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SWR LA12 Bass Amp Combo
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100% of reviewers $250.00 7.3












Description: This 60-watt entry-level combo amplifier features a basic SWR preamp and EQ (bass, mid, treble), as well as a headphone jack, tuner out jack, and "mix in" jack (so you can practice along with a CD or other audio source).

Features:
Basic SWR Preamp

Bass Control

Midrange Control

Treble Control

Headphone Jack

Tuner Out Jack

Mix In Jack

Technical Description

Speaker Compliment: (1) Custom 12 in. speaker

Power Output: 60 Watts RMS

Impedance (Internal): 8 Ohms

Dimensions (H x W x D): 18 x 15 x 13 in.

Weight: 36 lbs.


Author
GutOil
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Registered: June 2005
Location: Dallas, TX
Posts: 40
Review Date: Wed June 8, 2005 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: $250.00 | Rating: 5 

 
Pros: Size, Weight, Cheap, Sturdy
Cons: Enclosure leaks

The at 60 watts this amp produces enough volume for low volume or acoustic situations. It is small, only weighs 36 lbs so it is easy to move around. It is also a very affordable entry-level amp. The line out can be ran to a board. However, you get what you pay for. The amps enclosure leaks around the top handles, amp chassie, and power switch. This produces a very undesireable \"farting\" sound turned up above 12 o\'clock. This can be corrected. However, it voids your warranty.
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TRAX
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Registered: September 2005
Posts: 21
Review Date: Mon September 26, 2005 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 8 

 
Pros: very strong and durable
Cons: not much sound settings to choose from

this is a good amp for entry or home practice amps. there is only bass, mid, treble settings to adjust, so sound settings to choose from is limited. it can go very loud if u need it to but the settings have to be adjusted to make it sound good at that volume. it looks very tough compared to most other amps bacause of its cube shape. it is an excellent amp for practice.
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wvdb
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Registered: February 2006
Location: West Virginia
Posts: 7
Review Date: Mon February 13, 2006 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 9 

 
Pros: Electrically quiet, portable, well built combo.
Cons:

I looked at this combo for home, for awhile, replacing a Rumble 60. I really like the LA12. I test drove the LA10 & LA15 as well. While the LA15 had a little more punch... honestly, for the size of my music room, I didn't need anything bigger than the LA12. I noticed the comment about enclosure leaks, however mine and the two others at the local dealer did not.

It would be nice to have a wider EQ on the combo, however, that really isn't a problem either since I use a Boss GEB-7.

If you really wanna have some fun, stack 2 LA12s on a LA15 for a 2x12 +1x15 with 220w and back down the treble a little... better than Lego's
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