Delivering authentic late-1980s solid-state grit and punchy volume, this vintage Crate G-10XL (Model G-10) Guitar Combo Amplifier is an American-made classic with serious underground rock pedigree. Small vintage Crate practice combos of this era are famously part of Josh Homme's (Queens of the Stone Age / Kyuss) legendary desert rock sonic arsenal, revered for dial-in scooped mids, spiky fuzz-like overdrive, and unique compressed saturation when pushed.
Built in St. Louis, Missouri by SLM Electronics, this compact combo features Crate's rugged textured black tolex, corner protectors, and signature grey basketweave grille cloth. Equipped with a switchable high-gain "SCG Channel" for thick, fuzzy clipping, a full 3-band EQ, front-panel 1/4" footswitch and line out jacks, and a dedicated headphone jack for silent practice, it serves as both a quirky studio secret weapon and an everyday workbench or practice amp.
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Brand: Crate (SLM Electronics)
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Model: G-10 / G-10XL (Serial: 10X 2032)
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Origin: Made in USA (St. Louis, MO)
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Tone Pedigree: Vintage Crate solid-state architecture famously used and popularized by Josh Homme (QOTSA/Kyuss) for signature gritty desert rock tones
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Configuration: Solid-State Practice Combo
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Channels/Controls: Master Volume, SCG Gain Channel with Push-Switch & Level Control, 3-Band EQ (Low, Mid, High)
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I/O: 1/4" Instrument Input, Footswitch Jack, Headphone Output, Line Out Jack
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Power: 120 VAC / 30 Watts Max consumption
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Condition: Pre-owned Vintage Condition (Fully intact front badge, clean control knobs, light cosmetic wear on tolex/corners consistent with age)
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Ideal for: Desert rock and stoner rock tone chasers, Queens of the Stone Age fans, studio recording secret weapon rigs, workbench test gear, and vintage Crate collectors.
