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Forum post: BACKUP by DannySnyder (19-Apr-2007) (23)
...powerblock, cheaper then most decent pedals these days. It's rare that the speaker goes bad, so you're generally covered with the Crate. FWIW: I always bring 2 guitars, as I often break a string. I ju...
Forum post: New at surf by dp (16-Apr-2007) (19)
...Crate Powerblock...it's way cool, mucho amp for the $$$
Forum post: New at surf by RobbieReverb (15-Apr-2007) (12)
...Crate powerblock that BadAsh mentioned is a great alternative that a lot of us have picked up on. I bought mine for a back-up, and with a reverb tank, will get you a very creditable sound. ...
Forum post: New at surf by badash (15-Apr-2007) (15)
...crate Powerblocks which are going for around a hundred on Ebay. No it's not a tube amp, but it's cheap, and with the gain turned down is clean at all volumes, and it can be hella loud! Throw a used ...
Forum post: Small amp with fender surf tones by Flowmaster_G (11-Apr-2007) (24)
...Crate Power Block + 12" celestion cab for practice. You can turn it way down but still sounds good (unlike with a similarly powered tube amp). Can't beat the portability even with the Crate cabinet (s...
Forum post: Amp question by SurfBandBill (13-Mar-2007) (20)
...Crate Powerblocks. If you can find them, they're stupidly cheap right now (I just saw one on Craigslist for $60), and they have a nice gain channel that gets a decent "tube warmth", and best of all -...
Forum post: Reverb question by WR (06-Feb-2007) (12)
...powerblock route. the powerblock WILL sound very good, but you definetly want a tube reverb unit with it, and you'd need a (decent) speaker. not cheaper in the end, but a sure bet. rumor is around tho...
Forum post: Epiphone Valve Junior test by WR (18-Jan-2007) (25)
...Crate powerblock is probably more what I'd need for a live backup amp. > > Chris I hear you - I have both, and I agree fully, and to be honest, for surf music, the powerblock gets more use. ...
Forum post: Epiphone Valve Junior test by Sonichris (17-Jan-2007) (20)
...Crate powerblock is probably more what I'd need for a live backup amp. Chris
Forum post: Eastwood mosrite type guitars? by SurfBandBill (15-Jan-2007) (27)
...Crate Powerblock to you. Same price as the Epi head but much much better. > 8O Whaaaaaaaa???? Could it be???? Jake is actually recommending a PowerBlock?!?!?!?! Just yanking your chai...
Forum post: Eastwood mosrite type guitars? by JakeDobner (14-Jan-2007) (16)
...Crate Powerblock to you. Same price as the Epi head but much much better. But I really suggest saving up for much nicer gear. I really wish I didn't have my cheaper gear and that I saved up right...
Forum post: your #1 purchase for 2006 by DannySnyder (07-Jan-2007) (18)
...Crate Powerblock Toyota Rav4 -my open bed pickup truck didn't cut it for bad weather and security. I'd like to think I'm done gearing up, but who knows what will inspire me in 2007? Somew...
Forum post: your #1 purchase for 2006 by RobbieReverb (01-Jan-2007) (19)
...Crate Powerblock > > Happy Holidays!!! :D > > Bob On Saturday, I just picked up a Silverface 2x15 Bassman Cabinet to add to my list. It sounds killer with that '65 Bassman head. :twi...
Forum post: Showman the Holy Grail of Surf Amps? by dp (27-Dec-2006) (24)
...Crate PowerBlock is a groovy solid-state amp! at US$99 or so it's a hard one to pass up...
Forum post: Showman the Holy Grail of Surf Amps? by SurfBandBill (27-Dec-2006) (12)
...Crate Powerblock makes for one hell of a passable vintage tone, all in a teeny five-pound package that you can pick up for $99.99 at Musician's Friend. Find a good speaker cab and you'll be set. ...
Forum post: your #1 purchase for 2006 by IvanP (24-Dec-2006) (23)
...Crate Powerblock $100 Honorable mention: '85 Fender Stratocaster Contemporary MIJ (burgundy mist) $300 It's been a good year! :D Merry Christmas all!! Ivan
Forum post: your #1 purchase for 2006 by RobbieReverb (24-Dec-2006) (24)
...Crate Powerblock Happy Holidays!!! :D Bob
Forum post: your #1 purchase for 2006 by SurfBandBill (24-Dec-2006) (27)
...Crate Powerblock Hell, I was so into the Powerblock that I bought a second for my bassist. ~B~
Forum post: Seymour Duncan Twin Tube Classic by WindanseaBeachBoy (07-Dec-2006) (24)
...Crate Powerblock has been mentioned here as a cheap high-wattage solid-state amp that has impressive tube-like sound. And a headphone out. You can buy one on Musician's Friend for $99 bucks (amazing!)...
Forum post: Seymour Duncan Twin Tube Classic by WR (06-Dec-2006) (14)
...crate powerblock which is a headphone amp as well, and was talking from that. as far as the gdec is concerned, gav's first hand experience is the better advice here. I dont know of any tube headp...