Behringer GM110 Combo

The features have been listed enough already, but I shall add that I use it set to Brit - Clean - UK, with Drive at about 9 o'clock, and the eq at Bass 2 o'clock, Mid 2 o'clock, High 3 o'clock.

It's a simple amp, but it does what it does very well.

I bought one about three months ago because my amp died and I needed something half-decent really quick and really cheap. Having only tried one in a shop for about 10 minutes once and not really concentrating at the time, I ordered one from a certain large German music shop for #80.

I was and still am absolutely blown away by the quality of this amp. Eighty pounds?! It gives a creamy, warm distortion that sounds like it ought to cost a lot more than that. I was going to use this amp as a stopgap until I had enough money to buy something nicer, but I am yet to play anything solid-state to match it's crunchy, distorted tone. The clean sounds are not loud enough to use, but if you back off your guitar volume on the Brit setting, you can get it almost clean, which is gorgeous.

I also never would have thought that one 10" speaker with a mere 30 watts through it would cope live. However, thanks to the XLR out on the back panel, hooking it up to the PA couldn't be easier, and it feeds a sound engineer a speaker-simulated tone that sounds fantastic. Sat on a combo-stand, this amp is plenty loud enough for me on stage.

I've gigged it without backup and will continue to do so. I've had none of the reliability issues reported by some here, and it seems well made. The fact that the circuitry is a direct rip-off of the Tech21 TM10 suggests it's a good design, and should last. I've had this amp for six months and it's worked perfecly from day one.

Never dealt with them regarding this amp, but I have communicated with Behringer in the past and they've been very helpful.

Overall, a superb budget buy and one that will hold it's own against much pricier gear. I wish I could footswitch to a second channel, but the amps higher up the range can do this, so I may well end up getting one. Alternatively, at this price I could afford to get two and switch between them!

Having compared it to a number of other amps since, most recently my bandmate's Marshall AVT150, I can comfortably say that this is a great sounding amp. It also repsonds well to pedals and outboard effects, I use a Behringer DSP2024 in the effects loop, and Boss GE-7 and SD-1 in front of it.

As a recording amp, this is probably the best deal out there. The balanced XLR output allows you to get some great tones into your recording medium of choice and then add effects later. As a practice amp, you can get some really great tones at relatively low volumes. As a gigging amp, it might work out. Since the effects loop is wired before the XLR out, you could use it as a stage monitor and feed the direct out straight to the mixing board.

I've played this with my ES-335 copy and Strat and it handles both very well. I play mostly blues and (unlike some previous postings), I really like the tweed channel. You can get a great clean sound with plenty of volume if you put the settings on Tweed-Medium Gain and keep the drive low. I played with a Peavey Classic 30 tube amp for a long time, and the tube character of the Behringer is just as good if not better at low to medium volume. I would suspect that it would stand up fairly well to some of the smaller Fender tube amps as well. I'm not a big fan of a lot of crunch, but the Marshall and Mesa models sound pretty believable as well.

I haven't really owned the amp long enough to talk about reliability. It seems built really well though.

I haven't had a chance to check out customer support.

The big story here is on value. This is easily the best amp that you can pick up for around $100. If you are really trying to get bang for the buck, you can't go wrong with this one.

I played guitar for more than 25 years. I had Vox AC 30, Marshalls, Fender, Peavey and Musicman tube amps. I also owned several solidstate amps as Peavey, Roland and Yamaha. I been using Strats, teles, Jazzmasters, Ibanez, Yamaha, ESP whith many different setups.
With this as a reference, this is a great little amp. You just have to understand that it's not a substitute for a 100 W tube amp on stage or when you playing with the band. We all knew that a hard driven tube amp sound great but LOUD! This amp is for practice, recording and rehersal with musicans that prefer low volume. This amp gives great sounds at LOW Volume and you must understand how the controlls work.

Remember that some times roll off the freq. you don't want works better than add the ones you want. The clean sound is not loud. No 30w solid state amp with a 10" speaker is loud. But i love the clean sound that i produce. I think Behringer captured the "feeling" of many tube amps at low volume. As soon as the amp starts to deliver distortion of it self, and not a "model" of an overdriven/clean amp it starts to sound bad.

No problems so far.

There are many amps out there that is far better than this little baby. But for this purpuse, and the fact that it's almost for free, it can't be beaten.

Single channel analog modeling amp. Drive, Low-Mid-High EQ, Master Volume.
3x Amp switch (Fender, Marshall, MesaBoogie), 3x Mode (gain) switch (Clean, Hi Gain, Hot), 3x Speaker switch (US=2x12open, UK=4x12closed, Flat). FX send/return sockets, 4ohm speaker out, Headphones socket, XLR DI out with Gnd lift button.

I'm using with a PRS SE soapbar and old Squire strat.

Think of the 3 mode switch as a high range gain control, eg, in 'clean' mode, this would be a conventional gain control on 0-5, 'Hi-Gain' setting would be 6-8, and 'Hot' would be 8-10, so there's no real mystique to this. The Amp modes offer quite redical tone changes - the Tweed (Fender) setting is sort of scooped in tone with prominent bass and treble and no mids, the British (Marshall) setting is really prominent in the high mids with plenty of balls too, and the Calif (Mesa) mode is wide range, loads of gain. There are subtle differences between the UK and US speaker modes, the UK sounds tighter, though the Flat speaker mode is really boxy (not neccesarily bad, quite Thin Lizzy-ish).

This amp really excels at full on high gain distortion, to the extent that it's really difficult to find any other tone, especially at medium-high volume. If you push the gain too hard, things start getting a bit buzzy or fizzy, but some people may find this usable.

Don't bother with this amp if you are interested in any clean sounds, it's impossible to find one, except at really low volume. My son's cheap Marshall practice amp has a far better range of clean sounds than the Behringer (although it can't do distortion, so...). You know when you set up a nice clean sound at high volume, then gently pluck the strings or run the plectrum lightly across for a really shimmering sound - well, no way can this amp shimmer at all. Some of the reviews describe the sound as like having a blanket muffling the speaker - I know what they mean with the clean sound attempt, but it still sounds great if distortion is your thing.

So, it would suit most forms of high gain rock, but litle else. Some reviews have said it would be OK for blues, but I disagree, as you can't turn it up loud without geting loads of distortion. Completely uesless for anything else (country, funk, jazz, anything really).

Reliable so far

Not yet needed to contact

I probably wouldn't get another if lost, as too limited a sound, though what it does, it does really well.

Still, for #85, a bargain

Great little amp. Even better once you find the cause of the rattle that others have mentioned. The rattle comes from 2 pieces of metal vibrating against each other. On the back of the amp section you will see that there are only 3 screws holding the pieces of sheet metal together. I took the amp apart and used some Dynamatt to couple the 2 pieces together to eliminate the rattling. Dynamatt is used in car stereo installations to damp vibrations and noise. You can probably get the same results by shooting 2 extra screws into the metal to hold things together tighter. Once you've done this you'll be even happier with this little amp. I haven't experienced any of the popping that others have had.

The Tweed setting is pretty much useless. It's just TOO low in level. The California (Mesa) and British (Marshall) settings are GREAT. This has to be one of THE best "bang for the buck" amps around. Check one out.

3 modeled amps+3 gain modes+3 cabinet models bring you 27 different sounds,but using the drive knob and EQ (very effective!) knobs,you obtain many more different sounds.
10" Jensen speaker and a nice vintage look+phones+line out+effect loop.You miss only inside effects(I think Behringer could introduce at least a digital spring reverb!)

Please don't tell me this Amp sounds just like a real tube!It hasn't that smoothness in breaking up and the typical touch response of the real thing.Nonetheless it sounds very good and keeps a nice "tube character"(I used this afternoon the Yamaha "magic stomp" with spring reverb preset linked to the effect loops and sounded amazing:it's a pity there's not at least a reverb inside!).Its sound is thick and mature with deep basses and a great tone shaping capability
(be carefull with the bass knob:you can damage the speaker at high volume or "booming" when miking).You need to become familiar with EQ/Drive/Amps/Cabinets interactions,then recording it through a good mic gives great amusement and satisfactions.The amp model I feel more similar to the original is the British,but even the two others(more or less realistic compared to the real things,I don't care)give very interesting and useful sounds.This little bastard is the absolute king in its price range!!!

Hope no need it

The best Q/P ratio for a 10" transistor!!!

If Berihnger keeps this trend up. I want a T-shirt that says "Behringer Don't Suck Afterall!"

This amp does the best Marshall tone of all the other modeling amps I have tried. In fact, it does Marshall better than the Tech21 Trademark 10 that it is copying. The Mesa and Fender tones are usable. As others have said, the cleans are lacking in volume. And this thing also makes a popping noise at random times. But I dont care. I can't get enough of the sweet tone this thing puts out with no tubes to warm up. Just a flick of the switch and go. Instant AC/DC

The only thing that concerns me is the pop syndrome. I hear they all do this. If that is the case, I would like to know if I could fix it myself. It's worth fixing. It's awesome and well worth the trouble. I can not believe this thing cost a buck O nine.

If anyone knows what causes the popping noise. Please post info about it here. Thanks.

Before I say anything I have to say that THIS AMP KICKS BUTT!!!
Purchased new from Zzounds. Has gain, master volume, 3 band eq and 3 amp settings (tweed, british, california), 3 gain settings, and 3 speaker emulations, effects loop, headphone out, xlr preamp out, 10" Jensen speaker, 30 watts. I give this a 10 because this is an unbelievable amp for the money. This amp would be even better with reverb and a footswitch for clean / dirty or boost.

I reiterate. THIS AMP KICKS BUTT!!! The distortions are really, really, really good. I love my Trademark 60, but this amp's distortions simply sound better. The Tweed setting offers a nice clean sound that can be dirtied up with a twist of the gain knob or a flick of the gain switch. It cleans up nicely when you back off the guitar's volume control too. The British and California settings add a lot more gain / dirt (and volume) with different eq profiles. The eq controls (low, mid, hi) all effectively contour the sound. The speaker emulations also offer different preset eq contours. All in all, this amp is capable of many different and interesting sounds. The 10" Jensen speaker has a nice tight, crisp sound.

So far I have only 2 complaints. First, I wish it had more clean headroom. If you need a truly clean sound, you won't get gigable volume with it. Second, with the master volume cranked past 3/4 the amp will occaisionally emit a "fart" as if there is some sort of transient spike momentarily overloading the circuit.

It's new so no issues yet, but based on what others have said, I'm prepared for anything. The cabinet has a rattle when you hit a low B, but that can be fixed.

no idea at this point

This is one smokin' little amp. It's way more than a practice amp because it sounds so good and has enough juice to gig. It's also a nice looking piece and incredibly portable. I've been playing guitar since about 1970 and continue to play semi-professionally a few times a month.

This is a simple to use, light to bear, solid state amp. It got the looks if ye remove the HUGE behringer logo. One channel, no reverb all possible connections...
I use almost only the tweed sound, I play alternative blues, country, rock&roll and NO METAL.

The 30 watts are enough for most stages without PA..

With the most guitars it delivers a good tube sound, although single coils are preferred. I use a 1963 Hofner solidbody with tremelo.

I played it over a year an a half on a hundred gigs, the little speaker magnet was so hot that I replaced the Jensen with a 10" McKenzie. It sounded better and became perfect reliable even played a bass guitar on it.

Behringer has a top support. I delt once with them on an other item, within a week it came back perfectly repaired.

Well, I use a ton of gear, play semi-professional, but this amp is unbeatable. The price is incredible. Just love it or leave it. The trebly sounds are real tube alike, all controls work splendid, the volumecontrol is a perfect control in all ranges...

just like what all the other reviews say...

3x Amp models (Fender, Marshall, Mesa/Boogie)
3x Gain modes (Clean, Hot, and Hi-Gain)
3x Speaker Sims (Flat, 2x10, 4x10)

3 Band EQ (Low, Mid, High)
Drive Control (self explanatory)

D.I. Out
Speaker Out
Headphone Out
FX Loop In
FX Loop Out
Ground Lift Switch
Guitar Input

On/Off Button.



More features than most amps at this price offer. No Reverb, but who cares? Buy a cheap little Danelectro Slap Echo, you knucklehead! I do wish it had a foot-controller to switch the amp models and gain modes though.

I use this amp with a fender stratocaster, modded with vintage pickups, put through a variety of effects pedals...you know the drill...yada yada a few Boss pedals, Electro Harmonix, Ibanez Echo, DOD, some cheap Arion stuff, blah blah blah.

This set up really doesn't make a difference in how this amp performs anyways, so why bother? This amp sounds pretty good at bedroom levels though. I must admit, this thing has a lot of raw power, but only for a short while. If you're using the stock speaker and not running it through a PA or other device, it will sound shrill and have some digital clipping and midrange honk if the level knob is turned above 10 o'clock on heavy gain. If you turn it up past 3 o' clock, you'll get this "popping" sound from the speaker...really annoying.

However -- There IS hope!!!

Running this baby through a P.A. with the Speaker Out or the D.I. Out gives this thing a brand new perspective! The Amp models and Gain modes are naturally good, it's just the speaker -- it stinks!! When I ran this through a good Carvin P.A. at the church just for kicks, I thought I was dreaming. I had NAILED an EVH-like tone, and would have never thought such tone could come from an amp like that.

Bone-crushing gain and palm muted chords and muted picking was just amazing. I unplugged it from the P.A., played through the stock speaker -- same old ordinary sound. So it's all about the preamp guys, if you make a move to purchase this amp, make sure that you have a good P.A. system to back it up. Otherwise, you'll be somewhat disappointed in not being able to turn it up above late-night bedroom levels.

Right now I use this through a so-so set-up (yamaha mixer, Nady power amp, Nady PA) when I rehearse with my drummer and record demos. My main setting is as follows :

Model : Mesa/Boogie
Mode : Hot
Spkr : 2x12

Low at 2 o clock
Mid at 9 o clock
High at 2 o clock

Drive at about 2-3 o clock.

The only problem I find with this set up (lower-grade than the Carvin PA) is that if you turn up the volume on the mixer, it gets rather shrill sounding. That could be the mixer and the PA though.

So overall, lots of sounds, lots of versatility...you can go from a Fender clean to a Mesa Grind and still have room for more. Like I said, no foot-switch, but for $99? you gotta be kidding me!

Well, she died on me once. Replaced the capacitor and walla, she's good as new.

Friends, if your Behringer GM110 does not want to start up or the light does not want to come on, chances are it's the fuse. You can pick up a regular fuse at your local parts/supply/warehouse store or local Radioshack for 25 cents a pop. A heck of a lot cheaper than paying for labor fees and shipping costs just to ship your amp over to Behringer for them to replace a fuse that costs them a mere 25 cents to replace.

I do worry about this unit though.

I've been playing for around 2 years, and I believe I specified my gear above.

This amp rocks!! If it were stolen, I'd have to find the guy and laugh in his face, because an amp at this cheap of price shouldn't even be worth stealing!! Sure I'd buy another one!!

The only cons about this amp is that it gets really nasty sounding at medium to high volumes. Like I said earlier, unless you are using it with a high-grade P.A. system, I would skip this if you're looking for a gig-able amp or even an amp to mic up. The speaker is just too hokey.

I've used this amp at P&W (Praise and Worship) nights quite a bit and it has never failed me. It just doesn't like those loud volumes, and can't compete with the other guitarists, pianists, drummers, and even vocalists! It gets drowned out too easily!

Reverb WOULD be cool, but I'm not complaining. I don't use reverb too much anyways, I get my REVERB from GIGANTIC ROCK ARENAS!!!jk

A foot-switch would be extremely convenient, but oh well. for 99 smacks what do you expect?!

A great amp, great price, absolutely outstanding for running through a P.A. and quiet recording/bedroom practice.

Behringer has done an outstanding job on this particular unit. Too bad it's been discontinued!!