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1 vs 1 Comparison

We take a look at two popular items, the CALIFORNIA TONE RESEARCH SET5 Single End Tube Guitar Amplifier and the Fender '57 Custom Champ 5-watt 1x8" Tube Combo Amp. There is a lot more to this sort of decision than price, so we see if we can help you decide which is best for your needs. Click here if you would like to see more product reviews in the same category.

 CALIFORNIA TONE RESEARCH SET5 Single End Tube Guitar AmplifierEveryone has different preferences and priorities, so to make choosing easier we have attempted to give a frank review of the products. Let's start with the CALIFORNIA TONE RESEARCH SET5 Single End Tube Guitar Amplifier.

 Fender '57 Custom Champ 5-watt 1x8Now we will have look at an alternative, the Fender '57 Custom Champ 5-watt 1x8" Tube Combo Amp.


A good look at the CALIFORNIA TONE RESEARCH SET5 Single End Tube Guitar Amplifier

We begin today's search with an all-tube option from the gang all California tone Research which is well-manufactured and relies on a single end tripod design to get the purest tonal qualities.


HEAD TO HEAD COMPARISON

CALIFORNIA TONE RESEARCH SET5 Single End Tube Guitar Amplifier

Fender '57 Custom Champ 5-watt 1x8" Tube Combo Amp

KEY FEATURES

+ Great build.
+ Vintage break-up.
+ Easy controls.

+ Powerfully driven.
+ Triple tube installation.
+ Authentic vintage distortion.

WHAT OUR TEAM THOUGHT

It serves up A-class powerful sound and allows for some honest tone creation.

It is powerfully impressive, it performs beautifully with pedals and could honestly do with an attenuator for what it's pumping out. It is one of the pricier amps on today's hot-list but it's worth shelling out on.



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