Please tell me about the Egnater Tweaker-88!

[richedie]

Hi guys,

What's the thought on this head? I am looking to get something different than what I already have, while not over-spending and also buying an amp that is on par with my 20 Ann Bogner Shiva and PWE Event Horizon.
My amps are both EL34.

I was searching for an amp that is a little different, maybe 6L6 or KT88s. I have been bouncing back and forth between the Mesa Boogie Electyradyne, Orange amps, Mesa Rectoverb and Randall RM series. However, I need to spend more time on the Tweaker series. I played em briefly and remember them sounding rather boutique, which I like.

My original band plays clean to semi clean, mid gain and some high gain. Trying to stay away from the ultra high gain these days so an amp has to be great in the low to mid gain areas. Cover band is 90s rock and grunge.

Any reliability issues?

Thanks!

 

[mylo]

I've had mine for a couple of weeks so I can't vouch for reliability. It appears to be very well built. I looked inside and checked the bias first thing. Very neat wiring and large transformers. I have no doubt it will hold up. It is quite different than 6L6's and El 34's. I rehearsed with it tonight and Absolutely loved it. The cleans are perfect. When you use the rhythm boost you can choose between clean/gain so you can get the super clean then touch off the boost switch and get a Paisley like grit. The dirty's are awesome as well. The amp shines just past 12 o clock on the volumes. Very subtle change in volume and tone until you get to 12 but very touchy thereafter. I am running mine @ 4 ohms with 2 Tweaker 212 cabs and after tonight I am very satisfied. Not the best review in the world but hope it helps.