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(More customer reviews)There are a lot of glowing reviews of this amp all over the internet. Chances are, if you're reading this right now, you've read other such reviews. So rather than say what has already been said, let me give potential buyers some useful knowledge so that you know what to expect from this amplifier....
First of all, I find this to be soundly constructed and I will not hesitate to gig with this amp. I have no reliability issues. The amp is quite sturdy unless you are a reckless person by nature. It is loud enough for full-band rehearsals and club gigs. With an extention speaker cabinet, it is more than loud enough for large outdoor gigs. DON'T LET ANYONE TELL YOU OTHERWISE.
Second of all, why is this amp only $199? If you're wondering why it's so cheap, it's because (a) labor is cheaper in China and (b) Pignose compromised on cosmetics and cheaper enclosure materials so that they could produce a GOOD SOUND in an inexpensive amplifier. So don't worry about your tone based on the price.
Third of all, be aware that this is 40 watts of tube power (i.e. LOUD!!!) coming out of a single 10" speaker. The speaker is a little mismatched because it's difficult to get a full spectrum of sound when you combine that much power with such a small speaker. As a result, you lose a bit of low end. This problem will obviously go away if you take the manufacturer's recommendation and run the amp through a speaker cab (the amp comes with both 4-ohm and 8-ohm output jacks, which I think is a very good feature for a small amp). If you are used to playing detuned heavy metal, you will find the speaker to be a little brittle. But it is a very good speaker. Give it a week or two of playing before you judge it, because it's factory-fresh and needs to be broken in a bit.
Fourthly, about the tone. You can definitely achieve sparkling cleans with infinite headroom if you back off on your GUITAR's volume knob a bit. The amp's speciality is producing those rich and punchy in-between, mid-gain tones. I typically leave my gain volume between 50 and 60 percent. For full saturation, this amp can definitely achieve it, but I recommend getting a cabinet with 12" speakers for it. I'm afraid the amp is just too powerful for the little 10" speaker when it comes to saturated gain. (BUT REMEMBER -> SMALLER SPEAKER = LOWER COST. THIS IS A GOOD COST-SAVING MEASURE DONE DELIBERATELY BY PIGNOSE TO GIVE YOU A WONDERFUL-SOUNDING AMP AT A CHEAP PRICE.)
Finally, this is a vintage-sounding amp. Don't expect Mesa or Hughes & Kettner tones from it, because it's not that type of amp. One channel, no reverb, no footswitch, etc.... People like me appreciate the simplistic setup, but other people prefer amps with multiple channels. Be aware that this is a one-channel amp. If you want more than one channel, look for a different amp.
I highly recommend this amplifier, and I will not hesitate to buy another one should I need to in the future. Full range of tones and savvy construction at a low price.
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The Pignose G40V Tube Amp is a technical marvel that puts out a screaming 40W of power through a special design 10" speaker. Features two 6L6s and three 12AX7s and has controls for volume, treble, mid, bass, and presence. As is, it's perfect for the bedroom or practice sessions, and it can drive a 4x12 cab with ease at the gig.
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