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Harley Benton amp

  • 15-03-2007 8:20pm
    #1
    Voodu Child
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    Uh..does this remind anyone of anything? :rolleyes:

    107783.jpg

    Looks like Thomann have 'done a Behringer'?


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  • #2
    feylya
    Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 23,363 Mod ✭✭✭✭feylya


    It has GAS written all over it :D


  • #3
    Voodu Child
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,706 ✭✭✭Voodu Child


    Aye, and beside Gas/Ga5, it has two stripes, just like a certain other amp

    How these guys keep a straight face i dunno. I cant wait for the 'messy boogers' for a hundred quid:D


  • #4
    david
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,693 ✭✭✭david


    You do realise that theyre probably not copies... as in they come from the same factory just rebadged


  • #5
    Voodu Child
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,706 ✭✭✭Voodu Child


    freakonaleashx wrote:
    You do realise that theyre probably not copies... as in they come from the same factory just rebadged
    Well, i presume Epiphone/Gibson had a hand in the visual design of their valve juniors, so unless Harley Benton is owned by Gibson, that counts as a copy in my book.


  • #6
    bombidol
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,638 ✭✭✭bombidol


    more importantly, is it tube and how much is it?


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  • #7
    Voodu Child
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,706 ✭✭✭Voodu Child


    Aye its tube and its 100 squid. Id presume its the same circuit as the valve junior
    http://www.thomann.de/ie/harley_benton_ga5.htm


  • #8
    TelePaul
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,093 ✭✭✭TelePaul


    Played one of the HB acoustics: ridiculously good for the money.


  • #9
    Voodu Child
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,706 ✭✭✭Voodu Child


    TBH, i started this thread more in jest, because it reminded me of the recent 'Bugera' amps, where they have opened up a 5150, copied the circuit and called it a 6260..:D

    But really, if they come up with a head version of this, it would have to be what, 70 euro? If i could crack that open and get access to the power section, and run a separate preamp through it, that would be pretty interesting for the money....*scratches chin*


  • #10
    david
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,693 ✭✭✭david


    Interestingly the front end of a VJ is pretty close to that of a plexi... the power stage is a bit voxy.. EL84 all the way like... I wouldnt be rushing out to use just the power stage.


  • #11
    Voodu Child
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,706 ✭✭✭Voodu Child


    I love EL84s, ive had them in a rake of boogies ive owned, and they are pretty much the only lower wattage power valve around in any case, most amps around 5 watts or thereabouts are EL84.

    Its the pre section i wouldnt rush out to buy, not enough gain for my liking;) My current pre has 6 12AX7s in it, im thinking thats not enough for me...


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