Carvin V3

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seems like a lot of cool features packed in to one decently priced head. anyone had an experience with one?
 
It's like a very versatile box of bees with extra shitty tone...

But for 2010 they have "updated" it with fancy blue lights inside and a tough guy diamond-plate faceplate! :lol: :LOL:
 
ok well that wasn't very helpful...
what don't you like about it? apparently you played it and it sounded like bees? mesa bees or marshall bees? :doh:
 
It does High gain ok, but thats it. I sported one for a good year. The cleans are slightly odd, I could not get a good mid gain tone from it either. It can be pretty fizzy as well. It has a tone of features, but in the end, it didn't stay around. I also had a cab with GT-75's in it, which honestly was the worst combination with this amp. It can sound pretty decent with the right cab, but get it only if you plan on sticking with gain.
 
Neeklaus":2fqgzoc7 said:
ok well that wasn't very helpful...
what don't you like about it? apparently you played it and it sounded like bees? mesa bees or marshall bees? :doh:
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I dont think the tone was that bad. I didn't like the one I tried out. Its a little harsh. It almost sounded like a cheap Dual Recto., and I dont hate Boogies BTW. Ive seen them sell for $500 though.
 
My brother had one before his Einstein, and I dug it. He had it partnered with the Carvin V3 V30 cab and put some Mullards EL-34's and Tung-Sol 12AX7's in it, and it sounded GOOD to us. :rock:
 
well between all the bad stuff said and no good examples of the thing. fuck it! no v3 for me! thanks guys
 
I might be in the minority, but I like the V3. From demo's online, I thought the tone wasn't good. When I was at the carvin HQ, I got a chance to play it and it was really nice- takes pedals well too. I could get great tones out of it.
 
Neeklaus":340zmikb said:
well between all the bad stuff said and no good examples of the thing. fuck it! no v3 for me! thanks guys
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Its not horrible, but I think for the money there is much better amps around. Blackstar for one, craps all over it.

I think it sounded much better paired with V30s, but nothing I would chase you know. I bet if you visit the carvin site, you would be able to find clips.
 
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