Just turn the volume almost all he way up and then adjust the gain to taste. This amp does a lot more than I expected. Switches between 5W and 1W. Probably stereo plug, I think you can get a mono adapter and solve your problem. Mar 17, 2020 #1. drmmrr55 Tele-Holic. Monoprice has a creamy casing with a black grille touch that is appealing to look at. Get superior guitar tone in a small package using this 5-Watt 1x8 Guitar Combo Tube Amplifier with Celestion® Speaker from Monoprice. For 240VAC wire them in series. Not new technology, been about for years. Max allowable current would be 15W/400V=37.5mA, although most people would prefer to be a bit more conservative and go less than 100% in order to extend the life of the tube. The cream Tolex and shining chrome face with the red jewel light captures that retro '60's feel. 02-02-2021, 07:07 PM #1. wcjazz. I wouldn’t say Buddy Holly. I have this amp where wouldd i plug a 15w 8ohm cabniet into? Very tight, mini/ micro circuitry. Here are the best 15-watt tube amps available today, perfect for rock, blues, jazz, country, and pop. The external speaker indicates you should use an 8 to 16 ohm load. They are a great deal. Thank you for your interest in this guitar tube amp. My understanding is that adding a foot pedal would get that gain and distortion. Basic Details: According to a schematic I found online, the output tube is cathode-biased with a 470 Ohm resistor. No, we do not offer schematics for this amp. No hybrid here. Shipped From. I think it does fantastic 50's rock - but be warned, even at 5 watts its LOUD.... lol. The sound is also refined in a way that makes it sound well for people that have trouble with ringing in the ears. its full on with the volume so you might hurt something even at 5 watt , its the voltage gonna get you.... if the unit you wish to send to can handle a 5 watt direct in signal. The mains plug has 3 wires, one is hot, one is neutral and one is ground. I have a fender champ reissue that cost $1000 and this is practically just as good. This amp is not compatible with headphones. because none of the inputs or outputs are stereo. Joined Jan 26, 2016 Messages 5,760 Reaction score 8,570. But if you’re asking about impedence then this isn’t the amp for you. The 5watt amp doesn't and I'm pretty sure the 15watt is the same. Doesn’t sound like an old Fender, if that’s what you want. Blackstar … I expected a practice amp for the price, but this amp does so much more. Sounds great with those. If you’re willing to live within its 10-watt limitations, and particularly if you’re a “vinylista” who needs a phono stage, I don’t think you can do better (in an all-tube design) than this amplifier. I love it, but it’s kind of it’s own thing. Unfortunately, I don't remember which brand. I have tried my 1 x 12 with Eminence 128 and a Bugera 2 x 12 . what is the difference between the hi and lo inputs? Using external speaker jack cuts off the speaker. Here's more from Monoprice: Get superior guitar tone in a small package using this 5-Watt 1x8 Guitar Combo Tube Amplifier with Celestion® Speaker from Monoprice. I agree with Ryan O on this one. This is essentially the same amp as the Laney Cub 8, with a few minor changes. Featuring an all-tube design that uses a 12AX7 tube for the preamp section and a single 6V6GT to drive the power amp, this combo is both perfect for home use, as well as band practice. A loud drummer/bass player will overpower it without a mic. I imagine it's a cost saving measure since an additional cabinet would change the impedance and having a separate dedicated output would cost time and materials. Not that I’m aware of. It's your call, but how much do you need to save? It has great response great for practice clear sound and with Celestion speaker nicely made. The pedal is made by Joyo, and it was $35. There is no gain of it is clean until you turn the volume all the way up. Free Shipping. You get distortion the old fashioned way: The volume goes up, the sound gets crunchy. Paul M. You are talking about the 15 watt Monoprice. The only effects I like to use with mine are a reverb pedal and a wah. no,but a can of rust oleum is about 5 bucks :), I've only seen this unit in classic white. Monoprice 15 watt tube amp problem Discussion in 'Amp Tech Center' started by drmmrr55, Mar 17, 2020. Also, my three conductor cord has a standard USA plug installed. It too features a 12AX7 pre-amp and provides a fantastic vintage tone. Likely yes. – Buyer’s Guide. I have purchased 5 of these amps. Think of it like a sick, bulky tone and distortion pedal. Normally a high gain input is for a normal guitar with passive electronics and/or single coil pickups, and a low gain input is for a more powerful signal from a guitar with active electronics, in-line effects, humbucking pickups, or from a keyboard or mixer. Stereo Hybrid 50-watt Tube Amp with Bluetooth and Preamp Out. Thread starter judson; Start date Feb 2, 2021; judson Senior Member. no, you'd need a direct box to do that, I imagine something would blow up if you tried. Woo. Building on the success of the 611815 15-watt Tube Amplifier, our new Stage Right™ 30-watt Tube Guitar Amp Head features a built-in reverb, two inputs, and a dedicated o We do use a circuit board for cost savings. Play with the tone and EQ and you will see this amp can do it like the old tube amps.. Just remember it is a "15 Watt" amp.. I’m wanting to order the 15 watt too. I have mine plugged into my Marshall 4-12 it sounds amazing, Yes - as long as your total load is between 8 - 16 Ohms. The Monoprice amp can be had later and is often available with a % off coupon for under $200 delivered. By far the best value for your money. Excellent. Turn it up and it distorts. It's a direct function of the amount of juice you give it. You could use a heavy duty voltage converter. Monoprice Stage right 5 watt tube amp Fender champ circuit. A dreamy, budget-friendly, 15-watt tube guitar amp brimming with features. Wishlist Quick View Monoprice 6 Zone Home Audio Multizone Controller and Amplifier Kit. You are better off anyway only using the external cabinet. BUGERA G5 5-Watt Class Amplifier Head with Infinium Tube, 1. Since the external speaker jack label says use 8 to 16 ohm my guess is that the amp is rated for operation at 8 ohms. The lowest volume setting is loud. They've wired it in a way to defeat the internal speaker when an external is plugged in which is fairly common. $183.08 & FREE Shipping. Today I turned it in and within a few seconds the hum got louder and the amp died. If you have the space, for the price move up to the 15 watt, add an l -pad for output control between amp and speaker for playing in smaller rooms. I've played both my diatonic and chromatic harmonicas through this little amp and it sounds really nice. I love mine and it sounds amazing with a blues pedal. Caution, some of the solder joints were loose, if you know a competent tech, a re-flow of the solder joints is recommended. No but I took it apart and used car interior paint to change the color to vintage tan. The output jack that you are plugging into is mono (only has one channel). Posts: 34. It actually gets respectfully loud. Home Forums > Amplifier Discussion Forums > Glowing Bottle Tube Amp Forum > Win a Broadcaster or one of 3 Teles! Your call. To see and take advantage of our member pricing sign up for a business account or contact our sales team. Tax and shipping will be calculated at checkout, Monoprice 5-Watt, 1x8 Guitar Combo Tube Amplifier with Celestion Speaker. Prevailing wisdom is that you set the bias to somewhere between 90% and 100% of max allowable dissipation for the output tube in a single-ended amplifier.. How does the gain or distortion work on this amp it just has a volume and a tone knob.looking forward to using. 5 Watt Monoprice tube amps... Thread Tools. Featuring an all-tube design that uses a 12AX7 tube for the pr Monoprice 5-Watt, 1x8 Guitar Combo Tube Amplifier with Celestion Speaker - Monoprice.com If you are visually impaired and are having difficulty navigating this site, please call our Customer Support line via our toll free number 1 (877) 271-2592. First off, the output jack on the back is designed to handle an output to an external speaker, not a set of headphones. Appears to be manufactured with good grade materials. The Laney Cub 8 User Manual includes a block diagram of the amp, which illustrates this selector switch as sending the input signal through a "pad.". 6L6 & EL34 will not make more power at the speaker, but will make more heat. Hi, I would imagine your adapter is only mono. I have 5 watt version. It’s a great blues amp. Sounds pretty great, amazing for $100. So if the Memphis Harmonica amp is a 5w amp as well, there is a good chance you can swap for the same tubes, although I'd venture to guess they have the same gain tubes in both slots. You have to use a pedal, but it is a pretty good clean tube channel to work through. Sales. Great practice amp. That means that the preamp tube driven with a solid state amplifier section. Just isolate the reverb tank and you are good to go. They both are great little amps though, and in my experience take effects well. It has 1-12AX7 pre and 1-6V6 power tube. um, the cab out is not line level! I use a cheap overdrive pedal to get something fairly gnarly sounding. Sales. It just has the one input and a push button switch next to the input. 80+ Joined Reverb. speaker output directly to a mixer or multitrack recorder? Wishlist Quick View ... Quick View 50 Watt Stereo Hybrid Tube Amplifier with Bluetooth & Line Output UK Version by Monoprice. Mine lists 2 voltages, ~100VAC~120VAC and ~230VAC~240VAC. The cream Tolex and shining chrome face with the red jewel light captures that retro '60's feel. Although the pinout for a 6L6GT is the same as for a 6V6GT, the filament current requirement for the 6L6 is TWICE what the 6V6 requires. There’s also an 8-16 ohm extension speaker output on the back. 6l6 for sure, been doing it for 2 months now. It a PCB, not handwired. These vacuum tubes are often recommended by the amplifier manufacturers themselves as upgrades to the original equipment tubes. Again if one does this they cannot make a warranty claim. Pretty clean pretty loud I use two of them with a camper profiler for a stereo rig. To many this is the ONLY way to get close to what you hear from the speaker. Best Amp for Modern Tones: Blackstar HT1R Series Guitar Combo Amplifier with Reverb. On to an amp with more of a modern feel to it. A deep dive into the Monoprice SR 611705 5 Watt Guitar Combo Tube Amplifier. 93. This is an all tube amp. Make an Offer. I'm not the most experienced player, so I tend to just use the for adjusting volume and tone. Never a problem. Straight up can't beat the price. I switched the power tube and want to make sure it is running appropriately? It is a tube amp with a 12ax7 preamp tube and a 6v6 power tube. This makes sense, since the output jack allows for a 8-16 ohm external cabinet. The original has a tube rectifier; which I suspect keeps the 6V6 from being nasty when overdriven). I imagine that for European market (and others that use 240VAC), the mark would be in that check box, and the three conductor cord would have the most appropriate plug for that particular country. and no flabbing out. Whether as a practice amp, or for the full band gig with drums and all, the Monoprice Stage Right 611705 5 watt Guitar Combo Tube Amplifier with Celestion Speaker covers a lot of ground. In the product description, it describes a Low input and a High input instead of one input and a switch. That way I can adjust it to get pretty much any sound at any volume or the High and Low output setting. I would say it can be similar to a 50's Buddy Holly sound (depending on your guitar), but with more midrange and less "jangle". £73.99. The amp breaks up very early and doesn't have a lot of headroom - when it does break up it has a thicker, chunkier sound similar to Clapton's sound on main riff of Layla. For cleaner tones you'll just keep the volume lower. It fries the power transformer most likely but can be other related damage in the power circuit. You'll damage the amp headphones or both, Do your head phones have a mono or stereo plug. In all seriousness, before picking up a Monoprice 5 watter, I'd look for a used Vox AC4 or a Bugera V5 if you absolutely need it to be a tube amp. Is there a 220v version of this available? Ottawa, IL, United States. It’s a full on 5 watt tube amp. The Monoprice uses a PCB. it is ALL 50's Buddy Holly tone, its ALL headroom, ALL Clean! Before reading any other part of this review, contemplate that first sentence again. The amp is only 5 watts - a single 8 ohm 12" speaker cabinet is the loudest you could go. Tubes are King. The amp will drive 8 or 16 ohm loads directly from the jack in the back. Can you use a 6L6 or EL-34 tube in this amp? Are replacement parts available for the Stage Right 15 watt amp? It’s a pretty simple unit: volume and tone knobs, and a push switch to go from 5 watts to 1 watt. Even if it was capable of running an external cabinet without muting the internal speaker, multipath interference from the two speakers often results in less satisfsactory sound than running just the external cab. First up is the smaller of the two variants, the TUBE5 Celestion.This is a 5-Watt, single channel, all-valve combo that comes with an 8″ Celestion Super Speaker and is powered by a single ECC83 preamp tube and one 6V6GT output tube.It has a super-simple control layout of just single Volume and Tone knobs. Sounds great. If you don't like the 6V6, then you bought the wrong amp. UK Desktop Headphone Amplifier by Monoprice. Gain increases as volume is cranked. The speaker is a custom signed built in-house Bugera speaker If you want to play music through an external source that takes 8 or 16 ohms, this amp will help you get things going fast. The push button lets go from to from one watt to five watts. It's basically a Fender Blues Jr killer. So I'm pretty sure it's just an input attenuator, taking the place of the extra input. If you want a 50s rock sound you’d probably be better off getting something w built in spring reverb and maybe tremolo. Add the fact that it is affordable and there you have a solution for your musical life. [Updated December 2018] T he Monoprice 611815 is the definition of an awesome cheap amp — but it needs a better name. This is a review and detailed measurements of the Monoprice Hybrid Tube Power and Headphone Amplifier. no reason it couldnt have a blue tooth,but every option costs money,and this is an inexpensive model, the sound was great, make sure to get the extended warrany and keep the box. Tone range is fine with my strat. I purchase the amp to convert it into a harmonica amp and it turned out great. The 1 watt setting does not break up nearly as much, but has much lower volume. One's OK, the other is fairly primitive. Solid state rectified, tube preamp ( type 12ax7, tube power) nice amp, but not a lot of control as far as gain settings etc. It states 8 - 16 Ohms. Ive owned the larger one also. After looking the amp over very carefully I saw that a 6L6GT will work but with a lowered output for the 6L6GT but a small dash louder than the 6V6 and very different tonal qualities. There is no gain knob, only a volume. It loses a small bit of the rich tonality bit all in all it is pretty dang good and it is easy to use the tone controls to make up for it . Change the 6V6 to a 6L6GT for more of a later classic sound. first tube amps I've owned. I'm impressed. Replace the tube and it is amazing. The External Speaker jack in the back of the amp is for use with external speakers, not headphones. Otherwise, I'd just as soon grab a Fender Mustang I v2 and save up for something higher quality. Their pedals are pretty good (friend has a couple) and for under 40 bucks they are a good deal too. That happened to me once. Ottawa, IL, United States. it's for use with an alternate external MONO speaker. It's no wonder why it is CONSTANTLY sold out on their website. Tends to lean toward the treble end of the sonic spectrum but nothing a little tone adjustment can't cure. Get it as soon as Mon, Mar 1. One of the tubes is a preamp tube, the other is the output tube. I know this exceeds what you asked, however knowing these kinds of things is knowledge that will go a long way to protect you and your equipment from the kinds of accidents that relate to being ignorant of the very same basics that this limited information here is a part of. Arrived in great shape. No gain. This amp has warm crystal clear cleans to raunchy tube overdriven dirties. This is an in depth review of the Monoprice Stage Right 5 Watt Tube amp. ? What is the bias for this amp? ... Cheaper than many pedals and should make a good little practice amp and modding platform (speaker, tubes and stuff)...Has a speaker out for 8 or 16 ohms … Even if it doesn't, this amp is a great value. $90. Can a 1/4" jack microphone safely work with this guitar amp? I know the plug end is SAE and I don't remember seeing an option for the euro style plug end and there are no switches or options on the back of these amps to switch them over to a 220v system, best bet is to get some sort of 120V converter? from the items description: " It includes a Low input and a High input, with the former attenuating the signal by approximately 50% and the latter being easier to overdrive". Forget all the stuff about the Tone Controls. I've been playing with this amp for a while and can't figure out the switch. The amp only has 2 tubes, one is the preamp the second is the power amp. I've tried a few substitutes, but have no better recommendation yet. If you look at the plug you are using you will see that the shaft has these three sections. the Bias? Any effects loop for this amp or the larger version? Therefore be honest and if you mess it up do not cheat and submit an warranty claim. No, this speaker level output will damage the front end input of any line level input. $90. The 1 watt/5 watt switch is an attenuator. Make an Offer. The Monoprice 611705 5Watt Combo Tube Amp is a well-built amp that allows players to have control over volume and tone. There are also boxes that can do this for you. It is on kind loan from a member who sent it to Monoprice to be fixed twice. For the price of a really good solid state amplifier, you can get an all tube amp. mine stopped working bought it last year? if you were to get the right speaker you could get close, its real twangy as is but you might want a different speaker to get closer. You can easily change the tubes though. This amp contains a 6V6 (8pin). Ours is auto biasing. which means higher volume and more break up (overdrvie sound) when the level is raised up. Is there a promo code to get a discount on this amp please???. Monoprice Stage Right 15 watt tube combo. I wouldn't compare it to a champ. Not that I know of. I use it all the time in a pro recording context and we usually use it for weird, heavy synth lines or for super aggressive rhythm guitars.