Product: Collins Amplification Studio Plus 35
Price Paid: UNKNOWN
Submitted
10/29/2008
at
11:37pm
by
Kerian Wells
Features
:
9
This is Craig's take on a Blackface Fender but offered in speaker configurations and powre levels that Leo never offered, which is what attracted me to it in the first place. I always wanted a Super Reverb output in a 1x12 package and thats ecactly what I got but I don't think the original ever sounded this good! Controls are straight single(reverb) channel Fender but minus all the crap I never used, like channel one, or Tremolo. Not many people know that the tremolo on these amps, even if not turned on, takes away from the tone. So I got rid of it completely after Craig recommended it.
Sound Quality
:
10
SUPERB! I would A/B this amp with any vintage Fender AB763 circuit in a heartbeat. Mine has a Weber 12F150 in a 1x12 combo cab and it sounds as sweet and is as loud as any 4x10, 2x12 or 2x10 I've ever heard or played. Minus the un needed parts left off and only a 1x12 size it is extremely light on my bad back as well. If you want a clean tone with reverb for blues, surf, rockabilly, country or whatever you play, do not hesitate to call him!
Reliability
:
10
Built like a tank with the best parts available. Much more reliable than what Fender is tossing out the door these days and much more than any refurbed black / silverface to boot!
Customer Support
:
10
My best experience dealing with ANYONE in the boutique amp business to date. I could name names and talk of horror stories with others, but suffice it to say Craig is my go to amp man now, period!
Overall Rating
:
10
Try and find a New, well built and toneful blackface style amp in this caliber ANYWHERE for what craig charges and you'll be running in circles. You can't buy a silverface and refurb it and hope nothing else drifts or opens or shorts for what he's building NEW for. I'm not a rocket scientist but recognize one heck of a value when I see it.
