Bugera Vintage Series.

[Deltablade]

V55-hd

I recently received my Bugera V55-HD. Some comments:
2 channel - clean and crunch/lead
standard Eq bass, middle , treble for both channels.
Digital Reverb
Pentode and Triode Mode
Mid boost
3 impedence settings 4, 8, 16ohm

The Eq is quite responsive

The clean channel is very clean, and very bright. I was unable to get any distortion from this channel. In Pentode mode it is very loud. I use a Bugera 2 x 12 vintage extension cab. All in all a nice sound.

The distortion channel can get a little fuzzy but will provide some pretty good rock sounds. Not a heavy metal amp, however with pedals I am sure that you should get the desired sound.

I use a Boss GT-6 to drive the a Bugera 333XL 2x12 combo and the Bugera V55-HD in stereo.

I will be gigging with this rig in a couple of weeks. If it works out I will probably sell the 333XL combo as it is too heavy to carry.

Only time will tell.

 

[Deltablade]

I have the 333XL 2x12 combo. A very powerful and versatile amp. Mine has been reliable however I did have a dicky tube which was rectified under warranty. Whilst they were at it they did the clip mod which apparently could have melted.

All in all a good amp. I have had mine for about 13 months and gigged with it quite a few times.

South Australia

 

[redgibson]

I just returned my much awaited Bugera v-22. I know its been a while since this thread was commented on but I figured it was worth the comment. I had the WORST experience with Guitar Center ever (I have decided it is worth the extra expense to deal with a more personal / reputable music store) When it finally came, it sounded great... when it wasn't making horrible hissing and popping noises. I don't know what was wrong with it. I couldn't get any information about the proper biasing amps/voltages from the manufacturer or from their website, so maybe it was running hot and thats all it needed, but I wasn't about to do it blind, and it basically arrived broken so i sent it back, I'll use my 400$ towards something else...

 

[Tig]

Finally, a really good V22 demo from FrugalGuitarist.com that shows what the amp is capible of. Amp and guitar settings are displayed, and there is a nice variety of guitars and styles being played.

 

[Spudman]

Played my V22 at it's first gig and the guys loved it. They thought it sounded great. So did I.

I'm still in the tweaking/finding my sound phase, but so far so good. It definitely was not a waste of money. I'm only using the clean channel at about 6 and the master on 6 and an M13 in front of it. The bottom end isn't quite as tight as my Delta 1x15 but there is PLENTY of bass out of this little amph. No worries there. At first I was thinking that the high end might be too much because it was pretty bright at home but on the bandstand it's no problem. I almost don't notice it which is the way I want it. That means that I'm happy and can just focus on playing. All in all - for around $300 it's a pretty good tube amph investment. Now I'm going to have to start exploring the gain channel.

 

[sumitomo]

That is very good to hear,how well a good priced amph is working,but when I hear stuff like this I go is it worth it for me to retube and recap an old Fender cause it costs more to do that.Makes Decisions Hard! Sumi

 

[Spudman]

That is very good to hear,how well a good priced amph is working,but when I hear stuff like this I go is it worth it for me to retube and recap an old Fender cause it costs more to do that.Makes Decisions Hard! Sumi

I think the same thing of my Marshall JMP 50. Should I invest or does a new V22 make more sense. I went with the V22 because I get a 2 switchable channel, reverb, lighter and smaller amph that I can turn up at gigs.