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Bugera 1960 Infinium (Marshall Plexi On A Budget?)

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Elmo Karjalainen

Elmo Karjalainen

Күн бұрын

Bugera 1960 Infinium (Marshall Plexi On A Budget?)
In this video I take a look at an amp that a few people have asked me to review. It's the 1960 Infinium by Bugera. It kind of looks like a Marshall Plexi. It's a 150 watt tube amp, and while it's supposed to sound like a Marshall of old, and while it looks the part (kind of), it's about 1500 euros (roughly 1650 dollars) cheaper than the Marshall 1959 Plexi reissue, and 1200 euros cheaper than the 1987x reissue. That's quite a lot of money.
Anyway, no one cares about all that if it sounds bad. So check out the video to see how it sounds.
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@MrPolevaulter
@MrPolevaulter 4 жыл бұрын
If you want to see more of my amp reviews, look here: kzbin.info/aero/PLNaLwTdlpQNHNo5bubVjV1OW04gkqU8rM
@leonthompson8988
@leonthompson8988 3 жыл бұрын
The amp inputs are already jumpered internally. On input also has the randy rhoads cascade gain mod. Behringer owns Bugera. Behringer make all their own parts in a massive set of complexes in China which is why they are inexpensive. They make chips for use in BBG circuits that were previously not being manufactured anymore. The boutique pedal builders by chips from Behringer. Read the manual before the demo.BTW the only part that failed in the beginning was a plastic molex connector in the power tube circuit. They subsequently went to a more robust connector.
@infectionsman
@infectionsman 5 жыл бұрын
Great plaing, Elmo! This amp is 100watts. It is the same circuit as a Marshall 1959. 4x el34 at 25w per tube in push pull Class AB. And you should not need to jumper the channels. If you are plugged in the upper left input, then it automatically jumpers the channels in parallel. This amp wont work properly if you put a jumper cable because: If you plug into the lower left input, then it will connect the channels in series aka "cascaded channels" or "Randy Rhoads mod". Basically you get an extra preamp stage. Also, you dont need a volume in the loop. This amp already has a PPIMV control on the back that can take it down almost to bedroom level. If it is too loud and you need it to break up earlier at lower volumes, then you can pull tubes: Remove either the outer OR inner pair of output tubes. (remove tubes 1&4 OR 2&3) And then set the impedance selector to half the speaker value (example: set amp to 8 ohms if you have a 16 ohm cab). I recommend putting some tape over the old values of the switch and writing "32-16-8 ohm" on it so that no accidents happen. The amp will be 50w now. And the amp biases automatically, by a built in chip. It also works well with cheap attenuators like the Jettenuator or Bugera PS1, but those attenuators are rated incorrectly. In reality they can only take about 50w. But they work great with this amp if you pull tubes.
@hkguitar1984
@hkguitar1984 5 жыл бұрын
Wow, lots of good info here, thanks for chiming in. I didn't know about this amps automatic biasing, interesting. Thank You
@MrPolevaulter
@MrPolevaulter 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info :)
@infectionsman
@infectionsman 5 жыл бұрын
Cool, I can help if you have any questions about it.
@jgmopar
@jgmopar 5 жыл бұрын
Are you sure 100 watts mine is 150 watts
@infectionsman
@infectionsman 5 жыл бұрын
Yes, the company just wrote "150 watts" on it to make sure people use the correct speakers. This amp is 4 el-34 tubes, so it is 4x25w=100w. But its a good idea to use a higher rated cabinet, since a 100w amp can put out upwards of 200w momentarily.
@flight-or-flight
@flight-or-flight 3 жыл бұрын
First time that I‘m watching a gear review and someone at least mentions that there could be a problem in workers overseas getting paid badly. I think that‘s pretty cool!
@MrPolevaulter
@MrPolevaulter 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks :)
@firemarshal2629
@firemarshal2629 5 жыл бұрын
Bugera makes pretty killer amps these days. Don’t let some asshole that overpaid on his amp tell you different. They may never be considered classic amps but if you’re a bedroom or weekend warrior guitarist, this will more than serve your needs. And this is coming from a guy that plays and ac30HW.
@MrPolevaulter
@MrPolevaulter 5 жыл бұрын
Yeah, it sure seems like a good amp.
@tednugentlives
@tednugentlives 3 жыл бұрын
Exactly. Guys that make a few hundred on gigs don't just have a $5k '68 plexi to take to the waffle house gig.. Occasionally there is a bad one, but I love these cheap bugeras. Have 3.. And yes it sounds like a Marshall. I have one too.
@Hans_Gerber
@Hans_Gerber 5 жыл бұрын
I have a Bugera 6260 head running el34 power tubes instead of the stock 6L6s. It sounds amazing. Haven't had any major problems with it. This is the golden age of really good quality cheap gear.
@MrPolevaulter
@MrPolevaulter 5 жыл бұрын
Cool :)
@kgriff1205
@kgriff1205 4 жыл бұрын
The top inputs are jumped together internally, the bottom channel 1 input is both channels in series( cascading gain channel 1 into channel 2) they can't be jumped from the front inputs
@slaytalldeth18
@slaytalldeth18 4 жыл бұрын
Came here for a review, stuck around for the licks! Killer playing dude!
@MrPolevaulter
@MrPolevaulter 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! :)
@thefrankcoda
@thefrankcoda 5 жыл бұрын
What a great demo you just put out here. It not only sounds really close to the Marshall, it’s also a nice addition for your home recording studio! 🙌🏻
@MrPolevaulter
@MrPolevaulter 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Frank!
@tonezone111
@tonezone111 5 жыл бұрын
For what it's worth, I have been using a Bugera 22 watt combo, for about 12 years. Done hundreds of gigs with it, and never had an issue . I might just be very fortunate, but I'm very happy with mine.
@MrPolevaulter
@MrPolevaulter 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tony :)
@virgilrytaar9083
@virgilrytaar9083 2 жыл бұрын
It sounds amazingly old school for bass too. I had to use one in an emergency situation at a gig where my old Ampeg gave up at the soundcheck. The Bugera was great through a 2x15 for bass
@timgray3718
@timgray3718 5 жыл бұрын
I have this amp the first input is already jumpered and the second is the low or bass,the bottom 2 inputs are a cascaded pre amp stage like randy rhoads had modde in his jmp marshalls one high and 1 low as well
@vincelupone
@vincelupone 5 жыл бұрын
Elmo, you have such a great style. Sometimes it's like you're cracking jokes with the guitar, you're smiling the whole time, and the fretboard is just on fire. Keep it up!!
@MrPolevaulter
@MrPolevaulter 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks :) Yeah, music should be fun :)
@hgostos
@hgostos 5 жыл бұрын
If the circuit is right and the speakers are good and appropriate for the amp, the tone is more than 80% there. Component quality is IME only 20% of the final tonal recipe.
@Blues-House
@Blues-House 5 жыл бұрын
Excellent demo and playing. I've had one of these for over 2 years. Gigged regularly and countless practice sessions during that time. It's fiercely loud and never let me down yet. Pros: Great tone, self biasing - a huge bonus if you swap / replace the tubes, plenty of power and headroom, and a cheap price / good support too. Slight cons: It's heavy and the PPI (acts as a master volume) is on the back -- no idea why they did that. Well worth the money and perfect for what I need (4 piece pub rock band). Thanks for sharing this. Cheers. Mike.
@MrPolevaulter
@MrPolevaulter 5 жыл бұрын
All true :)
@jessebreakspear6656
@jessebreakspear6656 Жыл бұрын
OMG finally a reviewer with enough balls to bring up the ethics of buying stuff made in sweatshops. kinda doesn't count if you buy it second hand though😉 I wonder how repairman-friendly they are because it sounds great next time i see one at a pawn shop ima buys it up!
@jamesprice6381
@jamesprice6381 10 ай бұрын
Bugera does NOT give out schematics, ima 30+ year amp tech, 3 store front repairman, n it stinks!
@anthonycleary4676
@anthonycleary4676 2 жыл бұрын
Dude went from metal to blues to metal on one amp without changing any settings, and sounded great the entire time. All for £400
@MrPolevaulter
@MrPolevaulter 2 жыл бұрын
Cheers!
@joeisitt1904
@joeisitt1904 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for doing the vid Elmo, these can be had for about 270-300 Euros secondhand in jolly old England, that would make a good back up amp. It probably weighs as much as my yjm100 (heavy beast, more is more, lol) and it does have special tube lasting technology but we call it the on, off switch over here, haha.
@MrPolevaulter
@MrPolevaulter 5 жыл бұрын
Haha :D
@DroneShotFPV
@DroneShotFPV 2 жыл бұрын
just a side note... the Bugera 1960 Infinium has the cascaded gain mod, the PPIMV mod already installed... no need to jump any channels, as just plug in to the top left is parallel, and bottom left is cascaded mod. Lower right is -6db cascaded, and top right is just channel 2..... that's why it didn't work "as you thought"
@SirVicc
@SirVicc 5 жыл бұрын
You don't jumper the channels on this amp. Top left input is channel 1 and 2 jumpered. Top right is just channel 2. Bottom left is the Randy Rhoads cascaded gain mod, and bottom right is channel 2 low input I think. And as you said, a bypassable PPIMV on the back.
@MrPolevaulter
@MrPolevaulter 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks :)
@SirVicc
@SirVicc 5 жыл бұрын
@@MrPolevaulter Loved the video. Seriously thinking of getting one of these. Which overdrive did you use? Sounded great.
@bennyh4950
@bennyh4950 5 жыл бұрын
@Tom Anderson its not the older black& gold YJM dod 250 clone? I didnt hear him specify if it was the old dod clone or new fender. Cant see his pedal board.
@1thess523
@1thess523 4 жыл бұрын
I don't think it "prolongs tube life" i believe it tells you when your tube is bad plus it's self biasing.
@leonthompson8988
@leonthompson8988 5 жыл бұрын
Only the first generation had problems with the Molex connector to the output section. No problems with any of the second generation and up. China makes all of our phones and if you pay them enough per unit they will build you a quality product. The inputs on the amp are different from a Marshall and better thought out. Channel 1,2,jumpered ,Randy Rhodes mod. RR mod puts the preamp tubes in series to produce a lot of gain. For touring I would have someone to check all the solder joints ( basically re flow every joint).
@MrPolevaulter
@MrPolevaulter 5 жыл бұрын
Cheers :)
@infectionsman
@infectionsman 5 жыл бұрын
Yeah, also the molex from the power TFX to the board used to fail on the early version. About the solder joints, it looks like the typical lead-free "environment" garbage solder. That stuff cracks easily over time, its not soft enough. I would suck out the most important solder joints and replace them with proper 60/40 solder. And yeah, cutting away the power-tfx molex and solder its wires directly to board + add insulation, seems to be a popular mod for roadworthyness.
@TheJMan1K
@TheJMan1K 5 жыл бұрын
My phone is made in South Korea tho. Most phones actually are. The metal frames might come from China but the electronics and displays are all from SK.
@thomassegaert
@thomassegaert 3 жыл бұрын
I'm stunned at your ability to shred with both skill and taste! I forgot I was watching the vid for the amp while you were playing.
@MrPolevaulter
@MrPolevaulter 3 жыл бұрын
Cheers!
@jamesjohanson5675
@jamesjohanson5675 Ай бұрын
reliability - i had a 333 which is the infamour alleged fire machine.. non infinium..it worked absolutely fine, reliable, with original tubes that were like 14 year old.. absolute unit.. the rumours might have been based on real events but it got all super exagerrated .. while there are mesas with design flaws that havent been sorted out in years which techs complain about and thats fine cuz USA :D
@swmorgan515
@swmorgan515 5 жыл бұрын
Lower price doesn't necessarily mean corners were cut. Prices are about supply and demand. The Marshall is more highly sought after, therefore it can command a higher price.
@MrPolevaulter
@MrPolevaulter 5 жыл бұрын
True, the two don't necessarily go hand in hand. Quite often they do though.
@rkguybru8632
@rkguybru8632 4 жыл бұрын
Ha, my Finnish Brother. You speak better English than I do Finnish! I am as close to Finnish as you might find here in the US. We are a proud minority!!! 🤪🇫🇮
@MrPolevaulter
@MrPolevaulter 4 жыл бұрын
:D
@Thesodaisinfactblue2
@Thesodaisinfactblue2 3 жыл бұрын
I’d have to say, I’d probably go for this over the Marshall 1959hw. I’m trying to slightly replicate Ritchie Blackmore’s tone from the made in Japan album and I think this amp would be it for it!
@MrPolevaulter
@MrPolevaulter 3 жыл бұрын
At least it's cheaper :D
@maxmustardman298
@maxmustardman298 2 жыл бұрын
No need for a handwured marshall there. Get the 1987x and have a mod done, cant think of the name at at the top of myhead tho
@enriquevenegassouper3445
@enriquevenegassouper3445 5 жыл бұрын
Nice review, really truthfully, you can't expect the same sound of a plexi with a buguera, but its very close and cheap!! I like it
@MrPolevaulter
@MrPolevaulter 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@richfiryn
@richfiryn 5 жыл бұрын
I owned mine for 2 years and flogged it like a bad dog the entire time and never once had an issue with it. Sold it for $450 and wish i still had it. I did re-tube it although i never had any issue with the cheap tubes that it came with.
@MrPolevaulter
@MrPolevaulter 5 жыл бұрын
Yeah, selling gear often ends in regret.
@troyredford149
@troyredford149 5 жыл бұрын
I did some research but you probably already figured it out by now but it's already internally jumped on the top channel one to channel two, channel two on top is only bass. Channel one on the bottom Cascade is actually the Randy Rhodes mod (cascaded gain stages) and channel two bottom is low input if you have active pickups I think. Hope this was helpful to anyone that doesn't know.
@MrPolevaulter
@MrPolevaulter 5 жыл бұрын
Thank for the info Troy :)
@troyredford149
@troyredford149 5 жыл бұрын
@@MrPolevaulter no problem 😁
@trueworld3857
@trueworld3857 3 жыл бұрын
It doesn't matter if and where they cut corners to keep the price down it still sounds great.Lets turn it around maybe the Marshalls and it's equivalents are overpriced.
@stringbender11672
@stringbender11672 3 жыл бұрын
You are a hell of a player brother. I am looking at a used Bugera same as this one, on FB Marketplace. The guy wants $250 for it. I am going for a cheap Brown Sound just for here at home. I see you're using the Fender YM overdrive. Which sounds excellent. What overdrive would you reccomend for a Van Halen 1st album sound through the Bugera? Also i subscribed just for your playing lol. You shred clean!!! Rock on. Greetings from Kentucky 🤘😎👍🎸
@MrPolevaulter
@MrPolevaulter 3 жыл бұрын
Just for home? This thing is pretty loud for that. Not sure which pedal I'd get for the Brown Sound. Sorry I can't help more.
@MrPolevaulter
@MrPolevaulter 3 жыл бұрын
Oh, and thanks for the kind words.
@robertmazurowski5974
@robertmazurowski5974 Жыл бұрын
Jumpering does not work because it has the Rhandy Rhoads mod, It does not require to be jumpered.
@pitaorj
@pitaorj 5 жыл бұрын
Elmo, I've put a Marshall major review in my channel, a modded major. It's in Spanish because I've made the video for the guys who modded it (i'm living in Mexico, but I'm Brazilian). No yjm stuff but it sounds like a beast
@MrPolevaulter
@MrPolevaulter 5 жыл бұрын
Cool :)
@XChristianNoirX
@XChristianNoirX 5 жыл бұрын
They spelled Bulgaria wrong. :/
@MrPolevaulter
@MrPolevaulter 5 жыл бұрын
Haha :D
@johnnybrown9581
@johnnybrown9581 5 жыл бұрын
This comment deserves more likes lol
@alfaalex101
@alfaalex101 5 жыл бұрын
Okay first off - what the hell. Your playing left me with my jaw slightly open (I almost didn’t even notice it). Your playing is inspiring - really. Secondly, the amp sounds great! I’m not sure why so many people try to say it’s a heap of smouldering (soldering?) metal junk!
@MrPolevaulter
@MrPolevaulter 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much :)
@MrPolevaulter
@MrPolevaulter 5 жыл бұрын
I think they confuse it with the old version, which was said to have severe issues. It could basically start a fire.
@AndrewSmith-nu9kj
@AndrewSmith-nu9kj 5 жыл бұрын
This is due to previous bugera amplifiers actually catching fire due to poor power supplies. However in recent years I havent heard of these issues. The tone was pretty good here.
@stevemcdonald8809
@stevemcdonald8809 5 жыл бұрын
I own a musical instrument repair shop and have repaired too many of these to recommend buying one,, even though they do sound great.
@levijessegonzalez3629
@levijessegonzalez3629 5 жыл бұрын
Is it the OLDER black version or this Newer Infinum version?
@MrPolevaulter
@MrPolevaulter 5 жыл бұрын
From what I understand, the old version is the one that was likely to burn down your house, whereas the newer Infinium one is OK.
@danielsaturnino5715
@danielsaturnino5715 Ай бұрын
I believe it has auto enable jumpering on input 4. Thanks for the video.
@erichagler7842
@erichagler7842 5 жыл бұрын
upper inputs # 1 both high and low tone (channel 1and 2) #2 low tone only (channel 2).... lower #1 high tone #2 low tone both are controlled channel 1 gain channel 2 volume
@MrPolevaulter
@MrPolevaulter 5 жыл бұрын
Cheers!
@massfusionstudio
@massfusionstudio 5 жыл бұрын
Great amps! Great demo and playing! They don't sport the Marshall name tag, but they're close up in the ball park!
@MrPolevaulter
@MrPolevaulter 5 жыл бұрын
Yeah, they're not half bad :)
@jamesjohanson5675
@jamesjohanson5675 Ай бұрын
i like your noodling at around 7min. :)
@otavioaguiar8009
@otavioaguiar8009 5 жыл бұрын
Great review and affordable plexi amp! We hope a comparison between it and the Marshall plexi, cheers!
@MrPolevaulter
@MrPolevaulter 5 жыл бұрын
Already done. Will be out in a couple of weeks.
@bandapedregal6022
@bandapedregal6022 5 жыл бұрын
Hieno demo!! Ei tuntu ihan samalainen aane ku Plexi vahvisto, mutta aika lahela. Sitapaitsi mista helveti voit saara esimerkki uksi superlead niin halpa ku 1960 infinium. Unbeatable! Hyvaa video, kiitos!
@jacobbockover1628
@jacobbockover1628 5 жыл бұрын
I've had a burgers g20 for a couple years with no issues. The power switch get very hot but it hasn't shut off or anything I'm guessing some power supply parts must not be as heavy duty as the could be but as I said no major problems and the same tubes with at least 2 hours use a day
@sohosteveuk
@sohosteveuk 5 жыл бұрын
Lovely to hear someone channeling a bit of JB at 7.30 😎
@ctrockstar7168
@ctrockstar7168 5 жыл бұрын
Sweet guitar playing man!!!
@MrPolevaulter
@MrPolevaulter 5 жыл бұрын
Cheers :)
@markward2436
@markward2436 4 жыл бұрын
good review mate and thanx for doing it in english good man
@vox1966
@vox1966 Ай бұрын
Love my Booger 1960 I run it at 90 volts very saggy great sound
@tom1263
@tom1263 5 жыл бұрын
Great tone and riff my brother! Like Yngwie with guitar lessons. Can I ask what the overdrive was? Love that crunnnnch!
@lynyrddeville
@lynyrddeville 5 жыл бұрын
Fender Yngwie Malmsteen
@MrPolevaulter
@MrPolevaulter 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Yep, Fender Yngwie Malmsteen Overdrive.
@joestentz4559
@joestentz4559 5 жыл бұрын
The bottom left input jumps the channels no need to parch
@MrPolevaulter
@MrPolevaulter 5 жыл бұрын
Cheers :)
@jimdoner3443
@jimdoner3443 5 жыл бұрын
Very good demo it sounded good.I was wondering does it have a reverb tank?
@MrPolevaulter
@MrPolevaulter 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jim! Naki's right. No reverb, but it has a loop.
@littlerhodyguitar2169
@littlerhodyguitar2169 5 жыл бұрын
Hey Elmo could you do a comparison between the Origin 20 and the vintage studio 20 that would be interesting to see. Love the channel have a great day.
@MrPolevaulter
@MrPolevaulter 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Sorry, I've sold both. The short version is that the SV20 is better, much better imo.
@massimos6863
@massimos6863 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome playing and great Demo i love your honesty ❤🎸👌👍👍
@DSTaylor69
@DSTaylor69 5 жыл бұрын
You could make any amp sound killer!
@MrPolevaulter
@MrPolevaulter 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you :)
@mrflipperflopper3495
@mrflipperflopper3495 5 жыл бұрын
The amp should sound like that without the overdrive.... a few tweaks to tone stack etc ... and your there ...
@MrPolevaulter
@MrPolevaulter 5 жыл бұрын
OK.
@raibard8886
@raibard8886 5 жыл бұрын
Great video. Your playing is amazing. I also like that you mentioned the ethical concerns, very very cool.
@MrPolevaulter
@MrPolevaulter 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks! :)
@markward2436
@markward2436 4 жыл бұрын
one bit of critic,for a plexi review you should play some 60s style power chords like whole lotta love or fire by hendrix alright now by free then the viewer can really tell if this amp can do what its trying to do.nice lead breaks but its the crunch we want to hear.i wont do reviews as i guard my tones ha ha.ill do that once im in the market again ha ha ha
@MrPolevaulter
@MrPolevaulter 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the input :)
@paulkielt9301
@paulkielt9301 5 жыл бұрын
People who disagree with the fact you use a volume control into the Effects Loop are those who bought a $500 Load Box. In some manner, they have to justify they spent a lot of money for a device that completely changes the overall sound of their amp whatever the brand. I did so many years ago, but after a month or two, I sold it! To me the Malmsteen's overdrive sounds the best without the jumper and the guitar connected into the upper left input.
@qrxtra9397
@qrxtra9397 5 жыл бұрын
Sick playing as always
@MrPolevaulter
@MrPolevaulter 5 жыл бұрын
Cheers :)
@richardmahan6888
@richardmahan6888 2 жыл бұрын
Just wanted to let everyone know I found a used Bugera 1960 infinium great condition for $299.00 I couldn't believe it my self MF hooked me this thing looked prestige on photo claims great working condition I'm hoping the tubes had been already changed but if not I will after running it through it's paces can't wait to get it
@MrPolevaulter
@MrPolevaulter 2 жыл бұрын
Cool!
@TheRosswise
@TheRosswise 5 жыл бұрын
You should try the Bugera 1990. Great JCM 900 clone.
@MrPolevaulter
@MrPolevaulter 5 жыл бұрын
Maybe at some point.
@ProSimex84
@ProSimex84 5 жыл бұрын
@@MrPolevaulter I had one, it was pretty killer
@TheStratpicker
@TheStratpicker 5 жыл бұрын
Never jumpered an amp myself, bit might well give it a try this winter! Probably with one of those hand made jumpers from Shetland.....
@glennhughes2664
@glennhughes2664 5 жыл бұрын
Sorry about the long msgs' I won't send you them it must get tedious at best, Take care.
@MrPolevaulter
@MrPolevaulter 5 жыл бұрын
Hi Glenn! Don't worry about long messages. Feel free to write :)
@glennhughes2664
@glennhughes2664 5 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed your playing, man I wasn't sure at first but you can bend with a lot of feel mixed in with your speed it sounded great & was different to your usual style great stuff Elmo 😀As for the amp it sounded OK a lot of the sound is in your fingers so that was a great advertisement for them you made it sound like a beast. But it's not a Marshall I have a JMC 800 100watt, and I have 3 71 Big head strats plus other twiddly diddly expensive ibanez & Jacksons which I rarely use unless I need a Floyd for recording. The Marshall it's extremely loud as you know but it sounds like Armageddon especially when I use my many effects , I use a boss overdrive & a Vox Wah haha. A lot of Amps & effects today are still trying to sound like a Marshall but they truly don't . I don't get it, buy a Marshall or a Mesa boogie there brilliant & really NOT cheap ha. But seriously your marshalls slay that amp you tested regardless of price . Take care Elmo, P.S. I can pronounce your last name ❤️
@mikedreucci4236
@mikedreucci4236 5 жыл бұрын
Sounds great! What kind of speakers are you using?
@mikedreucci4236
@mikedreucci4236 5 жыл бұрын
Sorry, just read the description.
@levijessegonzalez3629
@levijessegonzalez3629 5 жыл бұрын
Is it it true you can throw any power tube and any combination and it'll configure it? GENIUS!
@MrPolevaulter
@MrPolevaulter 5 жыл бұрын
Seems so.
@truescotsman4103
@truescotsman4103 5 жыл бұрын
its fixed bias it doesn't do anything
@EricTViking
@EricTViking 5 жыл бұрын
Nice review Elmo! I shall pronounce it as "Buggerer".
@MrPolevaulter
@MrPolevaulter 5 жыл бұрын
Haha :D
@levijessegonzalez3629
@levijessegonzalez3629 4 жыл бұрын
Obviously this thing is going to sound the best LOUD. But how does it sound with the master volume just enough to keep up with a moderate drummer in a small bar? With a slightly clean slightly gritty srv-clean tone?
@MrPolevaulter
@MrPolevaulter 4 жыл бұрын
I certainly didn't play it loud.
@norbertittermann725
@norbertittermann725 5 жыл бұрын
NOBODY CAN SHOW AND TEST THIS AMP ON KZbin LIKE YOU DO !!!! LIKE I SAID BEFORE - YOU ARE ONE OF THE BEST GUITARPLAYER IN THE WWW.!!!! INCLUDING THE BIG NAMES !!!! I GET THIS AMP - THANK YOU ELMO !!!!
@MrPolevaulter
@MrPolevaulter 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Norbert :)
@robertbarrass7519
@robertbarrass7519 5 жыл бұрын
Sounds AMAZING!!!!
@MrPolevaulter
@MrPolevaulter 5 жыл бұрын
It does sound rather good :)
@cliffdykes1171
@cliffdykes1171 5 жыл бұрын
You smoked it Elmo!!
@MrPolevaulter
@MrPolevaulter 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks :)
@JRP3music
@JRP3music 5 жыл бұрын
I am looking for a 2nd tube amp with 6L6 50 watts with fx loop. I use another amp as the master. Just the power section.
@leonthompson8988
@leonthompson8988 5 жыл бұрын
The peavey Windsor head with 12ay7s in the first two preamp tubes is a Jcm 800 . The stock Windsor gain control is all or none but with the lower gain preamp tubes you will have some headroom. Remember the brown sound comes from power tube compression. If you use lower gain preamp tubes you force the output tubes to compress and work harder. Sooooo if you use 12au7 in the preamp tubes with the Windsor you will get more power tube distortion
@alfaalex101
@alfaalex101 5 жыл бұрын
Leon Thompson Which one does JCM 800 2203 better - the Peavey Windsor or the Bugera 1960 in the cascading Gain channel? I feel like the 1960 does it better. The Windsor felt a bit too thick like a DSL
@leonthompson8988
@leonthompson8988 5 жыл бұрын
@@alfaalex101 since the 1960 has multiple inputs I would use an AB box and plug one output into the cascading channel and the other output to the clean channel of your choice. I hope this helps
@jamesprice6381
@jamesprice6381 10 ай бұрын
Jks just are linked like Marshalls are, u can easily remedy that if u wanted to
@mbuby7
@mbuby7 6 ай бұрын
That’s a good amp. The problem is when you have to repair it. It cost almost the amp’s price
@midnitelitecompany
@midnitelitecompany 5 жыл бұрын
Fantastic brother!!!
@MrPolevaulter
@MrPolevaulter 5 жыл бұрын
Cheers :)
@STRATOHOLICRichman
@STRATOHOLICRichman 5 жыл бұрын
Channel 3 is 1+2 jumpered in PARALLEL, Channel 4 is 4 > 3 in Series. It says it on the front panel big guy...
@MrPolevaulter
@MrPolevaulter 5 жыл бұрын
I didn't look too closely.
@PapaWheelie1
@PapaWheelie1 5 жыл бұрын
Reading is for piano players
@MrPolevaulter
@MrPolevaulter 5 жыл бұрын
@@PapaWheelie1 :D
@Frenchmelodymaker
@Frenchmelodymaker 5 жыл бұрын
Nice videos, could you do a top of the best amps for 200-300 € ?
@MrPolevaulter
@MrPolevaulter 5 жыл бұрын
Maybe something about modelling amps at some point.
@glennnmurphy
@glennnmurphy 5 жыл бұрын
I own this amp ! It’s awesome! I
@MrPolevaulter
@MrPolevaulter 5 жыл бұрын
Cool :)
@SFCUSA
@SFCUSA 5 жыл бұрын
How does it compare to the Marshall code?
@MrPolevaulter
@MrPolevaulter 5 жыл бұрын
Nothing compares to that.
@deHelli
@deHelli 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Elmo, für den Bugera 1960 Infinium braucht man doch den Jumper gar nicht. Oder irre ich mich????
@MrPolevaulter
@MrPolevaulter 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I'd missed that bit. Danke für dein Comment :) Mein Deutsch ist leider nicht so gut.
@KB_Joys
@KB_Joys 5 жыл бұрын
Can you play faster? Lol i thought we were gonna see some flames and smoke 😆 nice licks man, amp sounds pretty good to me, nice overtones too
@MrPolevaulter
@MrPolevaulter 5 жыл бұрын
Haha :D Cheers Bruce!
@murphydonaldrnr
@murphydonaldrnr 5 жыл бұрын
Great amp!
@MrPolevaulter
@MrPolevaulter 5 жыл бұрын
Yeah, seems so.
@mr.saturdaynightspecial7277
@mr.saturdaynightspecial7277 4 жыл бұрын
What pickups are in that strat? It sounds so thick?!
@MrPolevaulter
@MrPolevaulter 4 жыл бұрын
Seymour Duncan YJM Furys.
@hoosierdaddy2308
@hoosierdaddy2308 5 жыл бұрын
Just thinking here, but it would seem you using the volume thingy in the loop or however you do it would be the same as turning it down at the master? Just wondering. I mean not really reducing the load to the speakers. Whatever works though, but using the master would be easier. 😂 If it has one. .Your plexi I mean. I've played one, but it's been years. Loved that start of the feedback you started to get after your vid where you were playing. Killer Harmonics. Thanks again sir.
@mattsguitarstuff7564
@mattsguitarstuff7564 5 жыл бұрын
Good question -- and one I've had experience with. Using a volume box in the loop, with the amp's master volume control bypassed, does not sound the same as just using the master volume control. I actually use a a combination of both: I engage the master volume control but set it to max (this is actually less volume than if the master is bypassed) and also use a volume box (or a rack effect with input and output controls) in the loop. Either way, for the price this amp is a great thing to have!
@hoosierdaddy2308
@hoosierdaddy2308 5 жыл бұрын
@@mattsguitarstuff7564 Cool.
@MrPolevaulter
@MrPolevaulter 5 жыл бұрын
Not sure about the ins and outs of how it works, but it does sound different to a master volume to me. The sound stays pretty much intact, even at low volumes.
@jacobbockover1628
@jacobbockover1628 5 жыл бұрын
I think some of those have a master on the back
@jgmopar
@jgmopar 5 жыл бұрын
Mine has the master on the back, also has a switch to engage the master or bypass it.
@MrPolevaulter
@MrPolevaulter 5 жыл бұрын
It does, yeah.
@svenHarmynt
@svenHarmynt 5 жыл бұрын
The infinium models have some kind of auto bias, that constantly check and adjust the bias of the power tubes, which in the long run gives the tubes a bit longer life. Which also mean you could swap power tubes without have to adjust the bias yourself.
@MrPolevaulter
@MrPolevaulter 5 жыл бұрын
Cool stuff.
@jannatinkarlen8702
@jannatinkarlen8702 4 жыл бұрын
why do i feel that this amp doesn't sound like marshall
@MrPolevaulter
@MrPolevaulter 4 жыл бұрын
Ok.
@levijessegonzalez3629
@levijessegonzalez3629 4 жыл бұрын
How does the tone compare to your Marshall?
@fernandes5986
@fernandes5986 5 жыл бұрын
When you said rally finnish you sound like cross between Hannu Milkkola ansd Juha Kankkunen ( lol ). Nic video btw. Cheers from Portugal.
@MrPolevaulter
@MrPolevaulter 5 жыл бұрын
Hahah :D Yeah, seens those guys on the Finnish news a lot :D
@MrPolevaulter
@MrPolevaulter 5 жыл бұрын
Oh, and thanks :)
@rhkendall
@rhkendall 5 жыл бұрын
I have one for sale. Good sounding super loud amp. The infinium version doesn't burn your house down either...
@MrPolevaulter
@MrPolevaulter 5 жыл бұрын
Not burning down the house is a fairly good thing :D
@rhkendall
@rhkendall 5 жыл бұрын
@@MrPolevaulter for sure It helps.
@guitarwithjamesoffical
@guitarwithjamesoffical 5 жыл бұрын
Invite me to finland! Let’s jam!
@MrPolevaulter
@MrPolevaulter 5 жыл бұрын
Mmm...jam... :D
@FatSoundStudio
@FatSoundStudio 5 жыл бұрын
It doesn't channel jump like a marshall because the Infinium models have an input stock that is jumpered. I think they called it the randy rhodes mod or something. Ive owned 2 of these beasts. Only got rid of them because its just to much amp for anything practical.
@lal2235
@lal2235 5 жыл бұрын
Is there any bugera alike this but smaller and more affordable?
@MrPolevaulter
@MrPolevaulter 4 жыл бұрын
Not that I know of.
@satoriofficial
@satoriofficial 5 жыл бұрын
Hello, i sold my old amp 1.5 years ago and i wanna buy a new one, this one seems really suitable for the style i want to play but i`m wondering if i can use this at home or is it to loud?
@MrPolevaulter
@MrPolevaulter 5 жыл бұрын
It should be fairly loud even at quiet volumes. I didn't really test that. I think you might be better off with something smaller at home.
@tubenmilch
@tubenmilch 4 жыл бұрын
try it with a power soak
@denofearthundertheeverlast5138
@denofearthundertheeverlast5138 5 жыл бұрын
I think it sounds very similar to Randy Rhoads 1959' Marshalls, especially with the gain cranked.
@markusfinkler9625
@markusfinkler9625 5 жыл бұрын
Never !!!
@MrPolevaulter
@MrPolevaulter 5 жыл бұрын
I haven't tried a 1959. I'll have to do that some day.
@Jimhirosky7175
@Jimhirosky7175 4 жыл бұрын
When bugera re-tooled this head, they added what they call the " Randy Rhodes mod" and as previously stated no jumper needed like the Marshall plexi
@Monolithy
@Monolithy 3 жыл бұрын
Is it ok if i use this to play bass with a bass cabinet? I mean i want a clean sound,will i get it?
@MrPolevaulter
@MrPolevaulter 3 жыл бұрын
Not sure.
@Monolithy
@Monolithy 3 жыл бұрын
@@MrPolevaulter ok thanks
@lordimpaler3899
@lordimpaler3899 3 жыл бұрын
You can. A lot of people do that with these types of amps
@santiagovictor2004
@santiagovictor2004 4 жыл бұрын
im looking to make a malcolm young rig (for anybody who doesnt know, the famous rhythm guitarist from AC/DC) do you think i could save money and buy this head instead of a marshall?
@MrPolevaulter
@MrPolevaulter 4 жыл бұрын
Probably. But quality might be an issue. I sold the one in my video, and it died on the new owner. Luckily it still had warranty left.
@santiagovictor2004
@santiagovictor2004 4 жыл бұрын
@@MrPolevaulter oh dang ok, might just try to save up for a marshall, somebody told me they can give me a great deal on a 77' jmp 2203
@MrPolevaulter
@MrPolevaulter 4 жыл бұрын
@@santiagovictor2004 Cool bananas :)
@maxmustardman298
@maxmustardman298 4 жыл бұрын
@@santiagovictor2004 go for the bugera, you just save yourself a bunch of money. Behringer has made huge leaps in qc in the recent years, and not one of their products has let me down once, including this amp which was made in 2011 and modded when i got it
@abc123gpl
@abc123gpl 3 жыл бұрын
yeahh.
@PipeCat1965
@PipeCat1965 5 жыл бұрын
Sounds a bit muddy for my taste, but it is not unlike a Plexi. Great playing!
@MrPolevaulter
@MrPolevaulter 5 жыл бұрын
Cheers :)
@Kadotus
@Kadotus 5 жыл бұрын
Ai äm först! Ai think this ämp saunds veri nise. I wuld liek tu hav van. The prise is veri guud for the saund. Rili diisent budjet tuub ämp.
@MrPolevaulter
@MrPolevaulter 5 жыл бұрын
Tänk juu for ralli inglis kommentti :D
@UltimateHooves
@UltimateHooves 5 жыл бұрын
is this really how u guys write in Finnish ? i was able to read 95% of this :P
@Kadotus
@Kadotus 5 жыл бұрын
@@UltimateHooves It's so called "rally english." Made famous by rally, F1 etc. drivers (not all of them of course.) Tällä tavalla me kirjoitamme suomeksi.
@UltimateHooves
@UltimateHooves 5 жыл бұрын
i already started bragging to my mates that i could read Finnish :P Great demo btw, i enjoyed ur playing!! ;)
@malcolmhardwick4258
@malcolmhardwick4258 5 жыл бұрын
If it was only that easy ☺
@demodeiowa
@demodeiowa 3 жыл бұрын
is there any difference between this and the black face one?
@MrPolevaulter
@MrPolevaulter 3 жыл бұрын
Dunno. Which one is that?
@demodeiowa
@demodeiowa 3 жыл бұрын
@@MrPolevaulter it was the earleer model to this one with a black face color not burgundy like yours
@maxmustardman298
@maxmustardman298 3 жыл бұрын
@@demodeiowa no PPIMV master volume, no cascaded gain stages and no self biasing as far as I know
@demodeiowa
@demodeiowa 3 жыл бұрын
@@maxmustardman298 Thanks for the info! was searching hi and low to find out the difference. definitely picking up one of these
@markjovanelli2607
@markjovanelli2607 3 жыл бұрын
The amp is rating 150 watts in peak watts the actual wattage in the Rms rating is around !00 watts. like any other 4 el34 / 6L6 tube amp. So you won't blow your speakers. I wish you'd play something more tasteful like blues rock tones instead of just showing the kiddies how fast you can play .Let me add if your using these amps with the bugera tubes it comes with they sound like crap. i switched to all JJ's and it came to life and use this now instead of my DSL. which i sold. the only i don't like is it's self biasing unlike the older non infinium.
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