No, it is not a tube amp, it is a solid state amp.
- Shred til your dead
between $250 and $300.
Standby is a usefull feature on a tube amp, as it keeps the tubes warm and saturated, but cuts off the output to the speaker. Standby should be used when on a break, but not as a true "on/off" switch.
48 lbs
No more than 40-60 seconds realistically
A Crate Electra guitar is an electric guitar that usually comes as a beginner's starter package from Crate. Don't know if they are still available as a new item, but i know that when they were the cost was between $150-$280 (U.S.) depending on what was included in the package and the wattage of the included amp. If you can find a used one it should be about $50 (U.S.) for just the guitar and in good condition.
Crate amps can be found on the website Crate Amps. Guitar Center and Musicians Friend also sell crate amps. For a more economical priced amp, eBay has a selection of crate amps for auction.
between $250 and $300.
It all depends what sound you are looking for, and how much money you are willing to spend. If you can afford a good tube amp, then go for it, because you are going to get much much better sound from a tube amplifier.
No.
Yes
Sequential Cascading Gain .. just another way of saying distortion.
Yes, you definitely can. Many bass amps are tube.
The best guitar tube amp is debatable and will vary by people's own tastes. However, you if you are looking for the best value, you will want to try Bugera amps.
The main reason people buy a tube amp is for the power tube distortion. A lot of people look for lower wattage amp (between 1.5 and 15 WATTS) so when they turn it up louder they get the natural tube "mud" on the sound. If your amp is beginning to distort or become muddy at higher volumes then you are pushing your power tubes. This will not damage the amp but it may damage your sound. I recommend buying a new amp with a higher wattage rating. This extra "head room" will give you the ability to play louder without distorting.
The technical specifications of a keyboard amp will vary depending on the brand and size of the amp. Some of the many brands of keyboard amps are Crate, Roland, Traynor and Ultratone. The specifications can be found on the sites that sell these amps or on the company websites.
It is recommended to warm up a tube amp for about 5-10 minutes before using it to ensure optimal performance and sound quality.
A tube amp should warm up for about 15-30 minutes before use to ensure optimal performance and sound quality.