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Bugera V5Item ID: V5combo5/1/.1-watt 8" Combo Guitar Amplifier with Built-in Reverb 
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From Our Research Team:An Amazingly Affordable 5-watt Amp!The ultra-versatile Bugera V5 combo guitar amplifier is an amp any guitarist can appreciate. If you crave vintage look and boutique style, but don't have room to spare in your budget, then the Bugera V5 combo amp is for you. All things considered though, the V5 isn't just a great budget amp, it's a great amp regardless of the cost. An all-tube, 5-watt combo amp, the V5 gives you an impressive range of tone. Five watts is perfect for getting that perfect touch of grit at volumes that won't overwhelm your audience in a typical club or coffee house. And added touches such as a 3-way power-attenuation switch and built-in reverb make the Bugera V5 and incredibly versatile amplifier.Bugera V5 Combo Guitar Amplifier at a Glance:
3-way attenuator circuit lets you take your tone from the bedroom to the live stage Whether you want to practice in your room, rock out at rehearsals, cover a coffeehouse gig, or take to the main stage, the Bugera V5 combo amp covers all of the bases. Five watts is the perfect power for typical bar gigs, but if you're practicing, it might still be too much. That's where the V5's 3-way power switch comes in handy. With the flick of a toggle, you can cut the V5's power to 1 or even .1 watts, perfect for rehearsal and recording. If, on the other hand, you need more volume, you can always take the V5's output and plug it into a an external cabinet. Vintage style and classic '60s preamp design To give you true vintage-style sound, Bugera gave their V5 combo amplifier a preamp circuit based on a classic '60s design. This lets you take the V5's all-tube tone from rockabilly crunch to heavy saturation. And to match the V5's signature sound, Bugera also gave it a 2-tone vinyl exterior, adding the boutique look you want to unique tube tone you'll love. Onboard reverb adds depth and dimension to your tone Adding to the V5's incredible tonal flexibility and multiple power modes is a fantastic onboard reverb. Found in many Bugera guitar amplifier models, this integrated reverb adds the perfect spacial dimension to your sound. A simple 1-knob control on the front of the V5 makes dialing in the perfect touch of reverb easy. You'll love playing along with this wonderfully responsive reverb effect. Bugera V5 Combo Guitar Amplifier Features:
When you want vintage amp tone at a fantastic price, turn to the Bugera V5 5-watt combo guitar amplifier! V5 Image Gallery
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Reviewsbased on 3 reviewsGreat tube amp
by Ajene Watts from Hyattsville, MD
I bought this amp in february to play my fender strat through and it works great now. At first the amp would stop putting out sound after 5 minutes. I contacted sweetwater and they sent me some replac... read more [+]ement tubes and now the amp sounds great. close [-]
April 30, 2012 Music Background: Hobbyist Five watts of fun
by Brian C. from New Orleans, LA.
If you read up on how some of those classic tones you know and love were created in the studio, a small, low-power tube amp is likely a key part of the equation. To get a tube amp's sweet spot require... read more [+]s cranking the volume to levels not practical for your hearing or keeping the wife happy. Enter a low-watt tube amp. Bugera did a good job with this little guy. You get authentic tube tone at a reasonable volume. An attenuator is included to bring you down to one watt and even further down to a tenth of a watt. Make no mistake though, five watts is definitely loud. Try the V5 at full blast on the five watt setting in the middle of the night and see how long it is until the cops come knocking. I'm a considerate neighbor and find even on the lowest setting it is still too loud. December 19, 2011 Music Background: Bedroom musician and tube enthusiast. But once you do have the opportunity to crank this little guy, let her rip. Now, I gave the V5 four stars, because corners were understandably cut. The Output transformer is pretty puny, and does hamper the tone. The V5 is a great platform to customize, but the PCB will set limits to what you can modify. Search the web and a bright cap mod is suggested as the V5 does sound a little dark. With no EQ onboard, you'll need a pedal to tailor the sound to your liking. That being said, you do have a wide range of tones at your disposal through the Gain and Tone knobs. A digital reverb is included and is pretty convinving. Not a reverb tank but it is a nice addition. For the record a 10" speaker will fit in there. I've got a Ragin' Cajun in mine. Other mods are new tubes and a transformer upgrade. But stock you'll like the V5. It's a fun little amp. Just plug in and go. You have a lot of choices these days for a low-watt amp. Give the V5 a try. close [-] Feature Packed, But the Sound Leaves More to be Desired
by Todd Dowell from Washington State, USA
I own an number of small low wattage tube amps. I purchased this amp based on the features offered in a small all tube amplifier. My expectations were a bit high and I ended up a bit disappointed. ... read more [+]February 13, 2012 Music Background: Amature guitarist and Hobbyist for 30+ years On the positive side this amp is well constructed and has the look and feel of a vintage "boutique" tube amp from the 60's. Simple and easy controls include separate volume and gain along with a single use tone adjustment. Digital reverb is a nice touch and sounds fantastic. In addition, the amp has a nice three way power attenuator allowing you to switch from the full 5 watts to 1 watt or .1 watt for bedroom volume while running the tubes hot. There is a headphone jack and ext. speaker jack as additional options to the stock speaker. Overall, this is a nice package of features compared to most small tube amps. On the negative side, I was a bit disappointed with the sound. Clean tones at lower volume are fine. As the amp gets cranked, there is a distinct lack of body and drive in the tone. The distortion tends to break early and seems thin t me. The amp is loud enough for small venues or if you mic. The amp takes pedals well too. This would be a fine amp for a beginning guitarist based on the features, but for those more advanced, the tone just doesn't cut it. For the cost, I would recommend spending a few more dollars and getting a Marshall Class 5 combo. While the Class 5 lacks reverb and is a bit larger, the tone is fantasti, and, in my opinion, blows this amp away hands down in sound quality. For those who buy this amp, I recommend at least upgrade in tubes. I am pleased with the overall look and features of the amp and for me this is the perfect platform for extensive modding. I think Bugera is putting out a quality constructed product and I love the features offered here. So, overall, this one is nice out of the box; but don't expect to be blown away at the sound. close [-] Also popular
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