Bugera 333XL 212 Guitar Combo Amplifier at AmericanMusical.com

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View More Images Overall Ratings: 5.0 5 Review (s) - 14 Rating (s) Product Description of: Bugera 333XL 212 Guitar Combo Amplifier The Bugera 333XL-212 120W 3-Channel Valve Combo with Reverb tone machine cranks out mind-blowing lead distortion and tight crunch due to its raw tone and massive power. Whether you want crystal clean punch, sultry smooth classic rock lead tones or that bone shattering metal crunch, the 333XL provides extensive tone shaping abilities with virtually unlimited dynamics in a three-channel configuration. The 333XL/212’s brutal power comes from 4 hand-selected and matched BUGERA EL34 power valves. 4 BUGERA 12AX7 valves in the preamp add up for terrifying punch and mind-rattling gain. Your fat and juicy guitar tone will sing through two highly respected custom BUGERA 12-inch speakers, faithfully reproducing every nuance of your playing, right down to the fine reverb tails from one of two separate reverbs. Each channel features Volume, Bass, Mid and Treble, while the Crunch and Lead offer additional Gain control. The XL builds on the 333 series with added XL tone shaping switches on the Lead and Crunch channels for super-fat valve tone and also includes a versatile noise gate. We added Impedance switching to match virtually any speaker cabinet, from 4, 8 to 16 Ohms. Plus you’ll love the detail in the fine reverb tails. The amp comes with a four-way heavy-duty metal footswitch for channel and effects loop selection to tap your favorite effects. This boutique-style valve combo is constructed using precision manufacturing, blended with our artisan hand assembly, so you can be confident it will stand the test of time. The next time you wield your axe, feel the Soul of Valves with the BUGERA 333XL-212. Hand-built 120-Watt guitar combo driven by 4 x EL34 valves (convertible to 6L6) 2 original heavy-duty 12 inch BUGERA guitar speakers for true vintage sound Classic 3-channel preamp design (Clean, Crunch, Lead) featuring 4 x 12AX7 valves for terrifying punch and mind-blowing gain Integrated high-class reverb with dedicated Reverb control XL switches on the Lead and Crunch channels for absolute killer sounds Independent Equalizer sections for each channel with dedicated Bass, Mid and Treble control Classic Presence control for awesome sound shaping Impedance switch (4, 8 and 16 Ohm) to match virtually any speaker cabinet FX Loop with independent Send and Return level controls also serves as Boost function Heavy-duty footswitch for Channel selection and FX Loop/Boost function included Line output with dedicated Level control High-quality components and exceptionally rugged construction ensure long life Specifications and additional product information for: PREAMP SECTION Valves Type: 2 x 12AX7A 2 x 12AX7 Preamp high-gain input Impedance: 470 kO Clean channel Nominal input level: -20 dBV Min. input level: -30 dBV Max. input level: 0 dBV Crunch channel Nominal input level: -80 dBV Min. input level: -90 dBV Lead channel Nominal input level: -80 dBV Min. input level: -90 dBV Preamp low-gain input Impedance: 44 kO All levels attenuated by: +6 dB Effects send Impedance: 47 kO or higher Min. output level: -10 dBV, 300 mV RMS Max. output level: 0 dBV, 1 V RMS Effects return Impedance: 470 kO Min. input sensitivity: -10 dBV Max. input sensitivity: 0 dBV Line output Impedance: 47 kO or higher Adjustable output level: ±20 dBV POWER AMPLIFIER SECTION Valves Type: 4 x EL34 Output power Peak power: 120 W / 16, 8, 4 O Loudspeaker connectors Type: ¼ inch mono jack connectors, unbalanced Load impedance: 4 O / 8 O / 16 O switchable Internal loudspeakers Type: 2 x 12 inch BUGERA, 12G70J8 Impedance: 8 O Continuous power: 70 W (IEC) Total impedance: 16 O (series connection) POWER SUPPLY Power consumption: Max. 350 W Fuse: T 3.15 A H 250 V (100 – 120 V~, 50/60 Hz) T 1.6 A H 250 V (220 – 240 V~, 50/60 Hz) Mains connection: Standard IEC receptacle DIMENSIONS/WEIGHT Dimensions: (H x W x D) Approx. 20 13/32 inches x 27 inches x 9 3/4ches (518.46 mm x 687.3 mm x 247.65 mm) Weight: Approx. 63 lbs (28.5 kg) Recommended Accessories for: Boss DS1 Distortion Pedal $49.00 Add To Order Monster Cable Standard 100 Speaker Cable 6 Foot $14.95 Add To Order Hosa Cable Effects Pedal Cable Single Cable $2.95 Add To Order Behringer CT100 Cable Tester $21.99 Add To Order Bugera 333XL 212 Guitar Combo Amplifier Currently there are no discussions available for this item. Click here to add a discussion for this item	Sorry! This item is no longer available. Sorry! This item is no longer available. Quantity: Minimum Item Quantity 1 is required to purchase. Item Quantity exceeds the limit -1 . Questions? Feel free to Call or Chat. Important Additional Info Manual Users Manual 3.04 MB Users Manual 3.04 MB Customer Review Rate and Review this Product: 5 people wrote reviews 14 people rated this item Jyri Tolppanen AKA Jerryteacup from Vaasa, Finland Overall Ranking: Overall: Sound: Quality: Reliability: Action: Finish: Playability: Tone: Subject: Versatile, affordable... Know your stuff and it's a KILLER! Quality: Again, one of the input jacks broke quite soon. The other is still functional. I figure I'll have them both changed altogether. Besides that particular point, I have nothing to complain about - quite the opposite, actually. For the price, you get a rather amazing tone. My friend has the Mesa Rectifier with the programmable FX loop but in the end, I'm starting to like Bugera's tone much better. It's not quite as harsh, but it still packs a punch along side the Mesa - yes, I've heard them at the same time on my gig. Say anything you will about Bugera and Behringer, but this thing sounds good. Also, handle with care, as you would handle any other piece of hardware. Sound: This baby delivers sharp cleans if need be - or very smooth ones. The EQ on this device is quite responsive in all of the channels. The crunch Channel... There could be several opinions on whether it's suited for metal. When you play something like Metallica - that I play a lot - it will deliver - but going for the modern day European heavy weight, you would be better off using the Lead channel. Solo boosting won't be a problem since you can use the FX Loop settings to boost it. Personally I prefer using the three channels as they are and freeing the FX loop for other purposes. Reliability: I've had my 333XL-212 for two almost two years. Its high gain jack broke rather quickly, which of course will bring all the bad reports to mind. However, that's the only thing that has broken from this baby. It seems to be designed to take a bunch - still, I would handle it carefully. (I put even more care in handling my friend's Mesa Rectifier head...) Overall: If I could gripe about something, it would be that a demo on Bugera's site claimed it has a programmable FX loop... But alas, it doesn't have that. Anyway. I don't know what people are doing with their amps. I've had mine for almost two years and it's still kicking. I admit that I seem to be adding a lot of care into handling it because of the reports - and maybe that's the key. This thing does exactly what it's meant to do - either bring down the house or just make people dance. I play quite a many different styles and Bugera does deliver for them all. Playability and Feel: Tone: The 333XL-212 is quite dark, and it will remain dark. However, the Cleans of it will punch holes through steel if you don't adjust them right. Yes, that's how clear they are. The Crunch tones might leave a lot to desire in modern day metal scene, but it will do quite beautifully for something like Metallica. The Lead channel will provide for the rest of your needs, and the FX loop acts nicely for a solo boost if you need it. The assignable Reverb setting is quite spacious, though I admit I'd exchange it for an assignable FX loop on any day which on the other hand has nothing to do with the tone. :) The Bugera manages to bring a rather satisfying tone for about any type of music you might want to apply it on. We will say though that fuzz is not what it is about - even overdrive isn't what it is about although it's possible. No, this thing is about DISTORTION. Can be used for demolitions. ;) Finish: Action: Skill Level: Semi-Pro Do you own this product?: YES Date submitted: August 23 2010 Marko from San Antonio, Texas, USA Overall Ranking: Overall: Sound: Quality: Reliability: Action: Finish: Playability: Tone: Subject: Children Are Unreliable Reviewers Quality: I would consider this amp to be very well made. Not at the quality of a Mesa, but as well made as anything from Marshall or Fender. The reviews of it's reliability problems are the result of people who don't know how to deal with a real amp. Transistors don't break down like tubes do. They also don't sound as good. Sound: This is the #1 reason for buying any amp. If it is not yours, you aren't serious about playing. This amp rocks on all three chanels (6 when you add in the footswitchable boost). I am getting every tone I need out of this amp, and more importantly, I am getting my signature tone out of the Crunch channel. It is a great warm, punchy, tube-driven distortion that goes beyond plain tube overdrive. You feel it, you hear it and you sense it. Every harmonic is their and the guitar become more intuitive and touch sensitive because the amp sounds like what you want. There is absolutely no sound that you cannot get out of this amp, from Roland clean to Fender light breakup to Marshall crunch to Mesa pentode full metal drive. It is all there, assuming you know who to dial in the tones you are looking for and are not looking for a Line 6 "approximation" of what a guitar is supposed to sound like. Analog is for artists. Modeling is for posers. Reliability: I have had one problem with this amp in the two years I have owned it. Bugera is very helpful when contacted. And, because I have been playing for 30 years I am not afraid to open it up and work on it myself. The AC power connection on mine melted when one of my kids left it on overnight. I pulled the plastic connector off and soldered the leads directly to the power buss and have had no problems since. It sounds better now than it ever did. The original tubes are still in there and sound gorgeous. Zero microphonics and every harmonic is still there. BTW - this being a tube amp, I recommend you do not work on it yourself unless you are absolutely sure you know what you are doing. Even when the amp is off, the tubes can store over 400 volts and if you don't know what you are doing, you could electrocute yourself. Overall: This amp rocks and is a fantastic value. I have owned and played this amp extensively for the past 2 years. I did have one issue that I fixed myself with a soldering gun in about half an hour. Other than that, it is absolutely bullet-proof and give you boutique tone and flexibility at a price you can afford. You have to ask yourself how reliable a review is from someone who doesn't use punctuation, grammar or even owns the equipment. This amp does more than Marshall amps costing twice as much; Mesa's that cost three times as much; and anything else costing four or more times as much. I work 50 - 60 hours a week for every penny I have. I can't afford to waste it when there is something cheaper and better out there. This is where inflation comes from. People paying extremely inflated prices for something the guitar magazine tells them they should own. I would rather sound good than "look good" any day of the week (no more posers). Playability and Feel: Controls are logical and well laid out. I would not change a thing about it. Tone: Being an EL34 based amp, it tends to be a little darker and more punchier. Like a Marshall on steroids. Finish: This is a beautiful amp, but I did not like the cheap plastic logo/nameplate so I just removed it. Now it is the hottest looking amp I have ever seen. Love the blue lights. Action: Out of the box, this thing was easy to play and dial in the tones I needed. It is much simpler to use than a Mesa or anything in the modeling camp and it sounds better than anything out there, and I mean anything. Skill Level: Semi-Pro Do you own this product?: Yes. Date submitted: May 30, 2010 Read all reviews

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Bugera 333XL 212 Guitar Combo Amplifier - 2x12 Inch, 120 Watts