The Crate GTD65 Guitar Amplifier combo features the FlexWave, a solid-state preamp that provides convincing tube-like tone and feel. You get 65 watts of power, three channels, a 12" speaker, CD inputs, and DSP effects.
GTD65
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unregistered, on december 04, 2009 2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Price paid: $ 300
Purchased from: Guitar Center
Features: I got this year about 2 years ago at Guitar Center (had to buy the floor model.) and personally I think it's great. It has 3 channels you can switch between using a stomp pedal that came with it; the 3 channels are Clean, Overdrive, and High Gain. It has 3 effects which are kind of useless except for the Reverb which is fantastic.
It has an AUX plug in (ipods, mp3 players, even your computer if you have the proper chords, which it does not come with.) I've used this amp playing a couple live shows, and I use it almost every day and I'm very happy with it. // 8
Sound: I'm using some off brand strat which actually sounds decent despite the horrible pickups, and an Ibanez GAX70. I personally keep the amp on clean always, and I don't use the pedal that came with it. I'm using a Boss ME-50 which works great with it. It can get loud in any situation, in the small shows I've played with it I didn't even have it turned up halfway; I have yet to hear how loud it can get. As high as I've turned it up the sound is just as good as if it were on the lower volumes. // 7
Reliability & Durability: Durability; something you won't have to worry about. I've dropped it, hit it on walls, knocked it over, sat on it, stood on it and the only thing coming off a little piece of "finish" which is like a thick detailed tape. The only thing you should really be careful of is the open back. // 10
Impression: I play mostly Indie/alternative stuff and it works great. I've toyed around with other amps and I could never get the sound I get out of this one. The only thing I would change is the effects being a little more noticeable for someone that may not have any effects pedals. // 8
GTD65
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asfastasdark, on september 01, 2009 0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Price paid: $ 249.99
Purchased from: Guitar Center
Features: This amp is OK for the price. I bought this amp about two years ago. It has one 12" Crate speaker. The amp has three channels, a clean channel, an overdrive channel, and a high gain channel, switchable by using buttons on the amp or the included footswitch. There is a volume control on each channel. Each channel except the high gain channel has a 3-band EQ (the high gain channel and the overdrive channel share an EQ). There is no effects loop or a headphone jack, but there is a CD input jack (which can also be used with iPods or MP3 players) and a jack to connect a cab to the amp. The amp is pretty versatile. This amp is plenty loud with 65 solid-state watts. It has a few effects, as well as reverb. There is also a tuner at the top, but this is horrible. It is very inaccurate and it's hard to tune with it because the LEDs constantly indicate that your string is tuned to D, after which it instantly switches to G, then to A, and back to D, for example. It's just very annoying and hardly usable. // 7
Sound: I use a Schecter Deluxe Hellraiser with an EMG 81/85 set. The amp sounds decent at best. The clean channel isn't all that bad, but the high gain channel is pretty bad and the overdrive channel could be better as well. At high gain levels, this amp can produce a lot of noise. If you play with gain maxed on the high gain channel it can produce some nasty unwanted feedback. None of the channels sound bad, but they're not amazing either, even for a solid state amp. The clean channel almost never distorts, and the distortion on this amp can go from light crunch to death metal. There are a few DSP effects. Three knobs: Reverb, chorus/flanger/phaser, and delay. The reverb is pretty good, but the chorus/flanger/phaser are hard to control and a bit subtle. The delay is all right, but very subtle. There is also a DSP effects bank that stores the last used effects settings for you, but you need to have the footswitch plugged in to be able to use this. // 5
Reliability & Durability: I have never had a problem with this amp, so I can't really say. The amp seems sturdy, however. I wouldn't say it's built to last for years, but it definitely looks like it could take a beating. Basically this amp is strong, but not built like a tank. It's a solid state amp so no need to worry about tubes. The amp is open-backed, so the speaker may be a bit more vulnerable, but this shouldn't be too big of a problem. // 9
Impression: I play mostly metal but also other stuff. The high gain channel isn't perfect, but it does the job. I've been playing guitar for about four years. I now wish I'd gotten a different amp because it really isn't great for the price. I would definitely not buy this amp again if something happened to it. The clean channel is probably its best feature. It's very clear. The high gain channels are very noisy though, and the tuner is very unhelpful. I bought this a while ago, when I didn't really yet have an ear for good tone. I'd definitely recommend looking at other amps. // 6
GTD65
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f22master, on december 04, 2008 0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Purchased from: Guitar Center
Features: This is a 65 watt, solid state(SS), amp with a 12" speaker. It has 3 footswitchable channels, clean, overdrive, and high gain. it has 3 effects knobs: reverb, delay, and a combination chorus/flanger knob. the reverb and chorus work good but the delay is terrible. the best delay is the slapback, it's still not that great. this amp also has CD player/ipod imput that emphisises lead guitar parts and quiets the rest of the song. this amp can play almost anything from Metallica to ACDC to Pink Floyd. I only really use this amp at home so it is WAY to big for me. I've never had it turned past about 6(although I've taken the clean channel to 10) on the overdrive and high-gain channels. // 10
Sound: I play all my guitars through it, my B\.C\. Rich NJ Warlock, my Starcaster, and my Dean acoustic. it is perfect for Metallica and ACDC which is mainly what I play. it's also good for some nirvana and Green Day. the clean channel is crystal clear even on 10. the amp is not very noisy at all. // 9
Reliability & Durability: It seems tough as a brick! I've had it for about 6 months now and not a single problem with it. I have played Live with it twice. it worked just fine. it is very tough and very dependable. the plastic coating seems like it will last a lifetime. it looks like it will survive a fall down a flight of stairs! // 10
Impression: I play mostly rock and metal with some soft rock thrown in. This amp fits my style perfectly. I've been playing for about nine months now and this is still my only real amp. my other is a POS 10w starter-pack amp. I ove the raw power and tone that this amp provides. if it were lost I'd definetly get another one, although maybe a smaller model. the only thing I wish it had was it's own wah-wah pedal (but that's only because I'm to cheap to buy one. // 9
GTD65
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Metal_Master77, on may 16, 2008 0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Price paid: $ 220
Purchased from: Guitar Center
Features: The Crate GTD65 Guitar Amplifier combo features the FlexWave, a solid-state preamp that provides convincing tube-like tone and feel. It has 65 watts of power, three channels, a 12" speaker, CD inputs, and DSP effects. The amp itself is 13.8 in. wide, 22.8 in. in depth, 20 in. high and weighs around 36 lbs. I use this amp in my room and in the basement for band practice. It has incredible volume for 65 watts. I only need to keep it at three or four when I'm with my band and that plenty loud. The CD input is really nice because you can play along to your CD's at the same time you play. The DSP effects are Reverb, Chorus, and Delay. The Chorus and Reverb work really well but, the delay effect gives you hardly any delay at all. I recommend buying a separate delay pedal if you want it. // 8
Sound: I use a Dean Razorback DB with this amp and it sounds absolutely awesome!! The triple channels are really nice. Plus, it comes with a footswitch for instant switching of the channels. There is a clean channel, which can have a deep, rich, warm tone, to a sharp, bluesy tone. There is also a distorted channel which gives you a 80's hair metal sound, at least on my guitar. The third channel sthe high gain channel. I don't even need a seperate distortion pedal this works so well, but it does sound better with one. The distortion sounds a bit muddy and grungy at low volumes, but after three or four, it's crisp and loud, but can be a bit staticish (noisy). // 8
Reliability & Durability: This amp is extremely reliable. I've had the amp for about 6 and 1/2 months now and nothing has ever gone wrong with it. I have banged it up against walls, doors; dropped it, knocked it over, etc. It hasn't been dinged, scratched or anything and looks like it did when it came out of the box. The footswitch is made of some durable metal and hasn't been cracked or chipped at all. It is extremely well made. // 10
Impression: My overall impression of this amp is very good. I play metal and classic rock and the amp holds up to this style very well. The distortion is good and the clean is great. I love everything about the amp except for the DSP effects. The aren't really that special. Otherwise, there is nothing else wrong with this amp. Compared to other amps I played, this one sounded better than amps twice it's price. If it were lost or stolen, I'd be pissed and track down whoever stole it, and cram my metal down his throat. I use this with a Razorback DB, which is a metal guitar, and it holds up very well, not a lot of excess noise, except at high volumes. At this price, you can't beat it. it's an absolute steal. // 9
Well, for the price, I'd say this amp is just fine. People bash Crate for 'bad quality', but some people just don't have $2000 to throw at some stupid Marshall (Which are SO overrated). All you have to do is use a pedal and you will be set for the sound you hope to get.
Well, for the price, I'd say this amp is just fine. People bash Crate for 'bad quality', but some people just don't have $2000 to throw at some stupid Marshall (Which are SO overrated). All you have to do is use a pedal and you will be set for the sound you hope to get.
but i prefer my Peavey Valveking tube amp. 50 watts, 1x12" speaker. Price: 420 €
Well, for the price, I'd say this amp is just fine. People bash Crate for 'bad quality', but some people just don't have $2000 to throw at some stupid Marshall (Which are SO overrated). All you have to do is use a pedal and you will be set for the sound you hope to get.
but i prefer my Peavey Valveking tube amp. 50 watts, 1x12" speaker. Price: 420 €
this aint about your valveking. its about a crate amp.
I prefer my pit bull over my rat terrier. You see how no one cares?
Well, for the price, I'd say this amp is just fine. People bash Crate for 'bad quality', but some people just don't have $2000 to throw at some stupid Marshall (Which are SO overrated). All you have to do is use a pedal and you will be set for the sound you hope to get.
but i prefer my Peavey Valveking tube amp. 50 watts, 1x12" speaker. Price: 420 €
You have to be fkn kidding me.....
First off A good Marshall head can be gotten for under a grand. Second off I think I speak for everybody when I say that a Marshall is perfect... screw close to... it is.....
not all Marshall's are perfect mind you. All brand names have churned out crap products before and marshall is no different.
now about crates, footswitches need to be taken care of very carefully. Some have complained about the in/out jacks on the foot pedal. Mine was ungodly loose and I had the shop I bought it from send it back to the factory for it to be fixed since the hardware store had no nut to match the thread of the jack. Almost two months went by before I got the thing back. The distortion on it is all right, but the FX are crappy, get individual stompboxes
this is too dave gilmour please be my friend lol .we think alike and that is very true. i wish that they would bring back the crate stealth now that amp had balls big balls
Its not a tube amp distortion but falls into a handfull of solid states Id buy to practice with, I bought a Line6 Spider 15 for the bedroom b/c of effects and price vs. the crates.
umm just a comment...
i agree that solid state amps will never get the smae tone as a tube amp...
also...Marshall does have some crappy stuff out...look at the mg series...it sucks and its way overpriced...
(also its kinda funny how forums like this always turn into big arguments hahaa)
Well, for the price, I'd say this amp is just fine. People bash Crate for 'bad quality', but some people just don't have $2000 to throw at some stupid Marshall (Which are SO overrated). All you have to do is use a pedal and you will be set for the sound you hope to get.
There is NO pedal that can be mixed with ANY solid state amp that will get the sound that I currently have with my Mesa Dual Rectifier....So really...That comment about getting any tone you want is a total lie...
Marshall's are NOT the greatest! it just depends on your taste i guess to determine whats the best. i personally hate Marshalls. [[i know im gonna get flamed for that. =/]] whatever, leave this amp alone. i played my brother's and it was pretty awesome.
ive owned 3 crate amps including this one and they have all broken within a year of owning them. Also, i had this exact amp and i had to return 2 of them to the store before the 3rd one finally didnt break after playing on it for a week. Crate amps are less expensive but not a good amp in the long term.
Crates are pieces of shit... mine ****ing broke 2 weeks after i bought it, and they wouldnt replace/repair it for under 100 dollars
****in piece of shit
Crate vintage 20 club, got it used for 300 bucks, and it's amazing. I have yet to find a cheap solid state that even comes close to my tube amp, and my tube was so cheap
i had a crate v series tube amp. IT SUCKED ASS! i hated the tone and took it back in 3 days. i swapped it for a Line 6 spidervalve tube amp, im never goin back, it rocks too much!
i know MOST crate's suck. Ive played my freinds at it sounded absolutely horrible. And he was using a gibson les paul. But for me, this amp works just fine and until i can afford a better amp, this one will do alright. Its not perfect, but its not as bad as you guys say it is.
STFU!!!!! all u guys who are sayng it broke are just hatting on crates. it prolly broke cuz you were throwing it down a flight of stairs or kicking it or lighting it on fire!!! crates are just fine. there tough but there not a tank! i bought this amp for 160bucks a GC and iv had it for like 3 months now. it looks and plays like brand new. CRATES ROCK!!! period.
This is not about other Crates. This is about THIS Crate. When will you people start realizing this? You don't go flame a Marshall tube head saying that you have an MG15 and it sucks? ... I have to say that the effects and high-gain channel on this sucks, but the rest is very good (the reverb is pretty good too). Clean channel is very good and practically noiseless, gain channel is not bad, and the amp is very tough, as is the footswitch if you got it in good condition. This thing works fine for me. Just buy your own effects pedals and play through the clean channel and you're ready to go.
fuse keeps falling out of my crate GTD65 Can't find any info on what to replace it with and it cost $30 to replace the holder and the fuse every time. Any helpful info?
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