Contrary to what ignorant people on the internet say, this amp is NOT a clone of the Blackstar Ht20. The latter is a cathode bias amp, thus it has a soft, spongy distortion. But if you play rock, hard rock, hard edged blues and you want a type of sound like Marshall, Orange, Hiwatt, etc, you need a FIXED bias amp, which the G20 is (I have asked a Bugera tech). This bias style will give the exciting, powerful, brutal type of power amp distortion like the amps mentioned above, not the soft and spongy type. Another point about why the Blackstar HT 20 and the G20 could not be more different amps, is that the Blackstar HT has a clean power amp of the clinical type. The Bugera G20 has a ton and a half of power amp distortion when you crank it to max. Lastly, the Blackstar does not feature servo bias (Infinium). You will not find another budget priced amp with servo bias, for you see this type of high tech on a tube amp, only on some amps by Hughes & Kettner, which cost 3 times or more than the Bugera. The servo bias is basically an amp tech into the amp… With FIXED bias amps such as the Bugera, you would have to reset the bias correctly every time you change the tubes. Not only that, you dont even need matched tubes (which costs more than unmatched), for the Infinium will take care of all that. AND, it continually balances the load on the power tubes, which means that if one is more worn than the other, the other one will take some of the load off the worn tube. That means that a set of tubes will last significantly longer, probably several years at least. And preamp tubes usually last forever anyways. So, the only thing in common between the Blackstar HT20 and the Bugera G20 is the COLOUR : Wow. How does the G20 sounds? It will cover ANY main tones as used in pop, blues, jazz, hard rock, and more. Crank it up to full and you will be greeted with impressive power amp distortion. As said, the Blackstar HT series has a clean power amp. One Blackstar I have that HAS a lot of power amp distortion, is the Series One, not the HT Series. I have two of these Bugera amps and bought one as backup but I dont really need it. The build quality is also very good: check out some of the metal film resistors in the pics, as well as ceramic tube sockets (not plastic) and an handle in real leather. In short: if you want a REAL tube amp (not these worthless digital and VST surrogate things), that has servo bias, that costs the same as an indifferent sounding solid state amp, in a portable package, this one certainly fits the bill. Keep in mind that this amp sounds a LOT louder than ANY 20 watts solid state or digital amps. And if you boost the FX loop, it will probably put out close to 40 watts anyways. The amp will be packed properly and will be sent with tracked and insured courier. 20-Watt Class-A Tube Amplifier Head with INFINIUM Tube Life Multiplier, MORPH EQ and Reverb. The timeless design and sound of the all-tube amp has made its indelible mark on countless beloved tracks spanning the history of the electric guitar. With the ultimate pursuit of those wonderfully saturated, vintage and modern tones in mind, we proudly present the G20 INFINIUM. Sporting a gorgeous modern look and feel, the G20 serves up 20 beautiful, tube-soaked, Class-A Watts in vintage, as well as modern flavors. With two preamp tube stages for Clean and two dedicated tube stages for Overdrive, the G20 covers vast sonic territories with remarkable ease. Additionally, the G20 INFINIUM features an integrated high-definition Reverb and our extremely versatile MORPH EQ for seamlessly sweeping between vintage U. Enhancing the versatility of this do-it-all head, our revolutionary INFINIUM Tube Life Multiplier Technology makes tube replacement incredibly simple so you can spend more time playing your music. The G20 INFINIUM features a true Class-A amp head with a 2 x ECC83 front-end and 2 x EL34 power stage. A masterfully crafted push-pull tube amp, the G20 provides sweetly-balanced harmonics and natural tube compression resulting in the warm distortion and break-up youve come to appreciate from the vintage megaliths of yesteryear only in a much more portable and attractive package. INFINIUM Tube Life Multiplier Technology. This revolutionary circuit automatically and continuously monitors the performance of each output tube, and dynamically drives it towards the target operating point, for an evenly distributed load. INFINIUM also compensates for the effects of aging, automatically adjusting current levels to keep your tubes sounding as good as new even when AC line voltages drop below nominal levels. Similar technology has been used for decades in all-wheel drive cars, where systems modulate the power going to each wheel to improve traction. Just consider INFINIUM Series amps 4-wheel drive for your guitar. INFINIUM Series amps take all the guesswork out of tube replacement by illuminating an LED next to a tube that is reaching the end of its usable lifespan. Available exclusively from BUGERA. INFINIUM Tube Life Multiplier Technology is a major breakthrough in amplifier design and manufacture, providing incredible reliability for your stage performance and more consistent sound over the lifespan of your tubes. Since they are always operating at optimal levels, your output tubes perform more predictably and last much longer, thanks to BUGERA. To learn more about how BUGERA. S INFINIUM Technology works to keep your tone strong and sweet, please watch this video. MORPHING – Jump the Atlantic Ocean. Our proprietary MORPH EQ control lets you instantly jump the Atlantic Ocean, to give your music either classic U. Or British-style EQ tone or anything in between! Why choose between two great sounds? The G20 INFINIUM gives you the best of both worlds, and all the subtle shades in between. Adding to its impressive list of tone-shaping options, the G20 INFINIUMs high-definition Reverb puts the perfect finishing touch on your signature sound. Adjustable via the dedicated front panel control, you can finally achieve any sound you desire from a subtle touch to the cavernous, natural-sounding reverberation of a large arena. Speaker Emulation and Line In Your Best Tone at Any Volume. The G20 INFINIUM cranks out the most beautiful 20 Watts of Class-A, tube-fueled tone, giving you everything from sweet and sassy to maximum tube saturation. But sometimes you need to keep the volume down, such as when youre practicing a home late at night. For those occasions, the G20 has you covered with an incredible speaker-emulated headphone output that gives you the vibe and sound of your choice, a 1 x 12 or 4 x 12 cabinet its all up to you with a flick of a single switch. Plus, the rear-panel Line Input allows you to jam along with your favorite backing tracks. Footswitch and FX Loop Included. You have all the tools you need, right out of the box! We include a heavy-duty footswitch for channel and reverb selection to give you easy and convenient control of your tone, right from your pedalboard allowing your focus to remain on your performance. The included FX Loop with effects level switch allows you to have complete control over your signal routing, optimizing your tone for your collection of pedals and external gear. Uncompromising Quality and Sound. Long life and impressive durability are ensured, thanks to the high-quality components and exceptionally rugged construction found throughout. Designed and Engineered by BUGERA. G20 INFINIUM gives you all the vintage, modern, British and American tones of the most revered tube amps, pairing the vintage Class-A circuit design with our INFINIUM Technology, a built-in Power Attenuator, an FX Loop and many other modern conveniences making the G20 your new go-to amp! No matter what era or color of tube amplification you prefer, the G20 INFINIUM delivers amazing results every time. Head down to an authorized dealer today and crank one up! The item “Bugera G20 Infinium tube valve amp, servo bias, Class A, modern and vintage sounds” is in sale since Friday, September 25, 2020. This item is in the category “Musical Instruments\Guitars & Basses\Guitar Amplifiers”. The seller is “piano-86″ and is located in London. This item can be shipped worldwide.
