Behringer GX212 Ultratwin 212 Combo

From 2002 I think. Jensen speakers. Clean and overdrive channel (and mid boost). Effects unit (reverb, chorus, delay, tremolo and much more). Since you can't combine effects as you want (fi not wahwah and reverb at the same time), it would be nice with a separate (analog?) reverb-unit! Headphone jack is VERY noisy (but who wants to play with headphones?)!

I've used it for practice, small/medium gigs and recording; country, rock, blues, jazz, metal... The overdrive works for medium-overdrive-sounds. Sounds quite nice with my Fender, but the sound with humbucker guitars is not that impressive. I've also tried it with my Heritage 575 (hollow body), but it just sounds awful, doesn't respond at all...
It's easy to get a nice sound when you're on your own. The effects on lower volumes sound natural and good. The problem starts when the band teams up. It's impossible to get a good sound on higher (or sometimes medium) volume! Specially the clean channel changes character when the volume increases. It's also very noisy on higher volumes.

The knobs are all-plastic and I broke one as soon as I got the amp. It seems quite fragile actually...

Don't know

I've been playing for 15 years. I wanted a not too heavy, good sounding, versatile amp, so I tried this one. (My Fender's not very movable...) I guess it should be used for practicing and (home)studio recordings - the "basic" sound on lower volumes and the effects are good.
BUT: I'm sorry - but it just doesn't work when playing with a band (I've tried it for about a year now...). If it breaks down I won't replace it. Actually I think I'm gonna sell it soon...
The quality doesn't seem very good, but what can you expect from an amp at this low price?

I highly recommend Behringer amps, for the price and for the quailty, I recently bought the GX212 Ultra-Twin combo , it was NOS, but I was really impressed with all of the features and the price, I was looking at the Fender Cyber series stuff, and for the price Behringer is a lot better.

sound wise, I couldn't be happier, I have the SRV tone, as well as the Jimmy Page tone with this amp, with the built in effects and settings, you can really dial this baby in, like the Line 6 and Johnson Millenium stuff.

well so far so good, and from looking at this beast, I think it should be very reliable, very good construction, and no particle board like some Peavey's

I had to contact Behrninger for info prior to purchase, and their reps were great.

I have a 2002 Les Paul Standard, a 1998 American standard strat, and they both sound smooth through this amp, I had a Marshall DSL 401 and even though it was a good amp, I needed something more versatile

Jensen speakers model. Use it at band practises and gigs, and it's great for both. It's versatile enough for the stuff I play, mainly punky-indie type stuff, although the clean channel comes through very nicely and has just enough warmth. The only gripe I have is with the effects, which are a pain to change, especially between clean and overdrive channels. I may have to invest in the floorboard accessory soon. Still, the addition of all the effects is nice enough of them anyway, and the tremolo and reverb are fantastic.

As I said, I play mostly indie-punky stuff with wide-ranging influences from The Smiths to Sonic Youth. There is just the right amount of overdrive to get those churning dischords out and it cuts through the mix nicely, even if it is a bit noisy. The clean is mostly clear but sometimes doesn't cut through the mix enough, especially in the mids. Maybe it could have done with a 'mid boost' switch like the overdrive channel.
Oh, and as mentioned by other reviewers, don't buy it if you want to play metal, unless you have some meaty stompboxes.

I also own a Behringer bass amp that has been pretty reliable (apart from a blown fuse)This amp is pretty dependable at a gig (apart from switching effects). However, some of the knobs have snapped off on the effects panel leaving 'stubs' making them difficult to turn, despite little abuse. Fortunately I found some screws to glue in that fit just right. DIY, eh. Another thing, the back of the amp is horribly exposed and I dread to think what might happen if I whack the back on a table corner or something. Anyway, it seems sturdy enough.

Not had to deal with them as yet.

I've been playing for 10 years and this is one of the best gigging amps I've had, despite the niggles with effects. My original reason for buying this amp was that it was all I could afford, and I was about to start gigging. Previously at band practises I had been running straight through a horrible multi-effects pedal into a horrible PA. Fortunately, this amp has proved to be more than up to the challenge and has performed great at gigs. Not only that, but it's very, very, very good value for money. Recommended!

Awesome amp with clean and overdrive channels. 99 effets presets that make it 100% more awesome. Mine came with a footswitch, which offers kind of a slow transition between channels, but the effects switch is pretty much instant. 30 effects, which you can edit if you wish. Pretty damn loud too. I've had it about a year, and it's still kicking unlike my friends' more expensive Marshall amps.

I myself use the Jackson Warrior XT because it's the only electric guitar I have. My friends however use fenders. They also use their basses sometimes with my amp when I'm not looking, which kinda pisses me off. This amp is great for all kinds of rock and old r&r songs. Overdrive can almost reach distortion, but I have a distortion pedal (Marshall Jack Hammer) too, which is really killer. I actually bought the distortion pedal because:
A.) the Behringer footswitch sucks for transition
B.) I like to switch between light overdrive and distortion and
C.) It's a completely passive pedal.
Okay, back to the amp. I love the extremely clear CLEAN channel and the OVERDRIVE channel, which really should not be confused for a DISTORTION channel, is awesome for songs I like to play less distorted, yet loud. I love to crank it up all the way and rip out some Chuck Berry or Jimi, and especially the stuff I write. Like I mentioned this amp really isn't designed for distortion, but if you have a pedal it's perfect for any kind of music

You can totally depend on this amp at a gig. I myself never had the opportunity to join a band for more than a week and to play at a show, but a couple of my friends who were in a band together borrowed it for a few shows. They love it more than I do, mainly because it's not their own. It hasn't broken down yet, I've never had any trouble with it, and I don't exactly store it in the best places. It was actually in my friend's dank, dark basement for a month and it's still alive.

I really don't know anything about the customer support because I never really needed any. Which really says a lot about the durability of the amp. I use it sometimes for a stepping stool and I'm about 230 lbs.

I've been playing guitar for about two and a half years. I own a Fender accoustic guitar, another nameless accoustic guitar that is broken, a Jackson Warrior XT electric guitar, and a Marshall Jack Hammer distortion pedal (which really rocks). If my amp was stolen I don't think I could afford another amp half as good. The amp itself is becoming a rarity because pretty much nowhere I shop for instruments has it anymore, so I'm guessing it's been discontinued. I love all my electric gear because it is durable enough for the way I live.

As mentioned above. But having all this fx and amps-sims doesn't provide you good tone. It can just irritate you.

I play mainly progressive rock and use Ibanez RG770. I'm not tone-beginner and know which amp sucks and which doesn't. This one does. It sounds terrible, no matter how hard you tweak it. Clean is flat and without any deffinition. I'm not tube-freak, but i think that ALL distortions sound like shit flying through a ventilator... There are many solid state amps in the same price range that sound way better than this cheap immitation of guitar amplifier. If you don't know how guitar should sound, buy this amp- be my guest. But if u know what's right- stay away from it!!!

I had it for two weeks, so...

See above...

Piece of shit!!!

This is an older model, with the fantastic Jensen speakers. It has about a thousand effects built in - all sound good, especially the reverb which is INCREDIBLE. It made me sell my Alesis reverb rackmount. Also of note are the choruses and amp models - both superb.
It's a dual-channel solid-state amp, although this is hard to believe upon hearing it in action. I double-checked for at least pre-amp tubes after playing through the clean channel. None. It mimics a tube amp so hellishly well it can't be told apart. I played this side-by-side with my Fender Princeton and my Mesa Blue Angel, and it really stood well beside them. If you didn't know better, it will fool you.

The one thing I don't like about it - though I won't knock off any points - is the fact that is doesn't have a better footswitch. If you want to change programs, it has to be done by hand - very time-consuming and impractical live. And the damned FCB101 footswitch that Behringer sells costs half as much as the amp! What gives?!?

Sterling tube amp sounds. Distortion can get pretty "brown" if you use the amp modeling carefully. Otherwise it's a thick, rich but not very hard distortion, good for blues or maybe older rock songs, but not anything heavy.

I've owned it for more than a year, and it's just been great to me. Not a single problem at all - reliable as any amp I've owned. Plus the solid state nature ensures it won't die on you in the middle of a set, unlike some tube amps I've owned.

No idea. I hear good things about Behringer's sound product support, like mixers and crossovers and whatnot, so I would imagine guitars to be the same way.

Just an amazing amp. I really love it. Don't buy it if you think Marshall's have the ultimate distortion... or if you do, definitely use a pedal to get your sound. If you are an audiophile, or just love great tube sound, this is a monster amp. If only they'd issue it with a MIDI foot controller, dammit. I'll own it for years.

the GX212 is pretty easy 2 use. Easy to get a good sound out of it. Tha fx unit isn't as versatle as it should b. other than that it's a pretty good amp.

this is a cool amp!! THIS AMP IS NOT MADE FOR METAL!!! has good distortion especially 4 hard rock. The clean channel is unbelievable. I play a les paul, strat, tele, and a couple cheap guitars through this thing and it give me a good sound with each 1. sounds really close 2 a tube amp. It virtually noiseless when not playing, and is very flexible, if u play metal i suggest a pedal. For the price, this amp rocks!!!

really don't know, had it 4 a week, but it lookz strong.

never delt with them

i've been playin 4 about 13 yrs, and i play any style of music. this amp gives me the flexibility i need 2 play different styles and change my sound when needed.i mostly use it on the clean channel with the stereo chorus and run distortion pedals and use the OD channel with either a little phase or delay, 4 special solos. just wish it came with the midi foot controller. if it was stolen i'd buy another 1, especially at this price. For the price u can't get a better amp. I'd put this up against any high priced amp any day (even Marshalls). since nothin is perfect and 4 the price i give it a 9... good job!!!

2004 amp. This is a great amp, awesome for most any vintage sound from the sixties and seventies and eighties ect... It has great sound on both the clean and overdrive channels. The overdrive channel has a mid boost switch that really pushes the overdrive to sizzle, plus a cool morphing knob, and a presence knob, but if you are looking for super heavy distortion this amps comes close, but a external pedal may be needed. This amp has a real tube sound and feel to it, but it is solid state.Many cool effects, 120 watts of power trough two 12" speakers, this thing has power to spare!

Great sound, in my opinion you couldn't ask for better depending on what you are looking for. Great response on eq. like any amp you'll need to tweak, but I'm loving this thing.

so far (one month)

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I've been playing 30 years. I would replace it if stolen. Great for recording-pristine.
I tried lots of amps, this was the best for the price. Way cool

year?-no
versatile? sorta, doesn't have much for metal play. nothing a pedal from Boss couldn't take care of. has 99 effects from basic studio reverb to cabinet simulation. i use this amp for personal studio work. power is decent enough.

i am using a old yahmaha sj550hr. it has humbuckers that are switchable to single coil. not really a metal guitar but tweaking here and there can get some good sounds with my Boss MT-2 pedal. noise is questionable. there's noise presnet, but i am in a small room with the computer and i think the pickups are causing most of it. i think this amp can pull every sound other than a good deep metal sound(again, nothing a good pedal can't do) for a clean sound, awsome! the stock overdrive is good for hard rock, but stops there. with my pedal and the amp simulation on the clean side, it sounds great. i can hear that stack sound coming out. give it a 9, because if it had better distorition it would be a 10.

haven't had it long enough for a reliabilty test. time will tell.

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20 years of playing, mostly bass. i have a review of my Ibanez BTB400QM on here also. if it were stolen, i thnk i would get something differnt, only because of the lack of stock overdrive abilities. i love that it has lots of input and outputs. perfect for my little studio which is really my main reason for getting it.

Already Covered

Want Distortion but the V-Ampire. Want clean tone Buy V-Ampire. I owned this amp for 3 months and sold it to buy the V-Amp pro and run through a power amp. Much better Distortion. The distortion on this amp is TERRIBLE. Don't buy this amp if you want distortion. I loved the clean tone this amp gave me, but no overdrive at all. Not sure what Behringer was going for here. I am not one to dis on Behringer, I own many Behringer products, but this one didn't meet my needs.

Knobs are very fragile and WILL break.

They Rock...But you got to call.

Don't buy this amp if you want distortion or overdrive. Period...Get the V-Ampire, or a V-AMP and a power amp.