I wonder... the crate powerblock(2x75/150w) SMALL amp head. I know its not a tubeamp. But will it deliver enough sound through a 4x12"? Thinkin bout using boss gt through it in case i got no p.a to plug the boss pg8 into. Great amp models on that thing. So I wonder, will the crate block through a 4x12" and a boss gt8 deliver sufficiant sound?
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i am very impressed by it, solid tones and great versatility and portability.http://www.myspace.com/wildcatdotdotdot
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I don't recall hearing a bad thing about it
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I played a POD XT through it once in to a 2x12. I would not hesitate to either gig with it or have it as a backup. It sounded good standalone as well. I still want one for backup purposes. At 150 Watts SS, that's about the equivilant of 50 Watts tube (assuming the 3:1 ratio, SS to Tube).
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I tried one at a shop because I thought it would be cool as a power amp for a Pod XT (which they are marketing it as). To my amazement, it sounded really, really good on its own. Even with the gain up it was pretty nice - a fat crunchy sound that reminded me of a Bluesbreaker. I had it in an open back 2x12.
A really cool feature for Pod users is the XLR direct outs on the back. Run those into the PA and get your stage volume from your cab.
Such a cool little thing, and reasonably priced too. I'm normally pretty suspicious of Crate stuff, but they seem to have hit a home run with the Powerblock.Band: www.colouredanimal.com
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I love it, everyone I play it for loves it.
It's cheap and it REALLY REALLY WORKS!
It's my fave tool for back up. If my whole rig failed (knock on wood), I always know I have my PB in my backpack. Crazy!1973 Les Paul Standard
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I actually was a little unsatisfied with the amp. I tried it out at Guitar Center a while back. I'm a metal guy mainly and the overdrive just dissapointed me. It seemed thin and crappy, but not in a cool dirty blues way. On the other hand, great clean head room. And the small/portable concept is really cool.Geoff - OF THE EARTH - guitarist
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Originally posted by Screaming In DigitalI actually was a little unsatisfied with the amp. I tried it out at Guitar Center a while back. I'm a metal guy mainly and the overdrive just dissapointed me. It seemed thin and crappy, but not in a cool dirty blues way. On the other hand, great clean head room. And the small/portable concept is really cool.
really? I dug it's own overdrive when I went to GC. I thought it behaved very tubey with the preamp volume. but you could always bypass it preamp and just use the power.
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Originally posted by ErikHAt 150 Watts SS, that's about the equivilant of 50 Watts tube (assuming the 3:1 ratio, SS to Tube).
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Originally posted by AdmiralBWatts are watts.Band: www.colouredanimal.com
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Originally posted by AdmiralBWatts are watts. Bridged into an 8-ohm load, it's WAY louder than a 50W Marshall (yes, I have compared). Bridged into 16, it's not quite as loud as the Marshall, which makes sense as the Marshall is in the neighborhood of 90W flat-out.
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Originally posted by ratherdashingSorry, that's not quite true. Volume (sound pressure level) depends on more than just RMS output.
Perceived 'loudness' does vary with an awful lot of parameters, but SPL is SPL and it's totally measurable.
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