Product: Drive G120VR 212 Combo
Price Paid: USD 175 USED
Submitted
06/03/2008
at
08:39pm
by
Michael Rodgers
Email: penguinguitars at yahoo<dot>com
Features
:
10
2003/04 solid state made in China. 120 watts thru 2x12's 2 Channels, foot switchable, reverb, also foot switchable, boost for the distortion channel again, foot switchable. Master volume, master eq, (bass, mid, treble). Gain and volume for distortion, volume for clean. Brightness button for clean channel. Headphone out, and in and outy for effects. It's also the most vintage looking amp out there.
Sound Quality
:
10
I got primarily to use with my Gary Kramer Simulator T, a '65 Gibson non-reverse Firebird, a Tradition Paul clone, and a Electra X155. These being my main live guitars. The clean channel is great. Massive tone, great 'verb, and can easily go from a jazz set to a country gig. And even at full volume, there is little to no distortion.
Distortion is more of the vintage type. Which for me, is a great thing. Metal players, look elsewhere. At full gain, the amp rings out more like an older Hiwatt, or an Oliver, than a Marshall. Each guitar plugged into it, has it's own sound. You can HEAR the difference between an alnico v magnet, and a ceramic. P90's have a great bite and tone with this amp, while single coils shimmer.
The effects loop does what it does perfectly. No complaints
Reliability
:
10
Done a couplke of gigs with it, and it's been wonderful. It's a bit on the heavy side, being well over the projected 45lbs. But that's not a complaint.
Customer Support
:
7
I bought it used, so no warrenty. Customer support seems fine, but I'll never deal with them.
Overall Rating
:
10
I think it's the best amp in it's price range, and compares well with others in the 800 range. I tried many different amps before finding tis gem. Peavey Valve King, (Too much distortion on the clean channel) Crate 32, (If I found one that worked, I may have gotten one. I tried 6, and they were all shot. GC, go figure.) Mesa 5.25 (WAY too much hiss for a 1000 + amp.) Marshall half stack. (If I wanted all my guitars to sound the same, then maybe.) Traynor, (BRILLIANT! Just a bit too much for my budget.) and a Victoria (2500 for a 60 watt princeton. Yea, right.) this was that perfect fit.
the only thing I wish it had, was a bit more on the bright switch. other than that, I'm extremely happy.
Product: Drive G120VR 212 Combo
Price Paid: US $199
Submitted
07/11/2003
at
01:52pm
by
Anonymous
Features
:
8
Amp is two channel amp 120 watts with 2-12's. One thing it does have that my other amps don't have is a separate volume control on both channels as well as a master volume. One channel has gain and volume and the other channel has volume. Amp is solid state and has reverb. Headphone jack is included as well as effects loop and jacks for pedals to switch channels.
Sound Quality
:
8
Using guitars with both single coils and humbuckers. Amp is very clean with little noise. Distortion is average at best. I just use an effects pedal for distortion and run everything though the clean channel. Sounds great like this.
Reliability
:
8
Have only had for short time but so far so good. I never play a gig without a backup so this is no exception.
Customer Support
:
9
Have not had any problems so I can't comment. Bought from Musicians Friend so I have an extra year warranty.
Overall Rating
:
8
Have been playing for over 30 years. I have two other amps and this one sounds as good as the other two except for the distortion channel. Use a pedal for distortion and no problem. Amp is a very good value. Fit and finish is not as good as my other amps but it cost 1/4 to 1/5 of the price of those. If it got stolen I would probably buy another one since this was the cheapest 2-12 amp I could get.
Product: Drive G120VR 212 Combo
Price Paid: US $200.00
Submitted
06/17/2003
at
11:45am
by
FrettinFreddie
Features
:
8
Bought this amp in early 2003. Has 2 channels clean and distortion. Amp is solid state. Has effects loop and headphone jack. 120 watts of swat. Very loud amp. Has retro design (Too Cool). Let me tell you, I got this amp brand new for 200 bucks from Musicians Friend,and you can't beat that price.Great amp for the money
Sound Quality
:
9
I am using a Les Paul Standard ,and a Jimi Hendrix Strat. Playing mostly classic rock which this amp performs very well. The clean channel is very clean and low noise, even at high volumes. Distortion is nothing to brag about ,but is usable.I'm using J-Station so it's a non issue for me.
Reliability
:
No Opinion
Have only had it a short time. No problems yet.
Customer Support
:
No Opinion
Got it from Musicians Friend and they'll help me if i need it.
Overall Rating
:
9
I have been playing over thirty years, I have several other solid state amps, and this one sounds just as good as my Fender Deluxe 112 (excluding Reverb, nothing is as good as a Fender when it comes to reverb) and Crate G40XL.Besides sounding great for the money. This is a cool looking amp.