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Jan 1 2013, 09:07 PM
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Well, as we always say, the best way to choose the amp that you are looking for is going to a music store and trying them with you guitar and your fingers.. the sounds changes a lot depending the guitar that you are using and also depending on the player. Tube amps are great and both Fender and Marshall have amps that cover the styles and tones that you like. You could start searching for the amps that SRV used and John Mayer uses and check some audio tests at youtube and then going to any stores to try the ones that you like more...
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Jan 1 2013, 09:25 PM
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QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ Jan 1 2013, 08:07 PM)  Well, as we always say, the best way to choose the amp that you are looking for is going to a music store and trying them with you guitar and your fingers.. the sounds changes a lot depending the guitar that you are using and also depending on the player. Tube amps are great and both Fender and Marshall have amps that cover the styles and tones that you like. You could start searching for the amps that SRV used and John Mayer uses and check some audio tests at youtube and then going to any stores to try the ones that you like more... check this links: http://www.uberproaudio.com/who-plays-what...g-and-equipment http://www.uberproaudio.com/who-plays-what...g-and-equipment Thanks for fast response. I saw these links, but whats the essential difference between fender twin reverb, super twin reverb, vibrasonic, blues deluxe... Some people think, it's only difference in power. And what you think about used amps? I saw some twin reverbs from 'seventies and eighties, but they are used. Should I buy new or used amp? -------------------- |
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Jan 1 2013, 10:23 PM
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QUOTE (Sone @ Jan 1 2013, 05:25 PM) Thanks for fast response. I saw these links, but whats the essential difference between fender twin reverb, super twin reverb, vibrasonic, blues deluxe... Some people think, it's only difference in power. And what you think about used amps? I saw some twin reverbs from 'seventies and eighties, but they are used. Should I buy new or used amp? Well, I haven't try each of those amps so I can't talk about how it feels to play them but all the technical descriptions can be found at Fender's site: http://www.fender.com/es-ES/products/searc...Vintage+Reissue And regarding getting and used amp, I think that it's a good idea but the best is to find that people that gets a good amp but don't work professionally as a musician so this means that they don't use it too much, and that they don't move the amp all the time from the rehearsal room to the concerts. This type of amps are really well made so you will find old amps in a very good state. The only thing that you surely will have to if the amp has many years is to replace the tubes... if you do it the amp will sound as a new amp. -------------------- My lessons
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Jan 2 2013, 12:02 AM
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QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ Jan 1 2013, 09:23 PM) Well, I haven't try each of those amps so I can't talk about how it feels to play them but all the technical descriptions can be found at Fender's site: http://www.fender.com/es-ES/products/searc...Vintage+Reissue And regarding getting and used amp, I think that it's a good idea but the best is to find that people that gets a good amp but don't work professionally as a musician so this means that they don't use it too much, and that they don't move the amp all the time from the rehearsal room to the concerts. This type of amps are really well made so you will find old amps in a very good state. The only thing that you surely will have to if the amp has many years is to replace the tubes... if you do it the amp will sound as a new amp. Huh..okey, that's what interests me for now. If somebody knows important differences between those amps, let me know about it. But, thanks for help. What marshall tube-amp is best for blues/rock? Is it JCM 800? I need clean amp, because I use some pedals, and I don't need effect from amp.. (effects like distortion,...) -------------------- |
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Jan 2 2013, 04:32 AM
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As mentioned above the best thing to do is try them with your guitar.
In general, I can tell you this and as we say in the States - YMMV ... 'your milegage may vary'. Twin Reverb - Loud (85 to 100 watts depending on the model), heavy and usually 'bright' ( a lot of high end). Twins are best when you can turn them up a little bit. Super Reverb - a little less wattage - smaller transformer, less efficient speakers (that's not a bad thing in amps necessarily). Darker and mellower than a Twin. Both SRV and Derek Trucks used/use Supers. Vibrolux - the smallest of the 6L6 fenders. 2x10" speakers, small tranny, quick breakup. A great amp for blues. [*Super Twin* ... stay away from this amp. One of the weakest of the fender family in both tone and construction. Yes, I owned one briefly.] Vibrasonic - Big transformer and JBL speakers (4x10"). Another loud and clean Fender. Hot Rod/Blues series are newer fender amps and I feel they all sound pretty good. It's really more about how much power you need and how much dough you want to spend. I use a Blues Junior all the time on small/quiet gigs. A Blues or Hot Rod Deluxe will have a darker sound than a Twin. A 'Pro' is like a low powered Twin. In general the Pro will start to break up around 4 and a Twin will be pretty clean until almost all the way up. Of course it depends on your pickups too. If you're using overwound humbuckers you'll drive any amp into 'breakup' faster. I personally would recommend a Silver Face era Deluxe, Vibrolux or Super (even a twin) if you can find one in decent condition. They're great sounding (now 'vintage') amps that are still reasonably priced and will last for ever when taken care of. *They also have great re-sale value. I use both a SF era Princeton and a BF era Bassman - they're my two favorite amplifiers (and I have a lot of amps, lol!). *Again these are very quick and rough generalizations about a few of the more popular Fender amps (there are MANY more models both vintage and current). The second tune in my signature is using a re-issue Fender Bassman amp (with a CIJ Fender Jazzmaster guitar). I have a lot of descriptions of gear listed with the songs posted here ... http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cf...p;content=music This post has been edited by klasaine: Jan 2 2013, 04:35 AM -------------------- - Ken Lasaine
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Jan 2 2013, 05:37 AM
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Great input guys! I'm not very into Fender Amps so I can't say which is the different. I always preferred Marshall and Mesa Boggie for rock and metal. If you are going to use Pedals to boost the amp, I think that JCM800 would be my choice, it's my favourite among Marshall amps. This amps only have one channel and the drive starts to appear when you set it at higher volume. I had a JCM 900 dual reverb and tried a JCM 800 and the second one won the battle! The tone was warmer and bigger... But once again, I think that the best would be that you try both with your guitar.
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Jan 2 2013, 08:03 AM
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I'll second what Gabriel just mentioned.
A Marshall will definitely get you into darker/bassier territory. *The low end thing is partly a function of the speaker(s) and cabinet. As a general rule, the bigger the cab and with at least two 12 inch speakers (or 4x10" or one 15") you will be able to get significant low end. Think about the 'thump' of a 4x12" Marshall cab. Orange and Ampeg amps are also of the 'darker' variety and vintage Ampegs are still reasonably priced. Choosing and then 'playing' an amp is as equally complex (and fascinating) as playing guitar. -------------------- - Ken Lasaine
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Jan 2 2013, 10:38 AM
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Hmmm, I don't have enough experience with bluesy amps and especially with Fender amps, but one very, very important question would be: What sort of a budget do you have in mind?
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Jan 2 2013, 01:33 PM
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QUOTE (Sone @ Jan 2 2013, 09:10 AM) Thanks guys, I really appreciate that! Well, in my country (Serbia), I can find used Fender Twin Reverb (in good state) for 700e, 800e. That is okey with me, because I really want to find some amp that will serve me for long years, and I will be satisfied.. That sounds good. Remember to try it first. The good side about buying an used one is that you don't lose money if you decide to sell it after some months of use because you are not 100% satisfied with the tone. -------------------- My lessons
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Jan 2 2013, 02:40 PM
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As Gabe says, try it first and buy it after you have decided it's close to 100% to what you want
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Jan 2 2013, 03:23 PM
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Thank you guys very much! I am new at this site, and I like it very much! Cheers
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Jan 2 2013, 03:26 PM
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QUOTE (Sone @ Jan 2 2013, 11:23 AM) Thank you guys very much! I am new at this site, and I like it very much! Cheers no problem mate! Let us know how the story ends and also if you have any other question! 
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Jan 2 2013, 03:37 PM
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As Gabe said, we're here to help, so don't shy away from asking questions
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Jan 2 2013, 07:45 PM
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I've never used a Blackstar but I play ODs in front of my Blues Jr. all the time and so far they all sound pretty good.
Blackstar has a good reputation. It'll probably sound great. -------------------- - Ken Lasaine
https://soundcloud.com/klasaine2/foolin-the-clouds https://soundcloud.com/klasaine2/surfin-at-the-country-hop Soundcloud assorted ... https://soundcloud.com/klasaine3 New record ... http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/kenlasaine Solo Guitar ... https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXZh...5iIdO2tpgtj25Ke Stuff I'm on ... https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXZh...b-dhb-4B0KgRY-d |
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Jan 2 2013, 08:31 PM
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Fender amps tend to take pedals really well.
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Jan 2 2013, 09:38 PM
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I liked everything Blackstar I tried so far - I got a friend owning the http://www.blackstaramps.com/products/ht-5c/ and it's seriously mean for its size
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