Epiphone Valve Standard Guitar Combo Amplifier (15 Watts, 1x12 in.)
Discover the sound of tube amps at an incredible price! This 15-watt amp also features a handy DSP section that'll add studio-quality effects to your riffs.
Overall User Ratings (based on 42 ratings)
Submitted October 16, 2009 by a customer from redeemer.ca
"Great tube amp. Big brother to the Valve Junior"
This amp serves my needs. With 15 watts of tube power it can get loud when I need it to, yet I can also get great sound at small room volumes.
Sound
I've owned this amp for over a year and it's starting to wear in. Initially the Celestion Seventy-80 speaker was a bit farty, but as I play it, it seems to smooth out. I play an SG with P90's through it as well as a Les Paul and really like the sound. It's quite Bluesy in tone. Nice and Dark
Features
I rarely use the built in effects, preferring to use my Digitech RP250 when I want to alter the sound. Most of the time though it's crank up the Gain and dial in a bit of reverb and rock out.
Ease of Use
It's got a great Blues tone which was what I was after. I just plug in and fire it up then play. No issues, no mucking about trying to find the sound, it's just right there.
Quality
I've had no issues with the build quality of this amp. I've heard others report that their Standard is noisy but this is nice and quiet.
Value
It's a lot of amp for the money. True tube sound. Only a spring reverb would improve it.
Manufacturer Support
I had a few questions when I first got it, the folks at Epiphone were most helpful. Response to my email was prompt and accurate.
The Wow Factor
I love the vintage look of this amp the tan accents and grill cloth.
Musical Background:
Active Musician
Musical Style:
Country, Jazz, Blues, Folk, Spiritual
7 of 7 people (100%) people found this review helpful. Did you?
Thanks for your opinion!
Submitted April 20, 2008
"Pleasant surprise!"
Don't own it but for a "tone" amp (not necessarily power) it'll do the trick for recording and small gigs.
Sound
Played this at a local shop. I didn't think Epiphone would make a nice amp because they're a less expensive option but WOW! They proved me wrong. This is a great little amp. I'm very picky about tone and I played an artcore thru this little beast and fell in love. If you need more crunch just use a Tube Screamer or something.
Features
Nice little special effects section here. It's a pretty simple set up so I can't say much about the features...plus it's not something I really pay attention to.
Ease of Use
This amp sounds good right away. I didn't have to search around for the right settings. No wasted time.
Quality
I don't own it. For sitting in a music store fiddling around, the darn thing had better hold up! Knobs didn't jiggle like a Crate and it felt well built.
Value
Wow! I wouldn't believe the tone for the price. I'm getting one SOON!
Manufacturer Support
N/A
The Wow Factor
Great looks and sounds just as good. Straight forward nice amp for those who require great vintage tone.
Musical Background:
Hobbyist
Musical Style:
Blues, Jazz, Rock, Reggae, Alternative, etc.
15 of 15 people (100%) people found this review helpful. Did you?
Thanks for your opinion!
Please wait.