GBG120 - Tube Amp by ZUTA

[gearJunkie]

GBG120 - Tube Amp by ZUTA

NOTE; the FS-1 – Foot controller is included. As a part of the scene that became legendary in the Late -80:s through the -90:s known to the world as “The Gothenburg Sound” ZUTA is now Introducing the revolutionary and ultimate guitar amplifier for the most discerning musician: Behold the...

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$3999

This thing looks awesome


@BigHairyGuitars , excellent demo!

 

[gearJunkie]

EL34s and 6L6s

Let’s not forget about the tubes – with 12AX7 tubes in the pre-amp section, KT88, KT77, 6550, 6L6 and EL34 tubes in any combination in the power-amp section.

4 channels
built in gate
series / parallel effects loop

 

[laxu]

That's pretty cool. The design is delightfully "industrial" and I like that they use a Noctua fan in the back to cool it. I love the big buttons for selecting channels from the front panel.

Separate solo and main fx loops is neat. Nobody says you need to use it for actual solos but could run two totally different fx chains you can switch with one button.

The switchable tube thing is IMO not that useful

16 kg/35 lbs weight is less than I expected.

Not having MIDI for switching is weak shit though.

This is way too expensive to import but at least it's something a bit different in a sea of "me too" amps that come out every year.

 

[gearJunkie]

That's pretty cool. The design is delightfully "industrial" and I like that they use a Noctua fan in the back to cool it. I love the big buttons for selecting channels from the front panel.

Separate solo and main fx loops is neat. Nobody says you need to use it for actual solos but could run two totally different fx chains you can switch with one button.

The switchable tube thing is IMO not that useful

16 kg/35 lbs weight is less than I expected.

Not having MIDI for switching is weak shit though.

This is way too expensive to import but at least it's something a bit different in a sea of "me too" amps that come out every year.

Well stated. I agree with you on every point. I would definitely love some hands-on time with this amp,

 

[MadAsAHatter]

I saw this the other day. Really cool piece of hardware, but I'm not fully convinced it could add to or replace things I already have. I do like the plethora of sounds it's capable of. And I did hear a difference with the power tubes. That doesn't always come across well. It'll be on my radar and I wouldn't be opposed to picking one up is it came up used at a good price.

There is a big glaring thing it's missing, there's no MIDI switching. With all the channels and built in selectable options MIDI is almost required to get the most out of it.

 

[GuitarJon]

I wanted to jump in here because imho this brand deserves way more recognition!

I met Baskim Zuta at Guitar Summit but we had been in touch before that as well. Talked to him a bunch of times over the phone too etc. Not only is he an absolute genius when it comes to designing gear, he's also such a nice guy and so passionate about what he does. He also just loves rock! :)

Got his amps and pedals to make videos and this morning I tried the amps. Both the LA25 MKII and GBG 120 have blown me away but the latter especially since I'm a high gain fan. However, the clean and low gain tones on that amp are amazing too! That amp does it all and then some...

All that's left to say for now is: Zuta ROCKS!

 

[GuitarJon]

I saw this the other day. Really cool piece of hardware, but I'm not fully convinced it could add to or replace things I already have. I do like the plethora of sounds it's capable of. And I did hear a difference with the power tubes. That doesn't always come across well. It'll be on my radar and I wouldn't be opposed to picking one up is it came up used at a good price.

There is a big glaring thing it's missing, there's no MIDI switching. With all the channels and built in selectable options MIDI is almost required to get the most out of it.

I've been told midi compatibility will be possible soon with a special device

 

[Devin]

Yeah I fuckin love the way these look

 

[JiveTurkey]

Yeah I fuckin love the way these look

*Except for the labelmaker channel names

 

[Devin]

*Except for the labelmaker channel names

The big ass channel push buttons (hopefully they're push buttons?) are probably my favorite part haha

 

[paisleywookiee]

I'm sure it's a splendidly made piece of gear. But it looks like a piece of networking equipment.

 

[JiveTurkey]

The big ass channel push buttons (hopefully they're push buttons?) are probably my favorite part haha

Dear god I hope they are A push shift/boost button for each control

 

[Whizzinby]

The layout and feature set is epic.

 

[banned]

I'm sure it's a splendidly made piece of gear. But it looks like a piece of networking equipment.

That's what it looks like to me

 

[Byrdman]

I wanted to jump in here because imho this brand deserves way more recognition!

I met Baskim Zuta at Guitar Summit but we had been in touch before that as well. Talked to him a bunch of times over the phone too etc. Not only is he an absolute genius when it comes to designing gear, he's also such a nice guy and so passionate about what he does. He also just loves rock! :)

Got his amps and pedals to make videos and this morning I tried the amps. Both the LA25 MKII and GBG 120 have blown me away but the latter especially since I'm a high gain fan. However, the clean and low gain tones on that amp are amazing too! That amp does it all and then some...

All that's left to say for now is: Zuta ROCKS!

so when is the YT video going to be uploaded???

 

[GuitarJon]

so when is the YT video going to be uploaded???

Unboxing within a couple days (there was a LOT to unbox), first review in a couple weeks or so.

 

[GuitarJon]

 

[spawnofthesith]

 

[CorrosiveMatter]

For years I have managed to not need a rack for guitar stuff and all the sudden there is a ton of awesome rack gear. Got my 2u for my switch and power yesterday and thinking I should have ordered a 12u...

 

[GuitarJon]

Here's my take on this incredible amp: