Dilemma Regarding Amp Size, Continuation of the "HT-5 for band" - post
mhskeide
Sep 29 2009, 07:16 PM
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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 smile.gif ?

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 wink.gif


I see now that me writing simple and short forum-Q`s are a joke laugh.gif

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- mhskeide   Dilemma Regarding Amp Size   Sep 29 2009, 07:16 PM
- - MickeM   How about keeping the Crate and getting a preamp l...   Sep 29 2009, 07:30 PM
|- - mhskeide   QUOTE (MickeM @ Sep 29 2009, 08:30 PM) Ho...   Sep 29 2009, 07:51 PM
|- - MickeM   QUOTE (mhskeide @ Sep 29 2009, 08:51 PM) ...   Sep 29 2009, 08:04 PM
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- - ZakkWylde   Get a 50 watt combo version of one of the most com...   Sep 29 2009, 08:03 PM
|- - MickeM   QUOTE (ZakkWylde @ Sep 29 2009, 09:03 PM)...   Sep 29 2009, 08:32 PM
|- - mhskeide   QUOTE (MickeM @ Sep 29 2009, 09:32 PM) I...   Sep 29 2009, 08:33 PM
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- - mhskeide   Many of my friends and acquaintances already have ...   Sep 29 2009, 08:09 PM
- - ZakkWylde   They all fall under your 1600 Euro limit, IF and o...   Sep 29 2009, 08:13 PM
|- - mhskeide   QUOTE (ZakkWylde @ Sep 29 2009, 09:13 PM)...   Sep 29 2009, 08:24 PM
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- - ZakkWylde   http://www.thomann.de/de/peavey_6505_112_combo.htm...   Sep 29 2009, 08:36 PM
|- - MickeM   QUOTE (ZakkWylde @ Sep 29 2009, 09:36 PM)...   Sep 29 2009, 08:55 PM
|- - ZakkWylde   QUOTE (MickeM @ Sep 29 2009, 09:55 PM) No...   Sep 29 2009, 09:06 PM
|- - Sollesnes   QUOTE (MickeM @ Sep 29 2009, 09:55 PM) No...   Sep 29 2009, 09:10 PM
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- - mhskeide   Holy horse! Is the 6505 seriously retailed at ...   Sep 29 2009, 09:11 PM
- - Ivan Milenkovic   Well Series One 45W combo definitely seems like a ...   Sep 29 2009, 09:12 PM
- - mhskeide   Wow, that Egnator Renegade DOES sound kickass!   Sep 29 2009, 09:20 PM
- - tonymiro   QUOTE (mhskeide @ Sep 29 2009, 07:24 PM) ...   Sep 29 2009, 09:21 PM
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- - ZakkWylde   Drawbacks on the 112 Peavey? It's not released...   Sep 29 2009, 09:42 PM
|- - mhskeide   QUOTE (ZakkWylde @ Sep 29 2009, 10:42 PM)...   Sep 29 2009, 10:09 PM
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