Bugera G5 Infinium
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Bugera
G5 Infinium
Product Info
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This little Bugera is a serious contender for bedroom players and practice sessions. The full tube design delivers genuine warmth and grit, and the attenuation gives you manageable volume at any level. It's a fantastic way to experience tube amp tones without the usual expense, especially for someone exploring different amp voicings.
Product Description
- Bugera G5 Infinium
- Full Tube Guitar Amp Head
- Power: 5 W
- Power Attenuator: 5 W
- 0.1 W
- 2 Channels
- Morph control for continuous fading between US and British sound characters
- Preamplifier tubes: ECC83
- Power amplifier tubes: 12BH7
- Output with speaker simulation for 1x 12" or 4x 12" sound character - can also be used as headphone output
- Line (AUX) input: 6.3 mm jack
- FX loop with switchable level
- 1 Speaker output for 8 Ohm guitar speaker
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 446 x 232 x 197 mm
- Weight: 8.0 kg
- 2-Way foot switch (FSB102A) for Channel/Reverb included
PROS
- • Excellent value for a full-tube amp, especially at this price point.
- • The Infinium tube technology extends tube life significantly, saving long-term costs.
- • Morph control provides a surprisingly usable range of US/British voicing.
- • Compact size and included 2-way footswitch make it stage-ready.
CONS
- • Build quality, while decent, doesn't match higher-end amps; expect some plastic parts.
- • 5W output is limiting for louder gigs; relies heavily on attenuation.
- • FX loop isn't the most pristine; coloration is noticeable.
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Key Features
Power (Watts)
5W (attenuated to 1W & 0.1W)
Tubes
ECC83 (preamp) x 2, 12BH7 (power)
Channels
2 (Clean/Lead)
Effects
FX loop with switchable level
Speaker Output
8 Ohm
Weight
8.0 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
It regulates the voltage to the tubes, extending their lifespan and reducing the need for frequent replacements – a real benefit for a budget-friendly amp.
It's serviceable for basic recording, but expect some coloration; a dedicated speaker cab simulation plugin will yield better results.
It smoothly blends between a US-style clean and a British-style overdrive, offering a surprising amount of tonal variation – it's more than just a simple EQ adjustment.
