Bugera Veyron BV1001T/M - any good?

[Freddi375]

Hi guys,

 

Looking at these Bugera Veyron Amps.

 

Not sure if its the gear snobbery in me lol, but for the price seems to good to be true?

 

I'm not worried about the true wattage, but more interested how good they sound on a gig, bigger gigs, and just as important - reliability.

 

Any help / guidance appreciated:-)

 

Cheers

Freddie

Edited Wednesday at 20:38 by Freddi375

[stevie]

The Veyron is very good and exceptional value for money. Performance is in line with the popular lightweight heads from Markbass, Aguilar, Ashdown etc., all of which I've owned. I've no direct experience of EBS or Eich, but if you're using it as a backup, you can't go wrong.

[King Tut]

They’re great. Only problem is the volume pot will become scratchy but it’ll only make a noise if you turn it while sound is coming through it. I’ve used one extensively touring with Stray. Front end mimics an SVT which is nice because we often get an SVT when backline is supplied. Only problem I’ve had was when the gain knob took a bash in transit and pushed the back of the pot off. Managed to fix this myself. I don’t use the compressor so can’t comment on that. It’s never left me wanting for volume.

[Sean]

I’m not into buying new (unless it’s something exceptional/collectable/rare because there’s better value/quality on the used market) however in this case, it’s for a backup piece of kit that’s relatively cheap (£299), highly rated by buyers and comes with a 3 Year Warranty and free shipping at Thomann. 

 

I bought some new Parkside power tools (3 Year Warranty) as backup for my essential DeWalt and Makita tools. In this case, I would buy it. That 3 Year Warranty is a good deal. I’m not sure if that’s just a Thomann deal.

 

As for brand snobbery, I wear Parkside T-shirts so you need to speak to someone else. 

Edited March 22 by Sean

[King Tut]

4 hours ago, King Tut said:

They’re great. Only problem is the volume pot will become scratchy but it’ll only make a noise if you turn it while sound is coming through it. I’ve used one extensively touring with Stray. Front end mimics an SVT which is nice because we often get an SVT when backline is supplied. Only problem I’ve had was when the gain knob took a bash in transit and pushed the back of the pot off. Managed to fix this myself. I don’t use the compressor so can’t comment on that. It’s never left me wanting for volume.

Actually my comment about the front end related to the M not the T. I’ve got both and I prefer the M but the T is still a great amp, mellower then the M. My comments re the volume knob stand for both heads

[Chienmortbb]

I honestly don't have a problem with the volume control, yes it can be a bit noisy, but it is not that objectionable.

[Newfoundfreedom]

I've been using the MOSFET version for about 5 years now as my main amp and it's absolutely outstanding! 

 

The tone is amazing and more power than you will ever need. Absolutely unbeatable even at twice the price. 

[King Tut]

17 hours ago, Chienmortbb said:

I honestly don't have a problem with the volume control, yes it can be a bit noisy, but it is not that objectionable.

Me neither mate. It’s odd how they all seem to do it though. And like I said it only makes a noise if you turn it with a signal going through.

[King Tut]

5 hours ago, Newfoundfreedom said:

I've been using the MOSFET version for about 5 years now as my main amp and it's absolutely outstanding! 

 

The tone is amazing and more power than you will ever need. Absolutely unbeatable even at twice the price. 

Totally agree

[Dan Dare]

The M (MOSFET) version is about £70 cheaper than the T and there is little difference (basically a 12AX7/ECC83 valve on the input stage of the T). I had the M and could hear virtually no tonal variation between it and a pal's T. Great value amp.

[Newfoundfreedom]

1 hour ago, Dan Dare said:

The M (MOSFET) version is about £70 cheaper than the T and there is little difference (basically a 12AX7/ECC83 valve on the input stage of the T). I had the M and could hear virtually no tonal variation between it and a pal's T. Great value amp.

 

I do like the red trim on the T version though. Almost tempted to get one as a spare just for that. 😁

[King Tut]

4 hours ago, Dan Dare said:

The M (MOSFET) version is about £70 cheaper than the T and there is little difference (basically a 12AX7/ECC83 valve on the input stage of the T). I had the M and could hear virtually no tonal variation between it and a pal's T. Great value amp.

Not my experience and I own both. The M has the ability to get more toppy and a stronger hi mid. The front end is very much like an SVT which the controls pretty much mimic. I much prefer the M over the T although the T is still a lot of amp for the money.

[stewblack]

5 hours ago, King Tut said:

Not my experience and I own both. The M has the ability to get more toppy and a stronger hi mid. The front end is very much like an SVT which the controls pretty much mimic. I much prefer the M over the T although the T is still a lot of amp for the money.

I would like to echo these remarks.

I have both and prefer the MOSFET, I find them quite different.