What would be a great price for this? This is a great idea, instead of lugging around my Fender twin reverb to jam in Long Island all the time.
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Crate Powerblock + Eminence Swamp Thang = Thumbs Up!
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Joined: Jun 27, 2008 Posts: 576 Marlboro, New Jersey 
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Posted on Apr 14 2011 03:42 PM
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Joined: Dec 23, 2008 Posts: 3324 Pittsboro, NC 
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Posted on Apr 14 2011 04:35 PM
I've had one on my ebay searches for a while, typical price is about $100. — |
Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 3546 mojave desert, california
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Posted on Apr 14 2011 05:42 PM
I run the Powerblock through two Celestion 12" speakers: this setup works well for surf guitar+ reverb tank...also works well for keyboard...or even as a medium-volume bass practice amp. |
Joined: Dec 12, 2006 Posts: 2684 Ventura, CA
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Posted on Apr 14 2011 05:45 PM
I paid more than $100 but less than $200, I wouldn't say it was a great deal. I've been keeping my eye open for a local one for some time so when this came up on Craigslist I convinced myself that I had to have it. |
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Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 3546 mojave desert, california
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Posted on Apr 14 2011 06:06 PM
I think I paid $99 at musician's friend for the Powerblock two years ago: I use the 2x12" Celestion cab for all sorts of musical activities... |
Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 1070 Ventura County, Calif.
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Posted on Apr 14 2011 07:12 PM
I love the Powerblock! I have two! —Be careful following the masses. Sometimes the "M" is silent........................... |
Joined: Apr 03, 2010 Posts: 3201 Jacksonville, AL
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Posted on Apr 14 2011 08:05 PM
It looks like anyone wanting one of these better snatch it up. They were underappreciated while in production. Soon they will be highly sought after. —THE KBK ... This is the last known signal. We offer Sanctuary. www.thekbk.com |
Joined: Sep 04, 2009 Posts: 1800 Temecula, CA
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Posted on Apr 14 2011 11:59 PM
I'm using mine with an open-backed Mesa 1 X 12 with an EVM 12-L. Great sound; small package-and LOUD! Wouldn't have considered it but for the rave reviews here on SG-101. I won't reveal my settings though. Too many out there seeking that elusive "El Rey" tone. I will require a payment sufficient to finanace my retirement! Last edited: Apr 15, 2011 00:00:54 |
Joined: Jan 04, 2011 Posts: 1588 Berlin L-Berg 
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Posted on Feb 01 2015 05:57 AM
Yay, got one as well now! — |
Joined: Aug 22, 2010 Posts: 1018 Portland, Oregon with Insanitizers
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Posted on Feb 01 2015 11:54 AM
The ZT Lunchbox amp takes the convenience and power of the Powerblock a step further by including a speaker with its 120 watt RMS ("200 watt") amp. Sometimes I connect an external speaker and leave them both on or shut off the internal speaker. I play plenty of gigs and rehearsals with just the Lunchbox amp and its internal speaker (+ effects pedals). —Insanitizers! http://www.insanitizers.com |
Joined: Sep 28, 2012 Posts: 916 Berlin, Germany
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Posted on Feb 01 2015 12:35 PM
While I really like my Powerblock and have used it for some concerts, I am a bit sceptical about the Lunchbox because of the small speaker and the simple tone control. Do you have any recordings as examples? —Los Apollos - cinematic surf music trio (Berlin) |
Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 25600 Anaheim(So.Cal.)U.S.A.
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Posted on Feb 01 2015 12:43 PM
I got a power block and keep it in my truck all the time. Jeff(bigtikidude) |
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Joined: Aug 22, 2010 Posts: 1018 Portland, Oregon with Insanitizers
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Posted on Feb 01 2015 09:01 PM
simoncoil wrote:
The other guitarist in The Insanitizers was so impressed by my ZT Lunchbox tones that he bought one himself. He bought an extension cabinet with a 12" high power speaker but stopped using it. Even when we play bass guitar emulation the Lunchbox sounds great with its own internal speaker. We keep the Lunchbox tone control at 12 o'clock and use pedals to control EQ and other effects. For recordings I use a different setup. If you have a Lunchbox as backup it can substitute for speaker problems, not just amp problems. User reviews of the ZT Lunchbox amp on Amazon: Insanitizers! http://www.insanitizers.com Last edited: Feb 01, 2015 21:10:23 |
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Joined: Jan 04, 2011 Posts: 1588 Berlin L-Berg
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Posted on Feb 02 2015 01:05 AM
Mmmh, I'd love to hear some sound samples of the lunchbox. |
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Joined: Aug 22, 2010 Posts: 1018 Portland, Oregon with Insanitizers
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Posted on Feb 02 2015 09:37 PM
SanchoPansen wrote: There are a couple on YouTube, but the sound was recorded by the internal mics in a $60 Kodak camcorder. Here are the links: You can see my pair of Lunchbox amps on the right (stage left). One is sitting on a 12" extension speaker cab. The extension speaker for the other is off camera on the left (stage right). Using the extension speakers let the other band members clearly hear what I was playing, without my being too loud. It also dispersed my sound in all directions through the large venue. I had all four speakers on. Pricewise, on Ebay right now the Crate Powerblock costs more than a ZT Lunchbox used and about the same as a ZT Lunchbox new. I realize that usually the Lunchbox costs a little bit more. Typically a used lunchbox is $180. However, in Germany no doubt the situation is different. —Insanitizers! http://www.insanitizers.com Last edited: Feb 02, 2015 21:49:15 |
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Joined: Jan 04, 2011 Posts: 1588 Berlin L-Berg
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Posted on Feb 05 2015 02:57 AM
So my Powerblock will arrive today (hopefully). I have some questions though. In mono mode the amp has an impedance of 8ohms and 4ohms in stereo. Power is rated with 150W in mono and 75W in stereo on each side.
Assuming in both cases that I do not crank it to 11 and play at a moderate volume. Ivan mentioned that he wouldn't plug it into the JBL D130F cab as this might blow the speaker. I really do not play that loud (my BF Bassman is always around 3.5). Thanks guys! —Last edited: Feb 05, 2015 03:00:42 |
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Posted on Feb 05 2015 02:13 PM
Don't power anything lower than 8 ohms in bridge (mono). The heat from the high currents will trip the protection circuit at an inconvenient moment or even fry the output stage. If you use the JBL, take care not to open up all the way because the speaker can't dissipate that much power for more than a few seconds. Better get another 4 ohm cab and run it in stereo (or double mono). |
Joined: Oct 06, 2008 Posts: 550 So Cal
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Posted on Feb 05 2015 04:09 PM
I also keep a Crate Power Block in the trunk for the case that the ol' Fender dies on me mid-gig. I worry that it will struggle to get to the proper volume when that time comes. Hence, I'm thinking about about a Quilter Tone Block. I know it will power a large cabinet most effectively - and it's smaller and lighter in weight. However, it's significantly more expensive. -Marty —"Hello Girls!" Last edited: Feb 07, 2015 10:32:56 |
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Joined: Jan 04, 2011 Posts: 1588 Berlin L-Berg
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Posted on Feb 06 2015 02:59 AM
Gilette wrote:
Thanks for the reply. I've looked it up again and came to the conclusion that a solid state amp can handle this mismatch. Will give it a try Last edited: Feb 06, 2015 02:59:44 |
Joined: Jul 24, 2012 Posts: 2762 Finknabad, Squinkistan 
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Posted on Feb 07 2015 09:53 AM
Anyone here have an opinion about relative performance of Eminence Swamp Thing in open (e.g. combo) cab vs. closed back? I read from badger that they have a huge low end which might indicate closed. — |
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