Crate Review: G40C XL

History:

Purchase: I bought this amp at a local music store used for $200. I actually trade in my old guitar and Crate GFX-15 amp(see my review for that too!)for that much. I needed something bigger and louder.

What I Like About This Crate G40C XL: Basically everything is a plus! The distortion is awesome, and is loud enough for a small gig. For a big gig, all you have to do is mic it and your set. Chorus makes it sound like a tube amp if set right! EQ is good too!

What I Do NOT Like About The Crate G40C XL: I believe this problem is just on mine, and I plan to get fixed very soon:The volume cuts out or goes down suddenly, and I have to switch it off and back on(or just give it a good smack on the top...hehe). also the reverb kinda sucks.

Crate G40C XL Quality Rating: Very sturdy amp! You could jump up and down on it, and it won't break(trust me, I've tried)! It's really heavy for its size though, which really sucks unless you have a cart or somrthing.

Review Summary: VERY GOOD AMP!!! It is an excellent amp for its price for gigs or practice!

Rating of this Crate product: 5

This Crate G40C XL Guitar Amplifiers Review Submitted By: Chris

Review Date: 2002-09-24