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May 24 2014, 08:12 PM
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Pretty sure Paul Gilbert endorsed the Ampeg amp for a while between the ADA preamp and Laney amp, so that would have been the first and maybe second Mr Big records, it was the amp that brought attenuators to my knowledge, as it has one inbuilt
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May 25 2014, 12:38 AM
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Not necessarily 'cheap' but super high quality. Hand wired, USA 'Groove Tubes' amps.
Solo 45, 75 and single. https://www.google.com/search?q=groove+tube...309&bih=676 -------------------- - Ken Lasaine
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May 25 2014, 01:19 AM
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QUOTE (klasaine @ May 24 2014, 06:38 PM)  Not necessarily 'cheap' but super high quality. Hand wired, USA 'Groove Tubes' amps. Solo 45, 75 and single. https://www.google.com/search?q=groove+tube...309&bih=676 Cool, this is what I like to see, sort of a hidden gem. How much do these go for now? --------------------  He who laughs last thinks slowest. "That which can be asserted without evidence, can be dismissed without evidence." - Christopher Hitchens Gear: Guitars: Uncle Rufus' Twanger Classic Amps: Mississippi Boom Box Mojo: Hammer of Odin and a pair of Ox gonads Inspiration: Samuel Adams Boston Lager Zero to Hero: 1,387/10,000 |
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May 25 2014, 03:22 AM
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AMPEG!!!
I LOVE Ampeg gear. Their biggest issue over the years was that they were bought out soooo many times. In the early days, they also put out a LOT of amps and it can be quite confusing. I've had about 12 or so Vintage Ampeg pieces. There's a great book about Ampegs. CHECK IT The Lee Jackson stuff is great. Held in high regard with the people who actually know what they are looking at. My only beef with them is the look. Fender was what probably made Ampeg work with Lee Jackson. They had their Rivera amps in the 80s to try and stay modern. Sleeper is the right word though. There are definitely some solid series of amplifiers that have been manufactured that only lasted a few years. Off the top of my head is the Crate Vintage Club series in the 90s. Say what you will about Crate (who actually owns Ampeg now) but those amps are killer. The VC30 is a great stage amp. 30 watts, 1x12 (celestian I believe). Came in a black or eggshell off white. -------------------- Rock and Roll Lover. Vintage Ampeg collector. Soon to be new father.
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May 25 2014, 07:14 AM
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QUOTE (SeeJay @ May 24 2014, 07:22 PM) Off the top of my head is the Crate Vintage Club series in the 90s. Say what you will about Crate (who actually owns Ampeg now) but those amps are killer. The VC30 is a great stage amp. 30 watts, 1x12 (celestian I believe). Came in a black or eggshell off white. Great f'n amp! I had a creme one. Groove Tubes amps go for anywhere from $550 to $2000 depending on the model and condition. They're not always easy to find. -------------------- - Ken Lasaine
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