![]() PRS, like some Carvin have external bias lugs where you can perform your own bias adjustments as needed safely. Printed circuit board amps such as Carvin are basically not repairable but the Mesa and PRS amps are repairable by a qualified amp technician. I sold that one too as I wanted to get out of the PCB amps. The V3m (micro) didn't have a master control panel like the larger V3 or a depth knob but could essentially produce the same tones through some creative knob twisting. There is a huge price difference but that is largely due to the Archon being hand wired (compononts are hand soldered to a "board") while the V3 relies on a printed circuit board and ribbon cables. I got rid of my V3 for an Archon because they are so incredibly similar. I have the 100w head and guess what it comes with? A Depth knob. The Carvin V3 had a "depth" knob which I absolutely loved! PRS guitars came out with a series of amps they call the Archon. So here we go.Ĭarvin made the V3 series of amps as a generic equivalent to Mesa double/triple rectifier amps. My learning began with with talking to Millennium Maestro and Mars_hall, as well as talking to people at Carvin directly as well as owning both the V3 and the V3m (micro). I learned a lot about the V3 series of amps and feel like I've become an expert. But first, I'll talk about the Carvin amps for the benefit of those reading who might not know. MANY of you here already know a lot about Carvin but my goal here today will be to recommend some outstanding alternatives to the V3 and the V3m for those of you who like them. I just saw PK's post about Carvin amplifiers going away. While he plays, the pressures of the job, or everyday life, simply go away.So, I'm very late to the party on this subject. As if under the influence of the most addictive drug around, a guitar player can forget all that is around him. _Music, especially to a guitar player, is probably the most powerful addiction there is. What I like or need might well not fill the bill for someone else. The thing with amps, like guitars it basically comes down to what satisfies you individually. And although this guy is a grumpy cuss, I trust him on alot of things. Kustom: I wasn't nuts about what I saw, but it came highly recommended by the Martin dealer who carried them. Yorkville: Played an AM100 in a local practice room and it was pretty nice, affordable too. Genz-Benz: I like what I read and what I've been told, but I can't find one in this part of the world. Peavey:Another amp that seems to be fairly popular around here for all acoustic amplification (guitar, fiddle, mandolin). He said he wasn't buying another when the warranty expired.įender:I like alot of what I see, but it doesn't have a direct out. He just didn't feel that it was durable enough for moving around alot, but had good things to say about Carvin's customer service. But he pointed out that it was the 2nd one he had. Talking to the guy that had it, he liked its sound. There's some reason I'm not nuts about them, but I can't give it.Ĭarvin: I've heard one, but didn't have my guitar. I think I would prefer the AS100 if I was buying, but again $$$.Ĭrate: I haven't played one, a friend that does coffee shop stuff really likes his. I was singing through the PA, so I don't know if it had the strength. Marshall: I borrowed an AS50 and once I finally got it adjusted it sounded good. But I ain't got the $ to buy one of my own. I love it! It really brings out the low end and has enough punch to carry vocal at the same time. SWR Blonde: I've got access to 1 that I can borrow most anytime I want. But the selection in this area is VERY poor and I too don't want to buy without trying first. I've been looking for an acoustic amp to play/sing with for a couple of months. Y'all keep it up, this could get plum educational. I want to have a pickup and external mike on the guitar and a seperate mike to talk/sing through. I love the idea of three channels though, as was mentioned about the Crate. I mentioned them in some other major guitar forums and tons of people remarked that they had never even heard of them!Ĭarvin interests me a great deal but the problem with them is you can't hear up unless you buy em, as they only sell direct. You can't even find them in NYC.Īll these other acoustic amps came out and stole their limelight. But they never took advantage of the acoustic boom, never advertised, etc. They were the ONLY acoustic guitar amp for years, at least that pros used. It sounds great with electric distorted stuff too. They don't make them that small anymore though. I have the little 30 watt Trace Elliott that I bought used. I am familiar with the Fender already.īut from what I have heard they both just sound like guitar amps to me. I am going to go test the California amp because they seem to be the most popular. ![]()
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