Guitar amp Suggestions

Madness Fades · #1 04-11-2006, 10:43 AM

I've been on the lookout for a decent amp for a while now. It looks like a Boogie amp is too big for my bedroom sessions and all i want is a decent practice amp no more than 30w.
Along with my model 1 and Boss GT6 what amp would you guys reccoment at around the £2-300 price range

chiliD · #2 04-11-2006, 11:03 AM

I was going to suggest a Vox Valvetronix, but since you have the FX pedal board already, what about a Vox AC15, or a Carvin Vintage16?

Those would be good if you're just going to be rockin' alone at home. If you get into a band, you'll need something bigger to cut through the drums & bass.

larg · #3 04-11-2006, 12:43 PM

While we're on the topic...

I've been playing on a Les Paul Custom with a Boss SD-1 pedal through a Rolan Blues-Cube 60. Although it sounds nice with bluesy stuff, especially Peter Green songs, etc., it destroys the sound of most classic rock stuff that I try to play, including any of the Lindsey-era stuff. On top of that, I'm putting together a band right now, so I'd like to work on getting a nicer sounds. Any suggestions for a good amp set up, or even just a pedal or two to help me out? I'm afraid I'm not too knowledgeable in all this stuff (this is my first venture with a band) so any help would be greatly appreciated, as it always is.

Thanks!

David · #4 04-11-2006, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by larg

While we're on the topic...

I've been playing on a Les Paul Custom with a Boss SD-1 pedal through a Rolan Blues-Cube 60. Although it sounds nice with bluesy stuff, especially Peter Green songs, etc., it destroys the sound of most classic rock stuff that I try to play, including any of the Lindsey-era stuff. On top of that, I'm putting together a band right now, so I'd like to work on getting a nicer sounds. Any suggestions for a good amp set up, or even just a pedal or two to help me out? I'm afraid I'm not too knowledgeable in all this stuff (this is my first venture with a band) so any help would be greatly appreciated, as it always is.

Thanks!

I recommend the Crate BT10 bass amplifier for practice. It's excellent for both bass & keyboard.

chiliD · #5 04-11-2006, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by larg

While we're on the topic...

I've been playing on a Les Paul Custom with a Boss SD-1 pedal through a Rolan Blues-Cube 60. Although it sounds nice with bluesy stuff, especially Peter Green songs, etc., it destroys the sound of most classic rock stuff that I try to play, including any of the Lindsey-era stuff. On top of that, I'm putting together a band right now, so I'd like to work on getting a nicer sounds. Any suggestions for a good amp set up, or even just a pedal or two to help me out? I'm afraid I'm not too knowledgeable in all this stuff (this is my first venture with a band) so any help would be greatly appreciated, as it always is.

Thanks!

Look for a tube (valve) amp...a much warmer tone, cuts through when in a band situation. Solid state amps, such as the Blues Cube, have a tendency to get lost in the mix.

madformac · #6 04-11-2006, 02:58 PM

I don't really know what you can get thats pretty good at that price Paul.

I remember way back spending about £340 on a Marshall 150w Transistor amp and I thought it was great for the cash.

I then heard a tube amp and I was sold on it. It was a choice between the Mesa Boogie F50 and the Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb. The Fender killed it and thats what I use now. It's all tube and sounds sweet. It's "only" 22 watts but it sounds far louder and it will overdrive easier than a 100w Twin. It's fine for stage use as it will get mic'ed anyway. I think I paid about £950 ($1800) but they are now as low as £710.

You could try something from Laney. They are by far and away the best sub £500 amps in my opinion. As ChiliD said, try your best to get a tube amp. They need to be treated with more respect than trans amps but the payback is 10000% better.

My setup, out of interest, is as follows right now.

I run the Model 1 through a pedaltrain containing a Budda Bud Wah, an MXR Dyna Comp, EH Big Muff, Boss SD1, Boss CH-5, Ernie Ball volume pedal and Boss DD-3 and thats about it. From there it's into a Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb Reissue (with my "signature" blue jewel lamp

). Cable wise I used to use Monsters but they are not flexible enough for me so I use a combo of Zaolla and Planet Waves and for the pedal interconnects it varies between George L's and Boss. Right now it's all Boss.

I have a GT-6 too somewhere but I don't use it anymore so it's going on ebay soon I suspect.

**mylittledemon** · #7 04-11-2006, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Madness Fades

I've been on the lookout for a decent amp for a while now. It looks like a Boogie amp is too big for my bedroom sessions and all i want is a decent practice amp no more than 30w.
Along with my model 1 and Boss GT6 what amp would you guys reccoment at around the £2-300 price range

Fender Blues Jr. $400 US, you can't beat that little bad boy.

chiliD · #8 04-11-2006, 04:04 PM

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Fender Blues Jr. $400 US, you can't beat that little bad boy.

Tweed, of course...right? Don't tell me you have a black tolex one.

**mylittledemon** · #9 04-11-2006, 04:08 PM

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Tweed, of course...right? Don't tell me you have a black tolex one.

Yeah Chili, I have the black one...but I couldnt find the tweed one in the guitar shops, so I "settled". I don't really care too much about the cosmetics of my amp...although I must say, I like the look of the tweed one better.