Krank Revolution...Anyone every play one?

[JiveTurkey]

Got a trade offer for a Krank Revolution. First series (not the + version). Anyone ever sit down with one? YouTube clips seem decent, as per usual sounds heavy but hard to tell the actual character of the amp from a Youtube clip.

[hardvalve]

Sounds like a buzzy mess. I was never able to get a good tone ouit of it. I just cannot believe that Dime EVER used one of these.

[Elessar [Sly]]

I don't know enough about this particular amp, but I do like Krank amps.

[JiveTurkey]

Sounds like a buzzy mess. I was never able to get a good tone ouit of it. I just cannot believe that Dime EVER used one of these.

Now I thought Dime used the Krankenstein? I am talking about the Rev. Am I mistaken?

[Keebz]

The + versions are better because they use 6550 tubes/ better xformer whereas the 1st series used 5881's and have a lesser quality transformer.
Overall, the + version sounds better. Not a big fan of the first issue.

[JiveTurkey]

The + versions are better because they use 6550 tubes/ better xformer whereas the 1st series used 5881's and have a lesser quality transformer.
Overall, the + version sounds better. Not a big fan of the first issue.

Very good to know. Thanks.

[Keebz]

Sounds like a buzzy mess. I was never able to get a good tone ouit of it. I just cannot believe that Dime EVER used one of these.

Now I thought Dime used the Krankenstein? I am talking about the Rev. Am I mistaken?

He used a custom Rev1, which was the inspiration for the Krankenstein.

[Keebz]

The + versions are better because they use 6550 tubes/ better xformer whereas the 1st series used 5881's and have a lesser quality transformer.
Overall, the + version sounds better. Not a big fan of the first issue.

Very good to know. Thanks.

Sure No prob. JMO, but I wouldn't do that trade.

[Wookieslayer]

tried the first Rev in Sam Ash few weeks back... was very disappointed... thin and harsh treble mess. Yes it opened up with volume but still sounded empty. The Rev+ is supposed to be better FWIW and I've heard good things about the Krankenstein

[zach]

yeah, they're not good IMO. i'd trade an el diablo or blue voodoo for one, but that's about it.

[JiveTurkey]

yeah, they're not good IMO. i'd trade an el diablo or blue voodoo for one, but that's about it.

Now that is an endorsement right there

[gary666]

I had one for a couple months. It wasn't that bad. I think their big mistake was the sweep control. Why put a control on your amp that can make it sound like crap in the wrong hands?

[ZEEGLER]

I've tried The Rev, Rev+, Krankenstein, and honestly wanted to like them.

Didn't!

[RaceU4her]

i think a two channel chadwick might be my next amp

[hardvalve]

I've tried The Rev, Rev+, Krankenstein, and honestly wanted to like them.

Didn't!

That is my exact thought on the matter.