V5

wattage through minimal EQ and a small speaker can equal awesome tone when dimed. That’s why the small tube amp is a long time secret weapon of toneful guitarists and wily producers to getting big, cranked-to-the-max tube tones down on tape. The new V5 Class A combo features a single EL84 output tube producing 5 watts through a single 8" speaker. You won’t find a tube circuit much simpler than that, and it gives you the sweet, pure cleans and warm, crunchy overdrive that can only come from tubes. Simple volume, gain and tone/shape controls give you the widest range of sounds you can find on a practice/recording amplifier.

• 5 watts RMS
• Single-ended, Class A
• 1 x 10" speaker
• 1 x EL84 output tube
• Gain, tone and master volume controls
• Line out/insert loop

V18-112

Take a simple cathode-biased Class A tube circuit, add a tone stack and 12" speaker, and you’ve got a small recording/practice amp with some lead in its pencil. The new V18-112 combo features a single-channel 18 Watt Class A design with gain and master volume controls, 3-band EQ, and spring reverb for awesome tone and versatility. This baby produces sweet cleans and the warm, crunchy overdrive that can only come from its dual cathode biased EL84 output tubes pumping their searing mojo into a single 12" speaker.

• 18 watts RMS
• Class A, all tube circuitry
• 1 x 12" speaker
• 2 x EL84 output tubes, cathode biased

V18-212

Back in the day in merry olde England—before rock was huge and 12 year olds had tinnitus from 100 watt stacks—an 18 watt 2x12 combo was all you needed to set toes a-tapping at the local garden fete. A few years later, some crazed Limey decided to crank just such a combo into distortion and found it produced a brilliant, compressed sustain perfect for the blues. People started selling their souls to find these rare gems, but you don’t have to because we’ve recreated that vintage setup—and with all the mod cons. Crate’s new V18-212 combo features single-channel, Class A design with gain and master volume controls, 3-band EQ, and spring reverb, making it one of the most versatile little amps around. This baby produces sweet cleans and warm, smooth overdrive from its dual cathode biased EL84 output tubes, punching 18 watts into dual 12" speakers for the perfect pub/club amp.

• 18 watts RMS
• Class A, all tube circuitry
• 2 x 12" speakers
• 2 x EL84 output tubes, cathode biased

V33-212

The British invasion not only brought long hair, Cuban heels and phony accents to our shores, it also brought the now classic cathode-biased 30 watt Class A guitar amp. At moderate volumes, these gifts from the Commonwealth produce a fantastic chime that will be your ticket to ride. Crank them into saturation, and you’ll have a multi-dimensional roar that will cause any bohemian to rhapsodize on their articulation and sustain. The two-channel V33-212 combo produces 33 watts of all tube Class A tone through dual 12" speakers. Set one channel for crystal clear cleans, and the other for the warm overdrive distortion that can only come from four EL84 cathode biased output tubes, and you’re ready to start your own tone revolution. The new V33's boost function lets your solos soar above the band with just one stomp on the footswitch (sold separately), while the three-band EQ, fluid channel switching and spring reverb give you ultimate sonic control in a loud, durable package. Thermion, dead man!

• 33 watts RMS
• Class A, all tube circuitry
• 2 x 12" speakers
• Two channels
• 4 x EL84 output tubes, cathode biased
• Spring reverb

V33H

Some people like combo amps, while others prefer their amps in head form—that’s just human nature. In Crate’s never-ending quest to promote freedom of choice for guitar players worldwide, we offer a head-only version of our dynamite V33-212 combo. With two channels delivering 33 watts of all tube Class A British tone, the V33H produces the chiming clean and harmonic-laden overdrive that discriminating pickers expect from four EL84 cathode-biased output tubes. The new V33H's foot-switchable boost function, 3-band EQ, fluid channel switching and spring reverb deliver massive Class A tone in a head that is ready for the speaker cabinet of your choice.

• 33 watts RMS
• Class A, all tube circuitry
• Two channels
• 4 x EL84 output tubes, cathode biased
• Spring reverb
• Footswitchable boost function

V212B

If you’re gonna make an awesome head like the V33H, you’ve got to have an equally amazing cab to go with it. That’s why we designed the V212B closed-back speaker enclosure, featuring dual 12" speakers for incredibly crisp, responsive tone no matter what kind of music you play. Designed for use with the V33H head, V212B is rated to handle 100 watts of power and weighs in at a malnourished 47 pounds, making it easy to transport wherever you want to go.

• 2 x 12" speakers
• Dual mono jacks
• 8 ohms
• Removable casters

V50-112

The new V50-112 two-channel combo loudly announces the new generation of Crate’s all-tube amplifiers. With dual 6L6 fixed biased output tubes, this bad refrigerator produces the sort of sparkling cleans and warm, thick overdrive that can only come from tubes pushed to their limit. It pumps 50 watts through a single 12" speaker, creating a muscular low end perfect for club gigs and recording sessions. Presence control, spring reverb and foot-switchable boost make sure you can dial in your custom tone from anywhere. Lesser amps will blow their fuses in fear when they see you plugging into a V50-112.

• 50 watts RMS
• Class AB, all tube circuitry
• 1 x 12" speaker
• Two channels
• 2 x 6L6 output tubes, fixed bias
• Spring reverb
• Footswitchable boost function

V3112-T

Take a look at an incredibly expensive boutique amp. Chances are it is a cathode-biased 30-Watt Class-A design. And that’s no accident—they sound fantastic. At moderate volumes, four EL-84 output tubes produce a hypnotic chime with incredible feel for the guitarist. Take them into saturation and they give you a multi-dimensional, singing roar of pure articulation and sustain. We studied these boutique amp designs to come up with Crate’s two-channel V3112T combo. Thirty-three watts of all-tube Class A tone through a single, premium Tone Tubby 12" speaker will give you a feel and touch-sensitivity you’ll not soon forget. The new V3112T’s boost function pumps your solos above the band, while the three-band EQ lets you dial in an array of sweet EL-84 tones. An internal spring reverb unit produces a huge, wet sound. All this sonic firepower is housed in a compact, overbuilt cabinet and chassis, ready for studio or stage.

• 30 watts RMS
• 1 x 12" Tone Tubby™ premium speaker
• All tube Class A design
• 4 x 12AX7A preamp tubes
• 4 x EL84 output tubes
• Footswitchable channel and boost functions

VFX5212T

Take a gander at your local music emporium, and you’ll probably notice the place is lousy with EL34 based amps. Why would we enter this already swollen market, you may ask? Because we do tube amps like nobody’s business, that’s why! Check out our VFX5212T for a dose of Thames-meets-Silicon Valley amp mash-up. It’s a dual channel Class A/B amp delivering 50 watts from a pair of EL34 tubes, powering two premium 12" Tubby Tone™ speakers. The VFX5212T features 15 digital effects designed to replicate the best reverbs, delays, and vibrato effects to come from the mind of man. And if that ain't enough to make you trip over your own tongue in delight, they're individually assignable to each channel, so when you switch channels, you instantly switch up to four effects—that's two per channel if you are running out of fingers—with the included two-button footswitch.

• 50 watts RMS, Class AB
• 1 x 12" Tone Tubby™ speaker
• 4 x EL34 power tubes
• 4 x 12AX7 preamp tubes
• 16 ohm or 8 ohm operation
• 15 digital effects with level control

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