Artist Guitars Australia

Is the Artist TweedTone V (Five) the ultimate budget tube amp for home use and recording? In this video, we take a deep dive into this 5-watt Class A powerhouse to see if it delivers that classic vintage "Tweed" breakup without the boutique price tag. Equipped with a 6V6GT power tube and an 8" Celestion G8C-15 speaker, the TweedTone V is designed for touch-sensitive dynamics and natural saturation. We test it across a variety of guitars—including a Stratocaster, Telecaster, and ES-335—to see how it handles single-coils and humbuckers. What we cover in this review: Tone Demos: Clean, cranked, and "over the edge" breakup. Pedal Compatibility: How it handles TS-style overdrives and analog delays. Recording Performance: We look at microphone placement and low-volume high-gain tracking. Honest Pros and Cons: Is it loud enough for a jam, and what are the limitations of the 8" speaker? Whether you're looking for a desktop recording amp or a practice amp that actually feels like a real tube circuit, this review covers everything you need to know about the Artist V. ============================= Video Chapters ============================= 00:00 Artist TweedTone V Jam Track Demo 01:31 Artist TweedTone V Five Watt Amplifier Overview 03:00 How the TweedTone V Handles Overdrive Pedals 03:33 Boost and Normal Switch Features Explained 03:50 Artist TweedTone V Price and Weight 04:12 Why it is a Great Home Practice Amp 04:37 Recording Setup and Microphone Placement 05:19 Stratocaster Tones with Analog Delay and Normal Mode 05:39 Dry Stratocaster Tones No Effects 06:34 Stratocaster with Tube Screamer Style Overdrive 07:22 Telecaster Tones in Boost Mode with Volume Dynamics 07:43 Telecaster with Analog Delay Pedal 08:15 Volume Knob Dynamics with Overdrive 09:08 Epiphone ES 335 Humbucker Sound Test 09:29 Clean Jazz Tones with No Pedals 10:04 Classic Blues Tones and Natural Breakup 10:33 Vintage Overdrive Pedal Test with ES 335 11:11 Final Thoughts on Pedal Compatibility 11:27 Low Volume High Gain Recording with PRS 12:23 Cranked Volume and Pedal Recording Test 12:48 Final Verdict Pros and Cons 13:15 What I Do Not Like About the TweedTone V 13:37 Overall Tone and Performance Analysis 13:58 Comparing the Artist V 12A and 20R 14:22 Final Versatility Rating 🛒 Artist Guitars Australia - https://alnk.to/8PHWYF3 🛒 Artist Guitars New Zealand - https://alnk.to/1CaSLhe Affiliate links earn me a small commission with any purchase. Thanks for your support. ============================= Channel Memberships & Patreon ============================= 🔗 Find Me Online - https://linktr.ee/intheblues ►Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/intheblues ►Join this channel to get access to channel perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-oSaKCCEffJph0F7m6_xfA/join ►My Sweetwater Gear Page - https://imp.i114863.net/intheblues ►intheblues Merch - https://intheblues.net/go/tees - This YouTube channel participates in Affiliate programs. These programs are designed for the channel to earn an income using the links provided in the description or pinned comment section. Please note: Not all links on this website are affiliate links. #ArtistGuitars #TweedToneV #TubeAmp #GuitarReview #intheblues #5WattAmp #HomeStudio #GuitarTone