Crate BX50DLX Review

History:

Purchase: $160 at Guitar Center. I needed a amp that would be able to keep up with drums and that doesn't ruin the sound of my bass. I play a Schecter Stiletto Elite 4 and it sounds awesome through the amp.

Pros: I like everything about it. The controls are easy once you understand what each knob is for. The size makes it seem like a jych more powerful amp than 50W. The built in distortion effects actually sound really nice compared to a lot of amps that have that "overdrive" effect. The built in tuner is so easy to use and I'm glad b/c i didnt have a chromatic tuner.



Cons: I don't like the fact that it can be awkward when trying to move it. First you have to put it on its side and then you can hold on to the handle. I also wish it had a chorus effect instead of the octave effect. Sort of gives it an 8-string bass kind of feel though, still pretty cool.

BX50DLX Quality: WEll, when i brought it home it was in the manufacturer's box and was kind of awkward carrying it and i ended up having to flip it over and around a lot. But nothing was damaged. I really like the sound i can get out of it. I used to use my bass knobs to control the sound bu now the amp takes are of everything.

Crate Summary: I am definitely happy to have purchased this amp. It didn't take me long to decide which amp I wanted and this one was it. If you need a medium sized amp for general purposes like small band practices or anything like that, this is the amp.

Rating of this product: 5

This Crate Bass Guitar Amplifiers Review Submitted By: iostream_H

Date: 2004-03-08

Usefulness Rating: 4.66667 out of 5. 3 reader(s) voted.