A Great little amp from Crate, the Flexwave

By Bruce Stanway

The Crate FlexWave FW15R Guitar Amplifier Combo is a good example of a good quality practice amp. Crate has been known to add new twists to classic kit and they continue to do so with this guitar amplifier. Though small in status, the Crate FlexWave does just that. With so many alterations and variations in such a little package, it basically transforms itself from a practice amp to a little performance amplifier.

Features and specifications:

- Power: 15 watts
- 12" speaker
- Distortion and Clean
- Headphone Input
- CD or MP3 player audio input jack
- Weighs 27 lbs.
- Built in three-band EQ
- Evolution 5 preamp, which allows for crisp and clear audio output quality
- Channel tracking feature, which recollects your settings and preferences between channels

The positives

- You want a practice amp that will actually be used in smaller gigs "either in smaller performances, an audition or gigs in confined spaces.
- You want a practice amp that lets you have different distortion settings between channels and can actually remember your preferences when switching.
- You need a practice amp that goes with the kind of music that you like "rock and R&B would go well with this bass-heavy practice amp.
- You find yourself shuffling forwards and backwards between audition halls, your room (for more practicing), impromptu performances or small, corporate gigs. Then this practice amp would be your all-in-one best mate to take around with you wherever you go.
- You need a crossover practice amp that will not disappoint you during a series of intensive auditions and performances.
- You would like a practice amp that can also be used as your mp3 or CD player and can even allow you to jam silently with the headphone jack.

Consider another sort of amplifier if

You aren't keen on the heavy-bass sound since this amplifier has a tendency to add more base to its audio output.

You want an even smaller practice amp that will literally fit in your messenger or body bag.

You just want a basic, straightforward amplifier that you can easily bring with you wherever you go (and you need it to be a bit cheaper, too).

You need a lighter practice amp since you will be walking around almost all of the time and don't have the advantage of having an automobile trunk to stow almost all of your things in.

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