Kapn.K
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I wanted something a little lighter than my all tube 2x12 crate combo(circa 1996). The maverick is a '96 model as well. It came to me in FL via Honolulu for $750 shipped. I saw some slightly cheaper(not any 1x12's) but I'm glad I spent a little more. This thing is showroom new, cover, pedal, manual and any boogie schwag he had laying around. Thanks, Kelvin! Additionally it is all black(except for the brown control panel). I think I really wanted a creme or wine tolex model but after plugging in, I don't think I care at all. I wanted something more portable that didn't need to be at hearing-damage level to deliver the ear candy(i still LOVE the sound of the crate TV6212). The crate weighs 62lbs. The mav weighs 59lbs(according to shipping label). It is physically smaller but my back says it's the same. I love the clean but at keep-up-with-HEAVY-drummer levels, it has ALOT of distortion. Could I change v1 and v4(I think) to 12at7's(or y's or u's) to clean it up? Backing off guitar volume helps at the expense of loosing alot of volume. I avoid the lead channel because my duncan'd SG begs me to start a metal band. I've heard this channel described as weird. Don't believe it. Compared to other boogies, maybe. It has a very evil, compressed, controlled, articulate sound. I've been staying on the SS rectifier as well. The first night I got it, I stayed up 'til 2:30am playing. I called in sick the next day and played some more. I thought about buying something cheaper but these boogies really seem to hold their value well so I've got a real quality piece/savings account as I'm sure I could sell it for what I paid.