Bare Knuckle Pickups Forum
Forum Ringside => Guitars, Amps and Effects => Topic started by: wfe06 on August 21, 2012, 09:03:49 PM
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Hello everyone,
I've been offered a Krank Revolution 100W combo (has 2 x 12 speakers) for quite a fair price. Regardless of the genre(s) of music that it is best suited for, would you recommend it based on its quality, usability, and features?
I haven't tried it yet, but I was hoping to get some advice before I do.
Much appreciated.
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I think Kranks are great amps. I haven't played this model, but I have played others and they rock. You'll definitely be getting a winner there, especially if you get a decent deal.
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Disclaimer: I am a Krank owner and do some pro bono work for Krank Amplification.
Revolution Series One, correct?
Great amps, I can give you a couple tips if you should buy it.
One important caveat on the Revolution Series One is that the series loop is not powered. If you intend to run pedals in the loop, you will need a device to boost the RETURN signal.
I can help you with most info or questions.
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I've really liked all of the Kranks that I've played & heard.
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Would love to try a Krank one day. Never played one.
On a 100W 2x12 Combo, first question I would always ask is the weight, second if it has casters :)
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On a 100W 2x12 Combo, first question I would always ask is the weight, second if it has casters :)
that's what i was thinking :lol: I'm a wuss but i have enough bother lifting a head and 2x12 cab separately :lol:
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FWIW - Though they are pretty large, not as heavy as you would think.
About the same size as a 5150 combo with twice the wattage.
Weighs significantly less as the cabinet is poplar wood, not particle board like many other manufacturers' amps and cabs.
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I only have the Jr version (which was designed to sound like the big one, but in a smaller package). It is good, I'd rate its sound 8 out of 10 in highgain (with my 5150 getting 9 out of 10). I recently played it and it can cover most bases that a Dark Terror does. With the sweep dial, the EQ on the Kranks is more versatile, but, sadly, also way more fiddly. You can get great sounds out of it, but also some really bad ones. I've been thinking for some years of replacing it with a Hughes & Kettner, Mesa and, recently, an Orange Dark Terror, but really it is too similar to be wort the extra cash.
I can't comment much more on the rest, as power tubes, watts and everything else is quite different on the bigger ones. One thing that I read, however, in a Gitarre & Bass (a quite "professional" magazine), was that the 100 Watt Kranks only sound to their true potential at really loud volumes. THAT would worry me.
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It's true!! They really have to be opened up and they are really loud!
Even at "loud" outdoor gigs, I still use my Hot Plate set down at the lowest setting (-4).
Only once did I play a show in full blaster mode, that was un-miked in a baseball stadium... :lol:
FWIW it sounded heavenly. nothing like natural reverb!! :lol:
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I just saw a used krank rev head here at the store used for 899 CAD$ Seems like this might be a good price. Havent seen one around here before because its a small city.