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How do they stack up? The Monoprice 611705 5-Watt 1x8 Guitar Combo Tube Amplifier vs the Archer TUBULARBK Tubular 5-Watt Guitar Combo Amplifier

Music Critic review products for professionals and enthusiasts, and are designed to help making a choice easier. The team take this task very seriously - two products enter, but only one can leave. This article is part of a series called 9 Best Tube Amps Under $1000 in 2024

 Monoprice 611705 5-Watt 1x8 Guitar Combo Tube AmplifierContestant number one is the Monoprice 611705 5-Watt 1x8 Guitar Combo Tube Amplifier.

 Archer TUBULARBK Tubular 5-Watt Guitar Combo AmplifierNext up is the Archer TUBULARBK Tubular 5-Watt Guitar Combo Amplifier.


Examining the Monoprice 611705 5-Watt 1x8 Guitar Combo Tube Amplifier

This next one is a reasonably priced genuine tube amp option which is powerfully loud for its deceptive size and low wattage (5 Watts). Whilst not a leading music brand Monoprice do make some great affordable solutions and this little beaut is a nice surprise.


A closer look at the Archer TUBULARBK Tubular 5-Watt Guitar Combo Amplifier

The TUBULAR BK by Archer is another great alternative, priced affordably and well built with a fairly light-weight for transit it makes for a key contender.

HEAD TO HEAD COMPARISON

Monoprice 611705 5-Watt 1x8 Guitar Combo Tube Amplifier

Archer TUBULARBK Tubular 5-Watt Guitar Combo Amplifier

KEY FEATURES

+ Genuine analog.
+ Vintage vibes.
+ Easy controls.
+ Low wattage.

+ Well-made.
+ Affordable tube amp option.
+ No-nonsense tone control.

WHAT OUR TEAM THOUGHT

It is very loud for a low watt option, it is well made and offers good value for money in a basic design ideal for beginners.

It is a great affordable alternative, it is fairly compact and its basic tone controls make it ideal for a beginner.



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