Crate Guitar Amp 3112

[tcshea]

$1899 AU? SHWHAT?

PS tune up on your own time, eh?

[pntblnguitarists]

is the 400 a used number or new?

[guitarbrain666]

little wing

[miikathebest]

Line IN + Line OUT = FX Loop

[hangfire13]

Great sounding amp!

[thearoom]

I'm Blowing though tubes in this amp. USA model. can hardly get three gigs out of it. can't figure it out. anyone else have this problem???

[intheblues]

mine is a US model as well. I had to change the tubes that came with it (all of the pre and power amp tubes and haven't had any issues since. I got more than 30 gigs out of it with zero issues since I replaced the tubes it sounds like something might be wrong elsewhere if that keeps happening mate. Take it to a good tech or if its under warranty take it back, it shouldnt do that.

[bungfinger69]

it needs biased

[cnemi22]

sounds like your output transformer is fried man...

[mdvo5]

nice playn! ive got this amp for about $400 (in the US) sounds wonderful, but it gets a little ice-picky at certain settings cuz mine was new but loaded out with a celestion seventy 80. Apparently some come with the tone tubby. Why? i do not kno. but thanx alot ur the only person who showed which tone tubby it was. so i think im gunna get the new speaker. its worth it this amp has soooo much bang for the buck. do u have any other suggestions for differnt speakers in it?

[ruffles272]

wow in us we get these for 400... wich is kinda cheap for amps here

[mecco07]

Great Demo and Great Playing. Sounds Awesome.

[MotherPuncher420]

really like your playing bro! you in a band or anything?

[intheblues]

Thanks mate. I have a few band clips on my profile :) Thanks for the nice comments.

[rkller900123]

SLM used to make the original V30 or VFX3112 and the V50 called the VFX5212. These are not to be confused with the now produced v50 presently made by loud technologies, which in my opinion are crap.

[intheblues]

I tried one out last week. They sound ok with strats but overall they don't have anything on these models :)

[francisz4]

The green speaker is a ceramic magnet speaker. The red tone tubby is a alnico magnet speaker. Both sound awesome!

[bpisan]

do the 2 channels share an eq?

[intheblues]

yep they do, but it's a good eq system you should be able to get a good sound on both channels with the eq :)

Shane

[bigwighair]

great vid of a great amp, and your not to shabby at playing either ;]

[bloodthirstysavage]

i got the v50 for 199 US

[reqws]

Is it a Fender Strat. you are playing with??

[intheblues]

Yep it is! :)

[rpmacaoidh]

That $A new price is a real shocker, but the amp has some really good Blues tones. I'm keeping by eyes peeled for a pawnshop special or clearance deals -- the ignominious fate of good if obscure gear in our brand-conscious world.

[bleedinghm]

wow those are some crazy prices dude!

[intheblues]

I would get one, they are $2000.00 in Australia - the land of the overpriced instruments and accessories. ;)

[TFKofBD]

HAH you don know nothin bout gettin ripped off.....in my country a fender 25R COST 28000taka wich is lyk 400 DOLLARS!!!!!!!!!!

my country fuked up man

[intheblues]

Where are you from man??

[TFKofBD]

dude i am from this craphole called bangladesh bro......NEVER come here PLEASE :P

[schecterGman]

he he...

point..

i'm from india..

we get ripped of too ya kno...

a taylor 814ce costs the equivalent of 5500USD...

did i hear someone say holy fuck??

[Mingmingkhan]

hmmmmm i am not surprised man....damn....its waaaay cheaper to go abroad and get these by urself ryt?

[schecterGman]

yeah...

if u r getting something as pricey as ..ummm..say a boutique amp, then its DEFINITELY better to go abroad and buy it urself...

[intheblues]

haha the music industry is a rip off, it's a disgrace.

[Guitarsolage]

wow i can find those for like 200 dolla

[wallis222]

Just bought the V18 112 today. They are gorgeus.

[timhim08]

How does this amp compare to the V18?

[intheblues]

If you're talking about this years chinese models there's no comparison. If they made a 18 watt version of this same amp with a 12 it would only be louder. - Shane

[timhim08]

So are you saying that the V3112 is better than the V18?

[timhim08]

So are you saying that the V3112 is better?

[standxdown]

you know anything about the v100 head? i want a new head with some tube power. I play mostly metal and hardcore but a little jazz and italian.

[intheblues]

If its the same series it probably kicks arse. I had it next to a mesa boogie last night and the crate killed it.

[partyboy93]

hey, I'm thinking about that v50 amp. But is it good for some punk-rock or it's good just for blues ?

[intheblues]

I don't play punk but it's a good amp with a kick arse speaker. I would demo it out before commiting to it.

[Blackhawkthesky]

Ehhh mate thats some good stuff.

[FastRedPonyCar]

Green is ceramic magnet: more headroom.

Red is alnico magnet: less headroom.

The TT crate uses in these is techincally called the ceramic 40/40.

Check out my vids for tube info and more sound clips.

[intheblues]

Thanks for that, yeah these speakers are awesome I want to do a better video now I know more about it.

[MoJoeGuitar]

If I got it right, You replaced the tubes of the original setup? Why? What kind of tubes are you using now? Thanks!

[intheblues]

I replaced a faulty valve (just one)

:)

[LegacyRiff]

I own a Crate V1512T, I love that Tone Tubby speaker, as I'm not doing any gigs I chose the 15 instead of the 30, more practical for jams with friends and loud enough not to be drowned by the drummer. Your 30 is a very good amp for the price, probably one of the most underrated vintage sounding amp on the market. I'm sure you'll have a great time playing on it!

[intheblues]

Thanks for the comments mate. Yeah it's a killer amp I really enjoy the tone and the depth of sound, it's such a deep sounding amp when you can crank it up. I had it on 4 the other night and it was too loud :)

I think they stack up against the standard mesa boogie combos as far as tone and sound + volume :)

[fenderistic]

i love crate valve amps, very good review.

[intheblues]

Thanks :)