Crate Powerblock

Clean and distorted sounds of the Powerblock head. I'm using the Crate 1*12 GT112SL cabinet. Sorry for the quality, I used my digital camera.

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Music

Tags:

• Crate
• powerblock
• cpb150
• amp
• head
• guitar
• amplifier
• distortion

[ElMontu]

How is it possible that the speaker does not suffer any damage?

If the amplifier power is 150W and the GT112SL cabinet is 100W?

I use a 2x12 120W Cab with Tube amp Head.. And I'm planning to buy a used Powerblock on eBay to practice. I'll Appreciate any comments, Thank you

[skysurf51]

@ElMontu I guess you could damage the speaker if you cranked the amp all the way up, but it's unlikely that you would do that with a solid state amp. The amp itself will start to sound real bad before you reach that level.

[jeepercreepermd]

I'm considering getting one of these. I used to have a line 6 HD147 but I had to get rid of it due to financial reasons lol anyway I have a PODX3 and I was wondering the power block would push a Mesa 4x12

[skysurf51]

The powerblock is pretty loud. It shouldn't be as loud as the HD147, but loud enough to use in a band, unless there is another guitar player in your band and you play really really loud, you should be fine.

[Outsider99]

does that thing get pretty loud?

[skysurf51]

It does, actually. It may not be the loudest amp on earth, but it's decent. Definitely enough to play with a drummer.

[GillyShack]

@heliobluesrock I'm selling mine if you're still interested? In Scotland. Could ship to you.

[hueseph]

@bronson1 There is a cold solder point somewhere in the power section. When you turn it up the heat causes the joint to separate or something to that effect. Unfortunately, there is nothing you can really do about this unless you are an experienced electronic technician. Even then, these are surface mounted components, If you mess up, it's pretty well done for. I would take it to a music shop to see if they have someone that can service it.

[bronson1]

I have one of these and i like it... but i have recently had a problem. When i turn up the volume even a little way, the whole amp cuts out? The power actually shuts down?? Any ideas???

[steffenbrix]

I sold my Fender Twin Reverbs and are using two of these in a stereo setup... just with a 12" Celestion speaker on each amp - sound great! Check my latest videos here on YT - or search "Crate Powerblock Steffen Brix" - then you can hear it in a live situation! Peace :)

[ElMontu]

@skysurf51 Thank you very very much..

[heliobluesrock]

@RobbieThrash

Thank you. Appreciate that! However, If I buy it, I'll need an international shipping, 'cause I'm out of US.

[RobbieThrash]

@heliobluesrock They don't sell them brand new anymore. Ashamed seeing as it was one of the best things Crate has ever put out. If you're interested in one, my friend is selling his for $100 bucks.

[QuamCelerrime]

@dustinleblancrock someone didn't get the joke