Hi guys
I felt that this topic deserved an own post, since there may be more people than me with the same problem.
I`ll try to keep it short until further details are asked for.
My current gear: Crate VTX 200s (200W 2*12 solid state amp)
Want: A tubeamp capable of playing both sweet cleans and evil, crushing distorition.
Quick prelude to dilemma: My current amp is very large, and only used home since I`m only playing bass in bands, I don`t need an amp of this size. Though, me and a mate are discussing starting a new band where I play guitar, I just dont know when it happenes or IF it happenes...
the dilemma: Buying an high-gain tubeamp usually means high-end as well. I saw a hope in the Blackstar HT-5 being able to be heard in a band, but I see now that it will be a bit low. On the other hand, a hi-end tubeamp will most likely be pretty expensive, and if the band I mentioned wont be established, then I will be having a monster amp for only home use, which equals waste in size imo.
Some alternatives:
1) Take my chances and trade my Crate for a HT-5 - Advantage: Minimal expenses - Drawback: Too low for band
2)Keep my crate and buy the HT-5 in addition - Advantage: Two amps, OK for band and great for home use - DB: Having an unsued, large amp at home. A bit expensive (since I`m not getting money in)
3) Trade the Crate into a large amp (f.i a 50W tube combo or head with cab) - Advantage: I`ll bet you already know this one(variety of amps, tone, size etc.) - Drawback: Most likely to very expensive, and oversized for exclusively home use
For now, I`ve also been able to find a compromise: The Blackstar Series 1 45 W combo (can be switched down to 4,5W!)
Can I have some views and tips on this case if someone`s able to help
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Budget: I hope I`ll be able to sell my Crate for 3,5-4,5k NOK (400€/600$ - 500€/800$), and if that`s the case, I`m ready to spend a bit since I know that quality costs, but rather not more than 13-14K NOK (1600€/2400$), and I would love a good, cheaper option as well
I see now that me writing simple and short forum-Q`s are a joke
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