Are Strauss amps any good?

Are Strauss amps any good?

Strauss’s new Legacy range is perfect for anyone who wants a great sounding amp that won’t break the bank. The Legacy range really impresses with its confidence inspiring cabinet construction, and tone which competes with amplifiers twice the price – this is due to the high quality analogue solid-state design.

Are there any good solid state amps?

With modern technological advancements and a reduction in fabrication costs, there are now plenty of low watt solid state amplifiers, from trusted leading brands such as Fender, Marshall, Roland, Orange, and Boss which are genuinely capable of providing a comparable, warm sound.

Where are Strauss amps made?

Gary Nessel and John Woodhead founded the Strauss company in Melbourne in March 1962, first in Toorak Road, South Yarra, later opening a city storefront at Princes Bridge (now Federation Square). They manufactured guitar and bass amps, and PA amps and boxes from late 1962.

Do solid state amps go bad?

A solid-state amp usually lasts more than 30 years even if you play it every day.

Do solid-state amps break up?

Of course you can drive a solid state amp to the point of breakup. The complaint in the late ’60’s was that it didn’t sound as nice as a tube breakup. Then an engineer from Carvin came up with a circuit that sounded extremely tube-like. He didn’t patent it, so it was available to everyone.

Do solid state amps need maintenance?

They require less maintenance. Most gigging guitarists will change their power tubes about once a year and their preamp tubes about every two years. By contrast, solid-state amps don’t require the swapping of parts. They can continue functioning with all their original components for decades.

Do solid state amps get hot?

Modern day solid state amps do not need to warm up other than the built in delay before the speaker output mute relays click and allow for signal flow. That’s usually 4-14 seconds after pressing the power button. [This is indeed the function of the relays.

Did Dimebag Darrell use solid-state amps?

Dimebag used solid state amps until he discovered the Krank amplifiers. He would later receive a signature model from the company, dubbed the Krankenstein.

What musicians use solid-state amps?

Rock musicians also use solid-state amps. Andy Summers of The Police is famous for his use of the Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus amp, which is unapologetically solid-state (and incredibly loud). John Fogerty’s guitar leads on Creedence Clearwater Revival records were achieved with a Kustom solid-state amp.

Do solid state amps sound better loud?

Even a 5-watt valve amp needs a decent amount of volume in order to saturate for distortion which is louder than the usual home practice volumes. Solid state amps sound best when the volume is tamed whereas, tube amps sound better when they are unleashed!

How many watts can a Strauss Legacy amplifier handle?

Available in a huge selection of guitar and bass amplifiers: from 15 Watt neighbour friendly practice amps to 50 Watt stage ready rockers, there’s a Strauss Legacy for almost any application! Check out some of the classic tones these amps are capable of in the video below, and see the full range here!

Why choose the Strauss Legacy range?

The Strauss Legacy range, it’s got something for everyone and it’s just as affordable as ever! Strauss’s Legacy range is perfect for anyone who wants a great sounding amp that won’t break the bank. The Legacy range impresses with the confidence inspiring cabinet construction and high quality analogue solid-state design.

Should you buy a tube or solid-state guitar amplifier?

Although tube tone and feel is still the high-water mark, there’s never been a better time to make the jump to a guitar amplifier based on solid-state or digital architecture. Tube vs solid-state: what should you choose? Lighter, more affordable, no tube changes – what’s not to like about solid-state amps, right?

Should I buy a solid state or valve amp?

Solid-state and digital amps don’t need to be driven hard to sound good, but on the other hand, the perceived volume of valve amplifiers is much greater. Where a 20-watt valve combo will be just fine as a gigging amp, a 20-watt modelling amp likely won’t be heard above your drummer.