shug Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 Just bought a BVV3000 Infinium. Early indications are pretty promising to be fair. Already feel it to be better than the SVT-VR which I got a few years back in terms as sound quality, at least. A kitchen test shows it to be quiet (in terms of hiss and hum and background noise) and all the controls have a tight, positive feel. Although new, I bought it as B-stock with no manual, The amp is simplicity itself but I wouldn't mind a bit more info on the infinium valve condition-indicator thingie on the back. I'll have to get me printer working and download one, I guess. Got three gigs this weekend and I should be able to use it on at least two of 'em. I haven't got an 8x10 any more but my Aguilar 4x12 will be fine I'm sure.Given Bugera's rep I'll be taking a spare head... I'll keep y'all informed... Shug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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shug Posted April 13, 2017 Author Share Posted April 13, 2017 Just in from tonights gig. Bugera sounded great - big and fat and warm with lovely blooming tone. Smallish boozer with plenty of absorbent surfaces. Didn't break down, either. It's a keeper... Shug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy23cricket Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 Have had 3 since Christmas! Bought one from Bugera Kidderminster (reconditioned) and had a microphonic valve. Instead of just sending me a new set of valves, they sent me a whole new amp. That one blew up the second I switched it on. They then sent me another one, that valve replacement lights went on within 3 days of receiving it. Opted to get a refund. It's a shame as I rate Bugera stuff (I have 2 guitar amps) and really wanted them to work. They sounded great when they worked. Also, customer service was amazing. Hope it works out for you, I've gone with a Laney Nexus tube in the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shug Posted April 16, 2017 Author Share Posted April 16, 2017 [quote name='jimmy23cricket' timestamp='1492283885' post='3279248'] Have had 3 since Christmas! Bought one from Bugera Kidderminster (reconditioned) and had a microphonic valve. Instead of just sending me a new set of valves, they sent me a whole new amp. That one blew up the second I switched it on. They then sent me another one, that valve replacement lights went on within 3 days of receiving it. Opted to get a refund. It's a shame as I rate Bugera stuff (I have 2 guitar amps) and really wanted them to work. They sounded great when they worked. Also, customer service was amazing. Hope it works out for you, I've gone with a Laney Nexus tube in the end. [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goingdownslow Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 [quote name='shug' timestamp='1492301491' post='3279323'] [/quote] And that was the last that was heard... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandelion Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 Did it go Wang Chung? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shug Posted April 16, 2017 Author Share Posted April 16, 2017 Blimey, Jimmy Cricket, sounds like you've had a torrid time. Used mine again last night and it performed great. I used an early 70's SVT for many years, the sound of which I've been trying to recapture ever since and this amp is just how I remember it being. I've had an SVT-VR (sh*t sound, unbelievably, and unreliable to boot) and a regular modern SVT rig (which wasn't much cop, either) in the last 5 years or so and the Buggerer is for sure better sounding. So, it's just down to the reliability. I don't imagine there's anything inside which can't be replaced so I'll carry on using it and see how it goes. Fingers crossed... Shug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Max Normal Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 (edited) @jimmy23cricket Well to be fair, I had a few problems with my Ampeg soon after I bought it. I took it to an amp tech who corrected all the crappy solders and I have not had a problem for 5 years. If it really sounds that good and is so cheap, might have been worth doing the same. Edited April 18, 2017 by Max Normal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy23cricket Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 @Max Normal. As I bought it from Bugera direct, it came with a 3 year warranty. Taking it to a tech would have voided that. As mentioned, I really wanted it to work as I overall feel the sound was good and I rate their stuff (I feel the bad rap that thes amps get is not warranted) Had I bought it second hand, I would have had it to a tech to sort as I feel there were minor issues that could be fixed. The general impression I get with Bugera stuff is that if it goes wrong, it goes wrong quickly (and your warranty kicks in). If it works, it works well for years. My gut feel is that buying recondtioned amps was not a good idea as they were the ones that had gone wrong early and been returned! Anyway, I hope the OP has all the luck and it works for years as I feel on the whole they are awsome amps (and upgradeable!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funky Dunky Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 [quote name='shug' timestamp='1492032001' post='3277416'] Just bought a BVV3000 Infinium. Early indications are pretty promising to be fair. Already feel it to be better than the SVT-VR which I got a few years back in terms as sound quality, at least. A kitchen test shows it to be quiet (in terms of hiss and hum and background noise) and all the controls have a tight, positive feel. Although new, I bought it as B-stock with no manual, The amp is simplicity itself but I wouldn't mind a bit more info on the infinium valve condition-indicator thingie on the back. I'll have to get me printer working and download one, I guess. Got three gigs this weekend and I should be able to use it on at least two of 'em. I haven't got an 8x10 any more but my Aguilar 4x12 will be fine I'm sure.Given Bugera's rep I'll be taking a spare head... I'll keep y'all informed... Shug [/quote] Where did you get it? Pre-owned, I take it? I just spent the last half hour trying to find one and every website said discontinued. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shug Posted April 23, 2017 Author Share Posted April 23, 2017 Hi @ FunkyDunky I got it as Brand-New-B-Stock from Music UK in Kidderminster via Reverb. It came in at £368 delivered, in its original packaging and to all appearances brand new untouched. There is a date code on it - 12 03 - which might indicate 2012 manufacture which could suggest it's been sold and returned as faulty, repaired and re-sold. I did the third gig with it yesterday, in a medium sized marquee, and it once again did the business without missing a beat. If you're looking for one I should save-search it on Reverb and Ebay etc. One'll come up, I'm sure. There was a non-runner (fault light on and no output) went on ebay a couple of weeks ago for £102! Good Luck! Shug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shug Posted August 27, 2017 Author Share Posted August 27, 2017 Hello Everybody! Update on the ol' Buggerer... Started using it in April and, although I don't take to every gig, it's probably been out 15-20 times and all well so far. Sounds great and doesn't give me any cause for concern. Gets a lot of comps on the bass sound. I'd def. recommend it as a cost effective alternative to an SVT, for sure. I'd put it against one anytime and challenge anyone to tell the difference in a blindfold test. I think I'll start looking around for tatty old 8x10 to put it with... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Mark Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 (edited) Thanks for the update. I wish I was strong enough to lug mine to gigs. Edited August 31, 2017 by Sparky Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scalpy Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 [quote name='Sparky Mark' timestamp='1504130471' post='3362943'] Thanks for the update. I wish I was strong enough to lug nine to gigs. [/quote] Nine might be overkill! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Mark Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 (edited) Haha. I don't think there are that many in existence. Shifting nine should be a televised strong man challenge. Edited August 31, 2017 by Sparky Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave74200 Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 [quote name='shug' timestamp='1503861567' post='3361223'] Hello Everybody! Update on the ol' Buggerer... Started using it in April and, although I don't take to every gig, it's probably been out 15-20 times and all well so far. Sounds great and doesn't give me any cause for concern. Gets a lot of comps on the bass sound. I'd def. recommend it as a cost effective alternative to an SVT, for sure. I'd put it against one anytime and challenge anyone to tell the difference in a blindfold test. I think I'll start looking around for tatty old 8x10 to put it with... [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave74200 Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 There's a lovely SVT 810 in the for sale section for £250! I'd snap his arm off if I lived nearer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus Lukin Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 (edited) - Edited February 25, 2022 by Jus Lukin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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