Practice Amp - Need Suggestions
Jason P
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I'm looking into getting a new small amp for playing in my home. I'll admit that amps mystify me and that I have not been happy with my Crate practice amps ... to the point that my electrics have set untouched for several years. I plan on changing that.
These are a few that I'm considering:
* Line 6 Spider IV 15 watt
* Bugara V5 5 watt
* Fender Mustang I 20 watt
I'm leaning towards the Bugera as it's tube driven and you can channel the wattage down to 1 and 0.1 amps. But it's options are very basic (actually, that might be considered a "plus" in my case). The Line 6 has more built-in effects, but I'm concerned that the tone will not be as good at lower volumes. The Fender looks really cool, but at 20 watts I'm concerned it may be overkill.
I'm open to other suggestions as well.
As for the sound I'm trying to achieve, that mystifies me too. :( I prefer reverb over crunch and vintage over metal. And i like PJ's sound, so any suggestions / tips would be helpful.
Thanks!
These are a few that I'm considering:
* Line 6 Spider IV 15 watt
* Bugara V5 5 watt
* Fender Mustang I 20 watt
I'm leaning towards the Bugera as it's tube driven and you can channel the wattage down to 1 and 0.1 amps. But it's options are very basic (actually, that might be considered a "plus" in my case). The Line 6 has more built-in effects, but I'm concerned that the tone will not be as good at lower volumes. The Fender looks really cool, but at 20 watts I'm concerned it may be overkill.
I'm open to other suggestions as well.
As for the sound I'm trying to achieve, that mystifies me too. :( I prefer reverb over crunch and vintage over metal. And i like PJ's sound, so any suggestions / tips would be helpful.
Thanks!
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http://www.musiciansfriend.com/guitars/fender-champion-600-5w-1x6-combo-amp/485054000000000
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/guitars/vox-ac4tv-4w-1x10-tube-guitar-combo-amp
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/guitars/marshall-class5-5w-1x10-tube-guitar-combo-amp/h73029
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edit: I just saw your post above. Have you played on all three of these amps?
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/guitars/ ... -combo-amp
Actually with the vox and Fender tube practice amps you aren't really spending much more. I have played the Vox, the fender is fairly new I think. If you have your own pedals I'd go with any of these. The marshall may be out of your range completely.
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I like the simplicity on those amps. Thanks!
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Champ 600 needs to work done to them to make them sound halfway descent. Just my 2 cents from personal experience. In stock form i'd of never used it.
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Thanks for the advice!
Nice. Let us know how you like it!!
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I've spent the afternoon researching pedals. It won't be long before the Tele's start calling my name. Maybe I should cancel my order before it's too late ....
If it's too late here are 2 must haves. hahahahahahaha
Mike's new overdrives of choice........
http://www.guitarcenter.com/Way-Huge-Electronics-Green-Rhino-MkII-Overdrive-Guitar-Effects-Pedal-106372816-i1864217.gc
http://www.rockbox.com/boiling-point.htm
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I must say I've very impressed with the sound it produces for him as he learns. He's playing a Gibson and a Strat and the amp does justice to these guitars' tone.
Here it is: viewtopic.php?f=8&t=177390
The Orange solid states are really the only ones I would really recommend. It's a shame they don't make a 40 or 50 watt version for beginners. The fenders are ok if you are just using their clean channel and running pedals.
It's surprising they went 20 watt when there are plenty of tube practice amps(5-20 watt) I would rather have for that money.
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