100w All Tube Amp Head for $300 bucks? I give you the Carvin ValveMaster!

Folks - I'm as much for the used gear as the new gear - and this right here is a killer buy - a Carvin ValveMaster 100w all tube head. Has 2 channels, 50/100w selectable, FX loop, 4, 8, 16 ohm taps, and is made in the USA - all for $300 bucks. Killer right? I think so! Enjoy the video!

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• Carvin
• ValveMaster
• Valve
• Master
• 100w
• All
• Tube
• Head

[maccatheguitarist]

Dude, I was just looking around at videos and I saw the one on the Orange TH30 then looked at this one. I can't believe I haven't seen your videos yet. You just scored yourself another subscriber, cheers for the vids man.

[lmsjr]

@maccatheguitarist Thanks bro!

[AeolianSeventh]

@EvilHomer1973 I tried one out and asked the guy who owned it if I could pop in a couple of EL34s. As soon as I got them warmed up and took it off standby, it said "What what, old bean, care for a crumpet?" I, of course, screamed "Talking amp! Devil is in the amp!" and shot it with a silver bullet, but I have to say, it did sound pretty British.

[jfkdjfd]

Careful mates, i got this head, and it is LOUD!!

Gots more balls than Marshalls and more crunch than an old blues man falling down steps.

[UncleTito72]

@InsanityIncludedTv You need to buy a cab that matches the impedance of the amp. With Carvin amps you have an impedance switch in the back the lets you choose the correct setting (4, 8, or 16 ohms). This is important, because you can blow the output transformer if you don't have the right setting. With Mesa amps you have a variety of outputs in the back. Just plug into the right one. Most cabs tell you on the back what impedance they are It is usually 8 or 16. 4 is uncommon.

[InsanityIncludedTv]

if you get a tube amp head, do you need to buy a special cabinet? or will any cab work

[punk4life1029]

is this amp good for thrash metal?

[goingwithzed]

great deal, if it doesnt sound like shite. Does it? Vai uses them to great effect on Skyscraper maybe my favorite album of all time.

[topdog2328]

how does this compare to the V55HD and does it have an effects loop?

[ToomBurger]

I bought the Master Tube Series - 3200 not long ago and am really happy with that one as well.

[tatsandteles]

@UncleTito72 It really does have a nice voicing on the gain side. I also scored another MTS3200 for $299 shipped. You can't do much better than that. Although the new Egnater Tweaker 40's are showing up 'b' stock for around $470 shipped. Those are REALLY interesting as well. I had a Renegade I liked, but not enough to keep. I did keep my Rebel 20. That thing is just fun to turn all the way up and kill it! Still, I have to say my DSL100 is my go to pilot tone. Classic Rock personified.

[UncleTito72]

@tatsandteles I have this amp and love it too. I use it with JJEL34s, and a cab with Eminence speakers. Let me tell you, it's a real head turner. Mine definitely has more drive than what you hear in this video. Mine is in JCM800 territory. These amps need to be cranked to be appreciated. Now the carpet covering needs to go. I'm having mine re-tolexed in white with black piping, same for the cab. Now the looks are going to match the sound! Enjoy the amp.

[jehovahuponyou]

I LIKE THE WAY HE EXPLAINS A SOLID STATE TUBE AMP!

[lkhman1]

your neck is upside down!