Carvin X100B Demo #2

[@Ratchet2]

Great demo. I love these amps, I have the 1982 version. It’s a keeper.

[@heavenlyguitar5913]

Got mine new in 1988. I still love it.

[@heavenlyguitar5913]

Thank you for doing this demo. Great amp and guitar. Great Playing.

[@Bridging_the_Political_Divide]

The X100B is a phenomenal amp.

[@D1vid3By0]

wow I came back to this video after a while. This amp is wonderful. Mine actually has some issues with the 25w and 50w modes. I think I have a dying tube somewhere which isn't a huge issue. It doesn't give any problems at 100w though, in fact it sounds amazing. If you are looking for that blazing lead tone mess with all the knobs, it's worth it. Even with vol around 2-3 it is loud and ballsy. Just bought some new pups too I can't wait to try it out.

[@D1vid3By0]

Just got it today! Unfortunately i still need to buy a cab. Bought it off a guy $260! crazy deal!

[@pignugent]

Love the Suite Madame Blue. Sounds awesome. I've got to get one of these.

[@12groney]

Great demo and playing. Not many of these on YT. I will get one soon! Thanks.

[@rgvilla55]

@ghsr82 If you like 80s hard rock and early Metallica tones, then this is your amp. It is very much a classic rock amp. If you are going to play modern metal or death metal, then a V3 would be your amp. You can always use a pedal to get metal tones on the X100B. It takes pedals very well. This amp is very similar to a Mesa Boogie Mark III.

[@timothycomer]

I may be getin' one in a trade! I use to have a V3. But yer demo's helped alot on sellin' me on this amp!! I think it will out Rock the V3!!! Awesome playin' btw too!!

[@davidallen346]

I definitely have my eye on this amp now

[@1analist]

Damn , great feel on your playing, just love it! btw which hummer pup are you playing with?

[@Dastardly_X]

🤘🏻 🌟 🤘

[@Nordland796]

They only cost $700 brand new......I was told for the old 80s 90s x100bs $300-$400 is about right....anymore and pass until a better deal comes along.....about 50% of new price.

[@shipleyshipster]

@Nordland796 Depends on the year, old or re-issue model. Probably around $500-$600 I would guess.

[@trevinor3]

sounds fab!

[@terryorr]

I have #91 of original 100 signed X100B Series IV Head. Love the clean and dirty sounds on this amp but the amp lacked volume compared to my other amps even when using the active EQ on either channel. Carvin wrongly designed the effects loop on these early amps to always be in circuit (even when effects loop was turned off). The stock effects circuit did a 10 db volume cut at all times. I clipped the -10 effects switch resistor out and the amp volume doubled but still sounds great playing quiet.

[@fernieferniehaus]

the facesssssss

[@ruk777]

How the HECK do you keep your guitar in tune after all that bending? Also, I found that the reverb on my pal's X100B was ok, but it's weakest link. Do you disagree? Yes, amazing clean. I own over 40 vintage amps and could probably sell them all and get one of these for $400 and be set for any tone. LOL. Could never sell my Fender tweeds though.

[@Nordland796]

OOPs......I prefer the black tolex models. :)

[@-anonymoose-8070]

There is one of these at a music store near for $299.95 should I get it ?

[@Ratchet2]

Yes.

[@41224jason]

love this amp. been trying to sell it ever since i got my Orange Rocker 30, but i'll always love this grey ozite monster, haha. i think mine's an 89? it looks identical to the one shown here.

[@Nordland796]

Great playing.....you do a good job of showing that amps different sounds.....I want one so bad I can't stand it....one like yours...not one covered with that ugly gray brillo pad looking fuzz.

[@ghsr82]

@rgvilla55 would you recomend this amp to a hard rock and metal guitarist? i'm trying to save up for a new amp but i don't really know what i should buy. i'm looking at this, the v3, and the jet city jca100.

[@Nordland796]

Those amps are hard to find in decent condition...most have been road amps with a lot of gigs on them.....Carvin should still be making these amps......but I guess jr wants a hi-gain head to play death metal.

[@Nordland796]

Hot lick 19 seconds into the video. I bought a X100B for $325 I have it in the shop....having a bias mod done....there was no way to adjust the bias on these amps.

[@rgvilla55]

Very cool playing. I have one of those gray fuzzy monster and I love it. I will never sell it either. The bias is set to 160ma and I am using JJ E34Ls on them. 160ma is the sweet spot for this amp. I also have JJ KT77s as spares but I prefer the aggressiveness of the JJ E34Ls. All I can say about this amp is they are tone heavens.

[@washaconte3956]

160 on the stand by switch right? I have a series IV and i want to get new set of tubes ...

[@Nordland796]

What is a fair price for one of these amps used in good condition?

[@PerttiProductions]

Do you have locking tuners

[@wisesatyr72]

god if i had the money , this amp is dirt cheap too

[@65Superhawk]

+1 for Babe, I'm Gonna Leave You tease.

[@MichaelLozano12]

thissold me. im gonna try and get one, a guy is selling a halfstack near me for 600 =]