Chris1127

Used the amp again at practice last night for about 2 1/2 hours, didn't cut out once! Not sure I would risk it doing it mid gig so think it will still go back, but it will be a shame to be without it for a month!

cheers all, good to hear more positive feedback on them, looks like it will go back for refund and I'll go on the waiting list for more stock

I think you're probably right, it'd be a real pain if it went back for repair and they couldn't replicate the issue and just sent it back. It's otherwise a fantastic amp, I think stock is an issue at the moment so might mean a wait but I think its probably the way to go. I'd read a lot of positive reviews before I bought it, but did also see one or two mentioning an issue with cutting out which made me wonder.

Any other Bugera Veyron owners on here? I bought a tube preamp Veyron to use with my upright bass (K&K preamp and pickups) and have used it for a couple of practices now - questionable power rating aside its a great, punchy clean amp with bags of power however I have had a bit of trouble with it cutting out. It mainly happens on louder/faster sections particularly over certain lower notes, and happens irrespective of whether compressor is on or off. It happens irrespective of master volume setting so seems to be occurring somewhere in the preamp stage. It's almost like a limiter is cutting out the input signal completely, as it goes silent but then seamlessly kicks back in within a few seconds (unless you keep playing loud!). I bought it as b-stock from Thomann, so covered under warranty and they have said they will refund or repair (which will mean 4 ish weeks without the amp). Other than the cutting out I am really happy with it. If I mess around with gain, preamp volume and k&k preamp level settings I can get it running reliably, if quieter than I'd really like - but then again I am only running at 8ohm. I just wanted to see what experience any other owners have had with these before I decide what to do next.

cheers mojoke, they're definitely committed and looking for someone long-term - turning out plenty of original material too (i'm just finishing recording a final 10-track cd of stuff with them that Dave's written). Got your PM - will send you dave's number too

not sure if this is a bit of a hijack here but my old band are looking for a replacement bass player after I handed me notice in before christmas - band is called Smokey Joe - we were gigging regularly round Newton Abbot/Teignmouth and the surrounding area with a few regular monthly slots. 3 (now 2) piece Blues rock originals and covers, own PA, good couple of hours set with a good part of that being originals. Hendrixy SRV rory and the like. I can pass on a number if you're interested? I think if you search on youtube for smokey joe blues blues band theres a couple of songs on there