: You should look at the previous Q&A. Question was asked answer was given.
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- Big D on Jun 24, 2020
BEST ANSWER: You should look at the previous Q&A. Question was asked answer was given.
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- Big D on Jun 24, 2020
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Is there a chance to get it shipped to UE?
A shopper
on Apr 3, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Hello,
You can find a list of countries we ship to here: https://monopricesupport.kayako.com/article/27-what-countries-does-monoprice-currently-ship-to.
You can find a list of countries we ship to here: https://monopricesupport.kayako.com/article/27-what-countries-does-monoprice-currently-ship-to.
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- Tyler C Staff on Apr 3, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Hello,
You can find a list of countries we ship to here: https://monopricesupport.kayako.com/article/27-what-countries-does-monoprice-currently-ship-to.
You can find a list of countries we ship to here: https://monopricesupport.kayako.com/article/27-what-countries-does-monoprice-currently-ship-to.
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- Tyler C Staff on Apr 3, 2020
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Does this have a headphone jack for quiet practicing?
A shopper
on May 16, 2020
BEST ANSWER: No headphone jack, just turn it down, mic it and use a headphone amp.
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- Ronald F on Jun 14, 2020
- Purchased on May 13, 2020
BEST ANSWER: No headphone jack, just turn it down, mic it and use a headphone amp.
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- Ronald F on Jun 14, 2020
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Does it take 220/240 volt power?
A shopper
on May 19, 2020
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where are these amps made? Monoprice Stage Right Amps
A shopper
on May 21, 2020
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What is the shipping weight for the "Stage Right by Monoprice 30-Watt 1x12 Guitar Stack Tube Amplifier with Celestion V30 and Reverb"? (I'd be ordering to US address & flying home with it)
New User U
on Feb 3, 2022
BEST ANSWER: When I ordered mine last year, the invoice stated 72.75 lbs total weight.
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- Jennifer L on Feb 3, 2022
- Purchased on Jun 11, 2021
BEST ANSWER: When I ordered mine last year, the invoice stated 72.75 lbs total weight.
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- Jennifer L on Feb 3, 2022
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I have the 30 watt head and 1x12" can. What happens when I hook another 1x12" speaker directly into the back of the first original speaker? I'm asking because I don't know if I will build a another 1x12" cab to add or just build a new 2x12" can all in one.!!! Also will this amp run 4 Ohm load. It has 8-16 in one color and a 4 Ohm position in a different color. Thanks in advance.
New User U
on Jun 26, 2022
BEST ANSWER: Yes, there is a switch in back, just flip it to 4 ohms instead of 8 ohms. It's generally OK to run an amp's output at less than the speaker load. NEVER Run it at more than the load, it would result in a fried transformer!
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- RONALD S on Jun 27, 2022
- Purchased on Jul 20, 2021
Doesn't a lower Ohm draw higher current?
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- New User U on Jun 27, 2022
BEST ANSWER: Yes, there is a switch in back, just flip it to 4 ohms instead of 8 ohms. It's generally OK to run an amp's output at less than the speaker load. NEVER Run it at more than the load, it would result in a fried transformer!
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- RONALD S on Jun 27, 2022
- Purchased on Jul 20, 2021
Doesn't a lower Ohm draw higher current?
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Where is this product made?
A shopper
on Apr 5, 2020
will there be a U.K. version?
A shopper
on Jul 6, 2020
Does it accept 240 V.?
Specs say so but customers feedback seem to say it does not ?
Specs say so but customers feedback seem to say it does not ?
A shopper
on Sep 12, 2020
Hi . I live in the EU . Just received the amp and on the backplate the 110 V box is ticked .
I am wondering if it will work , as according to the backplate , there is also a 230v version . Is the amp fitted with a switch or is it auto switching ? Or nothing at all ?
I did not bother when I ordered because the specs posted on the website said : 110~240v
So ... can I use it as it is or will I need a EU external converter ?
Thanks In advance
I am wondering if it will work , as according to the backplate , there is also a 230v version . Is the amp fitted with a switch or is it auto switching ? Or nothing at all ?
I did not bother when I ordered because the specs posted on the website said : 110~240v
So ... can I use it as it is or will I need a EU external converter ?
Thanks In advance
A shopper
on Sep 12, 2020

Stage Right by Monoprice 30-Watt 1x12 Guitar Stack Tube Amplifier with Celestion V30 and Reverb

Stage Right by Monoprice 30-watt Tube Guitar Amp Head
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Rated 5 out of 5
I?m really happy with my stage right 30 watt head and cabinet. Both built well . All jacks ,switches,chicken head knobs and plates were on point! I was not expecting that at this price point! This amp is the perfect amount warm usable tone! I?ve had it out a two blues jams and a audition! I?m 55 years old and have been a professional player since I was 12. This amp made since to me ! I have many rigs but wanted a el84 sound as most of my amps are mesa or fender.
Bottom line this is by far a great tone investment and I?d tell anyone ,?buy this amp !!?
Bottom line this is by far a great tone investment and I?d tell anyone ,?buy this amp !!?
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Rated 5 out of 5
COOL
So far, so good.
Looks great.
A little hard to see the knob readings.
But great price.
Kept volume around 1 or 2. I think this thing will get really loud.
Will try to review again after I learn the machine better.
Looks great.
A little hard to see the knob readings.
But great price.
Kept volume around 1 or 2. I think this thing will get really loud.
Will try to review again after I learn the machine better.
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Rated 5 out of 5
30 watt stack
Awesome amp. It is a little noisy, going to re-seat the Tubes , if that doesn?t work I will throw a hum eliminator in the effects loop. Noise definitely coming from the preamp section. Other than that, great sounding amp, it could use a half power switch
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Rated 5 out of 5
Perfect for my home studio, but I know it is enough power to jam with the neighbors.
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Rated 5 out of 5
Awesome amp for the price!
Excellent amp as she really excels with classic rock, country rock without pedals and with pedals you can get a convincing metal sound. Only problem I have with this amp is the reverb tank. If monoprice would upgrade the reverb tank they would have an affordable top of the line product. Almost gave it a 4 star but the sound or tone of this amp is amazing and deserving of a 5 star
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Rated 4 out of 5
Excellent Amp for the price
I?m not really an amp junkie, and this is my first tube amp, so I don?t really have much in terms of gear or knowledge to compare it to, but I like it. First of all, you get ACTUAL JJ tubes in the preamp and power amp, which is a huge plus over the unbranded crap that often comes in ?budget? tube heads. The clean channel is very nice and warm, and gets some sparkly highs when the bright switch is flicked on. The overdrive channel is kinda crunchy with a classic rock feel, but it?s no high gain distortion, just medium gain. Personally, I?m not a huge fan of the OD channel, but this is purely an opinion, as I?m more of a metalhead. With the bright switch off it becomes more ?British? sounding with darker tone and warmer mids, and more American with the bright on.
The cab is well built and has a great speaker loaded into it. I don?t all that much about cabs or speakers, but all I can say is I like it, it looks good and sounds good.
Now for the things I don?t really like. The amp itself has doesn?t have much headroom for its clean tone, it starts breaking up into power amp distortion at about 2.5-3 on the volume knob. Past that, it becomes much less viable as a pedal platform if you need to keep turning it up, but keep in mind 3 is pretty loud, which is why I run an attenuator between the head and cab. I don?t play live, or at least not now, so this isn?t really an issue, but keep it in mind if you plan on gigging it.
The reverb leaves a lot to be desired, I have to admit it?s not very good, it?s barely noticeable at any level below 10, and when it?s maxed it I describe it as sounding pretty ?splashy?. This might be a desired effect for some, but it doesn?t really fit my needs, plan on using your own reverb pedal.
One thing that isn?t major, but you?ll hear everyone complain about, is that the mirror polished faceplate for the controls make it darn near impossible to see, it looks cool in pictures but in person it?s a pain to deal with. Personally, I have all the controls pretty well memorized, but it?s pretty annoying that they went with this design decision.
All in all, you get a good amp and good cab for a great price. You have proper brand name tubes, a great cab to get you started with the inevitable obsession with collecting amp heads. Just be aware you don?t have a ton of clean headroom, so if you?re looking for a pedal eater, maybe consider a clean Fender or other ?clean? tube amp. But if you like classic rock and/or accessible power amp breakup, you?ll love this amp, just don?t forget to bring your own reverb pedal, trust me, you?ll want it.
The cab is well built and has a great speaker loaded into it. I don?t all that much about cabs or speakers, but all I can say is I like it, it looks good and sounds good.
Now for the things I don?t really like. The amp itself has doesn?t have much headroom for its clean tone, it starts breaking up into power amp distortion at about 2.5-3 on the volume knob. Past that, it becomes much less viable as a pedal platform if you need to keep turning it up, but keep in mind 3 is pretty loud, which is why I run an attenuator between the head and cab. I don?t play live, or at least not now, so this isn?t really an issue, but keep it in mind if you plan on gigging it.
The reverb leaves a lot to be desired, I have to admit it?s not very good, it?s barely noticeable at any level below 10, and when it?s maxed it I describe it as sounding pretty ?splashy?. This might be a desired effect for some, but it doesn?t really fit my needs, plan on using your own reverb pedal.
One thing that isn?t major, but you?ll hear everyone complain about, is that the mirror polished faceplate for the controls make it darn near impossible to see, it looks cool in pictures but in person it?s a pain to deal with. Personally, I have all the controls pretty well memorized, but it?s pretty annoying that they went with this design decision.
All in all, you get a good amp and good cab for a great price. You have proper brand name tubes, a great cab to get you started with the inevitable obsession with collecting amp heads. Just be aware you don?t have a ton of clean headroom, so if you?re looking for a pedal eater, maybe consider a clean Fender or other ?clean? tube amp. But if you like classic rock and/or accessible power amp breakup, you?ll love this amp, just don?t forget to bring your own reverb pedal, trust me, you?ll want it.


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Rated 5 out of 5
30Watt tube amp and speaker Mini stack
I just removed from the box and set it up to test for any damage during shipping. It sounded great , then boxed it back up because its my Christmas from my wife. Its built like a tank, great tube amp in my opinion. Going to have to buy a attenuator for it, because i think its going to blow the widows of the house out and damage my neighbors ears lol. MONOPRICE has hit it out of the park with this one and the build quality is excellent. the speaker and cabinet are top notch as well. I got mine on sale for $479. but I mainly got it because of the sale and the uncertainty of the supply line issues at the moment. Thanks MONOPRICE and STAGE RIGHT for quality products at affordable prices. You have a loyal customer with me !!! Very Satisfied Customer Craig T. Jacob
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Rated 5 out of 5
Was worth wait
I love it over my marshall I love this thing
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Rated 5 out of 5
How is this amp so affordable?
Amazing tone, fantastic build quality and a price that is absolutely impossible to ignore.
Pro-tip: Buy on sale (they happen every few months). I scored this for $480 plus tax which is bonkers for a 30 watt all tube head w/ separate cab housing a 1x12 Celestion V30.
Pro-tip: Buy on sale (they happen every few months). I scored this for $480 plus tax which is bonkers for a 30 watt all tube head w/ separate cab housing a 1x12 Celestion V30.
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Rated 3 out of 5
Great amp for the money!
Just because it's not a "name brand" amp doesn't mean it's cheaply made. This speaker cab, and head cabs are both plywood, with good quality tolex, black metal corners, and at 30 watts, it's plenty loud. In fact at my last gig, I had trouble adjusting the volume on the lead channel from between 2-3 on the dial, is a hefty increase in volume. I'll be using an attenuator from now on so I can control the output volume easily. It has excellent tone, and can easily get over a loud drummer. My Les Paul Deluxe loves this amp!
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