Fame JTA-05 Sweet Baby

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Average Price: $199

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In the Combo Guitar Amplifiers category, Fame JTA-05 Sweet Baby is priced in the Budget/Beginner range. This is great gear to get started with or for creators on a budget.

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The Fame JTA-05 Sweet Baby Guitar Valve Amplifier Combo is a 5W guitar valve amplifier combo, with a 1x 8" Celestion speaker, class A, a 12AX7 preamp tube, a 6V6GT power tube, and a 5AR4 rectifier tube. In the tradition of small tube amplifiers of the 50s, the Sweet Baby from Fame offers a huge range of classic sounds. Especially in the studio, small amplifiers can be very useful as the full range of their tonal dynamics can be exploited at humane volume levels. The volume reserves are more than enough for spontaneous jam sessions and even small gigs. Equipped with a volume control, a wide range of sounds can be generated with the volume and tone knobs of the guitar.

The main features of the Fame JTA-05 Sweet Baby Guitar Valve Amplifier Combo include:

• Single Ended Class A • Full Tube • Output: 5 Watt • Preamp tubes: 1x 12AX7 • Power amp tubes: 1x 6V6GT • Rectifier valve: 5AR4 (can also be operated with 5Y3GT) • Controls: Volume • Speaker: 1x 8" Celestion G8C-15 (15W) • Inputs: Hi, Low • Outputs: 8 or 4 Ohm • Dimensions: 350 x 370 x 180 mm • Weight: 9.05 kg

This is amplifier is identical to the JOYO JTA-05 Sweet Baby but with the JOYO badge changed to Fame

Product specs

Brand	Joyo
Model	JTA-05 Sweet Baby Guitar Combo
Finish	Black
Year	2010s
Categories	Guitar Combo Amps
Color Family	Black
Electronics	Tube
Number of Channels	1 Channel
Number of Inputs	2 Inputs
Output Power (Watts)	5
Reverb	None
Speaker Configuration	1x8"

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What type of tubes does the Fame JTA-05 Sweet Baby amplifier use?: The Fame JTA-05 Sweet Baby amplifier is a tube amp, which typically utilizes a single 12AX7 preamp tube and a 6V6 power tube, providing a warm and classic tube sound.
Is the Fame JTA-05 Sweet Baby suitable for home practice?: Yes, with its 5-watt output and 1x8" speaker configuration, the Fame JTA-05 Sweet Baby is ideal for home practice, offering manageable volume levels while delivering authentic tube tones.
Can the Fame JTA-05 Sweet Baby handle pedals well?: The Fame JTA-05 Sweet Baby is known for taking pedals well, making it a great choice for guitarists who want to use effects pedals to shape their sound.
Does the Fame JTA-05 Sweet Baby have built-in reverb?: No, the Fame JTA-05 Sweet Baby does not feature built-in reverb, focusing instead on delivering pure tube-driven sound.
How many input options does the Fame JTA-05 Sweet Baby offer?: The Fame JTA-05 Sweet Baby comes with two input options, allowing for flexibility in connecting different guitars or using different input levels.

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PROS

Affordable "Champ" style amp with classic tube rectifier
Exceptional build quality for its price range
Works well as a pedal platform
Offers a sweet clean tone and rich overdrive when cranked
Portable, making it ideal for jams and small gigs
Runs silent with no background hiss, even at high volumes
Breaks up nicely at higher volume settings
Two channels for low and high gain versatility
Loud and warm sound with stock tubes

CONS

Some units may ship with incorrect components, like fuses
Cabinet made of compressed paper, not MDF or particle board
Lacks high-end sparkle in clean tones without tube modification
Can sound boxy due to small speaker and cab size
Reports of overheating and shutting down after short use

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The Fame JTA-05 is considered a budget-friendly alternative to the Fender '57 Custom Champ, offering similar simplicity and dynamic response at a fraction of the cost.
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Suggestion to consider used alternatives like a Marshall ValveState or Bad Cat Cougar 5 for similar price points, offering potentially better value and condition.
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It's noted that the amp can be quite loud, making it challenging to achieve good tone at lower volumes.
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Some users plan to swap the cabinet for a Tweed clone, aiming for an authentic aesthetic similar to the original Champ amps.
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An owner reported that their amp came with a Celestion 8-inch speaker, which they found to deliver excellent sound quality.
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One user exchanged their amp for a new one due to worsening hum, indicating potential quality control issues with this model.
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It is common to consider pairing this amp with an external cabinet to explore different tonal possibilities.
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Build quality

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Construction cuts corners, often leading to issues like inadequate grounding, which could cause hum; materials and components are where costs are minimized.
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Adding an extra RC filter before the B+ plate supply and ensuring proper heater filament lead dress can significantly reduce noise in the amp.
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tomisfer

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almost 5 years ago

Joyo JTA05

An excellent bedroom tube amp at an affordable price. It has only one volume knob, so you get the tone straight from the tubes. No EQ’s. Breaks up at around 7. Two channels, low and high gain.

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Rock Blues Alternative rock