BUGERA 1990 Tube Amp Demo on Music Man EVH

[@tomatson6]

I love my 1990. After I replaced the factory tubes it came with, I was blown away with the tone of this amp. Even at lower volumes the 1990 has tons of great distorted tone. Best amp for the money by far in my opinion.

[@EldubeG25]

for all guys here having questions about this amp, you can really compare it to a Marshall JCM 900. Verry similar heads. I've tried both, and I liked the Bugera more. Now I'm a happy owner of the 333xl infinium!

[@hadleymanmusic]

So I ordered a T 120? Its like a 900 4100?

[@bugera-amps]

@lakerblake Yes, the 1990 will work with EL34's, though it will require re-biasing. You will want to consult an amp tech about running on fewer tubes as it will disturb the bias. There's a pentode/triode swich which can give a similar effect to pulling out a couple tubes, without all the hassle!

[@bugera-amps]

Both are great, it really depends on what kind of sounds you're looking for, and what kind of volume you can get away with.

[@SpedSpedding]

Fucking outstanding! I WANT ONE!

[@mgmarshall777]

Tried one at GC it sounded amazing even through a MG 4x12! It is the JCM 900 I couldn't afford, until now.

[@hadleymanmusic]

Im waitin on a 120 and all I have is a mg slant and a mx strait. Do I need to find a better cab? Which is better mg or mx? I wish my mx was slant.

[@ShuLorMakesMusic]

"Very nice, you get a nice... (plays guitar)" That explains it all haha. I'm sold. Bugera makes some great sounding stuff. Keep it up!

[@bugera-amps]

There is a processor that regulates the current and voltage depending on the tube being used. The INFINIUM feature has worked great on all of the units we have tested.

[@Pamr95]

"Really nice, you know you get a nice (starts playing)". Great stuff, getting this amp asap.

[@prasinos37]

Bought one 2 weeks ago. It is fantastic.

[@hadleymanmusic]

Cool! Ive got about a day till fed ex myself and damnit I cant wait. My 900 and modded bassman were stolen. Then 8ve had this crate tv6210 junk that just gave up the ghost. A mg 100 thats a noisy fan ss junk and man I cant wait for some real tube. First thing im switchin it to half power and usin the crate 10's 60watt as a tryout cab befor puttin it on a mg cab

[@DJGuitarist4God]

You guys need to do some demos of mixed power tubes with the Infinium! Like 2 EL34's and 2 6L6's together. That's really got some interesting possibilities.

[@VilleMetsola]

This actually sounds great!

[@James57AOL]

This amp sounds very 80s and early 90s to me. Just before the alt rock came to play with the big boys ......Marshally and all.

[@bugera-amps]

the 1990 (or 1960 if you have a space to turn it up loud!) will probably get you closer to Randy's tone, but the 333XL is our most versatile amp.

[@bugera-amps]

@myskull54 Actually, we see a lot of DM dudes go for the 6262 or 333XL. Tighter low-end response good for downtuning/palm muting, particularly the noise gate on the 333XL.

[@bugera-amps]

I would agree with that statement! It really depends on what style of metal you're talking about, but the 1990 is super versatile.

[@CybreSmee]

Holy crap that dude can play!

[@johnnybeesley5683]

So crisp and full, you can hear every nook and cranny each note.

[@AB-80X]

That, is pretty much up to you and what you play. No matter what, if you buy a Bugera, start by replacing the tubes with some quality tubes, they'll sound sweet then. If not an Infinium, re-bias it out of the box and please use a bias probe when done so!

[@bugera-amps]

@Vetof1 Yes, you can. While it will work I'd recommend trying it out in a store first. We've heard reports of minor lag in the switching device.

[@bugera-amps]

1990 is an excellent choice!

[@bugera-amps]

@JohnScorp1 Yes, the 1990 has a Clean channel and a Lead channel. The Clean channel will break up at higher settings.

[@radtone]

Wow this Amp sounds great...

[@bugera-amps]

@hondaorido Yep! This is as close as you're gonna get without knock, knock, knockin' on Slash's door to borrow his amp.

[@bugera-amps]

@livingdeadbeat187 Yes! You might also be interested in our 1960 amp as well.

[@bugera-amps]

@EpicLemurz Hey there! The cost difference is around $50 more than the Classic versions, possibly even less.

[@bugera-amps]

@JeffeiShred Thanks, we'll check it out right now!

[@bugera-amps]

@keza123123123 Not all tubes have 8 pins, but most common power amp tube designs do: 6L6, EL34, KT66, KT88, 6550, 5881, etc. The 1990 comes stock with 5881's which is a variation of the 6L6 design. Regular 6L6s can run in the original 1990 with a bias adjustment. The 1990-INFINIUM will run on nearly any octal-based power tube you want.

[@bugera-amps]

For a 7-string, I'd recommend the 333 or 333XL for maximum chunk. :)

[@ElectricGuitard]

This video just blew me away. I think I just found my new amp head!

[@bugera-amps]

@DiaryOfAMadfan Gain is on around 14.5 (it goes to 22!) and the EQ is set flat.

[@bugera-amps]

@livingdeadbeat187 Yes! You might also be interested in our 1960 as well.

[@bugera-amps]

@bryanarz Consider what sort of music you want to play first, and then take a look at what sort of tonal versatility you need. Do you need to change tones a lot?

[@zachary9492]

It goes to 11, you say? Hmm...Nigel would be proud...

[@george25199]

yes have been looking for one that goes to 11

[@bugera-amps]

@mjr2470 Michael used stock BUGERA tubes in this demo.

[@bugera-amps]

Absolutely!

[@bugera-amps]

@lakerblake Sorry to hear you're having issues... Were you able to get re-biasing? What did your amp tech say about running on fewer tubes (as it will disturb the bias)? Did you try the pentode/triode swich which gives similar effect to pulling out a couple tubes?

[@Jtubz2008]

SO would you say that this amp would be good for you classic rock sound and a metal sound?

[@MattssonViktor]

Which one do you think is the best for me? I am going to have it in the bands rehearsal room and on gigs. So no worries on the volume! We sound a bit like Foo Fighters. But i also play a lot of Rock N Roll? Which amplifier is the best? Thanks in advance, Viktor.

[@bugera-amps]

@dashizzler If you recently bought the amp and it's less than a year old, you're entitled to warranty service. Sorry you're having a hard time! Is it still in the shop now? DM me more information and I will help you out. Cheers!

[@JonOpe]

I cant Wait when you will review amp behind you ;) the V55... im thinking about buying v55 combo. please Play on it ! ;D your reviews are very usefull... its great when I hear more playing and sound, less talking ! Sorry for my eng... Keep it up !

[@Macsk8ing]

Im getting the infinium one! Looks and sounds awesome, I only hate the knobs can I change them and put silver marshall ones?

[@ironsabbath18]

I really dig all types of music, and I play ALL types of music, but at the same time I like my distortion how bands like Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, and Uli Jon Roth era Scorpions have their distortion. Which amp would be the best choice for obtaining those tones? the 1990, or 1960?

[@CS_Murphy_R9]

That axis has the best dimarzios i ever played. they are a big factor in the tone through my amp

[@Gonzo2197]

Thank you!

[@bugera-amps]

If you're looking for a more old-school vintage sound, I would go 1990. If you want a slightly more scooped "modern" sound, then the 333 is for you.

[@luxserpentis]

Trying to get some really nice punchy Periphery/Tesseract sounds out of an amp. Would you guys say that this amp is capable of said tones?

[@MarkAnthony5150]

What cab are you playing yeah man sounds killer with those power chords 4 sure.

[@AstralElephantFuzz]

Which would be better for a hard rock tone with Les Paul and p90 pickups, this amp or Bugera 333 infinium?

[@ShatOnATurtle]

What amp should I get, I play music like Tool, Alice in Chains, Rage Against the Machine and I do a little blues here and there. I need something that would be fairly versatile and that can give me some heavy mids for that bite. Another thing I would like to know is if it will clean up if I turn the volume of my guitar down or use a volume pedal. I usually control my amount of gain like that instead of switching channels. I was thinking the 333XL or the 6262. Thanks

[@bugera-amps]

@VetoGTR Take a look at our 1960 demo too, Michael dials in a perfect AC/DC tone on that one. Cheers!

[@gherghealin7097]

Which one for a crazy metal sound(high gain), I prefer 6262 and 6260, but I can't decide which is the best. Please help me. Keep up the good job.

[@Gonzo2197]

@bugera I'm looking into the 1990 infinium, but I've heard mixed reviews about the auto-biasing feature. Can you tell me more about it?

[@Elix1rify]

Im looking for the brown sound. Have i found it?

[@bugera-amps]

Really, you can't go wrong with either a 1990 or a 333. :)

[@jeremiahwonder4006]

Can you change the preamp tubes also to different one?

[@hadleymanmusic]

Yez

[@bryanarz]

im so confused which amp to buy between (1960,1990,6260, 333xl)...all sound good!,

[@MetalAmnesia]

This or the 333xl infinium for a nice randy rhoads tone? And which one is more versatile ?

[@GuitarmanSDW]

I want a nice tube amp that can play metal without spending to much. should i get the 1990 and if i need more gain just boost it with a pedal, or get the 333xl?

[@guitarsolocholo4816]

Hey bro. I have a Bugera 6260 Infinium and peavey full stack. What else do I need to get that early EVH tone?

[@bugera-amps]

@skraf03 It appears to be a BUGERA 212V-BK :)

[@TheFunnyzach]

@HolyGfunnies actually its an Ernie Ball Musicman EVH. before peavey endorsed EVH, Ernie Ball did, thus, its a Musicman EVH model

[@bugera-amps]

@lakerblake KZbin, strangely, won't allow for a full URL... I tried to type the punctuation with words= dot instead of . slash instead of / and bitly is the shortener... BugeraSupport after bit dot ly.

[@ACA_88]

Which one of your amps would you recommend for playing Blink-style guitar? Not into that crazy hi gain sound.

[@bugera-amps]

@SonicGamer1991 Nice! Post a vid for us with that new camera when you get all set up!

[@EpicLemurz]

are the infinium amps going to cost anymore than the current amps?

[@CountRectal]

Why you did not start to make jcm 800 clone ??

[@israelwolf]

Exactly what I`m missing. The 5150 clone is perfect (6260), and the Plexi one sounds good too (didn`t play in one yet). I`m not really into JCM900, but JCM800 would be very nice!

[@hadleymanmusic]

So I think I ordered a T 120? From sweetwater supposed to be like a 900 with the fake reverb?

[@camcoyote521]

Does this or the 1960 have a really good clean sound? and how would you get that?

[@bugera-amps]

@djentonomicon The 1990 is more of an old-school high-gain sound, but I think that if you turned up the lows and maybe boosted the front end with an overdrive or boost, the 1990 would be capable of bringing teh djentz. :)

[@bugera-amps]

@DJGuitarist4God I like this idea a whole lot! Stay tuned...

[@bugera-amps]

@smashingauzy BUGERA 4x12 cabinet, the 412F-BK.

[@AledesChica]

nice tone!!! great amp, i want it ... too :D

[@chriscole2715]

Which is best for me? I want to dial in a motley crue, dokken, gnr, van halen, ratt type tone?

[@nailsoncunha677]

the drive sounds good to play melodic metal and power metal?

[@DannyFoxxs]

GREAT AMP!!!!!!!!!

[@aapddd]

Sounds fantastic, but it probably won't on bedroom levels ???

[@AstralElephantFuzz]

Could somebody tell me, that should I get this, Bugera 6262 or Fender Mustang V for my Gibson LP with p90s?

[@hadleymanmusic]

This is like a 4100 jcm 900? Whats like the 2100 jcm 900?

[@keza123123123]

im new to tube amps, does this run on 6l6 tubes and do all tubes have 8 pins on them ??

[@hadleymanmusic]

6bq5 or 84's are my kinda go to fave. But like metal 34's and progressive type 6l6's Too bad I cant have double stacks of every tube type

[@gustavolicea1986]

I have this amp. But the volume is very low... Need valves change?

[@ezioauditore1397]

Which amp is better for slash sounding songs?

[@VomitOfSoul]

I want to ask which amp will be good for black/death metal style with randall cabinet on randall jaguars 50?? now I use randall rh100 g2 series on first gain chanel and I want some tone that will be close to this

[@bugera-amps]

@TheNehetCZ That sounds pretty well perfect to us. :)

[@bryanarz]

@bugera i rely on my pedals for a dirt sound, i just need one that sounds good clean, and can do bedroom levels if needed, just like my Bugera V22

[@UrquidiGuitars]

Wich one for 7 string guitars? The 1990 or the 333? Thanks

[@frederiklippert]

There is a kinda "background hiss" in all of these amp demos. Where is it coming from?

[@mrburns366]

All high gain amps do this to some extent.

[@bugera-amps]

@boxingthestars1 the 1990 is indeed footswitchable! :)

[@MatekThe]

is this a good amp for 80's glam, and heavy metal?

[@jeremiahwonder4006]

Are you able to use 6v6 tubes with this?

[@SquierGuy2]

how does this one compare to the 1990 infinium?

[@zeppo20]

I bought this amp because of this and other reviews mine channel 1 sounds cool but on channel 2 sounds very thin with no mids and bass freq, It can be correct this issue?

[@SnackAttackO1]

This amp sounds heavenly for the price. What's the catch?

[@MrRikk68]

Can swap tubes if the bias allows or is adjustable

[@flyhi94]

@myskull54 5881's. British version of a 6l6. Basically the same.

[@p4tr1ckn4v0]

So, I could put EL34's in the 1990 Infinium?

[@bugera-amps]

@usblinux Yep! It's twelve louder.

[@JohnScorp1]

has this amp clean channel not crunch please tell me

[@thewinnebagos]

Hey man is this amp head good for gigs when your amp is mic'd up?