CRATE BX100
- 100W, 1-15 in. speaker, solid-state combo, front black control panel, four gray knobs, 8 band EQ, black tolex covering, black grille, 60 lbs., disc. 2004.
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The Crate trademark was founded in 1979 by St. Louis Music (SLM) during a time when the entire guitar industry was at a time of rebuilding. SLM had distributed amplifiers in the past (Magnatone and EMC), but they have never built them before. The first Crate amps were actually built into a wood cabinet that resembled a wooden crate - hence the name. The amplifiers were also affordable and very successful at a young age. However, the public always considered Crate to be a budget line of inexpensive models since that is how they were introduced. In 1986, (SLM) bought Ampeg from MTI. SLM decided to keep Crate as more of an entry-level line of amps and make Ampeg their top-end models. By 1989, Crate had received its first award as an amplifier maker. Since the mid-1980s, Crate has continued to produce student amps, but they have also built several tube models, as well as a full line of PA products. In 2005, LOUD Technologies, Inc. purchased St. Louis Music, Inc. and all of their trademarks. With this acquisition, the headquarters of St. Louis Music was moved to Woodinville, WA. However, the guitar repair and set-up shop is still located in St. Louis. For more information, visit Crate's website or contact them directly (see Trademark Index). Source: Gregg Hopkins and Bill Moore, Ampeg: The Story Behind the Sound.
Amplifiers most recently produced in China. Previously produced in St. Louis, MO. Most recently distributed by LOUD Technologies, Inc. in Woodinville, WA since 2005. Previously distributed by St. Louis Music in St. Louis, MO from 1979 to 2004. The Crate Trademark was established in 1979. LOUD Technologies has discontinued production of Crate Amplifiers.
CRATE Guitar Amplifiers Models
CRATE CA60D
- similar to the CA60 except has the DSP digital effect (more knobs), spruce tolex covering, mfg. 1997-2003.
CRATE VTX350H HEAD
- 350W, head-unit configuration, solid-state chassis, FlexWave Evolution 5 Preamp, three channels, Vintage Tech Effects, front black control panel, single input, 15 knobs (r, delay, effects, Each Ch. has: level, g, h, m, l), effects loop, e...
CRATE GT3500H HEAD SHOCKWAVE
- 350W, head-unit only, solid-state chassis, three channels, reverb, front black control panel, single input, 13 black knobs (solo: g, shape, level, OD: g, l, m, h, level, Clean: v, l, m, h, r), effects loop, external speaker jack, footswit...
CRATE BT220H HEAD
- 220W, head-unit only, solid-state chassis, two channels, front black control panel, single input, 10 knobs (Distortion: g, shape, level, Clean: level, l, l/m, h/m, h, All: octave, MV), chromatic tuner, RCA inputs, headphone jack, footswit...
CRATE V33H HEAD
- 33W, guitar head unit, tube chassis, power: 4 X EL84, single channel, reverb, front gray control panel, single input, seven knobs (v, g, level, t, m, b, r), channel select switch, boost switch, presence switch, footswitch, effects loop, e...
CRATE CR-65
- 60W, 1-12 in. Crate Magnum projection or optional Celestion speaker, solid-state combo, two switchable or combineable channels, reverb, front black and silver control panel, two inputs, seven knobs on front (g, b, mid-freq, m, t, r, MV),...
CRATE GX212
- similar to the GX65 except has 120W output and 2-12 in. Crate speakers, 50 lbs., mfg. 1990s-2003.
CRATE GFX2200H HEAD
- 220W, solid-state full size head, three switchable channels, DSP, front black control panel, single input, 13 black and silver knobs (Ch A: g1, g2, l, m, h, level, Ch. B: l, m, h, level, DSP: mode, level A, level B), footswitch, bright sw...
CRATE BFX100
- similar to the BX100, except has digital effects with three gray knobs and two blue knobs, gray grille, 60 lbs., disc. 2004.
CRATE CA112D
- 125W, 1-12 in. Dual Voice Coil sub with tweeter, solid-state tilt back cabinet combo, three channels, feedback elimination circuit, stereo chorus, DSP effects, front brown control panel, four inputs, 18 brown knobs (Inst: g, l, m, c, h, f...
CRATE BT1000
- 100W, 1-12 in. speaker combo, solid-state chassis, single channel, front black control panel, single input, eight knobs (level, l, l/m, m/h, h, Expander: slope, level, MV), pad switch, mute, expander switch, headphone jack, tilt-back cabi...
CRATE V33-212 Combo
- similar to the V33H Head, except in combo configuration with 2-12 in. speakers and a black grille with a "33" on the upper part, made in China, mfg. 2007-08.
CRATE CR-65DL Deluxe
- similar to the CR-65, except is housed in a solid elmwood, dovetailed corner cabinet that has smooth sides, mfg. late 1970s-early 1980s.
CRATE GX900H HEAD
- 90W, head-unit only, solid-state, three selectable channels, reverb, front black control panel, single input, 12 black and silver knobs (rA, rB, Ch B: level, h, m, l, Ch A: l, h, m, l, g2, g1), effects loop, footswitch, bright switch, bla...
CRATE BX200H HEAD
- 200W, head-unit only, solid-state chassis, black covering, mfg. 1990s.
CRATE CA125D
- smilar to the CA112D except has 2-8 in. high-fi speakers with tweeters, mfg. 1997-2003.
CRATE BT115E SPEAKER CABINET
- 1-15 in. ProBass American driver, 8 ohm impedance, removable casters, black covering, black metal grille, 44 lbs., mfg. 2004-05.
CRATE V50-112 COMBO
- 50W, 1-12 in. speaker guitar combo, tube chassis, power: 2 X 6L6, single channel, reverb, top gray control panel, single input, seven knobs (v, g, level, t, m, b, r), channel select switch, boost switch, presence switch, footswitch, effec...
CRATE CR-110
- wattage unknown, 1-10 in. speaker, solid-state combo, dual channels (normal and overdrive), black and white front control panel, two inputs (high and low), six black and silver knobs (OD: level, g, Clean: level, b, m, t), footswitch, blac...
CRATE GX1200H HEAD
- 120W, compact head-unit, solid-state, three selectable channels, reverb, front black control panel, single input, eleven gray knobs (OD: g, shape, l, h, level, Clean: level, l, m, h, r1, r2), effects loop, footswitch, black covering, blac...
CRATE BXH220 HEAD
- 220W, head-unit only, solid-state chassis, front black control panel, single input, six silver knobs, 8 band EQ, black covering, 30 lbs., disc. 2004.
CRATE CA-6110DG GUNNISON
- 60W, 1-10 in. speaker combo with tweeter, solid-state chassis, DSP effects, two channels, reverb, top brown control panel, two inputs, 17 knobs (Ch. 1: g, l, m, c, h, effects, Ch. 2: g, l, m, c, h, effects, All: CD level, tweeter level, e...
CRATE BT215E SPEAKER CABINET
- 2-15 in. ProBass American drivers, 4 ohm impedance, removable casters, black covering, black metal grille, 82 lbs., mfg. 2004-05.
CRATE VFX5112 COMBO
- 50W, 1-12 in. V-Series speaker, all tube Class AB chassis, preamp: 4 X 12AX7A, power: 2 X EL34, dual channels, DSP effects, top black control panel, single input, 12 silver knobs (Ch A: v, t, m, b, Ch. B: g, t, m, b, level, Master: DSP mo...
CRATE CR-112
- similar to the CR-110 except has 1-12 in. speaker and reverb, circuit with control, mfg. early 1980s.
CRATE GX2200H HEAD
- similar to the 900H except has 220W output, 41 lbs., mfg. 1990s-2003.
CRATE BFX220H HEAD
- 220W, head-unit only, solid-state chassis, DSP with 9 digital effects, front black control panel, single input, eight silver knobs, 8 band EQ, black covering, 30 lbs., disc. 2004.
CRATE CA-120DG DURANGO
- 120W, 1-12 in. speaker combo with tweeter, solid-state chassis, DSP effects, two channels, reverb, top brown control panel, two inputs, 20 knobs (Ch. 1: g1, g2, l, m, c, h, effects, Ch. 2: g1, g2, l, m, c, h, effects, All: CD level, tweet...
CRATE BT410E SPEAKER CABINET
- 4-10 in. ProBass American drivers, 4 ohm impedance, removable casters, black covering, black metal grille, 76 lbs., mfg. 2004-05.
CRATE VFX5212 Combo
- similar to the VFX5112 except has 2-12 in. speakers, 58 lbs., mfg. 2002-06.
CRATE CRI-B BASS
- 20W, 1-12 in. speaker, solid-state bass chassis, front-mounted control panel, two inputs, four knobs (g, t, b, MV), line out, Ponderosa pine cabinet, black covering, mfg. early 1980s.
CRATE CA-125DG TELLURIDE
- 125W (2 x 50 + 25W tweeter), 2-8 in. speaker combo with tweeter, solid-state chassis, chorus, DSP effects, three channels, reverb, front brown control panel, two inputs, 18 knobs (Instrument: g, l, m, c, h, freq, cut, Vocal: g, effects se...
CRATE V100H HEAD
- 100W, guitar configuration head-unit, eight tube chassis, preamp: 4 X 12AX7, power: 4 X EL34, two channels (clean, overdrive), reverb, front black control panel, two inputs (bright/normal), 12 knobs (Clean Ch.: level, t, m, b, OD Ch.: g,...
CRATE CR-M "MINI CRATE"
- 20W, 1-10 in. speaker, solid-state chassis, top-mounted control panel, single input, four knobs (g, t, b, MV), line out, Ponderosa pine cabinet, black covering, mfg. late 1970s-early 1980s.
CRATE V212B SPEAKER CABINET
- 100W, 2-12 in. speakers, 8 ohm impedance, meant for use with the V33H Head, removable casters, black covering, black grille, 47 lbs., mfg. 2007-08.
CRATE V212T SPEAKER CABINET
- 160W, 2-12 in. Tone Tubby speakers, 8 ohm impedance, tilt legs, meant for use with the V30H Head, removable casters, black covering, black grille, 67 lbs., mfg. 2005-06.
CRATE V412A/V412B SPEAKER CABINET
- 240W, 4-12 in. speakers, angled (V412A) or straight (V412B) front, designed for use with the V100H Head, black covering, black grille, mfg. 2008 only.