Guitar Amp Review: Bugera 333 Valve Amp Head
Wow, the Bugera 333 is a triumph! And a charm for the guitarist on a budget (retails for $599)
Stunningly, the Bugera 333 is a 3 channel valve amplifier head with reverb. High-quality components and exceptionally rugged construction ensures long life, hand-built 120-Watt amplifier driven by 4 x 6L6 valves (convertible to EL34) to deliver an amazing power and high sound quality.
The Bugera 333 amplifier comes with one active and one passive input, FX Loop with independent Send and Return level controls (also serves as Boost function), a sweet DI out with XLR connector, volume, bass, treble, sweep able notch filter with on/off switch, reverb in and reverb out with on/off switch. Not too heavy - about 47 pounds and laid out well with all controls at the top, nice grill and overall looks. Also it has a slight angled front, which is phenomenal. It has the controls set flat, notch filter and mid scoop off and an equalizer. Sounds incredible with a heavy solid mahogany guitar, like the Gibson Les Paul. Additionally, Bugera 333 is completely reliable for gigs.
Positive aspect for bedroom practicing musicians, the Bugera 333 sounds very nice and tight at relatively low volumes. The Bass is full and powerful. For heavy metal music this amplifier is a must! Each channel features Volume, Bass, Mid and Treble, while the Crunch and Lead offer additional Gain control. The added Impedance switching to match virtually any speaker cabinet, from 4, 8 to 16 Ohms. Plus the detail in the fine reverb tails. The amplifier comes with a four-way heavy-duty metal footswitch for channel and effects loop selection to tap your favorite effects and music your even more happening.
A great factor for live use, the Bugera 333 gets sonic loud, as it's 120 watts after all. The clean channel is very clear and bright. The control knobs roll smoothly, the bass, treble and mid controls are a breeze to shape your tone. The Classic 3-channel preamp design (Clean, Crunch, Lead) featuring 4 x 12AX7 valves give a terrifying punch and a mind-blowing gain Also it makes does not make any popping sound when the amplifier is turned off.
Other than that the Bugera 333 boutique-style amp is constructed using precision assembly and proves to be very reliable. The customer feedback of the amplifier is also just too brilliant.
The overdrive gives a crisp crunch, and by playing with the controls, you can get a variety of clean, crunch and distortion tones. It's a colossal amplifier, with mind-boggling features. FX Loop with independent Send and Return level controls also serves as a Boost function and, like mentioned earlier, the Bugera 333 sounds great for practicing and even better playing loud and proud! Looking for that Metallica grind? Not a problem. You will love the diversity this amp provides.. The line output with dedicated Level control for recording. Damping switch (High, Medium, Low) for a total overall sound control and shape shifting. The Impedance switch (4, 8 and 16 Ohm) to match virtually any speaker cabinet, another great feature to add for!
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By: Sarah Beers
Published: 04/11/08
Published: 04/11/08
2 Posted Comments:
@ 1:51 am 04/16/08 by Metal player
This amp is a must have if you play metal, it gives you a great tone for playing anything from metallica to slayer to system of a down to even queen and is great for all styles but is especially great for metal. And at only $599 it screams value for money, its very reliable as well, ive played 4 gigs with it and its been great time after time and this amp is one sexy beast and it looks great. BUY IT!!!!
Reply to this CommentAlso like to add, that Bugera 333 seem to be a knock-off of Marshall's JCM2000 TSL. Just found this information on gear-monkey.com from Hoyt, the builder of MFA amps.
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