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  • keeponrockin
    keeponrockin Posts: 7,446
    I know this sounds stupid, what amp has the best of both worlds? And do they both beat the regular YCV40?
    Believe me, when I was growin up, I thought the worst thing you could turn out to be was normal, So I say freaks in the most complementary way. Here's a song by a fellow freak - E.V
  • Thumbing My Way
    Thumbing My Way Posts: 1,073
    HailHailVitalogy wrote:
    If you are going for the Fender clean tone than the 50BLUE is out. The YCV40(WR) is just as good not if better than a fender clean tone, and a fender clean tone is gorgeous.

    My clean channel doesn't break up at all, even at a volume of 10, it never breaks up.

    I just played for 5 minutes to try something out which I have never done. And I don't know why I have never done it. But I put my volume up a little and put the gain up (I always have my gain at about 5 or 6), but I put it to about 9 or so...and I played DTE as well as some other riffs I made up, it's actually really nice. I just haven't had much experience with my amp over the volume of 2 or 3 because I live in an apartment. But the times I have, I didn't need my OCD at all, which I usually use to add some gain for my SG.

    Pac I need some advice on something I'm going to PM you.

    I just listened to some OCD mp3 clips on the Fulltone website and.....well........wow :eek:

    Beautiful.
    "I Miss You Already!!!!!"

    "Sorry is the fool who trades his love for high-rise rent, Seems the more you make equals the loneliness you get"

    .NJD.
  • Thumbing My Way
    Thumbing My Way Posts: 1,073
    keeponrockin wrote:
    I know this sounds stupid, what amp has the best of both worlds? And do they both beat the regular YCV40?

    That's a tough call, and the question I was asking myself when I was looking at these amps (even though I still am) :)

    This is when I thought, maybe there's another amp besides those 3 or 4 that has the Fender clean I'm after and the distortion I'm after too......

    I'm not sure what I want :rolleyes:
    "I Miss You Already!!!!!"

    "Sorry is the fool who trades his love for high-rise rent, Seems the more you make equals the loneliness you get"

    .NJD.
  • HailHailVitalogy
    HailHailVitalogy Posts: 6,014
    keeponrockin wrote:
    I know this sounds stupid, what amp has the best of both worlds? And do they both beat the regular YCV40?

    At your price range you won't find it.

    If I were you I would get either the Traynorycv40wr or the Fender Hot Rod....in this case you have an amazing clean channel....if you go with the Traynor40wr, you wont be disappointed in the overdrive at all, its got a great sound...it just needs to be put at a decent volume of around 2 or higher...the only reason I could see you getting a BLUE is because of the master volume, but personally that wouldn't want me to get the BLUE...Find a nice overdrive/distortion pedal that you can use too...
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  • Thumbing My Way
    Thumbing My Way Posts: 1,073
    Just a little more info to make your decision harder :o

    I played the Hot Rod Deluxe with an Electro-Harmonix Double Muff and it was awesome!!

    It wasn't very expensive either, only like $60

    Clean + Awesome

    Clean > Double Muff = Awesome

    Give that a try if you can.
    "I Miss You Already!!!!!"

    "Sorry is the fool who trades his love for high-rise rent, Seems the more you make equals the loneliness you get"

    .NJD.
  • keeponrockin
    keeponrockin Posts: 7,446
    I'm not sure if this has helped my decision making process or hindered it, but I love the info I'm getting. I've pretty much ruled out the fenders since I want EQ on BOTH channels. So its between the Traynors. I think I can get out this weekend to try them out and make my decision.
    Believe me, when I was growin up, I thought the worst thing you could turn out to be was normal, So I say freaks in the most complementary way. Here's a song by a fellow freak - E.V
  • Thumbing My Way
    Thumbing My Way Posts: 1,073
    keeponrockin wrote:
    I'm not sure if this has helped my decision making process or hindered it, but I love the info I'm getting.

    That's what I thought too,

    Trust me though, I think it's a good thing....at least this way you can make sure you get what's for you.

    Again, don't just limit to Traynors....that's what I started soing but I wanna look at more now :)
    "I Miss You Already!!!!!"

    "Sorry is the fool who trades his love for high-rise rent, Seems the more you make equals the loneliness you get"

    .NJD.
  • HailHailVitalogy
    HailHailVitalogy Posts: 6,014
    keeponrockin wrote:
    I'm not sure if this has helped my decision making process or hindered it, but I love the info I'm getting. I've pretty much ruled out the fenders since I want EQ on BOTH channels. So its between the Traynors. I think I can get out this weekend to try them out and make my decision.

    I just did a search for you for Traynor dealers in Ottawa...give these places a call to see if they have the Traynor amps you are looking for.

    Lauzon Music Center
    Long & McQuade
    Metro Music
    Ottawa Folklore Centre Ltd.
    Wall Sound

    :)
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  • keeponrockin
    keeponrockin Posts: 7,446
    Ya, I'm trying not to limit but there are not a lot of other tube amps at the same price. Does peavey still make the classic 30?

    EDIT: You can buy the classic 30 AND 50 from music123.com. I think stepping up to the 212 50 is probably worth the extra $140. So now its the Traynors or the Peaveys. Damn. They also have the 210 version and the 112. I am willing to pay a little bit of extra scratch if it means I get what I want. Is the 212 excessive.
    Believe me, when I was growin up, I thought the worst thing you could turn out to be was normal, So I say freaks in the most complementary way. Here's a song by a fellow freak - E.V
  • Thumbing My Way
    Thumbing My Way Posts: 1,073
    keeponrockin wrote:
    Ya, I'm trying not to limit but there are not a lot of other tube amps at the same price. Does peavey still make the classic 30?

    EDIT: You can buy the classic 30 AND 50 from music123.com. I think stepping up to the 212 50 is probably worth the extra $140. So now its the Traynors or the Peaveys. Damn.

    I'm excited for you to try them all out, you'll have such a better idea :)
    "I Miss You Already!!!!!"

    "Sorry is the fool who trades his love for high-rise rent, Seems the more you make equals the loneliness you get"

    .NJD.
  • keeponrockin
    keeponrockin Posts: 7,446
    And I will definitley report back with my findings, as you seem to be in the same situation as me. I'd just like to again thank everyone for the help. This is by far the best part of the forum.
    Believe me, when I was growin up, I thought the worst thing you could turn out to be was normal, So I say freaks in the most complementary way. Here's a song by a fellow freak - E.V
  • HailHailVitalogy
    HailHailVitalogy Posts: 6,014
    keeponrockin wrote:
    Ya, I'm trying not to limit but there are not a lot of other tube amps at the same price. Does peavey still make the classic 30?

    EDIT: You can buy the classic 30 AND 50 from music123.com. I think stepping up to the 212 50 is probably worth the extra $140. So now its the Traynors or the Peaveys. Damn. They also have the 210 version and the 112. I am willing to pay a little bit of extra scratch if it means I get what I want. Is the 212 excessive.

    a 212 or 210 will make your sound louder which is not what you want to do considering you are in the same position as me as it can't be too loud.

    Classic 30s are really nice too, from my personal experience with one was only for about 10 minutes. The sound is nice for the price. I like the Delta Blues better than the Classic 30. The Classic 30 and Delta Blues are the only amps from Peavey that I like.
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  • keeponrockin
    keeponrockin Posts: 7,446
    Will the 30 and Traynors keep up with a drummer/vocalist/bassist in a jam session? Mind you right now I have a Crate GT212 (120 watts, solid state) and I want to get rid of that because I've come to the realization that the tone sucks.
    Believe me, when I was growin up, I thought the worst thing you could turn out to be was normal, So I say freaks in the most complementary way. Here's a song by a fellow freak - E.V
  • HailHailVitalogy
    HailHailVitalogy Posts: 6,014
    keeponrockin wrote:
    Will the 30 and Traynors keep up with a drummer/vocalist/bassist in a jam session? Mind you right now I have a Crate GT212 (120 watts, solid state) and I want to get rid of that because I've come to the realization that the tone sucks.

    Oh my yes

    It's tube...

    My traynor is 40 watts tube, and at volume 4 it is louder than my whole band.
    2003: Uniondale, MSG x2 | 2004: Reading | 2005: Gorge, Vancouver, Philly | 2006: East Rutherford x2, Gorge x2, Camden 1, Hartford | 2008: MSG x2, VA Beach | 2009: Philly x3 | 2010: MSG x2, Bristow | 2011: Alpine Valley x2 | 2012: MIA Philly | 2013: Wrigley, Charlottesville, Brooklyn 2 | 2014: Milan, Amsterdam 1 | 2016: MSG x2, Fenway x2, Wrigley 2 | 2018: Rome, Krakow, Berlin, Wrigley 2 | 2021: Sea Hear Now | 2022: San Diego, LA x2, MSG, Camden, Nashville, St. Louis, Denver | 2023: St. Paul 1, Chicago x2, Fort Worth x2, Austin 2 | 2024: Las Vegas 1, Seattle x2, Indy, MSG x2, Philly x2, Baltimore, Ohana 2 | 2025: Florida x2, Atlanta x2, Pittsburgh x2
  • keeponrockin
    keeponrockin Posts: 7,446
    HailHailVitalogy wrote:
    Oh my yes

    It's tube...

    My traynor is 40 watts tube, and at volume 4 it is louder than my whole band.

    That's what I like to hear! I can't wait to get out and try these Traynors and the Peaveys.
    Believe me, when I was growin up, I thought the worst thing you could turn out to be was normal, So I say freaks in the most complementary way. Here's a song by a fellow freak - E.V
  • Thumbing My Way
    Thumbing My Way Posts: 1,073
    keeponrockin wrote:
    Will the 30 and Traynors keep up with a drummer/vocalist/bassist in a jam session? Mind you right now I have a Crate GT212 (120 watts, solid state) and I want to get rid of that because I've come to the realization that the tone sucks.

    Ya man for sure.

    I was at a pub a while back in B.C. and the guy there was playing with a Blues Junior, I talked to him for quite a while about gear and stuff and he said that the Blues Junior was perfect for gigging. His tone was great too, he was running it with a Keeley Modded BD-2......The Blues Junior only has one channel though, but it's the same clean as the Deluxe.

    ....but you want something louder than that.......

    I hear that anywhere you play will mic your amp anyway so it doesn't matter. :)
    "I Miss You Already!!!!!"

    "Sorry is the fool who trades his love for high-rise rent, Seems the more you make equals the loneliness you get"

    .NJD.
  • keeponrockin
    keeponrockin Posts: 7,446
    Thumbing My Way wrote:
    Ya man for sure.

    I was at a pub a while back in B.C. and the guy there was playing with a Blues Junior, I talked to him for quite a while about gear and stuff and he said that the Blues Junior was perfect for gigging. His tone was great too, he was running it with a Keeley Modded BD-2......The Blues Junior only has one channel though, but it's the same clean as the Deluxe.

    ....but you want something louder than that.......

    I hear that anywhere you play will mic your amp anyway so it doesn't matter. :)

    Ya, I'm talking more along the lines of a jam session at someone's house.
    Believe me, when I was growin up, I thought the worst thing you could turn out to be was normal, So I say freaks in the most complementary way. Here's a song by a fellow freak - E.V
  • moster78
    moster78 Posts: 1,591
    keeponrockin wrote:
    Ya, I'm talking more along the lines of a jam session at someone's house.

    I play through a Blues Junior, and I've never had it up over a 4, and trust me, that was loud. It may only be 15 watts, but thats a lot for a tube amp. I've jammed with another guitar player and a drummer with it and it wasn't plenty loud. I gigged out with it once, and while it had to be mic'd, it was still fine, with the volume no louder than a 4 or 5 at best.
  • keeponrockin
    keeponrockin Posts: 7,446
    UPDATE: I have just found a classic 30 for sale for $375 cdn. Now with selling the crate I would have $750 to spend regardless, and I want EQ on both channels. Do I pull the trigger on the Peavey and buy a strat or something or buy the Traynor?
    EDIT: Local music store selling used Blues Devilles, a Classic 50, and a JCM800 combo for $750 each.
    Believe me, when I was growin up, I thought the worst thing you could turn out to be was normal, So I say freaks in the most complementary way. Here's a song by a fellow freak - E.V
  • HailHailVitalogy
    HailHailVitalogy Posts: 6,014
    keeponrockin wrote:
    UPDATE: I have just found a classic 30 for sale for $375 cdn. Now with selling the crate I would have $750 to spend regardless, and I want EQ on both channels. Do I pull the trigger on the Peavey and buy a strat or something or buy the Traynor?
    EDIT: Local music store selling used Blues Devilles, a Classic 50, and a JCM800 combo for $750 each.

    Do what you want.

    Have you played the Classic 30? Don't do what I did although I scored big time by not playing the amp and getting it.
    JCM800 combo is not worth the money at all.

    I would just wait and try out what you want to, and then look for a good deal on the amp you like the best.
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