Dating crate amps

Are Crate amps any good?

Crate make great amps. They have been producing amps since the 1980s, and have built up a huge level of expertise in that time. Whether you are looking for a guitar amp that is suitable for practice, gigging, or one that is well suited to your acoustic guitar, Crate have you covered.

Is a 50 watt amp good for acoustic guitar?

This amp certainly delivers a crisp, clear tone that is great for acoustic guitar. And with so many sound options to choose from, you will be fiddling with the knobs and dials for hours. The amp uses its 50 W of power in an unusual way, delivering half directly to a dedicated tweeter.

Who owns crate of limitations?

They are owned by st louis music. Crate will never die as long as ampeg is around. They might go dormant for awhile but just when you think your cured of your crate affliction up they will pop. JasonElGato, HeavyCream, sanrico and 3 others like this.

Why are Crate amps so underpriced?

Theyre underpriced because people think anything with Crate on it is junk. Yes, Crate makes good amps. They arent GREAT, but arent total shit either. It all depends on what purpose that youre buying the amp for. If you want a reasonably priced, reliable practice amp, then a Crate will do you just fine.

What should I look for when buying a crate AMP?

The no-nonsense design of Crate amps means you normally don’t have to worry about this. Inputs and outputs. It might sound obvious, but make sure the amp you are looking at has the correct type of inputs, and enough of them, to accommodate all the other equipment you want to plug in.

Who owns Crate amps?

They are owned by st louis music. Crate will never die as long as ampeg is around. They might go dormant for awhile but just when you think your cured of your crate affliction up they will pop. Crate amps were made close to my hometown right here in the USA and consistently had QC problems and most sounded like a$$.