Jetta compared to Cure

[scotts418]

Hi guys,
Sorry if someone else has already asked before, but I’m finally looking to upgrade to a premium amp from my Fender Champion 600 (I’m a home office/bedroom jammer). Being a Clevelander, my first choice is Dr. Z and was originally planning to jump on the Jetta Combo based on the YouTube clips, but I can also find Cure combos for a similar price point.

I know both are differently voiced amps, and the Jetta seems more up my alley for its supposedly beefier tone (and based on the demo will pair perfectly with my Friedman BE OD), but the level knob on the Cure seems amazing for a home office guitarist. The Cure also sounds like it’ll be easier to get amp overdrive at reasonable levels, but the Jetta description says you can do the same using just the Master and Volume knobs.

Anyone tried both that could help confirm if the Jetta can really be played at lower volumes at home, similar to the Cure? It’s a 30 watt amp so i feel like it would be less usable, but happy to hear your opinions.

Thanks in advance!
Scott

[scotts418]

I somehow missed a similar thread below mine. Please ignore this one.

[lowbudget]

I think anyone who self describes as a home jammer would be infinitely happier with the Cure. I’ve never encountered any MV, attenuator or other device that works as seamlessly and transparently as the Cure’s level control.

Full disclosure: I have and/or have had both. Get the Cure and don’t look back!

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+1 ^^^. I think as a gigging amp I'd give the Jetta the edge--it's got a huge, fat tone, plenty of volume, punchy as hell, and sits beautifully in the mix. But for jamming along with backing tracks or with a couple of friends, the Cure's infinitely adjustable level control can't be beat. I've gigged both--and the Cure's also great for everything from the local blues jam to a coffee-shop gig to you name it. Both take pedals beautifully, both sound great, but yeah--if I was just playing at home I'd still have my Cure, most likely.

[scotts418]

Mar 9, 2020 19:27:38 GMT -7 @fleabiscuit said:

+1 ^^^. I think as a gigging amp I'd give the Jetta the edge--it's got a huge, fat tone, plenty of volume, punchy as hell, and sits beautifully in the mix. But for jamming along with backing tracks or with a couple of friends, the Cure's infinitely adjustable level control can't be beat. I've gigged both--and the Cure's also great for everything from the local blues jam to a coffee-shop gig to you name it. Both take pedals beautifully, both sound great, but yeah--if I was just playing at home I'd still have my Cure, most likely.

Thank you for the responses! I'm negotiating on a demo Cure on Reverb based on both your feedback.



One last question for you owners. Does the variable boost pedal initiate MORE overdrive than cranking the volume and master? The demo on the website sounded great showing the various settings, but was wondering if you dimed the volume/master (and used the level control for output), and engaged the boost does that push you into even more saturation?

[doctorice]

Mar 13, 2020 9:10:17 GMT -7 scotts418 said:

One last question for you owners. Does the variable boost pedal initiate MORE overdrive than cranking the volume and master? The demo on the website sounded great showing the various settings, but was wondering if you dimed the volume/master (and used the level control for output), and engaged the boost does that push you into even more saturation?

Yes, engaging the eq bypass will squeeze the last bit of gain out of the Cure. Should give a bit more saturation. I'm away from mine currently so I can't try it to confirm. Someone else here probably will!