chapersdale's Metal Amp Rig

I didn't expect much from a £50 second hand 2x8 solid state amp, but it's really surprised me. The dirt channel is not my thing, but the clean channel takes pedals fantastic, both with delays, modulation and reverb into the front and with it in the fx loop. The real spring reverb is also brilliant. I've not tried gigging the amp, but the volume just keeps going up the more you crank it, so I'm fairly confident it could definitely do a small gig! Only reason it's not 5 stars is just because I don't like the drive channel.

Bought this as an upgrade from my first practice amp and it sent me down the slippery slope of fx pedals. Ideal for bedroom practicing and exploring tone, this amp provides the perfect platform for learning about what amps, pedals and sounds are out there, if your willing to put a bit of time in to perfect them. Super easy to set up, adjust and use. The in build tuner is a godsend and the bluetooth connectivity is awesome. I'd also throughly recommend using the Fender Tone app for even more functionality.

Absolutely fantastic battery powered amp, great tone at bedroom volume. Takes pedals pretty well on all 3 gain stages but any ground noise from your instrument can become unbearable. Cab simulated aux out is fantastic. My only down side to it is there's no inbuilt reverb, only delay, but other than that it's perfect