best compact practice amps?
#1
Posted 24 October 2009 - 10:29 AM
I'd really appreciate suggestions for best value in a used compact practice amp?
Thanks!
#2
Posted 24 October 2009 - 10:47 AM
http://www.google.co...ved=0CCcQ9QEwBw
Personally i like Valve tones so i would pay that bit more.
#3
Posted 24 October 2009 - 10:49 AM
#4
Posted 24 October 2009 - 10:52 AM
#5
Posted 24 October 2009 - 11:06 AM
thank you, guys! I know THE price for used will be based in lots of variables. What price RANGE for each of these would say is fair ballpark?
#6
Posted 24 October 2009 - 11:28 AM
Trawling ebay will throw up average prices, type in 20w Valve amplifier or similar
#7
Posted 24 October 2009 - 11:56 AM
the kustom 16 watt amp is about £80 new, and sounds pretty good
#8
Posted 24 October 2009 - 07:42 PM
but me, i would go for a vox pathfinder or valve jr.
Gibson SG (Bare Knuckles Cold sweat pups), Death by audio fuzz war, Limited edition cry baby, Black arts toneworks Pharaoh, MI audio BBD, Melekko 616, Boss DD7, Hardwire RV-7 one line out into a EHX HOG into a Hiwatt Higain 100, Marshall1960AX, Second line out of the RV-7 into an Orange Rockerverb 100 MI With a Framas Dragon 4x12 cab (Loaded with Red coat Private Jack speakers).
#9
Posted 25 October 2009 - 02:20 AM
it has 2 inputs (high and low) and the high input has a huge sound for such a small amp. . .
if you have a distortion pedal or something, the champ is perfect for cleans
another option would be a fender vibrochamp if your into more vintagey gear or fancy upping your budget. . theyre similar but have tremolo and are older (theyre silverface)
i also have a roland cube.. which is alright but for the price u may aswell get the champion 600.
the gretsch and the champion are exactly the same btw. . .
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#10
Posted 25 October 2009 - 08:02 PM
I had a Roland Street Cube for awhile, I had to sell it because of bills (and gear changes that were affecting them).
#11
Posted 25 October 2009 - 08:11 PM
Thanks each of you.
#12
Posted 25 October 2009 - 10:28 PM
+1vox pathfinder
#13
Posted 27 October 2009 - 09:49 AM
Personally, I didn't really like the Pathfinder, but I didn't get to spend much time with the one I tried. The gain seemed to control the volume and the volume seemed to do nothing at all. It was weird. Also, the salesperson at the store made me turn the amp waaaaay down, so I got no feel for the tone of the thing.
2009 Affinity Telecaster (Esquire'd)
2007 Jagmaster (modded)
1999 Affinity Stratocaster (w/ comp stripe)
2008 Deluxe Strat (sweet geet)
Drive CD-200R
Fender Mini Tone-Master
Livingstone E10 MT
Behringer UC200
#14
Posted 27 October 2009 - 04:09 PM
what is the advantage of being in a 3-piece band?
'well, the guitar is much louder.'
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#15
Posted 27 October 2009 - 09:34 PM
#16
Posted 27 October 2009 - 11:34 PM
I have one the echo effect on them is really cool. I'd say the distortion is only alright though.dano honeytones can make some interesting sounds
Also I've heard really good things about the Vox Amplugs (if you're looking for super compact) and they sound really good on youtube (particularly the AC30 model).
#17
Posted 03 November 2009 - 07:16 PM
it's the holy grail of practice amps
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#18
Posted 05 November 2009 - 07:08 AM
vox pathfinder 15
it's the holy grail of practice amps
A music store in Melbourne has a sale this weekend ("Biggest Ever Sale" they reckon). I am gonna take a look at a Pathfinder 15 for sure.
2009 Affinity Telecaster (Esquire'd)
2007 Jagmaster (modded)
1999 Affinity Stratocaster (w/ comp stripe)
2008 Deluxe Strat (sweet geet)
Drive CD-200R
Fender Mini Tone-Master
Livingstone E10 MT
Behringer UC200
#19
Posted 05 November 2009 - 07:13 AM
Annual Biggest Ever Sale... O_0vox pathfinder 15
it's the holy grail of practice amps
A music store in Melbourne has a sale this weekend ("Biggest Ever Sale" they reckon). I am gonna take a look at a Pathfinder 15 for sure.
Gibson SG (Bare Knuckles Cold sweat pups), Death by audio fuzz war, Limited edition cry baby, Black arts toneworks Pharaoh, MI audio BBD, Melekko 616, Boss DD7, Hardwire RV-7 one line out into a EHX HOG into a Hiwatt Higain 100, Marshall1960AX, Second line out of the RV-7 into an Orange Rockerverb 100 MI With a Framas Dragon 4x12 cab (Loaded with Red coat Private Jack speakers).
#20
Posted 06 November 2009 - 07:07 AM
Annual Biggest Ever Sale... O_0vox pathfinder 15
it's the holy grail of practice amps
A music store in Melbourne has a sale this weekend ("Biggest Ever Sale" they reckon). I am gonna take a look at a Pathfinder 15 for sure.
Ahhh, of course
I will be there anyway
2009 Affinity Telecaster (Esquire'd)
2007 Jagmaster (modded)
1999 Affinity Stratocaster (w/ comp stripe)
2008 Deluxe Strat (sweet geet)
Drive CD-200R
Fender Mini Tone-Master
Livingstone E10 MT
Behringer UC200
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