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BGRA: Yorkville Bloc 250 combo
| Manufacturer |
Yorkville |
Model |
Bloc 250 combo |
| Reviewer |
Tom |
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| Experience |
25 |
Item owned |
2-5 years |
| Review Date |
2002-01-28 |
Price paid |
$250 Cdn (used) |
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Dimensions | n/a |
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Weight | approx. 70lbs |
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Power | 250 |
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Speakers | 1x15, Yorkville |
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Other | black tolex over plywood |
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I was looking for a cheap, loud and portable amp and this filled the bill.
I have used Yorkville/Traynor in the past and can vouch for their
toughness. They are definitely roadworthy if nothing else.
Input section contains two 1/4 inch channels with separate gains and
selector, controlled by master volume. Tone is shaped with hi/mi mid/lo
mid/lo rotary controls and a sweepable parametric. Standard speaker out,
effects send/return. Single 15 inch driver in front-ported cabinet.
Sound? Well, it was loud enough for pop/rock work in medium sized clubs.
As for the quality, well, with a Precision there was sufficient bottom and
clarity but not really a refined tone. This amp is strictly utilitarian.
I wouldn't recommend it for jazz or studio work since the tone is rough.
But for the use I had for it there was no problem.
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