Runt-50 - 50-watt Tube Head Review

Probably the Best Amp I've Owned

I bought the Runt 50 with the matching Runt 2x12 cab. Heavy as heck but a wondetrful sounding rig. The head also sounds good with every other cab I own. Just a side note and a big plus: I can use my Line 6 HX Effects channel switching feature with the Runt without the bad Hum problems that occur with some amps. So whatever Friedman did in their loop wiring, they did it right! Kudos!… read more Thanks, Dave!

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Best amp ever!!!!

I had a Mesa Mark V. Just felt like it had to much gain. The people at Sweetwater let me send it back and I got the Runt. I was so pleased with it. I don't even need an overdrive. This amp gives you that raw rock tone for days. It's just fantastic. I would recommend it to anyone.

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Runt 50/Sweetwater Rocks

Hello everyone. I spent the last year debating what amplifier to buy and finally went with the Runt 50 approximately three months ago. It was/is the best guitar amplifier I've heard in my life. And then it wasn't. Long story short several problems with amp out of nowhere three days prior to my band finally getting to play a gig in last year due to Covid! Spoke with Sweetwater on… read more the phone and discussed all probs with amp and a new one was on my doorstep the very next day. It too is the best fifty watt tube amplifier I've ever heard.I can't possibly say enough good things about their service/sales department. All future purchases will be through Sweetwater and hopefully I can send some business their way as well. Outstanding!!!!!!!!

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A very well engineered amp

Do not hesitate to buy it .Great tone and features .

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Waited 4 yrs to write a review.

First, the Sweetwater team are really a good bunch of people to work with. I purchased this amp in November of 2016 and still use it regularly. I like to play UFO, Scorpions, Thin Lizzy, Maiden, Judas Priest, Van Halen, Deep Purple...etc. You get the idea of tone I chase. I have various wattage Spawns and decided to add a Runt 50 to amp herd. I found that the Runt 50 into… read more a 2x12 cabinet closed back cabinet with a Celestion vintage 30 and a creamback 65 can cover everything I play clean, crunchy and records very well too. One day, I like to try a 4x12 with that speaker combination. I believe this amp is designed to sound at its best with those 2 speakers. What I really like. - Records very well. Mix wise, amp is voiced for guitar. In short, very little EQ'ing. - Clean tones are awesome. Switchable EQ/Voicings on front panel. - Hot rodded Plexi tones are a little modern leaning in a very good way. - 2 switchable different gain options on front panel. - Transparent effects loop. One of the best I have used. - Built in direct box is exceptional and works great. The mic placement option is nice. - Build quality is top shelf from components to cabinet - Versatile amp. Turn down the gain and turn the volume up. - Takes pedals well. - Reliable Why 3.5 of 4 stars? - Footswitchable for the 2 different gains on the dirty channel. At this price point, it should have been included. - Footswitchable Solo Boost. - When using the direct box out not having to use a speaker load for silent recording. If you like slightly leaning hot rodded plexi tone and great sounding clean tones, this amp will easily deliver reliably for a many years. Obviously, a keeper!!

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