Hi John, nice review as always. Comprehensive and informative. Picked one up for £70, like new. Not usually a fan of modelling amps, but this is excellent. All usable tones and easy to manipulate without a degree in astrophysics... I've split the output and put a patch cable in so I can use it with other speakers. Sounds great through the vintage Celestion in my Peavey Pacer (Lovely clean amp, but heavy and difficult to control at low volume in the house). The best though is the Harley Benton 112 cabinet. Picked one up for £40 still boxed. This sounds fantastic through it. Warm and clean. Very light as well. I don't know what speaker they have in there but it's excellent. For £66 brand new? Got to be the bargain of the century! I can heartily recommend it. Other mods: White chicken head knobs. Maybe my eyesight's failing, but even in daylight I had trouble seeing the settings and because the knobs are so close together I found my hand obscured the face. I may also have a fix for that annoying thump when you power it off. Got the parts on order and I'll let you know if it works...
Hi John. I have one of these amps. I was surprised you didn't mention the tap tempo option nor the ranges of amp modelling. I wasn't quite sure whether you went through the various red/yellow/green options for each of the parameters. You're right about that 'Crack!' when you turn off - it's fierce but that does seem to be a feature of many small amps. Overall, I'd say this is one of the best small amps I've had and it's the one I've kept. Obviously, no-one is going to buy this if they like to move quickly and easily between FX, that's what pedals are for. However, for just setting a favourite 'baseline' effect, I find the FC20 to be ideal. It's excellent for very small venues or as a practice amp. The Gain control is effective unless you're into real grunge. In which case ,buy a pedal! The facility to use earphones is very handy and isn't always provided as an option. Over the years, I've used amps where the controls are on top of an amp, often in a recessed part of the cabinet. Amps with controls that are easily accessible and visible from the front are, in my opinion, vastly superior in terms of design. Good review as ever, but worth mentioning the tap tempo if you ever return to it.
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Sorry if this has been covered before, but I was wondering what camera / mic you use for your vids? The picture and sound are great! Especially for what looks like a 1 person operation. Thanks!
I am using a Zoom Q2n. There is a newer model out now the Q4n which is just a little over £200. Once I have the sound wave I edit it with Adobe Audition. The spoken parts are much lower in volume than either an acoustic or the amp so I need to boost those sections. I try to remember to not let my voice and the guitar overlap as that makes editing easier. To master the video I am using Magix Video Easy.
Excellent demo. I've never liked those dial-style FX controls for the reason that you mention. The Fender 20 seems to try to pack in more combinations than usual - and not always successfully. The Vibrato seemed very muddy without sparkle although the cry baby wah sounded pretty good and tremolo was reasonable
from my view point the reverb is its best feature. 60 years ago I was waking past the town hall in Campbelltown and heard the most beautiful sound. I now know it was a reverb soaked Strat and have ever after been seeking that sound. Trouble is, I am not that keen on single coils.
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Thank you John for this review. I saw you recorded from the headphones out. Can you share some information about your set up. Do you use any special cables (TRS or TS or Y cable insert). I was thinking about if this is usable when taking lessons online through an audio interface so the other person can hear the amp. Thanks again for a great channel and take care. Greetings from Sweden.
As you noted Bjorn there is a mini jack lead going to the Tascam. There it goes into a 1/4" headphone adaptor and is half inserted into the input of the Tascam. This often is the case when stereo meets mono. In the production stage of the video I use the Tascam's recording from the guitar and fade out the volume from the Zoom camera. This eliminates any acoustic sound coming from the guitar. Thanks for commenting.
I've been considering one of these, the crack noise when turning off is always mentioned. Does it still make the noise if volume is turned down before turning off? Thanks.
Well John, took the plunge & my 20 arrived yesterday. Very impressed so far. I'm going to disconnect the speaker to see if the crack noise happens. If not install a speaker switch. Fingers crossed. Thanks for your review.
I'm thinking about getting this amp. I've been playing only acoustic guitar for the past year and a half and I'm wanting to move to electric. I would like to play wearing headphones so I don't annoy my family/roommates with my mediocre playing. How do you recommend I should go about this? Can I plug headphones directly into this amp? Would that be a good thing to do or should I try something different? I'm completely new to electric guitar playing, so I want to make sure I know what I'm doing before I run to Guitar Center. Thanks!
don't get it for your mental health i kinda loved it when i was a begginer playing for the first time and after few months i realized how lacking it is the worst part is bass is completely garbage effects all meh gain is digital af i recommend checking some other stuff at this price range
@@Rb-ys6xb it doesn't sounds good boxy digital annoying i prefer to play unpluged its that bad and i do metal like uping gain does nothing but make it a digital mess upping bass makes it a shit box treble doesn't open the sound and is always boxy as hell cleans are meh really meh amp is so undynamic and it makes it sound lame and shit jazz is better than cleans and isn't so undynamic propbably the only voice channel i somewhat find decent but even then its rather bland and shit no matter how much you try british voice channels are absoulute garbage i rather not even touch them metal channels are completely ass the best one 2000s is a digital mess 90s sounds like the amp is farting 80s sounds like cleans but whit a digital high gain filter over it which sounds so fucking bad so whole amp has like 3 usable channels out of 12 but all those 3 aren't even good they are just less shittier than the other 9 effects are garbage too atleast the most is better not to use ever unless you are gonna go cleans
Get it, set it to the Princeton setting (Blackface, amber light), volume and treble on 5, gain on 3, bass on 4.Throw in a mild distortion or a tube screamer if you have one and voila.
I've got one too. It's one of the nicest little amps I've had. Thanks for doing this John.
Glad you like it!
I really like your playing. You make everything sound good.
Thanks Jim, God bless.
Hi John nice review hope you keeping well you always give a good review on all your videos thanks
Absolutely loved this video. Thanks so much for sharing John!
My pleasure!
As always, a very watchable review John.
Glad you enjoyed it
Hi John, nice review as always. Comprehensive and informative. Picked one up for £70, like new. Not usually a fan of modelling amps, but this is excellent. All usable tones and easy to manipulate without a degree in astrophysics...
I've split the output and put a patch cable in so I can use it with other speakers. Sounds great through the vintage Celestion in my Peavey Pacer (Lovely clean amp, but heavy and difficult to control at low volume in the house).
The best though is the Harley Benton 112 cabinet. Picked one up for £40 still boxed. This sounds fantastic through it. Warm and clean. Very light as well. I don't know what speaker they have in there but it's excellent. For £66 brand new? Got to be the bargain of the century! I can heartily recommend it.
Other mods: White chicken head knobs. Maybe my eyesight's failing, but even in daylight I had trouble seeing the settings and because the knobs are so close together I found my hand obscured the face.
I may also have a fix for that annoying thump when you power it off. Got the parts on order and I'll let you know if it works...
Yes indeed Pete, no complaints so far.
Some really cool rock/metal licks John
Happy new year Shaun!
Great video!
Hi John. I have one of these amps. I was surprised you didn't mention the tap tempo option nor the ranges of amp modelling. I wasn't quite sure whether you went through the various red/yellow/green options for each of the parameters. You're right about that 'Crack!' when you turn off - it's fierce but that does seem to be a feature of many small amps. Overall, I'd say this is one of the best small amps I've had and it's the one I've kept. Obviously, no-one is going to buy this if they like to move quickly and easily between FX, that's what pedals are for. However, for just setting a favourite 'baseline' effect, I find the FC20 to be ideal. It's excellent for very small venues or as a practice amp. The Gain control is effective unless you're into real grunge. In which case ,buy a pedal! The facility to use earphones is very handy and isn't always provided as an option. Over the years, I've used amps where the controls are on top of an amp, often in a recessed part of the cabinet. Amps with controls that are easily accessible and visible from the front are, in my opinion, vastly superior in terms of design.
Good review as ever, but worth mentioning the tap tempo if you ever return to it.
love your videos john keep em coming 😇
Glad you like them!
I love that guitar. I'm thinking of getting one. Only a beginner.
VERY GOOD , MY FRIEND .. ENJOYED YOUR ACCENT AS WELL ..
Thanks for listening
Loved the review! I’m thinking about getting one for a bedroom amp
Go for it!
I've got one, love it !
Please, where can i find your book " sound spanish", and are there tablatures? Thank, i love your music. Friendly from France.
Here you are:- Sounds Spanish
E book www.lulu.com/shop/john-david-coupland/sounds-spanish/ebook/product-124eg7mv.html?q=sounds+spanish&page=1&pageSize=4
Paper back
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Thank you! But is there a paper version? @@JohnCouplandguitar
Yes if you follow the 2nd link you will go to lulu.com who will print a papre copy and send it to your address.@@kiskasolnychka7374
I love your videos !
Many thanks Minh.
Sorry if this has been covered before, but I was wondering what camera / mic you use for your vids? The picture and sound are great! Especially for what looks like a 1 person operation. Thanks!
I am using a Zoom Q2n. There is a newer model out now the Q4n which is just a little over £200. Once I have the sound wave I edit it with Adobe Audition. The spoken parts are much lower in volume than either an acoustic or the amp so I need to boost those sections. I try to remember to not let my voice and the guitar overlap as that makes editing easier. To master the video I am using Magix Video Easy.
Excellent demo. I've never liked those dial-style FX controls for the reason that you mention. The Fender 20 seems to try to pack in more combinations than usual - and not always successfully. The Vibrato seemed very muddy without sparkle although the cry baby wah sounded pretty good and tremolo was reasonable
from my view point the reverb is its best feature. 60 years ago I was waking past the town hall in Campbelltown and heard the most beautiful sound. I now know it was a reverb soaked Strat and have ever after been seeking that sound. Trouble is, I am not that keen on single coils.
Thank you John for this review. I saw you recorded from the headphones out. Can you share some information about your set up. Do you use any special cables (TRS or TS or Y cable insert). I was thinking about if this is usable when taking lessons online through an audio interface so the other person can hear the amp. Thanks again for a great channel and take care. Greetings from Sweden.
As you noted Bjorn there is a mini jack lead going to the Tascam. There it goes into a 1/4" headphone adaptor and is half inserted into the input of the Tascam. This often is the case when stereo meets mono. In the production stage of the video I use the Tascam's recording from the guitar and fade out the volume from the Zoom camera. This eliminates any acoustic sound coming from the guitar. Thanks for commenting.
Yes, it does pop when you turn the power off. I paid $100 for it and it's really nice for the money.
Do you recommend this playing with the fender bullet Stratocaster? Btw nice video♥️
Yes, it will be a good match.
Hey, thanks for the great demo. I wanted to ask, how loud is it? Say I had volume at 5, would it wake the house up?
Yes, absolutely. It is loud enough to do a church hall.
@@JohnCouplandguitar oh well, that means its not for me and my small apartment. But thanks again for the video, saw it twice.
I've been considering one of these, the crack noise when turning off is always mentioned. Does it still make the noise if volume is turned down before turning off? Thanks.
Yes, the pop always happens when turning off.
Yes, as Kenneth said, turning the volume down makes no difference.
@@KD-ql2mf thx
@@JohnCouplandguitar thx
Well John, took the plunge & my 20 arrived yesterday. Very impressed so far. I'm going to disconnect the speaker to see if the crack noise happens. If not install a speaker switch. Fingers crossed. Thanks for your review.
I'm thinking about getting this amp. I've been playing only acoustic guitar for the past year and a half and I'm wanting to move to electric. I would like to play wearing headphones so I don't annoy my family/roommates with my mediocre playing. How do you recommend I should go about this? Can I plug headphones directly into this amp? Would that be a good thing to do or should I try something different? I'm completely new to electric guitar playing, so I want to make sure I know what I'm doing before I run to Guitar Center. Thanks!
The amp has a mini jack headphone socket which can also be used to plug in to a recording device.
don't get it for your mental health i kinda loved it when i was a begginer playing for the first time and after few months i realized how lacking it is
the worst part is bass is completely garbage effects all meh gain is digital af i recommend checking some other stuff at this price range
@@sabbatus like what
@@Rb-ys6xb it doesn't sounds good boxy digital annoying i prefer to play unpluged its that bad and i do metal
like uping gain does nothing but make it a digital mess upping bass makes it a shit box treble doesn't open the sound and is always boxy as hell
cleans are meh really meh amp is so undynamic and it makes it sound lame and shit
jazz is better than cleans and isn't so undynamic propbably the only voice channel i somewhat find decent but even then its rather bland and shit no matter how much you try
british voice channels are absoulute garbage i rather not even touch them
metal channels are completely ass the best one 2000s is a digital mess
90s sounds like the amp is farting 80s sounds like cleans but whit a digital high gain filter over it which sounds so fucking bad
so whole amp has like 3 usable channels out of 12
but all those 3 aren't even good they are just less shittier than the other 9
effects are garbage too atleast the most is better not to use ever unless you are gonna go cleans
Get it, set it to the Princeton setting (Blackface, amber light), volume and treble on 5, gain on 3, bass on 4.Throw in a mild distortion or a tube screamer if you have one and voila.
Finally a good demo of the champion 20 after 500 dumb ones on RUclips
Thanks Wes, much appreciated.
@@JohnCouplandguitar no prob bro
Show!
Great vid! Thank you
Glad you liked it!
Hi John, do you think HSS pickups would sound decent with this amp or is it more suited for HH pickups
It is quite versatile so there will be some setting which will suit the HSS style guitar.
@@JohnCouplandguitar Thanks very much!