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Four New VTX Combos Debut at Winter NAMM

January 25, 2005

VTX30B
VTX30B
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VTX212B
VTX212B
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Crate used the 2005 Winter NAMM show to announce that it has added four new combo amps to its VTX series: the VTX212B, VTX65B, VTX30B, and VTX15B.

The VTX212B features three channel operation with EQ for each channel; 120 Watts RMS into two Crate custom 12" speakers; RCA CD inputs; CFS3 three-button metal footswitch; and GTX Style Effect Section with Multi-Effects, Delays, and Reverb. The VTX212B is available first quarter 2005 and lists for $679.99.

The VTX65B features three channel operation with EQ for each channel; 65 Watts RMS into a Crate Custom 12" speaker; RCA CD inputs; CFS3 three-button metal footswitch; and GTX Style Effect Section with Multi-Effects, Delays, and Reverb. The VTX65B is available first quarter 2005 and lists for $539.99.

The VTX30B features two channel operation with EQ for each channel; 30 Watts RMS into a Crate Custom 10" speaker; RCA CD inputs; a chromatic tuner, headphone jack and 15 digital effects. It is available first quarter 2005 and lists for $359.99.

The VTX15B features two channel operation with global EQ; 15 Watts RMS into a Crate Custom 8" speaker; RCA CD inputs; 15 digital effects; a headphone jack and extension speaker jack. It is available first quarter 2005 and lists for $229.99.

Feature Summaries:

VTX212B

  • Three Channel Operation with EQ for Each Channel
  • 120 Watts RMS into two Crate Custom 12" Speakers
  • RCA CD Inputs
  • CFS3 three-Button Metal Footswitch
  • GTX Style Effect Section with Multi-Effects, Delays, Reverb
  • Available Q1 2005
  • List $679.99

VTX65B

  • Three Channel Operation with EQ for Each Channel
  • 65 Watts RMS into a Crate Custom 12" Speaker
  • RCA CD Inputs
  • CFS3 three-Button Metal Footswitch
  • GTX Style Effect Section with Multi-Effects, Delays, Reverb
  • Available Q1 2005
  • List $539.99

The VTX30B

  • Two Channel Operation with EQ for Each Channel
  • 30 Watts RMS into a Crate Custom 10" Speaker
  • RCA CD Inputs Chromatic Tuner
  • Headphone Jack 15 Digital Effects
  • Available Q1 2005
  • List $359.99

The VTX15B

  • Two Channel Operation with Global EQ
  • 15 Watts RMS into a Crate Custom 8" Speaker
  • RCA CD Inputs 15 Digital Effects
  • Headphone Jack and Extension Speaker Jack
  • Available Q1 2005
  • List $229.99

For more information, visit their web site at http://www.crateamps.com.

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