Budget 5150 II With All The Tone? Bugera 6262 Infinium

[@thestrum71]

Toured with mine for 6 weeks. Did 29 shows. Was used twice every show. Other band used it too. Never broke down. This is a great amp for sure....

[@darko240sx]

When I use to run these . I used a 10band eq in the FX loop . Drop the 8k and 16k highs . Makes a major difference .

[@Masterriffer]

What do you have the rest of the eq pedal like ?

[@smeemusic]

Lmao that intro tho. My wife wonders why I watch gear videos all the time… dude, it’s real entertainment as well as knowledge. I wish my high school teachers were so captivating. Lolol

[@belligerentamateur]

I do what I can!

[@chancellorparamore3603]

I bought this one off of Kyle. It’s monstrous. I have owned 3 5150’s and a 6505 and it’s basically the same thing in a sense for sure. Especially with its hi gain channel. Basically a mimic of the 6,6,6 tone dialed in as well. Also I don’t use a boost. Although it wouldn’t be bad with it. Just my preference. Love this amp.

[@JB-dn9wv]

Congrats!! I'll buy it if you ever wanna get rid of it.

[@rocknroll2199]

Great videos. A friend recently bought a new 6262 inf and when he took it out of standby it immediately blew the main fuse on the back. We checked everything and put another fuse in it and same thing. He had an 8 ohm cab in the corner and we hooked it up and when I slid the ohm slide switch to 8 ohms it hung up, didn't feel right, so we cycled the ohm switch on the back of the unit a bunch and the amp now works great.

[@suffersystemstudios]

I now have the Bugera 6262 and the Bugera 333 and I must say they are still pretty fun bad ass amps. I use mostly my Helix rack for live shows, but have used the 6262 for a few shows and it hasn't let me down yet.

[@JoeHasGas]

Is a tube screamer and a noise gate a must

[@escapegulag4317]

19:54 you can tell this amp is made for drop c

[@MJPGuitar]

When I was in a band I used the 6262 and my bandmate used the 333XL. Both were rock solid. I’d love to try the 1990 next.

[@JackStolz]

I had one of these in 2009 and it was *fine*... Touring with it was always scary because it felt so cheap, and I honestly felt it was gonna blow up... which it did of course haha. My biggest gripe is the lack of the resonance control. Super weird to omit.

[@bedrockhead]

I just acquired a 6260 recently. I'd say as is it's 80 percent the 5150 tone. Of course no resonance control is a big missing factor, but it's still doing the job. Being an OG 5150 nut but not willing to shell out 1500 bones, this will work. Your 6262 sounds killer.

[@JB-dn9wv]

I've owned both the 6260 and 6262. I use my 6262 more than my 6505+. I have a V30 cab but I like how it sounds with Bugera/Behringer speakers better. 🤷‍♂️

[@joeychavez8318]

Bugera makes incredible budget amps. Match this head with a good cab and you're fucking set! 🤘🏼

[@jeffreyschroder8004]

Bought one of these 2 years ago, for $300, after the amp I was using blew up. Run a 10 band eq in the loop, using the crunch channel; it slays. Another great video, man.🤘😎

[@Stretchwreckedem469]

Wanted to come back and say that these amps crush so hard whenever you put a clean midrange boost in front and dime the gain on the crunch channel all the way to max, as well as adjusting the face knobs to taste because you’re gonna get a really full tone from the amp after you crank the gain all the way. I’ve played around with it for Djent/Metalcore tones on a 7 string and it’s everything that I love in regards to tube guitar tones.

[@414deathmetalist]

One feature that somehow doesn’t really get mentioned in these review videos is the ability to use either 6L6 or EL34s. I got mine used and it came with JJ EL34s and I absolutely love it.

[@robeschauzier2621]

My Bug 6260 sounds fine to me, especialy with a boost it put's a smile (or a mean snarl) on my face

[@chrismarcyy]

"you guys are not here for the dad rock riffs" *proceeds to play dad rock riff*

[@belligerentamateur]

I played myself

[@joerojas5448]

I don't have the 6262, but (still) have the 6260. I only paid $200 for it used. I had a 6505 and A/B'd them both, sounds are similar. Sold my 6505 and kept the 6260. My 6260 is still killing it on stage.

[@slayabouts]

I love my Bugera V22, although it’s also my first tube amp so I have no baseline to compare it to. It’s somewhat of a Vox sound, but has some good gain to it and takes pedals extremely well

[@JRs-guitars]

Replace the stock tubes and it becomes a completely different amp that actually keeps working. Buddy of mine has had one for about 5 years. First thing he did was retube it. Other than the lack of resonance...I couldn't tell the difference between this and a 6505. Also...keep practicing your drop C playing, you'll get there.

[@deathblow777]

you mind telling me what tubes he used?

[@SoulWarriorBandDaleJolly]

What tubes do it get ?

[@davidlawson7786]

Hi Kyle, Always like your videos. I actually own the Bugera 6262 infinium head, I play a lot of drop tunings such as C# D and also use a Ibanez baritone tuned to B standard. As you demonstrated it takes a bit of tweaking to get a good heavy tone out of the 6262, but it does shine when you get it tweaked, I do a lot of recording with a really good drummer and we’ve gotten some killer recordings using the Bugera, I’ve used the Mesa Boogie flux five overdrive pedal and it sounded really good. Just takes a little work to make that amp chug properly. Keep up the great content Kyle! Also, I did upgrade the tubes to a set of JJ 6L6 tubes.

[@needsLITHIUM]

Dropped C sounded nasty and gnarly in a good way to my ears. Like, it was messy in a way fitting of Dying Fetus or Deicide. That brutal tech death/slam type of messy. I really dugg it, at least in the recording. I feel like a preamp style distortion would work well in the FX loop with the gain on both it and the amp turned down to like 3 or 4 if you still boost the front input. I have a different amp, but I do that so I can still use the clean channel but also use it as a 2nd distortion tone for leads or for quad track layering on rhythm.

[@FulcrumsEdge]

for what its worth, after installing new tubes (JJ ECC83s in both amps, and sovtek 6L6WXT's in the 6260 and JJ 6L6GC's in the 6262 infinium) they got me through my stupidity after selling off my 6505+. They definitely do not have that familiarly tuned eq section like the 5150 series, and CAN sound pretty harsh, but i think when they are dialed in right they sound really awesome, especially when i consider that i paid less than 300 for each of them. I like my 6260 with a Boss SD-1 and the 6262 with a TS9 or other tube screamer-ish boosting it.

[@terexasa]

I use to have the 6260. It was a great setup with a Maxon 808 in the front and a BBE Sonic Maximizer in the loop. Of course an ISP G String is needed in the loop and front, but it’s a great inexpensive amp.

[@BrandonBames]

Lol I like Exhausted Kyle, the no BS vibe. I hope you’re taking care of yourself and still enjoying it bruh

[@massttrshrdrharmonicminor2002]

With your playing, I can say I dig it.

[@xiwiwix]

Great video, bro! Thank you for the share. This is one of those amps I've always wanted to try, in hopes it was a great sleeper deal,... I think this video answer that question, "doodoo". xD Some settings sounded pretty good, but I think with watching your demo, it's scratched that itch for me and I'm "good". I'm getting my 5th Recto Mini tomorrow, I can't seem to let that amp go. With an EQ in the loop and the proper OD in front, I absolutely love it and it just does it for me with Recto tones. "it" idk why I'm talking about Recto Mini's on a 6262 video. haha Hope you have a good one brutha.

[@1thess523]

One of the musts for Bugera's is a tube change right off the bat.

[@SoulWarriorBandDaleJolly]

What tubes do I get for mine

[@kingu4120]

Thanks for another great demo really good stuff. Your really cover everything unlike some others

[@belligerentamateur]

Of course, glad they're helpful!

[@jedijo1990]

@belligerentamateur bugera foresaw the future of tubed amps and the insane markup they were gonna recieve. Considering evhs' health concerns they knew the equipment associated with him was gonna skyrocket in value. Also, considering the hold the 5150 and its counterparts had on the metal industry, it was a no brainer. It totally made sense even if no one else saw it...

[@adriandeftones]

I have this amp and the overdrive really highlights or tames down some bad frequencies. I prefer my Maxon OD808 with active pickups for Drop C. The Maxon OD9 sounds very different, a little bit harsh but for passive pickups I like it more, also the crunch channel with the OD9 with gain sounds full-bodied. For modern stuff I have used a ProTone Dead Horse Overdrive and it can tight the amp for Drop Ab on my 7-string.

[@marcomoscoso7402]

Not having the temptation of turning up the Resonance control is better for recording so your tone stays tight and you don´t need to highpass it in the mix. Just a thought. But I would definitely mod the amp if i had one only for room jamming chugga chugga sake

[@2715jedi]

i love mine... 10 band eq and it just sound killer good... great vid

[@martinallen9067]

I've just done some recording with my 5150 sig and 6260 with EL34s. Not having the resonance was good because it's such a quick and easy way to mud up the sound. The EL34s gave it different mids to my 5150 so gave good stereo separation when panned hard each side. The only problem I've had with it is the sticky channel buttons when it gets warm

[@DeathMetalDevin]

Had a 6260 combo years ago and just like this one it just needed thicker balls

[@ronnmims7696]

Surprisingly, this sounds really good with seventy 80's.

[@jeremyfickas5137]

6260 with od1 and 6 band eq sounds really good. Have mesa tubes in it

[@JoeHasGas]

What is a good pruce for a used one ? Would anyone buy the 6060?

[@aaronsg71]

Dude, the Les Paul sounded brutal

[@davidfranklin3637]

I got one of these that was modified to bypass the infinium circuit, New set of tad 6l6 powers tubes later and its a beast. Wish I didn't have to go direct to bugera for the footswitch though!

[@vanespedals1023]

Why did you bypass the infinium/auto bias circuit?

[@davidfranklin3637]

@@vanespedals1023 I don't have it anymore, From what I remember I can only imagine it was modified so that the bias could be set manually, to run either hot or cold depending on personal choice etc.

[@vanespedals1023]

@@davidfranklin3637 thanks for your reply. The whole infinium technology sounds awesome but I can not find anything about it from a technical point of view so I am bit afraid to fully trust it

[@davidfranklin3637]

@@vanespedals1023 yeah I've heard good and bad things about it...nevertheless it sounded very heavy 😁

[@gavinkidd123]

I have the infinium model also, sounds wayyyyy better through DV-77’s.

[@belligerentamateur]

I don't love those speakers, but it's great we have choices!

[@gavinkidd123]

Oh for sure. They have actually started growing on me more and more. Now I prefer them to v30’s lol

[@mynameisvisutinnadda]

So peavey outside USA can be pretty pricey - as in they don't really drop in price from new. (Bandits in Thailand are like 400 bucks or more second hand)

[@Crunchifyable2]

I got this amp for $200 new back in the day and I prefer the crunch to the lead, I think this amp screams hard rock (crunch, dark sound like EVH or Iron Maiden) or detuned metal (on lead). If you wanted a pseudo Metallica style sound, the Bugera 333XL does that better. And you didn't demo the clean, which is really nice actually.

[@jketterman6054]

I think the amp sounds pretty good with lower tunings.

[@danielhurst3616]

Bugera tube head sound way better with passive pickups and the clean channel is actually pretty amazing with a ssh super strat like an ibanez s series. But tone is suggestive what sounds right to me may not to you but i wanted to throw my opinion in there as well. Love what your doing. I recently acquired a blackstar venue ht100 stage mk2 with a matching vert 2x12 cab and idk if you have had the chance to check them out yet but they are by far the best tube head that blackstar has produced its an absolute monster especially when i run it through my pair of valveking 4x12s the air it moves is like a refreshing breeze that you need earplugs to enjoy lol

[@jeremyfickas5137]

Great demo 👍

[@kimmason6875]

I saw your pickup selector was in the neck position for the drop c stuff.

[@mcperizzotto]

Looks like no matter what you do in the eq, is always something missing in the low end. Great Review by the way

[@MrBlaster791]

Which amp is better,Bugera 333 XL or Bugera 6262 for metal hard rock?

[@thedanksavatron7782]

Nissssssssssssssssssce 🍻 Not bad , heard other buggery amps & they were lackluster but thiS one's ok...

[@paulanderson771]

Bugera 6262 were $399 when they came out. Peavey 5150's were a classic and a no-brainer for Bugera to make a clone of.

[@jamesfindice2871]

Hey awesome video and also nice to see budget amps covered! You know Kyle, I don’t think that 5150/6505 Amps were available for 500bucks in China/India/Russia/or even any country than USA in the late 2000s you mentioned. Also the 6262 NOT infinium came in 2008 and the infinium quite a lot later. Correct me if I’m wrong :) I just Sold a 2008 NOT infinium 6262 and it had never failed the previous owners and me neither. I liked it, but nowadays I don’t need big tube amps. Although I like to buy and test and sell them again ;)

[@XinnerthD]

Hi! I from fucking russia. Fender Squier cost 50000 rubles (420$) and salary in russia 20000-30000 rubles (170-250$)

[@jamesfindice2871]

@@XinnerthD Hey! I get your point, but what does that have to do with my comment? :D so how much did a 5150/6505 cost in 2005 in fucking russia?

[@XinnerthD]

@@jamesfindice2871 in 2005? I don't know, but i can say how much is cost in 2022.

[@Pak_PakoBbl4]

​@@jamesfindice2871there where no 5150 in fucking Russia at that moment xD

[@Stretchwreckedem469]

I might have to try the crunch cha nel for more vintage sounding Thrash rjffs, maybe something along the lines of Megadeth since it's got a lower gain tone than the Lead channel.

[@nicolasbeaudry6158]

Maybe they were thinking of the Europe market . Because amp are expensive down there. And the South American market too. But it sound pretty decent I’m surprised 👍🏻🔥

[@ChiAeNima]

And so.... The final though is? Will you recommend it as a budget alternative to a 5150/6505 or not?' I own a Peavey 5150II USA from the late 90s early 2000s in need for a valves/tubes change. And owned a Bugera 6260 infinium, that I sold, but for me the sound was kinda satisfying, almost like the real thing. Would you choose the EVH 5150 Iconic or this Bugera 6262 Infinium considering also the money? Thanks in advance brotha.

[@nomadronin7361]

Funny you asked this question. I was pondering this for a while and I ultimately went with the Bugera. Not that the Iconic is bad, I just liked the Bugera better and it’s cheaper.

[@metalonabudget574]

What is the difference in the 6260 and the 6262 is it the same concept for the 6505 and the 6505+

[@riffsnoleads]

yes

[@chancellorparamore3603]

I’m excited for this one

[@edgardudehaust]

How would I go about plugging in some headphones to the Bugera 6262

[@harrycanyon273]

I know this is off topic but how do you address the issue of changing strings on all your guitars? How frequently do you change them? I have six guitars at different tunings and it seems like I'm constantly changing strings.

[@TrickyPickins]

Not Kyle, but if you feel like ur strings don't last long enough, I would recommend elixir strings.

[@kazzTrismus]

heres an old timer tip...go to the dollar store and buy one of those joke erasers pink but its almost the size of a cellphone....play then wipe down with a cloth then the eraser. a regular sized eraser will do but youll be eating time rather than a few passes & done....yes youll develop gooves to match your string spacing its fine youll see

[@JimmyTorque]

Can we please get a revisit of this amp with some more of those drop c hardcore riff buddy? Got an opportunity to snag one for 500 … really curious if it will do a really thick low end with a hairy top end. Think Randal on roids…

[@seantalkingthroughthemedia4838]

That thing sounds pretty choice imho

[@I_Am_BearSquatch]

you used the neck pickup on the gibson...

[@belligerentamateur]

Nope, sure didn't I have the switch reversed. You'd be able to tell if it were the neck pickup

[@HGCNBeauty]

what's this ex type guitar？someone can tell me wanna check it out ，either.luckily got a 6262 bugera under 100bucks

[@christopherallen5603]

@Kyle Bull do you plan to do an A/B comparison with a Peavey version sometime?

[@ontologicaldiarrhea6582]

How would you compare 6262 to the Iconic?

[@mikeforner7797]

what tubes would you prefer for this amp?

[@ukmanthailand]

They're still only $500 new in Thailand.

[@PRP-YT]

Maybe you didnt like the Drop C cause it was on the neck pup, but it actualy added some of the low end that was missing before. I have the 6260 and it rips with a Maxon OD808 Maybe you could do a shootout between the two 6260/6262

[@belligerentamateur]

Nope, definitely wasn't on the neck pickup, bro. Haha. This guitar has the switch reversed. Just didn't like it with this particular setup.

[@PRP-YT]

@@belligerentamateur ahahaha fuck me! By the way, that Gibson is lovelly

[@bilhorinek7406]

Did you run it with a power soak? I used to run the 6260 and as I increased the power section crunch channel tightened right up and was metal for days. I don't know how loud or hard you push the amps in your reviews but I know this series at least the harder you push it the higher it goes

[@nomadronin7361]

On the other hand, where is the 6505 II made?

[@darklight4815]

I'm fed up with Bugera...sounds good if it's working properly but my infinitum head has just crapped out on me for the 3rd time and of course it's way out of warranty....I'll never buy another one...they're just not reliable....and it's been barely used in a bedroom setting might I add...never left the house once.

[@Gorazd1974]

Is there any difference in amount of gain on lead channel betwen 2620 and 2626 heads? Does 2626 lead channel have more distortion?

[@belligerentamateur]

6262 and 6260, but yes, the 6262 actually has less gain, but both amps have far more than anyone could ever need

[@Gorazd1974]

@@belligerentamateur aha. Well i play death metal and only rocktron voodu valve and engl powerball have enough amount of gain which is needed for massive rhytms and endless solos (sustain). And marshall jvm 4 channel series too. Bugera head just need a good gutar cabinet (not marshall), thats all.

[@barrysmith502]

..and I also have my les paul studio tuned to drop c ...repeat.

[@ontologicaldiarrhea6582]

Have anyone tried to add the resonance to the 6262?

[@belligerentamateur]

It's apparently quite easy to do. The circuit is there, you just need to replaced a fixed value component with an adjustable pot, and make space for it

[@allanwilson7873]

Yep done it to mine, replace r26 resistor with a 1 meg pot and you’re set.

[@ontologicaldiarrhea6582]

@@allanwilson7873 thank you very much

[@ontologicaldiarrhea6582]

@@allanwilson7873 does it make a big diference?

[@allanwilson7873]

@@ontologicaldiarrhea6582 yes it does, it brings it more in line with a 6505

[@NecroAeon666]

This could be a good starter if gotten for a few hundred bucks but I play lots of lower tunings or 7 strings so a deal breaker. Also I already own a 6505+ and Triple XxX so brutes are covered! Great review thanks for posting!!!

[@81giorikas]

Lol sounds decicedely better than the hiwatt video you just did for some reason. And it is the same guitar. Or I just prefer the 5150 type gain. Under the mic.

[@JB-dn9wv]

Do a Punk Rock amp episode!!!

[@sethgross3904]

East ender thrash riiiiiffs!

[@azza0575]

I'm new here and i was wondering if you have tried or will you try out a BlackStar HT METAL 100. Cheers mate.

[@belligerentamateur]

Glad to have you! I will absolutely try one of those amps if I can get my hands on one!

[@ulfdanielsen6009]

Dear Kyle, thank you for calling the amp Bugera instead of Busjera.

[@DadRockAndGuitars]

5:10 Oddly enough, I was here for dad rock riffs. 😂 Kidding - Nice demo of this amp Kyle!

[@JB-dn9wv]

Find me a 6505+ for $500... I will buy right now!!

[@belligerentamateur]

Used to be able to buy them all the time for $500 or even less, but not these days.

[@dimitarneshev9182]

It;s messy , cause you are using the neck pickup on the red lp

[@belligerentamateur]

Sure ain't. The switch is reversed on this guitar. Use your ears.

[@ontologicaldiarrhea6582]

I was forced to settings with presence and highs at zero...it may be caused by these chinese 16ohm V30's which i have

[@keveb4724]

Chinese V30s and UK V30s are exactly the same. Same materials and same tooling to put them together. Only difference is the nationality of the QC and production staff

[@ontologicaldiarrhea6582]

@@keveb4724 is there a demo in which chinese V30 sounds the same as UK V30?

[@ontologicaldiarrhea6582]

​@@keveb4724 i recently got Mesa Traditional 4x12 with 2002 UK made 8ohm speakers, the difference is not even funny

[@loneponderer495]

the Infinium technology DOES NOT mean you can use any power tube type you want. It self bias but you still need to stay in the same family. Like if it uses 6L6's you can NOT just put in EL34's. No wonder people end up blowing these up so often. It is almost always user error because of none sense like this. Biasing is not just about changing to different types of Power Tubes. Every tube change should also be done with a re-biasing even if you buy more of the same tubes type from the same people. Heck by rights in a none self biasing tube amp you should even do it with the same tubes you already have because the proper bias level changes as the tubes age. Self Biasing just does all this for you it DOES NOT mean you can through in whatever tubes you want. Seriously ask Bugera themselves or Hughes & Kettner if you should do this. Both will tell you NO unless they specify otherwise like the Hughes & Kettner Tri-amp can but it's self bias is different than other amps.

[@tragicallymalicious1]

You are incorrect, according to the manufacturer. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hmmqqZqqgbiUmtk

[@speedgtr92]

Les Paul definitely didn't sound great out of that amp, but as per my previous comment sorry about that. Crunch demos aren't always a bad thing, that was just a thought I had at the time Come to Buffalo again I'll be there, that's my home town

[@222Brony]

Sounds good, but it’s like there’s something missing I can’t quite explain.

[@catholiccatheter3285]

It’s missing a Peavey logo. That’s about it.

[@krumple4skin548]

Yep it doesnt have that chunky low end like the peavey.

[@vaig4]

In the rest of the world 5150 was expensive to buy(still are)....

[@jh18283]

Bugera - "messy, just doesn't sound good."

[@LeDechaine]

Wow this amp + Drop C is brutal AF. For everything else... I'd take my 6505MH over it lol.

[@fullclipaudio]

Good luck finding a Blockface 5150 for $500 today.

[@belligerentamateur]

I actually bought one today for $500, lucky me!

[@fullclipaudio]

@@belligerentamateur You got lucky. I have noticed that all those people that got free money are starting to sell their stuff. In the last month, I've purchased two Gibsons in excellent condition - one for $625 and one for $650. I also scored a Marshall 1960A cab with UK Celestions for $175. Funny but all three people needed money for "medications".

[@bwgti]

I had to go back to your video from a couple of weeks ago. They copied both Peavey amps? This is actually a different head? So weird. Well - like the 6260. This sounds great with your setup.. I have owned a Bugera before though.. A Tri Rec in my case.. You spend a lot of time wondering if it is broken or if you just set something up really weird. Very odd and cheap amps. Can't imagine depending on one live for multiple nights.

[@belligerentamateur]

Well, the Trirec is a lot like a dual rectifier, since it's based on that amp. Notoriously hard to dial in, so that was probably the main issue. Otherwise, yes. Not a good track record for reliability

[@igorpak6941]

yeah... but there's no 5150's 1k bugs less...

[@0megalul309]

Definition of Insanity - Vaas far cry 3

[@watcherzero000]

Just take the name badge off and you can imagine that your playing a peavey 5150 head.

[@Smasher-Devourer]

Bugera amps fell off the face of the earth. Can't seem to find a new one-or used one anywhere unless its a private seller.

[@krisetches9133]

Check your local landfill/dump 🤣

[@Smasher-Devourer]

@@krisetches9133 Just because it isn't a 2K mesa boogie amp doesn't mean it sucks. My Trirec has been running strong for almost 10 years.

[@Sticky_Tea]

@@Smasher-Devourer thomann still has some The trirec is cool, kinda regret selling it

[@kazzTrismus]

the factory is very busy making all the amps that people are happily over paying for.

[@billyhiggs6332]

had nothing but problems with mine...junk

[@KPGuitarStudios]

Sounds like a bunch of bullshit! :P Definitely some lackey-lackeroo on that one. Crate for the win

[@TheCyberMantis]

Too much "Chinesium" going on here. :-/

[@azzazelo]

We need the standard E, no bs, what is fx? Metal Damon's super 5150 comparison video. That will be epic...

[@trueworld3857]

Not a good review.Wheres the clean channel tones.Can you play nothing but that noisey guitar crunch stuff which has no musical quality.The only thing thats messy is what your doing on that guitar. I don't think anyone would buy this amp based on this lacklustre review.

[@belligerentamateur]

Cleans are for nerds.