Another Amp Question |
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Another Amp Question |
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Apr 1 2011, 10:42 AM |
Just an idea, havn’t tested it myself but maybe you should try out Mesa Boogie Transatlantic 30. Switchable from 15 up to 40 watt.
The Engl super duper metal amps are fun for like what, 5 minutes? Until you realize you got that sound. -------------------- My bands homepage
All time favourites: B. Streisand - Woman in Love, M. Hopkin - Those were the days, L. Richie - Hello |
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Apr 3 2011, 05:52 PM |
Have you checked out Mesa Boogie Express series? There's Mesa Boogie Express 5:50 combo, it's around 1799e with 1x12" Celestion speaker on a Polish Thomman store.
Here's the combo: This amp has lot's of versatility, and it has Mesa tone and quality. It has 50W for gigs which is plenty, and 5W option for room or studio playing. Definitely practical. It also has lots of unique features. I've really read nothing but good words about it. Check out the specs and reviews, there is even some reviews here on GMC: https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_fo...?showtopic=5013 This post has been edited by Ivan Milenkovic: Apr 3 2011, 05:56 PM -------------------- - Ivan's Video Chat Lesson Notes HERE
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Apr 4 2011, 11:30 AM |
A good, and fairly cheap start could be to get a Peavey Valveking. We giged a month ago in a place where they had one of those and my fellow guitarist bought a used one after that. The one he bought was modded with a better speaker and an extra footswitch input (or something).
I've only tested one years ago in the shop and thought it sounded good. Now that I heard on during our gig I was even more convinced and now that he's rehearsing on one I'm sold on the sound too. So as a first step to a great sound it could be an option. First modification that will make the biggest impact is to switch the speaker for something better. He runs a reverb pedal infront since the 1x12 he got lacks reverb. The 2x12 has more options so getting a new amp I'd go for the 2x12 combo. Feels to me it's quite a lot of tone for less money. I always thought that about the Valveking but now that I'm experiencing one in the rehearsal room, even more. -------------------- My bands homepage
All time favourites: B. Streisand - Woman in Love, M. Hopkin - Those were the days, L. Richie - Hello |
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Apr 4 2011, 05:05 PM |
Just to add an information that is worth considering. MickeM gave a very good advice for a first tube amp. ValveKing is definitely an amp that is worth getting as your first tube amp. However, I wouldn't get 212 tube combo ever. They are very heavy.
For example VK 212 combo's weight is 31Kg. Now that's a lot. I had Marshall TSL601 combo that was around 30Kg, and carrying it around was difficult. I would also advise against Marshall TSL series, as channel switching has delay, and the overall sound is good only if you crank it a bit, and 60W is a lot to crank, so the good tone will never be there. -------------------- - Ivan's Video Chat Lesson Notes HERE
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