kidsmoke Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 stupid as it sounds, the blue light is very cool. Love that about this amp. And I've spotted these (v22) in use by bar bands by that telltale blue light. you can kinda make it out here. the thing is BRIGHT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koula901 Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 : D Love the flowers on it! Is that your Valentine's day gift to yourself? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidsmoke Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 that was a gig we did last year. hundreds of balloons and flowers in that color scheme on everything. Kit, amps, mic stands, tables. Trying to create a vibe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koula901 Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gpuma Posted February 13, 2013 Author Share Posted February 13, 2013 man, looking at that pic... your 535 looks so much better now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidsmoke Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 man, looking at that pic... your 535 looks so much better now! agreed. Those dbl blacks had no business in this guitar. Glad I saw past them though, cuz now she's a show stopper. You realize #8 is gonna be a mess after Saturday, playing these models he doesn't (yet) own....we need to commit to be there for him. I've given up on PunkKitty.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gpuma Posted February 14, 2013 Author Share Posted February 14, 2013 agreed. Those dbl blacks had no business in this guitar. Glad I saw past them though, cuz now she's a show stopper. You realize #8 is gonna be a mess after Saturday, playing these models he doesn't (yet) own....we need to commit to be there for him. I've given up on PunkKitty.... not many chances of redemption for for #8 either, but that's what friends are for. That is "enabling", of course Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAM Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 The V5 is based on the Watkins Clubman amp. Which in turn is based on the EL86 powered hi-fi amps of the early 50's right into the 60's. The quality of the valves make all the difference, simply because there is so little going on in the Class A circuitry to color the sound. Swapped in some GrooveTubes and get much brighter tone… not necessarily better, but different. After a couple days, I swapped the Bug tubes back in it. Lots of variation of this circuit is being used today, some with added bells and whistles.Aside from the Bugera Vintage 5, there is the Marshall Class 5, Blackheart BH5 and Epiphone Valve Junior.All very different amps. All based on the Clubman…. a very basic bare circuit that you can do a lot with. For < $150 for the Bugera, there isn’t a better all-tube amp bargain out there. Classic sound which is what the original was all about - not overly driven 60's beat sound (Think Kinks - All Day And All Of The Night).There are several mods out there for the Blackheart and Epiphone VJ (such as Master volume and EQ), I suspect in time, we’ll see some for the V5 as well. Cheers! Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HRB853370 Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 The V5 is based on the Watkins Clubman amp. Which in turn is based on the EL86 powered hi-fi amps of the early 50's right into the 60's. The quality of the valves make all the difference, simply because there is so little going on in the Class A circuitry to color the sound. Swapped in some GrooveTubes and get much brighter tone… not necessarily better, but different. After a couple days, I swapped the Bug tubes back in it. Lots of variation of this circuit is being used today, some with added bells and whistles. Aside from the Bugera Vintage 5, there is the Marshall Class 5, Blackheart BH5 and Epiphone Valve Junior. All very different amps. All based on the Clubman…. a very basic bare circuit that you can do a lot with. For < $150 for the Bugera, there isn’t a better all-tube amp bargain out there. Classic sound which is what the original was all about - not overly driven 60's beat sound (Think Kinks - All Day And All Of The Night). There are several mods out there for the Blackheart and Epiphone VJ (such as Master volume and EQ), I suspect in time, we’ll see some for the V5 as well. Cheers! Jim Jim, you are a newbie guitarist, so you say, and you are VERY knowledgable about amps! How so? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koula901 Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Slammer, when is your coming? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HRB853370 Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Slammer, when is your coming? Probably in April Katy. No definite date. I will just hang loose! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gpuma Posted February 15, 2013 Author Share Posted February 15, 2013 I heard that the April stock features a pink light that matches the purple grille Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAM Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Jim, you are a newbie guitarist, so you say, and you are VERY knowledgable about amps! How so? Well, I am a newbie player, but I know many guitarists (since my teens) and also know a little something about amps and electronics. I design and manufacture retrofit LED lighting kits for classic cars - it's really my only 'job' now. Am an engineer by training, not Electrical (though I never worked in engineering), also was involved with all sort of electronics/avionics as an airplane driver for the US Navy many years ago. Plus, I'm 55+... from the analog age. Built many a Heathkit with my Dad growing up. cheers! Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noonesperfect Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 I recently acquired a VHT Special 6 combo, which uses a 6V6 instead of the EL84 in the Bugera. They look very similar in features (other than the reverb on the Bugera) and specs. Is there enough difference between units like these to justify owning both? What is there about the Bugera other than the price that makes it so attractive? Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HRB853370 Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 The pink lamp? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noonesperfect Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 The pink lamp? Slammer, if this was addressed to me about the Special 6, the lamp is red. Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glide Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 I heard that the April stock features a pink light that matches the purple grille With blue diamonds!!!!! Yeah !!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gpuma Posted February 16, 2013 Author Share Posted February 16, 2013 Slammer, if this was addressed to me about the Special 6, the lamp is red. Brad No Brad, I was just pulling his legs. I recently acquired a VHT Special 6 combo, which uses a 6V6 instead of the EL84 in the Bugera. They look very similar in features (other than the reverb on the Bugera) and specs. Is there enough difference between units like these to justify owning both? What is there about the Bugera other than the price that makes it so attractive? Brad I don't know the VHT, so it is difficult to say it it's worthwhile having both. I am very very happy with the little bugger bugera. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gitfiddler Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 PSA: Guitar Center has the Bugera on sale for $149.99 and there looks like a 15% coupon that might bring the price down more! They usually don't let you use coupons on sale items, so check first if interested. http://www.guitarcenter.com/Bugera-V5-5W-1x8-Tube-Guitar-Combo-Amp-105653901-i1470778.gc?source=4WDTWXX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAM Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 I recently acquired a VHT Special 6 combo, which uses a 6V6 instead of the EL84 in the Bugera. They look very similar in features (other than the reverb on the Bugera) and specs. Is there enough difference between units like these to justify owning both? What is there about the Bugera other than the price that makes it so attractive? Brad Looks pretty similar so I'd say NO. Can't tell for sure from the schematics, but looks to be a Class A variation I like the 10" speaker and have thought about adding one to my Bug. I'd have to 'slice' off the bottom of the Cab and insert about a 3" strip of MDF, Of cource that means new grill cloth and vinyl... easy-peasy with a table saw and a biscuit joiner which I have access to. cheers! Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HRB853370 Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 Slammer, if this was addressed to me about the Special 6, the lamp is red. Brad I was kidding Brad! I meant about the Bugera light being pink! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HRB853370 Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 PSA: Guitar Center has the Bugera on sale for $149.99 and there looks like a 15% coupon that might bring the price down more! They usually don't let you use coupons on sale items, so check first if interested. http://www.guitarcenter.com/Bugera-V5-5W-1x8-Tube-Guitar-Combo-Amp-105653901-i1470778.gc?source=4WDTWXX Usually they will not let you use a coupon on a sale item. But maybe there is an exception! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noonesperfect Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 I was kidding Brad! I meant about the Bugera light being pink! I should have known - the blue/pink light conversation went right over my head - I must be REALLY tired these days. Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokedtires Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Sounds like a nice amp, might have to stop out to GC soon and check one out. My wife will just LOVE another amp kicking around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidsmoke Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 On another forum I frequent, dude just walked out of a GC with a V5 for $125.00 on Sat. Chesapeake VA. YMMV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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