Bugera's new offerings

[Radioboy950]

Bugera's latest seems to be some sort of Bad Cat/Matchless type clone.
A 30W 212 combo. Anybody play one??
They sure make some nice looking stuff.

[Duff]

Bugera's sound interesting but the reliability issues that I have read about are definitely not without notice.

My understanding is that Matchless amps, however, became very popular when they filled the gap left empty when, years ago, Vox moved there mfg operations to Asia, evidently the Vox amps were not up to the British quality.

A Bugera Matchless clone, it seems, would have to be a real reliable and sturdy amp, if the analogy is accurate.

I have been thinking about getting a Bugera.

How do you guys feel about the reliability complaints.

[Spudman***]

There has been very little reliability issues other than tubes and foot switches with any of the Vintage series. Most of the complaints have been with the first series of tube high gain heads. Now those issues have been worked out. I would say the reliability factor is on par with any other Chinese manufactured amps and maybe even better than most.

[Robert****]

You meant to say "very little reliability problems", right?

[Spudman***]

You meant to say "very little reliability problems", right?

Nope. "Issues."





So I blow it when I proof read from time to time.

[BigBadWolf1171]

i loved the bugera 333 (i believe thats what it was) for heavy rock sound.ive never heard anything as heavy for the price they were offering it at. i noticed a few places no longer sell them anymore, anyone know the reason why? While reading reviews on their stuff i also noticed a few complaints about the electronics board being cheap or thin. id buy from them in a heartbeat if i knew it was remotely reliable(not refering to tubes).

[Duff]

That is encouraging Spudman. Those are really attractive amps at great prices.

Obviously you really like yours.

You are right. My reliability comment was based on information about the older Bugera heads and the comments were not flattering.

If they get their production control together and correct things then you have to give them the credit due.

[Spudman***]

That is encouraging Spudman. Those are really attractive amps at great prices.

Obviously you really like yours.

Ya I do like the V22 and gig all the time with it. Once I got some tubes in it I felt more confident of it. Initially out of the box it was awesome but the first tubes changed too much too quickly. I put some Sovtek power tubes in it and I'm pretty happy. No rattle and still good response from the tone knobs. I love the digital reverb. Seriously.