TomH
Joined: Mar 15, 2006
Posts: 766
Oberlin, Ohio, USA
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Posted on May 24 2007 08:46 AM
I bought a Crate Power Block at Guitar Center about 6 months ago, thinking that I could use it for something other than as an amp. When I bought it, I vaguely remembered reading some good reviews about them and I knew that Crate had quit making them. They were on sale and I spontaneously bought one; however, I still have never used it, because I'm not sure what I can use it for! I already have a Dual Showman and a Deluxe Reverb. So, I don't really need another amp. Is there something else that I can use the Crate Power Block for?
Thanks!
Tom
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DannySnyder
Joined: Mar 02, 2006
Posts: 11078
Berkeley, CA
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Posted on May 24 2007 09:25 AM
Tom, throw it in the back of the car before a gig, one day you'll be glad you did.
— Danny Snyder
"With great reverb comes great responsibility" - Uncle Leo
I am now playing trumpet with Prince Buster tribute band 'Balzac'
Playing keys and guitar with Combo Tezeta
Formerly a guitarist in The TomorrowMen and Meshugga Beach Party
Latest surf project - Now That's What I Call SURF
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JakeDobner
Joined: Feb 26, 2006
Posts: 12159
Seattle
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Posted on May 24 2007 10:14 AM
Vintage Deluxe reverb? Lucky.
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TomH
Joined: Mar 15, 2006
Posts: 766
Oberlin, Ohio, USA
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Posted on May 24 2007 10:55 AM
JakeDobner
Vintage Deluxe reverb? Lucky.
No; it's a re-issue, but it's blonde! In 1994 it was sold as part of a promotional three-piece set with a Blonde Jazzmaster and Jaguar guitars with gold hardware. I only got the amp 
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dp
Joined: Feb 26, 2006
Posts: 3546
mojave desert, california
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Posted on May 24 2007 11:13 AM
I've been using the Crate PowerBlock as a cool synth amp for the MicroKorg:
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I've been using the 'vintage' and 'retro' settings: making sounds like moog, arp, wurlitzer, hammond, farfisa...junk like that...
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estreet
Joined: Mar 17, 2007
Posts: 839
United Kingdom
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Posted on May 24 2007 11:59 AM
DannySnyder
Tom, throw it in the back of the car before a gig, one day you'll be glad you did.
 I have one which I carry as a spare. Great peace of mind, especially if you are miles away from base. Mine's already been pressed into sevice as a monitor amp when that went down once. At a pinch it would cover guitar, bass or even PA failures to a degree. I've also used it with a 1x12 cab for some small gigs where the gear has to be carried a long way.
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badash
Joined: Aug 18, 2006
Posts: 1732
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Posted on May 24 2007 12:01 PM
It is cool and very useful. You clearly don't need it as your main gigging amp. Like Jake said. Luckeeeeee!
I use mine as my main practice amp now. Whether with just headphones, or through one of my 1bys. You know 1x12, 1x15  Sounds great through a Vintage 30 and I have total volume control for bedroom use with the gain and Level controls.
It also has a CD input in the back, which makes it very versatile. Heck play along, or you can attract the Po-Po for miles around to your next party.
It's worth keeping. Takes up about the space of a pair of Super Burritos, but can bring down the walls. It can back up your dual in a pinch as Danny said if nothing else.
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SurfBandBill
Joined: Mar 15, 2006
Posts: 1487
San Francisco
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Posted on May 24 2007 01:10 PM
I keep one in my merch box at every show. Also, it makes a great headphone amp if practicing "out loud" is an issue on the homefront.
DP - I LOVE the MicroKorg! We used to have one set up to demo at the store where I used to work, and it was the most fun thing to play aroud with. We made all sorts of crazy beat loops, and then would rap over them with the vocoder. Ahhh, good times.
~B~
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LRDrummer
Joined: Apr 06, 2006
Posts: 94
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Posted on May 24 2007 01:48 PM
SurfBandBill
I keep one in my merch box at every show. Also, it makes a great headphone amp if practicing "out loud" is an issue on the homefront.
DP - I LOVE the MicroKorg! We used to have one set up to demo at the store where I used to work, and it was the most fun thing to play aroud with. We made all sorts of crazy beat loops, and then would rap over them with the vocoder. Ahhh, good times.
~B~
Bill-You rap?? 
— drummer-Lava Rats
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SurfBandBill
Joined: Mar 15, 2006
Posts: 1487
San Francisco
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Posted on May 24 2007 01:59 PM
LRDrummer
SurfBandBill
I keep one in my merch box at every show. Also, it makes a great headphone amp if practicing "out loud" is an issue on the homefront.
DP - I LOVE the MicroKorg! We used to have one set up to demo at the store where I used to work, and it was the most fun thing to play aroud with. We made all sorts of crazy beat loops, and then would rap over them with the vocoder. Ahhh, good times.
~B~
Bill-You rap??
Fo shizzle, my nizzle. Why do you think I wanted to record at the studio where Digital Underground recoreded "The Humpty Dance"?
They call me MC Such-and-Such.
~B~
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WR
Joined: Feb 27, 2006
Posts: 3832
netherlands
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Posted on May 24 2007 03:21 PM
so far Ive used it for:
- gig am (backup, other guiatrist, whenever space in the car is limited.
- practice amp - when I dont want to lug around a heavy mofo bassman to practice room, and Ill use a cab that's allready there. (but has a marshall on top)
- home practice amp with small speaker or headphones
- bass DI for demo recording
- "PA" amp for blasting loud party stereo set-up
- hammering a nail into the wall to hang a framed "sundazed" postcard with a flying saucer on it.
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eddiekatcher
Joined: Mar 14, 2006
Posts: 2778
Atlanta, GA
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Posted on May 24 2007 03:27 PM
I agree, always carry a spare. It's the best insurance I can think of that your main rig will keep on trucking......ed
— Traditional........speak softly and play through a big blonde amp. Did I mention that I still like big blonde amps?
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