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Bugera BVV3000
- Thread starter Gnosticbass
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I checked the Bugera website and as you scroll down on the bottom of the page there is a statement that basically says this item is currently not for sale in the US at this time pennding FCC abovel. Guess we will have to wait a little while.
So it's July . . . . anybody seen any solid evidence that this amp EXISTS? 
How long does it take to get FCC approval for a 40-year-old clone design . . .
How long does it take to get FCC approval for a 40-year-old clone design . . .
So it's July . . . . anybody seen any solid evidence that this amp EXISTS?
How long does it take to get FCC approval for a 40-year-old clone design . . .
The FCC is too busy cracking down on people using 700mhz wireless systems.
Chef
In Memoriam
On line music store now say "available jan 6 2011" or so.
*want*
I'd love to lay hands on one of these.
*want*
I'd love to lay hands on one of these.
According to the general opinion here, a "laying of hands" is about the only thing that will save a Behringer product.
Chef
In Memoriam
Perhaps.
I've been using a Behringer Mackie knock off mixer for years, and it's been flawless.
Pricepoint+warranty has me interested, tho I hear what you're saying.
I've been using a Behringer Mackie knock off mixer for years, and it's been flawless.
Pricepoint+warranty has me interested, tho I hear what you're saying.
I emailed Bugera,
According to the Bugera Technical Quality Assurance Analyst:
During the last few weeks our engineers have been hard at work developing some significant and innovative ideas for implementation in the BVV3000. It was still possible to get these ideas into the production line just in time for the first scheduled batches. Nevertheless this will cause a slight shift to the previously announced release dates for the first shipments, but we consider it better to build all of these amps to the full spec. rather than be faced with the issue of upgrading early production examples further down the line. Were hoping to start shipping these 2 models in the weeks following the Winter NAMM show, which means around March 2011. We apologise for the inconvenience, but were certain that the technical improvements will be very much worthwhile.
Your BUGERA Team
I wonder what the second model amp difference will be and what failed in the original design.
According to the Bugera Technical Quality Assurance Analyst:
During the last few weeks our engineers have been hard at work developing some significant and innovative ideas for implementation in the BVV3000. It was still possible to get these ideas into the production line just in time for the first scheduled batches. Nevertheless this will cause a slight shift to the previously announced release dates for the first shipments, but we consider it better to build all of these amps to the full spec. rather than be faced with the issue of upgrading early production examples further down the line. Were hoping to start shipping these 2 models in the weeks following the Winter NAMM show, which means around March 2011. We apologise for the inconvenience, but were certain that the technical improvements will be very much worthwhile.
Your BUGERA Team
I wonder what the second model amp difference will be and what failed in the original design.
TRANSLATION:
we cheaped out on the original svt design so much that our amps wouldn't work. we are now in the process of figuring what cheap crap parts we can keep and which ones we'll have to upgrade to slightly less cheap crap parts.
i don't see ampeg losing a single night's sleep over the possibility of this cheap clone amp cutting into their market share.
I'm not gonna lie, I'm so skeptical, but if I can get this and a pro-coverage type warranty and even a Sansamp to put in front of it, I'll be happy. I'll be touring this thing within a year of buying it so I won't be at all "easy" on it, let's just see how it holds up.
Well at least one of the new designs is on the Bugera site:
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Bugera BVV3000 INFINIUM
Leave it to BUGERA to bring the classic all-valve bass amp up to date. Lovingly handmade and sporting vintage styling, the BVV3000 INFINIUM merges in-your-face bass with state-of-the-art features, such as a 5-position Voicing selector and our new INFINIUM Valve Life Multiplier technology, which will keep your BVV3000 sounding great for many years to come.
With 300-Watts of chest-pounding output, the BVV3000 melds old-school aggressive attitude with a touch of nostalgia, creating tones that are only possible from an all-valve amplifier.
Of course it is still not to be had:
This product is currently not available for sale in the United States and Canada pending verification of compliance with applicable technical standards and regulations.
I wonder if this new INFINIUM will mess up the tone?
What about the 2nd model they mentioned?
Any NAMM reports?
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Bugera BVV3000 INFINIUM
Leave it to BUGERA to bring the classic all-valve bass amp up to date. Lovingly handmade and sporting vintage styling, the BVV3000 INFINIUM merges in-your-face bass with state-of-the-art features, such as a 5-position Voicing selector and our new INFINIUM Valve Life Multiplier technology, which will keep your BVV3000 sounding great for many years to come.
With 300-Watts of chest-pounding output, the BVV3000 melds old-school aggressive attitude with a touch of nostalgia, creating tones that are only possible from an all-valve amplifier.
Of course it is still not to be had:This product is currently not available for sale in the United States and Canada pending verification of compliance with applicable technical standards and regulations.
I wonder if this new INFINIUM will mess up the tone?
What about the 2nd model they mentioned?
Any NAMM reports?
wow, a 5 position mid selector and a user biasing system...how original. ampeg would have never thought of that. good thing we have behringer to do it.
i think these two quotes from the ad copy combined with behringer's great history are all the report i need.
Chef
In Memoriam
just read up on this infinium thing...looks very much like the circuit markbass uses in the classic 300.
