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Forums :: Ask Amp Tech Expert Skip Simmons

Bugera Vintage V5 Infinium

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Mon, 04/20/2026 - 13:42
Eric P
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Hey skip, I hope you're well. Last week at a jam, I had the chance to play a Kalamazoo Model 1 amp and I loved it (I loved the tone and it also had a line out to the PA, which was great). So now I'm looking for one of these, but they are not easy to find in Toronto.I was doing some research on a possible substitute for the short-, medium-term until I can find a Kalamazoo. One amp that was recommended is the Bugera Vintage V5 Infinium (it has a line out as well as an attenuator). I was wondering if you've come across these or heard anything about them as a harp amp. Do they have decent tone? Would you recommend it for my (short-term) purposes? I appreciate any advice you can offer. Thx, Eric

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Mon, 04/20/2026 - 16:07
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Hello Eric. I'll chime in for

Hello Eric. I'll chime in for Skip (Skip only has experience with vintage amps, so we won't be able to help). I have not personally played that model, but looking at the specs, it has a good possibility of sounding good. If you get it, let everyone know what you think.

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Mon, 04/20/2026 - 17:24
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Bugera Vintage V5 Infinium

Hi David, 

Ok. Thanks for validating the specs! 

It's available on a local resale site, so I'll see if I can get my hands on it and will report back, if I get it. :-)

Thanks!Eric

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Sun, 04/26/2026 - 17:27
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Bugera Vintage V5 Infinium

Sadly, the Amp was gone by the time I contacted the seller. I'll keep my eye out for it. If anyone has any recos for similar amps (affordable, line out to PA, + Attenuator) that sound great for harp, I'm all ears! Thx,Eric

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