Behringer GMX212 V-Tone

The gmx212 is as solid state as to be expected in this price range, and plenty, though limited effects. its a good practice amp/small gig amp.

The stereo echo/delay channels are amazing. something you would expect to find with a roland set-up.

Again at this price range you can only expect to find budget minded conservative design to a point, that point being -pick this amp over a crate, absolutley. solid cab/speaker placement with protective metal edges, very good tolex covering comparable to a fender in design.

Honestly this is not a $600 amp, would you expect it to be? you bought this for a reason and got your moneys worth. i have not had any problems with it yet, eveything still works so no customer support needed at this point, and i really dont know what i would do if needed. maybe another amp purchase would be more appropriate.

Like i said earlier i love the stereo echo/delay, amazing at this price range being on-board and all. up to par with roland effects. if it lasts as long as other amps there would be no point in re-purchasing. i recieved the "bugera vintage" series speakers with mine, dont know if that makes a difference, or any impact on sound quality from the celestions.

Date coded '04, this GMX212 is one of the early production units. Two "channels", effects, substantial solid state power, 2 twelves - you know the sales propaganda. The effects are reasonably good for the price, but limited to the combinations and order chosen by Behringer. Using the optional FCB1010 controller provides more control over effects switching and parameter settings, but it takes dedication.

With a stock Strat or a Tele, the tone can be dialed from crystal clean to a stout crunch. No over-the-top distortion, but a fair approximation of over-driven tubes. Metal-heads won't be satisfied. With single coil pickups, you get single coil hum.

Wouldn't put the gigging player onto this amp. While it has never blown up or taken a dump, the cheezy three-position slide switches that Behringer uses on the panel absolutely SUCK. Within 6 months, they were intermittant. Behringer states that they still use the same switches, so be forwarned. The rotary controls (okay, knobs) probably wouldn't survive abuse or a solid hit.

Support isn't impressive. Feel free to search through FAQs in hopes of finding something relevant and useful. Leave your question(s) at the website and get a response. Not an answer to your question, but a response. The people are real nice; they just can't help you. With regard to the aforementioned switch problem, the amp can be taken to an authorized service center where the cheezy slide switches can be replaced with more cheezy slide switches. No, they won't provide a schematic; that might promote unauthorized repairs

If the GMX212 was stolen, I'd search pawn shops for a Blues Junior or similar time-tested amp from a known manufacturer. Screw the digital effects; gimme quality components and a schematic. When purchased in 2005, the GMX212 looked like the best deal available. The effects, the output power, stereo 12" speakers - all for under $300. For the same price, I could have had a good used Peavy or Fender amp and a couple of pedals.

The features of this amp have been well described here already so I won't go much into them, however I will say that I am happy with the features of the amp. There's more than enough input/outputs on the back and the two channels each have independant EQs which was good for me, as I find a lot of multi-channel amps use the same EQ panel for each channel. The layout on this amp gives lots of flexibility. There's 99 effects presets which can all be tweaked with the Mix knob, however I'm not really into the effects on the amp.

There's a lot of different tones to be coaxed out of this amp. The 3 switches each with 3 selections which make up the amp modelling offer lots of possibilities. I have a light crunch as my basic setting - British amp model, Clean setting with a UK speaker model (gain 6, low 7, mid 6, high 6) - and I use external pedals for extra gain/effects. The amp distortion is pretty impressive, though. On the Hot gain setting, you can get some really heavy tones. If I use that, I use effect 98 in conjunction as this seems to tighten the gain, making it sound better. Some of the effects are good, others are not so. Typically I have Reverb (effect 3) on all the time at about 15-20 Mix. This just makes my tone a bit more spacey, while not being too noticeable. The phasers and delays are pretty good, while the auto-wah is not so.

I am pretty confident of this amp's reliability. However, the first one I bought broke down (whenever the footswitch was plugged in the effects processor went funny, refusing to do anything, glitching up etc.) but Behringer replaced it free of charge and the one I have now has not given me any problems at all and I gig quite frequently with it without backup. However, the knobs feel like they could break off quite easily but I am careful when transporting etc.

As I said before, when I had the problem with it, I emailed them and after determining the problem, they said they would pick it up from my house and take it back to their HQ in Germany (free of charge) and send a new one out. I got the replacement pretty quickly (within a week or two) and it didn't cost me anything! Very good customer services.

For the price, really there is nothing better. Good flexibility and sounds make this a very worthwhile amp.

Good basic feature set - 2 independent channels, each with the full complement of EQ, Gain and Volume dials, and three modelling switches, for "Amp", "Mode" (Gain model), and "Speaker". 2-button footswitch for channel-flipping and FX on/off. Master Vol & Presence dials. Good assortment of rear-panel connections. Wide selection of FX types. The FX settings are "presets", but you can vary the mix level manually via the "Mix" dial. (The amp accepts a MIDI connection if you want to go that route for added control.) There's a 2-second delay when switching between FX's, which bothers some people. However, the channel-switching is pretty much immediate, so if you set up each channel with your desired tone & FX, then the FX delay isn't as much of an issue.

The tones out of this amp suit me pretty well. You can get great crunch and high-gain tones - NO KIDDING. I play several guitars thru this amp, and all sound good, with both single coils and HB's. The "Clean/Tweed" model sounds good, but is quieter (which one would expect). I attach graphic EQ boxes in the front-end and the Insert Loop, which allows me to boost-up the signal with the Gain/Level sliders, as well as added tone-shaping flexibility. This is the way i kick the "Clean/Tweed" into a GOOD clean-to-mild crunch tone.....sounds GOOD.

So far, so good. I'm not "on the road" much these days, mostly local and home use. Some have noted things like the plastic dials and such. I've always been so careful with equipment over the years that i haven't had the problems that the 'heavy-knockers' have had. ( AND, no beers allowed on the box! )

No opinion.

I give this amp a high rating, because it pretty much suits me with my guitars and the music i play - rock, blues, alternative.... , esp. with the add-on's i use like EQ boxes and DC Womanizer. (Oh yes, i forgot to mention THAT one .... the Womanizer is THE BEST OD unit i've used .... and it adds an additional dimension to this amp.) I also use a Vox Tonelab, and overall it sounds pretty good. (Naturally, the "Clean/Tweed" model is the best setting for any processor, since you want the processor to sculpt the tone more than the amp.) This amp is FAR from top-of-the-line .... BUT, for $300, it's hard to find fault with it, given all the sounds and quality tone you can get out of it. This amp allows a good guitar to still sound good, which is the best overall test of amplification.

Came with a dual foot switch, channel/effects/tuning. you wont use all the effects but its good to know they are there. every mult-effect proccesor i ever owned i never used more than a few on a regular basis anyways.
running a '86-'87 fernandes strat straight into the amp with my seymour duncan live wire (pickup)sounds good. foot switch very usefull, tuning by the tap of a pedal convenient. all the back panel connetion choices will have you passing out. and bugera "vintage guitar series" speakers (well the one i recieved)

Very easy dialing in what you need to start thrashing right away. like i mentioned, experimentation is the key here. effects loop/aux in is all you need to hook up your effects/pedals/whatnot.. all external effects work with this amp as long as you dont put them between you, the guitar and front panel input.

Its built solid and very straight forward and attractive, not at all over "plasticy" like its direct competition. the previous owner had 8 months to break it in for me, so im hoping for the best. and i dont see any craftmanship problems for lugging this thing around for gigs (has metal corner gurads ++) it is heavey, but what amp isnt? if its worth playing thru.. its built simillar to fenders bigger amps (but looks good in its own right)

Have not needed to, hopefully will not have any problems (fingers and butt cheeks crossed here on this one)

Best price in this range for power/features. paid $180 used a week ago from the original owners purchase date of 2/06 and a $299 guitar center price.

The features alone can create quite a stir in interest. the younger crowd im sure will go for the line 6 spider II counterpart due to the fact that the name sounds "cooler" than behringer, but they allways have been a lost generation (me being a part of that generation at one time like most)

Its worth its price for everything considired. im not going to say its "godly" and the best thing since sliced bread, but the tonal quality is there and its competetor falls very short. has all the power you need for a practice/small gig amp and its clean channel is not weak, once you know how to dial it in. every once in a while an "off" brand or lesser known company will come about with a little gem that fills in all the gaps for a very budget price, this seems to be an example.

Bought 2006 for ??160.

Play using Epi Les Paul standard with no modifications.

Hmmmm. Tricky one this. Clean channel too quiet, distortion stangely muffled and inflexible. Feedsback quite a bit too unless you have the drive right down but this eliminates any real sustain.

I play in a covers band playing punky stuff, pistols, greenday, kaiser chiefs. It works OK with this but I have never been totally happy with the tone though, just doesn't have enough flexibility with the distortion.

Never broken down, gigged with it a few times.

Probably a good amp for starting out, I think after a while you notice its limitations although you do get a loud amp with a ton for built in effects, some useful, some not, for your money.

Loads of features, creates ridiculous range of tone.
Models a number of amps, speakers, and even rooms. Yeah, somehow its has some weird reverby type effects which make the size of the room vary from a box to a field.

Two channels. Easy enough, 3 tone, gain, drive and volume for each. 100 Effects on each. Amp and speaker selct on each. Master presence and volume controls.

comes with pedal. apparently can get some hench midi pedal, never tried tho.

Every sound ive ever wanted ive managed to achieve. Loads of effects, can control them.

Comes in stereo, not noticeable really unless using stereo delay or other stereo effects.

Sounds awesome. Espec for price, i know its a rip off of Line 6, but seriously sounds the same.

As i said can get every type of sound i want out of it.

I agree wit others here that the low end when the tone controls are on flat could be deeper for some peoples tone. But seriously isnt hard to just turn the low end up and the mid and high down...

For sound quality im gonna have to give it a nine. Its not ten cos yeh, it isnt a valve amp, although you could be fooled. Id give very few things a ten.

Had for a few years. never broken down. or anything. very solid, alothough pretty heavy.

i did put a scratch in the sticker on one of the speaker cos i put the pedal in the back of the cab whilst carrying it. The pedal has a sharp corner and is made of steel and speakers are strong magnets. yeh. but thats just me being retarded.

Never had any contac.

Website helpful i guess with manuals and stuff. Although website could be clearer i guess.

Been playing for years.
Number of guitars into it and other pedals and stuff. Thing is with this you dont really need pedals unless you want alot of extra channels.

The sound produced is wicked, range of tones is brilliant. If it were lost or stolen i would buy it again fo sho. Compared with other amps of same price, they have nothing on it, none are as loud or as versatile. Amps similar to it are much more expensive. Only discernable difference between this and line 6 is 1. The badge 2. Line 6 slightly easier to use. If you have the manual its easy enough though.

The only thing its missing really is some old classic fuzz from it.

Easily rectified with a pedal.

Wicked amp. really didnt expect such high level of sound.

to many to list ...id suggest someone go to Berhingers homepage and read thru the features if considering this amp or not familiar with it..

end results im very pleased with the features and have no complaints at all

for the price of these amps i was shocked at the sound quality ..really was expecting budget digital sound ...but this amp sounds amazing...lush warm tones are endless ...great cleans...and the leads are awsome...

have owned many amps ... and this produces high dollar tones with ease
...anyone not pleased with the sound there getting out of one of these is most likely tone def and donot know what good tones are...

the biggest pay off is its not just one good tone your stuck with ...many tone capabilities that are endless.

been playing music for over 20 some years and i love this things sound...

mine is about 3 years old now and looks and works as new ...never have had a problem of any kind and its been used and abused on a daily basis.

at the cost i was worried in this erea ..but my worries are over atleast for the one i purchased ... its been dependable indeed.

i have never needed customer support for this item so i have no idea will leave the rating as no opinion to be fair..

been playing for over 20 years ...many gigs ...and many basment boogies ...own to much gear to list and have owned to much gear to list...

what do i love about this amp ... the price being #1 ...its a steal...
a hidden gem in my book ...many will snear there nose at this amp simply because of (brand) and the word cheap ...that happens often with good music equipment ...i remember when the ds1 and tubescreamers where at the bottom of the wanted lists a few years back just to give a few examples..

did i compare it with others yup many ...

First, sorry for my "English", I'm French ...

A lot of features. Much more than many amps ...

The clean channel is lower than od/drive channels but it sound very close to a good tube amp such as a Fender Tweed. An amazing clean channel ! My setting for clean usage is Tweed/clean/Uk

For a light crunch it's ok - just Ok ...

But for a good drive, Wouah !! A lot of punch and definition with also a tube like sound. Very good for playing Rammstein, NIN, Metal in general ...

Until today, no problem.

This amp really sound great ! Better than the old Behringer amps ...
It's sound like very close to a good tube amp.
It's a big surprise from Behringer, this amp is amazing. You can play all with it from clean ballad and blues to a very very heavy Metal.
I love this amp. If I have to change, that will be only for the Vox AD120VT or a Hiwatt custom 100. Because between those two amps and the Behringer, no other amp can justify the changing for me.
And when you look at the price ...

All of this has been covered more than plenty thoroughly already...I need no go into it.

Here's where I wanted to pitch in my 2 cents. I just played a used one of these at a guitar store. I'd never played one...never seen one...nothing until today so I thought I'd get on here and see what people have to say about it. I've never seen such mixed reviews of an amp so I thought I'd add to it. I LOVED it. The clean channel could have sounded better (but I didn't play with it much...I was too busy BASKING IN THE GLORY of the distortion channel!) and the way the effects are layed out is a little bizarre, but it's no big deal. They sound pretty good which is all that matters and are easy enough to use as long as you have the owner's manual (I would have been lost if I hadn't found the owner's manual in the back of it).

What I LOVE about this amp was the distortion. Oh my GOD it was great. I was playing a Ernie Ball Sub through it, had the gain all the way up (don't remember all the specific channel settings), EQ set up with the highs and lows around 7 or 8 and the mids at about 4. I can see what people mean about the thing lacking "pressure"...that's just a really odd way of saying it lacks bottom end...I guess...(*shrug*)...that's what I thought about it. I thought it sounded great but it could use a little bit more low end...nothing a eq pedal couldn't remedy if it bothered me enough.

All in all...if you play in the style of Killswitch Engage (this amp mimics their sound VERY closely), Shadow's Fall, Avenged Sevenfold, etc, this would be an amp worth looking into. I would have LOVED to play my custom Ibanez S-Series or my Parker through the thing.

...and, to top it all off, it was only $185...helluva deal...

Dunno...don't have one...

Dunno...don't have one...

GO PLAY ONE!!! If YOU like it, BUY IT! lol That's one thing about the reviews I find on here that I just DON'T get. People say how much they hate this that or the other thing...I'd love to ask them one question...WHY'D YOU BUY IT, THEN!?

If you like it, buy it. I liked it. I want one. If you play bluegrass, you probably won't like it...if you don't like it...don't buy one...lol