Harley Benton Tube 15 - Affordable Valve Amp Review - Monoprice Stage Right Euro Version

Several of our favourite guitars feature this week as we test out the highly affordable Harley Benton Tube 15 valve amp. We throw it some meaty P90's, mighty Humbuckers, and some vintage Telecaster twang to see if it can handle it. Go grab a drink and join us to to find out!
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00:00 play in & coming up
01:15 introducing the amp
04:50 introducing the guitars
06:12 control panel labels
07:36 setting the controls
08:40 epiphone sg special
10:36 the sound in my head
12:24 let's play something part 1
13:27 tokai love rock
16:29 let's play something part 2
18:38 fender telecaster standard
22:22 1w attenuator setting
23:35 let's play something part 3
24:49 so what do we think?
27:53 and finally...
28:55 play out jam
Signal Chain Info:
TC Polytune / Boss CS3
Drive Pedals: TC Spark / Big Muff
Boss DD7 / Boss RC5 Looper
Amp: Harley Benton Tube15
Mics AKG C414 & SM57
Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 into Protools
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[@davidhession4753]

I've had for 2 years for home use, and it's been absolutely brilliant!

[@dicaradu1275]

I ended up buying one of these as my first amplifier and an Epiphone 59 based on your reviews and sir I can’t thank you enough for that ! 🔥🔥

[@theguitaristas]

Nice one glad you like those... what a great rig! 🔥😁👍

[@John-hi2yi]

Another great video Colin, a good value amp packed with all the features you might need. What’s not to like, brilliant.

[@FrugalFretter]

I pulled the chassis out of my 15 watt Monoprice and rehoused it into a 40’s era record player cabinet along with a pair of mid 40’s vintage 12” Alnico speakers pulled from Bell & Howell Filmosound speakers. Sounds FANTASTIC!

[@theguitaristas]

I bet that looks fantastic too! 😎👍

[@FrugalFretter]

@@theguitaristas Sure does

[@ThorRavnsborg]

Sounds really cool. Is there a picture somewhere online?

[@FrugalFretter]

@@ThorRavnsborg I think I’ve got a pic or two of it on my Instagram but I’m not sure if it’s cool for me to share that here (self promotion?).

[@ThorRavnsborg]

@@FrugalFretter I don't see any harm in that but it might be all the same since I don't have an Instagram account. However, I think I found you on both FB and Twitter. Maybe you can post a pic in one of those places if you feel like it?🙂

[@TungstenOvergaard]

I love these reviews. I love them. Even the sticker thing in the control panel is so natural/honest/lovely/old way… love it.

[@andrewmiller2868]

I only saw this video about a month ago and I must thank for bringing this amp to my attention Colin. Like you, I love the sound and feel of a valve amp so I got onto Thomann's website and bought one. It was £235 and included a water resistant, heavy duty nylon cover with a UK mains adaptor plug. I can only confirm your review of this amp. For the money, it is spectacular and I've had great fun with it. The only real point I can sort of criticise about it is the Reverb, although useable, can be a bit harsh and as you said can get washed out as it gets turned up so I'm going to upgrade it to a 3 Spring Reverb Tank. MOD do a direct replacement tank and the samples I've heard appear to smooth it out. If that's all I can complain about, a £30 upgrade it's still a bargain in my opinion 👍👍👍.

[@robbev517]

Another great review! 4 months ago i was contemplating on buying this amp. Ultimately i chose the egnater rebel 30 secondhand for 300€. I love mine, but still impressed with the tube 15! Keep it up Colin!

[@sqidvishus]

Thank you, Colin. I've had a rough week, my Dad is in hospital and I am living out of a hotel so I can be here with him. I was looking forward to this review and forgot about it with all of the goings on, but seeing it appear in my feed brought me a smile and watching it transported me from the stress and worry. Thank you so much, as ever, for your insightful and fun films. The amp sounds great and as always it is a pleasure to hear you play Pistols riffs!

[@theguitaristas]

Sorry to hear that man but glad you found some brief respite here… hope you’re all back at home soon! 🙏

[@DesertScorpionKSA]

Thanks for the review. You put a lot of effort into your videos and it shows. I'm impressed this amp has an effects loop when some $1000 Fender amps do not.

[@ITigerbaum]

Sounds surprisingly good! Thanks for all the hard work.

[@dantaylor1724]

Great Video, Col' , been looking forward to this review. I'm gonna get one. So thank you !

[@SDH2023]

I’m blown away. Sounds great. The eq seems very musical, not harsh or useless as per the norm in Lo budget gear. Gain is nice. Reverb is actually rather good. And it runs pretty darn clean. Really impressed.

[@theguitaristas]

Yes it's a really surprising little amp! 👍

[@benbrown7617]

Another great video, I know its been said before but so good to see the quality of affordable gear and honest reviews.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Ben! 🙏😎

[@PipeCat1965]

I am very glad that you like this amp. I use it for almost all guitar demos on my own little channel. True, it does it all.

[@thomasbarr5940]

Been mulling over having a go at the tube amp world , so found this very useful ,thanks again

[@thomashall6196]

Awesome Preview my freind. As always you knock it out of the park with your Demos. Thinking about checking this out now . I respect your opinions on gear alot Colin. Cheers Brother, Thomas from Idaho

[@lucabartoliniprof]

Hi, I bought this amp about one year ago. I love it especially for the clean tones. With my Telecaster (HH) is perfect. In my opinion it's impossible to buy some tube amp for this price so good as this one.

[@mohamedouni538]

Hello, did you try to plugin some pedals? Did the amp support it

[@lucabartoliniprof]

@@mohamedouni538 I use the amp wit fuzz and overdrive directly in main input and tremolo & Delay in the sen and return. Everyone work well

[@Tomtoms-tomtoms]

Also, I should add… im 20 years a dodgy guitar player and LOVE buying new gear, but gotta tell you, your demonstration on dialling in your tone was extremely helpful and very overlooked by most channels 🙏☘️☘️☘️

[@theguitaristas]

Thanks man that's appreciated! 🙏😊

[@thomasraven]

I have the original version of this amp that was offered through Monoprice. It had the controls on the top and a rounded-corner speaker grille. I can verify that mine was made by Laney because it's clearly indicated on the PCB. I think it sounds great!

[@JazzinBlues]

Same here... I think it's much easier to read the labels (and it looks sharper!)

[@frankgeick3641]

I have three of the early Monoprice models, for wet-dry-wet, with the top controls; which I hope they go back to. This is a very neutral amp. It sounds good on it's own, but you can put preamp/modelling pedeas in front of the amps to get Marshall, AC30, Fender Tweed sound. After 4 years everything is woking OK.

[@5T3LTH]

@@frankgeick3641 sweet set up dude. I want to do a similar wdw rig eventually. For now just settle with 2 amp modelers in stereo

[@pifko87]

Have had one of these for about a year now, bought second hand for just over £100. So glad I bought it. It just works and sounds great in nearly every setting.

[@SaxJockey]

That was a good buy! How do you mainly use it; 15W or 1W? From this video it seems to produce a good driven tone on the 15W setting with the volume setting low (gain up); probably a comfortable volume. Imagine with both gain & volume up its defending around a meter away? I read that the 1W selection only reduces the input level (it's not a power attenuator for the speaker). That would weaken the drive from the guitar (or input pedals); in which case you could bump up the gain/volume on the amp to push the tubes to compensate and maintain a good tone? I practice with an amp output around 80db at one meter, the amp manages that well with a good tone, would hope for similar from this amp?

[@RetroPlus]

What a bargain

[@stopbeingbusy]

You somehow always manage to review things EXACTLY when I’m thinking about buying them. Great review as always Sir 😎

[@theguitaristas]

😆👍

[@jakeerbst4073]

He does the same thing for me!!!

[@coffeerocker1429]

Warching from Bali mate, stoked to see this video. Cheers

[@theguitaristas]

Nice one! 😎👍 Cheers mate 🍻

[@bradleyclosson5042]

Another excellent review! Sounds pretty darn good. I'd like to hear it through a nice closed back cab. Thank you Colin, cheers

[@strumlead8741]

Another great review Colin! I own the Stage Right monoprice and love it!

[@grbguitar11]

Very Cool Demo/Review. Thankyou. These are very cool Little Amps. Cheers

[@royrcf]

Excellent review , covered all the tones, loved the Tele PF sound.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Rory!

[@markosimonic]

Your playing was on fire today, I really enjoyed it!

[@theguitaristas]

Thanks that’s appreciated! 😎👍

[@carpathus]

Great review as always. One of the best guitar channels. First class.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers that’s appreciated! 🙏😎

[@jeffberg8015]

Incredible timing. I finally had to scratch the valve itch and ordered the Monoprice version off of Amazon and it was delivered yesterday afternoon. This is my first and probably last tube amp, and as some in Britain might say, I'm chuffed! Last night was a marathon (for me) of practice/playing/noodling and I love the sounds I was able to get. It replaces a Boss Katana 50 watt, which I don't think is terrible for a digital amp, it does some things well, but I still lusted after true valve tone and this certainly satisfies that. Another great video from my favorite music gear reviewer.

[@theguitaristas]

Nice one Jeff! Great sounds and easy to use eh?.... surprisingly good! 😎👍

[@brianmckiernan4945]

I've searched on amazon but cant find it!

[@jeffberg8015]

@@brianmckiernan4945 Are you in the US? might not be available on Amazon in Europe because of Thomann/Harley Benton presence.

[@brianmckiernan4945]

@@jeffberg8015 Australia - can't see it anywhere:(

[@jeffberg8015]

@@brianmckiernan4945 That's too bad, sounds like your only option would be to order one from Thomann.

[@patrickfitzgerald2861]

I bought my Stage Right direct from Monoprice three years ago. The first one arrived with a defective speaker. I shipped it back to them at no charge, and had a brand new replacement within the week. That is truly excellent customer service. As is often the case, they're currently out of stock - and now cost US $280 new.

[@drabun1]

I learn something new every week! I might have to get one of these. You mentioned modeling amps and the ones I've tried all sound like crap to me. I just plug my pedal board straight into my Marshall 100 watt combo amp. I don't own a tube amp but this seems just about right. By the way, that Tokai sounds absolutely filthy! (a compliment)

[@stevesteve1965]

As I understand it Colin its the old Laney LC15 rather than the Cub. A bloody good amp and much regarded. It's a great place to start for a little modding, making that it into a 2x10 combo.

[@dezionlion]

Screw that! 12’s are wher its at

[@graftongodofmemes]

LC 15 circuit? The LC 30s are the number one tube amp for.....blowing up at a gig and leaving you ampless. Those things are bloody awful. I wonder if the 15 watt is the same.

[@alanst.4417]

What makes you think it's LC15 rather than Cub? I've always thought it's the Cub as Colin says.

[@eichaan]

Excellent job as usual, Colin. I really like mine, though I find that the tone knobs are more interactive than I was used to. Mine also seems a lot more bassy, but with darker guitars I have an EQ pedal that fixes everything. This amp is VERY loud, and I have used it with a full band quite effectively, but it also sounds good at low volumes in the house. It's a winner!

[@eichaan]

I also put a custom badge on the front in Marshall type font that says "Marshmallow"

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Ethan!

[@theguitaristas]

Nice touch!! 👍

[@michaelbajorek1972]

As usual, a very informative revue. I really have enjoyed your channel. Stage Right is the name of the amp sold by Monoprice. It comes with a 2 spring reverb. Was very simple and inexpensive to chang it to a 3 spring reverb. May upgrade the speaker at some point. All in all, a lot of amp for the money. Thank you for all of the information you share. You deserve a good old southern "Atta Boy" for a job well done.

[@hailmaryrecordings8255]

I wanted a little tube-amp myself. I bought a Vox AC-10 & I love it. This little amp sounds amazing for the price. More then 1/2 less than I paid for my Vox.

[@theguitaristas]

Yes that AC10 is great... bloody loud though eh? 🤣👍

[@buzzburb1]

great demo, I am awaiting delivery of one as we speak , now really looking forward to using it , cheers.Col👍👍

[@theguitaristas]

Nice one! 😎👍

[@ThreeChordDave]

That SG is incredible for the price they charge for it. Great stuff as always, have to get one of these amps now!

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Dave, yes this SG is awesome and combined these two make a fantastic rig.... if you have yet to scratch the tube amp itch I highly recommend this! 😎👍

[@gltam1057]

@@theguitaristas , hello my new friend, I just recently found your channel here in the state of Missouri in the middle of the United States of America and I am getting addicted to your great videos !!! I to really love the look of your SG and I’d love to know the model number and possible cost and source to buy one, maybe your other couple of guitars as well, thank you, stay well and God bless you.

[@jefftucker201]

Fantastic vid as always Colin! got me thinking I might need to check one out!!! lol have a great weekend mate.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Jeff and you! 😎👍

[@darthdurf9611]

great video as usual....personally my Fender Pro Jr. and an old Line 6 POD xt....great combo that combines decent amps and effects and into a tube amp....best of both worlds for my needs

[@Arthur_My_Dear]

Love your channel for the obvious joy you get from messing around with guitars :)

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers man! 😆👍

[@adamjolin]

Colin, you are the man! This channel is awesome.

[@theguitaristas]

I appreciate that! 😁👍

[@gustafrenstrom8549]

Perfect amp for people just starting out playing. i wish things like this were around when i started playing.

[@JuanJaim]

Right, so this is the second video of yours that inspires me to buy new gear! The other one being an Epiphone Casino (went with natural finish, found a very good deal). I was torn between this and a Blues Junior, but I've had my eye on this one for the added features alone. I finally decided for this one and ordered it from the US Amazon website, they don't ship it to where I live (Mexico) so will have to get around importing it. Should be here in a couple of weeks and I just can't wait after watching your video. I read on the comments on another video that these amps are made at the same factory in China that manufactures certain amps for Laney, and in fact that's why the first version of this amp resembled the Cub 12 so much and even had the name printed on the PCB (personally I think the first look was better, I kinda prefer the control panel on the top).

[@adamtucker3128]

I believe you are correct that this is a re-badged / re-housed Laney Cub 15R from the original run about 12 or 13 years ago. I bought one of those Cubs as it was (at the time) the cheapest tube combo with a 12" driver and I was not disappointed. It sounds good no matter how you set it and makes a very fine studio or small gig combo. I put a V30 in mine a few years ago and it sounds even better now. I would definitely recommend upgrading the driver, even though it already sounds great. A brilliant little amp and an absolute steal at a hair over 200 quid.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Adam, I've been using this ever since and it sounds so good I'm almost afraid to change anything!

[@evengar81]

Thanks for awesome video, enjoyed every minute of it!)

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Andrey!

[@guesstimator77]

Well , after following your videos, and buying a Gibson lp junior, and (probably my best buy ever) an Epiphone coronet....I've done it again and ordered one of these amps. Pretty confident this will make it a 3 out of 3 great purchases. Thanks for the channel, extremely useful and fantastically entertaing! Keep up the good work please

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers man, I reckon 3 for 3 so do let me know how you like it! 😎👍

[@justa2]

On the strength of your review I picked up a second hand one of these for £75 plus a bit of petrol money to collect ! So glad I did as it sounds amazing ! I also have a Yamaha THR10 and although it’s very good it just can’t compete tone wise - in particular when the tube amp pushes from clean into slight gain - it’s a good job it has the 1w setting though as 15w is way to loud for using at home if you have neighbours ! Thanks for yet another great review !

[@nellayema2455]

Another brilliant review!

[@evanwright1180]

God Save the Queen and Jimmy Jazz in one video! I have been using the Stageright version of this amp for a year now with no problems. It keeps up with a drum kit at open-mics great. Fantastic sounding amp.

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

Hi Colin. What a great sounding little amp! I’m actually very surprised. And simple too. I don’t see how you could wrong with that. Great review as usual 👍. On a side note, that Les Paul with the mad Murray’s….. man that sounded good 👌

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Paul, yes it's amazing for the money when you consider what we can (and have!) spend on tube amps. Glad you liked those pickups man.... nice and chewy eh?!! 😆👍

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

@@theguitaristas Chewy 🤣. Yeah, I should trademark that expression! Cheers Colin, looking forward to the next one already.

[@theguitaristas]

@@paulstaffordcook8799 Cheers mate have a good weekend... are you gearing up for the return of Edinburgh festival madness??

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

@@theguitaristas Yes indeed! You might know I like to busk on the streets at this time of year…. so I’ve been rehearsing my busking set (Santana, Jeff Beck, Gary Moore etc). Happy days 🤘😊

[@theguitaristas]

@@paulstaffordcook8799 It's a wonderful place to be during the fringe... hope the nice weather stays with you! 🤞

[@Paul-D]

Looks like good value to me. I was tempted by one of their cabs. By the way - that tele is gorrrrgeous

[@sitgesstudio]

Thanks mate. I bought it last year and it became my staple amp

[@theguitaristas]

Nice one! 😎👍

[@SaxJockey]

Good review/demo Colin, you dialled in some nice tones from the amp. This is consistent with a lot of other good demos of this amp. Some are not so good; those might be down to the recording set up.

[@colatutube]

Hi Colin Great, entertaining review.....well they all are really. I bought mine a few weeks ago and love it, love it, love it! Can confirm to everyone that they take pedals really well. Even the send and return sounds good with pedals. Got my volume pedal tacked into this and gives me control over the whole sound I.e. pedals in the front end and volume...well you know. The 1 watt button is really useful and as you said, it's a really loud amp. I gig with it and mic it up with my SM57 into the P.A. perfect! I don't take my Twin Reverb much anymore to gigs, only when I think I need that extra volume. The onboard speaker disconnects when you plug into another cab, so people may need to know this. All in all the best bang for buck and a genuine member of the valve/tube amp gang. Fantastic vids, keep em coming, Fridays wouldn't be the same without them. In the mood for a noodle now so ta ta, see you next Friday. Colin....that's me not you

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Col, good to hear that you gig with it... I was originally going to plug it into the 4 x 12 but it didn't seem to need it, plus I complete forgot about adding volume control in the fx loop which as you suggest would give it an even greater versatility. Thanks man have a great weekend! 😎👍

[@howardmaryon]

Brilliant! I actually went on to the Thomann website and bought one while you were talking. I play a tele (MiM, player ed) and although your pups will be different than my standard 2022 Fender ones, you were playing the sound I want. I have a Spark modelling amp, and it is great for bedroom practice, I think it would be too fiddley for gigging. Looking forward to trying it out with my Tele, and my archtop Gretsch. I have subscribed as well, I like your no-nonsense approach, and it is great to hear an English voice.

[@theguitaristas]

Nice one Howard, I reckon it will do what you want let me know how you get on with it! Cheers for the sub and support it's appreciated 😎👍

[@jmartini8875]

Another great video Colin. The amp sounded great brother. You're making me very interested in an SG purchase. Especially with P90s. Most likely will be an Epiphone. All the guitars sounded great really. The amp overall. Wow what a value. Take care friend. Cheers.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers man... I seriously recommend this Epiphone SG Special 🙌🔥

[@thebenefactor6744]

That initial SG tone~11:35 I found reminiscent of Lifeson "fly by night"; the mad Murray's are ballsy,; and, Colin, you made a rose bloom in my heart when you slipped that Floyd in there on that tele. Solid demo.

[@theguitaristas]

😎👍👍

[@explorervango880]

I’m enjoying catching up on some of your videos. Always liked the 335, LP, and Tele. Never cared for the SG until I picked up a cheap one at GC. Bought an Epiphone SG Standard that was my favorite until I bought my first Gibson LP and then I was spoiled. Instead of buying a new Harley-Davison I bought some guitars. Think I have most variations of the SG now.

[@JoergPelzer]

Bought it, love it. Full power in my living room, amazing unbelievable sound for the money!

[@theguitaristas]

😁👍🔥

[@tigersteamer]

Good review brother. I like the little Leslie West riff👍

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers man well spotted! 😎👍

[@monodux]

Very cool little amp. One for the wish list. Currently the only amp I have is a modeler- Boss Nextone Artist (first generation). I’ve been more than pleased with it, and I highly recommend it if you ever decide to explore a modeling amp on the show. It gets deep under the hood, but essentially it’s like building the amp you want and then you save it and go! Also, you briefly mentioned tele vs strat here, which I’ve been thinking about since your strat video. If you don’t mind starting World War 3 I think it would be cool to have a discussion about the real differences between them and their uses. Anyway. Always great to hang out on your channel!

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Jason, I should probably do a Strat vs Tele comparison at some point… I don’t mind speaking my mind obviously! 😂👍

[@andrelotter9590]

Awesome playing! Really nice amp!

[@MurphSA]

Solid video again, thank you so much.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers man!

[@victorbeebe8372]

Aloha and Mahalo Colin! Great video. Tube amps got the sound and feel. Tube amps tend to be a little loud but thats rock and roll and I like it.

[@theguitaristas]

😎👍👍

[@wesstacey2379]

G'day Colin. Another great video.The Tokai sounded awesome. Looked like you were enjoying playing the telecaster... I have a slightly modded Laney cub12 r and I have to say that the Harley Benton tube 15 sounds a lot like it stock.... Mostly use the Laney on the 1watt setting. Great crunch tones. Well done mate. Looking forward to seeing what you get up to next week. Cheers Wes

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Wes! 😎👍

[@briandevitt6903]

Hi Colin mate, nice review. I've been tempted to pull the trigger on one of these a couple of times to be honest. During their last Black Friday sale I bought a Joyo Bantamp head for 75 euros instead. It has Bluetooth, an effects loop and a valve preamp and sounds greate. As others have said that HB amp is a perfect platform to start a bit of modding.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Brian... that sounds like it could be fun what could possibly go wrong? ⚡️🥴🤣

[@zetaminor77]

Also, loved your idea of using electrical tape and some labels to make the knob functions visible!

[@jackymarc4801]

Good test, thank you. Indeed re-badged, there are tests in the USA without HB noted. I'm one, I really like it. Your Tokai is great.

[@matthewtyler-jones8317]

Gotta say, watching you dial in your tone was very interesting

[@henryhunter5026]

I enjoyed your excellent review of this neat little Harley Benton valve amp. I really can’t see how they’re able to sell it at such a low price and are able to make money. The amp sounds great and the tone stack gives plenty of flexibility for dialling in your own sound, the one watt switch is also very handy for ultra low volume level practice, the 12 inch Celestion speaker also helps the amp achieve a great tone. I’ve had a quick look at the schematic diagram and did notice that there are a couple of op amps in the reverb circuit so you don’t get a pure valve signal path if that sort of thing worries you,but then I guess that if you don’t use the reverb they don’t count and anyway if you stick any pedals in front of the amp your pure valve signal has been compromised. I wonder if anyone will make a device that would plug into the speaker socket that would allow the use of headphones for virtually silent practice.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Henry, a load device so you could use headphones with most tube amp would be excellent.... Blackstar manage it on their smaller range so it's clearly possible.

[@chrislathwell3653]

Thanks for doing a vid on this amp I was thinking of getting this

[@waynewagner395]

Great review of a cool little amp! Very Blues Jr. like for cheap. Cheers Collin!👍👍

[@BobPerrone]

Wow, I play a Blues Junior exclusively because it delivers the tone that I love. That little amp is amazing for the price. I should grab one as a backup and for gigs so I don't have to worry about damaging my Blues JR. Thanks Colin!😊

[@tomd8313]

Ive got both, you’re gonna like it better than your bj.

[@user-lv7ph7hs7l]

They make a head now, you can stick it on top of your amp as backup, I plan on doing that for something a little different then my regular amp. Eventually I want to put creamback in my cab and then I can use the old speaker as a second cab for the "little" amp.

[@johnsmith-sm6mh]

Pulled the trigger and bought one Colin , for the dosh great amp 👍🏻 Cheers mate 70s John

[@theguitaristas]

Nice one! 😎👍

[@peterlatham2407]

Bought mine new 10/4/2023 . Sold my 100w Katana mk2 which I loved to pay a bill. Then bought this. It's fantastic ! Yes non of the Katanas great features . But as a bare bones cheap as it can be ... Wow the tone of the HB15 BLOWS the Katana out the water. Really enjoying this channel right now.

[@markg9254]

How loud is it compared to the Katana?

[@peterlatham2407]

@@markg9254 to loud

[@bradrupp5589]

After seeing and hearing your guitar playing I had to stick around to the end. :P Then while watching I found out you were also a comic! Great review! I subscribed.

[@theguitaristas]

I wasn’t a comic myself…. I was (and occasionally still am) a producer of comedy shows 📺

[@rajikula8085]

Thank you very much for this! I'm on the fence and you may have just swayed me!

[@srfrodoxd]

I have a laney cub12 with a celestion greenback in it, sounds great and it's extremely quiet at lower volume, really good for bedroom gigs and the funny thing is i still prefer my old fender frontman 15 that i swapped the speaker not too long ago, for me it's more convinient

[@paulsworld2]

This little amp can definitely compete with my Marshall DSL40CR. Has great cleans and dirt I love it for the price!!!!!

[@pl3317]

Not from what I heard - at least not with my Marshall 40CR.

[@michaelmichael7043]

Hi Collin! Another great review!. It comes to show you that you don't have to spend loads of money to get a good tone,and tone for us guitarist it's the most important. Nice one! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐👍

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Michael... we are getting a bit spoilt these days I think there's some great stuff to be had! 😎👍

[@ToddTheJoker]

oh man, that sounds great Colin, now I think I have to go and get the 15 watt version. I love my 5 watt but you are getting some killer sounds out of that 15. Great video buddy! ps thank you for playing a real guitar ie the Telecaster

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Todd, or maybe even get a little 12" cab for yours and see what that does? Nice to play Telecaster again it's been a while and I love them all.... need to get rid of some Les Pauls I think! 😎👍

[@dezionlion]

AstronomyDomine too! Youre killing it today man!

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers man! 😆👍

[@guitarandcamera3392]

First, I want to say that I’m really enjoying your reviews. Second, I had same amp 2.5 years ago, bought it for band practice. Then starde all the sh**t with covid and I must sell it. Orded a new one yesterday again (I have a short video on my channel with it and Harley Benton Te-52) Third, totalt agree with you about Epiphone SG. It is my favourite budget friendly guitar ever (I reviewed it one year ago, when I bought it for 200€ used). And the last thing, keep doing good job. 🙂👍🏼🎸

[@alinchitown7556]

I just bought the Monoprice version of this can’t wait to check it out. My normal rig is a vintage Fender twin but the Mrs. hates it when I make the floor shake from down in my basement. 😂😂😂

[@johnlloyd9613]

I too only have tube amps. One is a Marshall 2203, which I don’t use often, it’s quite powerful I use a Marshall Origin 20 and a Bugera 20. I prefer the sound of EL34’s. Sound is a little more bass sounding as opposed to the 84’s Good video Colin, thanks!

[@elbanner1]

Greatings from the Netherlands. I love your video''s .

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers man! 😎👍

[@Anjohl]

Wonderful amps! I just played one last night while demoing a Jet JT300 (which I bought in part due to your glowing review!), and I thought the amp was mindblowingly great! Which model Love Rock was that Colin, I think this video was more than anything a sales pitch for it!

[@gusviera3905]

Many thanks, Colin. By the way, I just came across something you might be interested in... I decided to buy Guitar Center's exclusive Epiphone Les Paul Standard 60s Limited Edition--Transparent Blue (also offered by their subordinate company Musician's Friend's) and made the purchase online. I received it yesterday and was stunned to find look-alike Wilkinson tuners (they look just like the Grover 102C model). It also had ultra narrow frets. Epiphone's website states the Epiphone Les Paul Standard 60s comes with medium-jumbo frets and Grover Rotomatic tuners. Guitar Center's website states their limited edition version comes with "vintage tuners" and "vintage frets". I took it to my local GC and they couldn't believe it either. I pulled an Epi LP Standard 60s off their wall and it had Wilkinson tuners on it too. They gladly returned my funds and were still trying to figure out what was going on when I left. So, in your travels keep an eye out for that one. Hope all is well. Cheers.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Gus, that's a puzzle.... are Epiphone using Wilkinson hardware on some models now perhaps? Maybe this Ltd edition has come from a different factory 🤔

[@stephenrobinson1906]

Mine arrived broken so I built a 2x12 cab for it and added a v30 speaker. Changed one of the tubes for a lower gain and now it's amazing😀

[@theguitaristas]

Good work! 😎👍

[@birdman316]

im glad i watched this review mate! you covered this amp nicely! some ppl might turn theyr nose up at a 15watt amp but lemme tell ya...the guy that hosted "blues tuesday" brought a couple of blues jr amps and im here to say that lil bugger will blow you outta the joint haha! the "vintera clone" bridge pup rokked up today and fit nicely in the bridge AND the "butterscratch" squier affy tele! so now on to reassembling her and officially shes staying a member of the "stable"! makes me feel better about things lol! ill need to pick up some strings on my way home from work tomorro...i think im onto an "in between" guage thats between 9 and 10 guage...the douglas has a set on and i really like how they play...

[@MyDP1]

Love your channel. You may want to check out the Boston Duane Jr.A handwired Fender Champ clone. It has a tone control and different rectifier valve but can be had for about £ 266 ish from Bax music. I've installed an L-pad attenuator i made in the back of mine so I can crank it in the house. I think it sounds great. Anyway keep up the great content. Always entertaining.

[@martin-1965]

Had one of these for 9 months now and all I can say is amazing plus... there are none on the secondhand market which - to me - speaks volumes. Loads of Katanas and Line 6s or course, but the Tube15 seems to be the amp people buy and - at such a low price - decide to keep around regardless. Had a Marshall Origin 5C which was a nice one trick pony - Marshall sounds on a budget - but when you've gigged for 20+ years with a real 70s Bluesbreaker... its not the same with an 8" speaker. Much lighter than a Bluesbreaker though lol - however, the Tube15 is more versatlie and love the reverb even if I did swap out the 2 spring tank for a 3 spring our of personal preference which is easy as hell to do.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Martin, that's true... I looked on Reverb and there are none for sale! 😎👍

[@esej1]

I have this amp. Its very loud and good for gigging. Love it.

[@georgeszweden9497]

This is a man whose reviews I can trust

[@fongy200]

Hello Colin, thanks for another super look at a bit of kit. I have an Harley Benton cab and head. The head is the older GA5 with 2 x 10 inch matching Cab with celestions in it. It's only 5 watts as the name suggests but it sounds great. It's a Fender Champ for all intensive purposes, it's plain to see. It was what i paid for it. It's like a magnolia Tolex in exellent condition and i won it on Ebay 50 quid, i was the only bidder. I felt for the guy when i went to pick it up, it was virtualy new. I chucked him another 30 quid, it didn't feel right. Anyway i use mine and although it's only 5 watts it's enough to make the neighbours moan if i use it without the Attenuator. I don't think i'll have another but i'll always stop by to give you some support. Thanks Col 🙏 Long live the Arse Looper 🤘

[@theguitaristas]

Good man!… karma will reward you with a beautiful tone! 😎👍👍

[@monmixer]

I want that amp but can't get it with a 1x12 in the USA. I would use two of those live for sure on stands on course. I watched the upgrade video on the Tokai. Nice video. That's a great tone you got with that Epi with nothing but a bit of verb. Excellent it is.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers man!… I think you can get monoprice 1x12 in USA which is same 👍

[@napalmspb]

amazing as usual

[@gerrykavanagh]

Great video, Colin. Wait until you have a hundred or so hours on it, the speaker really loosens up and that midrange honk smooths out. Fantastic little amplifier.

[@theguitaristas]

😎👍

[@audiomonster303]

bloody good show mate!

[@preciousfew68]

I've gigged my Harley Benton Tube15 (£199) for over a year. The stock tubes were not great, so I replaced with set of JJ's and this thing is so good.