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GX15R
Utilizing Crate's patented tube simulating Flexwave 5 Preamp, the GX Series are known as the absolute best compact, solid-state, high gain, rehearsal amps available today. Featuring a Crate 8" speaker and 12+ watts RMS, the GX15R includes reverb with level, two channels for clean and distortion tones, external speaker jack, and headphone jack.

Specifications:
Output Power Rating: 12 watts RMS @ 5% THD 4 ohms, 120 VAC

Gain: Overdrive 86 +/-6dB @ 1kHz; Clean 46 +/-6dB @ 1kHz

Tone Control Range: Low 25dB @ 80Hz; Mid 19dB @ 900Hz; High 23dB @ 5kHz

Signal to Noise: Overdrive >50dB; Clean >65dB

Maximum Signal Accepted: 2.2 volts RMS

Internal Speaker: 8" Crate Custom Design 4 ohms

Power Requirements: 120VAC, 60Hz, 30VA; 100/115VAC, 50/60Hz, 30VA; 230VAC, 50/60Hz, 30VA

Size and Weight: 13"H x 13.62"W x 8.25"D, 15 lbs

MSRP:	$149.99
Retail:	$99.95
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URL:	Crate
Updated:	August 15, 2003

» Review posted by bbgbfk on Thursday, Sep. 2, 2004 @ 3:15 AM

General Comments:
If you are a beginner this little amp has everything you need. You have a huge range compared to other small amps to work with. The effects aren't the best but for the speaker size they do a great job if you ask me. This was my first amp and I still use it after 5 years of playing. The other good thing is it has a Speaker jack output and I have hooked a 4x12 cabinet up to it, but if you do this a noisegate is recommended or a compressor.

What do you especially like about this product?
The effects are phenominal for how small it is and the settings are easy to work with. Its great for experimenting.

What do you dislike about this product?
a couple of the effects sound too digital at times.

Recommended: Yes

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» Review posted by Kool on Saturday, Jul. 17, 2004 @ 10:55 PM

General Comments:
The sound is good, but there are a couple of problems with this amp that the folks at Crate should check into.

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What do you dislike about this product?
The power cord tends to go bad within a few months. I have repaired a few. For this reason, I would recommend an amp that has a detatchable power cord.

The reverb does feedback. Tightening the screws on the amp helps a bit.This will prevent the chasis from shaking so much.

Recommended: No

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