Members The EAKLE Posted April 3, 2013 Members Share Posted April 3, 2013 Up until now i've been making do with bass amps, and i'd like to get a true guitar amp before i go to school. I've got an Ibanez AF75, id prefer a clean sound, and i'll go as far as $300-$350 on it.It doesn't have to be huge, seeing as it'll be used in a dorm mostly, but i'd like it to be handle small open mic-type events. I'm thinking a 1x10 or 1x12 should work.So far i've looked a bit into Fender Mustangs. There are 40 and 100W versions that seem pretty good.40W 1x12 for $200100W 1x12 $330I was told to check out these Peavey Vypyrs, pretty much same specs in the same 30W 1x12 for $200100W 1x12 for $300And then this one caught my eye, but the small size made me weary of it. I originally was looking that the acoustic modeling version, because i want to put electrics in my GS Mini, but then i saw there's a regular modeling version too.RegularAcoustic Modeling So, opinions on those amps for my guitar? Thoughts on the modeling abilities of the different brands? Is a 100W 1x12 too much for a 'dorm' amp? It'll be at a music school. Any others models i should check? I browsed the Orange selection a bit.Something that caught my eye is that the 100W Vypyr has models for bass and acoustic too, so in theory would it be a good amp for my various instruments? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members weaselphartz Posted April 3, 2013 Members Share Posted April 3, 2013 Mustangs and Vypyrs ? Been there and done that The concept sounded good but the amps didn't. I would recommend you look at the Roland Cubes - way better amps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members thom Posted April 3, 2013 Members Share Posted April 3, 2013 I'd go with something different personally...Marshall Class 5, Vox AC4TV, Blackstar HT-1,...They won't cut it in a live/rehearsel situation though, so if that's a thing.For something that doesn't sound choked/lame at home and will do fine with a drummer and other guitarists: Vox AC15C2, orange terror series, egnater tweaker, blackstar artisan 15,...Just of the top of my head, based on volume/power and versatility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Steve2112 Posted April 4, 2013 Members Share Posted April 4, 2013 weaselphartz wrote: Mustangs and Vypyrs ? Been there and done that The concept sounded good but the amps didn't. I would recommend you look at the Roland Cubes - way better amps. The Mustangs have very good reviews, generally. Even among tube/vintage snobs. Elaborate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Buttcrust Posted April 23, 2013 Members Share Posted April 23, 2013 The "version 2" Fender Mustang amps are "better" than the "version 1" amps. Try a couple out. 5 year warranty is a good thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Theastrobees Posted April 24, 2013 Members Share Posted April 24, 2013 I like egnater tweaker combo 15 watt combo amp. Tube sound is superb over solid state amps. Also have a mustang. Light weight with a lot of amp modeling which helps for recording layered tracks and playing different styles of music with custom presets etc. good for open mic performances, but not live play really. I play simultaneously through a bass amp and the tweaker combo to get a nice full sound. Maybe keep ur bass and get a nice tubed combo amp play through them simultaneously with an abY pedal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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