Members GAS Man Posted November 20, 2012 Members Share Posted November 20, 2012 Title says it all. I just think it's time to survey the crew on this. Take all things into consideration that are important to you, whether that be tube/solid state, affordable/mid/upper-end/or boutique. I was just thinking about my 1 x 12 buddies and think there's something missing. It could be that I would be nominating my old Fender Super 112. Great clean and more modern over drive tones, but it was unfortunately also by far the least dependable amp I ever bought. So I'm curious what the crowd would float these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members docjeffrey Posted November 20, 2012 Members Share Posted November 20, 2012 I'm gassin' for a Boogie Mark V at the moment. Also, a Lazy J 20 is on my short list: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Faber Posted November 20, 2012 Members Share Posted November 20, 2012 Of those that are in production, the Rivera Chubster. I play the earlier incarnation the R55-12, and it's vary good sounding and versatile as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members honeyiscool Posted November 20, 2012 Members Share Posted November 20, 2012 Over the past year, I've grown bored with this amp, and that's a good thing. It never surprises me, and I'm never fighting it. I just set it on clean, roll the Volume as high as it will go, EQ at 12 o'clock, Reverb at 2 or 3, the Master at whatever, and then it seems like I'm never more than a quarter turn away from getting exactly the sound I need at all times. I like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DFB Posted November 20, 2012 Members Share Posted November 20, 2012 The cleans are not for everyone,but a Zinky Blue Velvet is what I have.Great amp,and Pimp Daddy Smoove.I have played a Rivera Clubster,another great amp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JoeBoy Posted November 20, 2012 Members Share Posted November 20, 2012 Peavey Bandit Trans Tube. So much for so little $. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members orbm1 Posted November 20, 2012 Members Share Posted November 20, 2012 Mesa boogie f-30. Great tones, loud enough for gigging, silent recording function, a great reverb. Overall a great plug and play amp.. Only needs delay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Wayne2 Posted November 20, 2012 Members Share Posted November 20, 2012 I just bought a Fender Princeton 112 Plus. It may be not the best amp ever created, but for some reason the clean tone really agrees with me and I like its looks. It's lightweight, and you can't get more affordable. It sounds really great as is but I'm thinking I might see if an Eminence Red, White, and Blues puts it over the top. not my video but it was easier than finding a pic: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Grantus Posted November 20, 2012 Members Share Posted November 20, 2012 VHT Special 6 Ultra should also be on the list for a great value. Tube amp, attenuator, effects loop, essentially three channels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members diceman1000 Posted November 20, 2012 Members Share Posted November 20, 2012 the only 1x12 combos i have any experience with are the Peavey C30 and the Crate VC3112... i'll take my Crate EVERY time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members frankthomson Posted November 20, 2012 Members Share Posted November 20, 2012 line6spyder2listen...and this is w/ a $109 stock squier bullet tele Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members deanmass Posted November 20, 2012 Members Share Posted November 20, 2012 Peavy Classic 30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kit_strong Posted November 20, 2012 Members Share Posted November 20, 2012 Well, it depend on wht kind of budget were talking about. Ifi here's no limit then I think the Tone King Metropolitan would be my first choice. My Electra dyne is a 1x12 but It as big as a 2x12 so it is hard to recommend when talking about more portable 1x12s. For a more modest budget I'm quite thrilled with my Ampeg GVT 15. Tons of character, loves pedals, spring reverb, and an FX loop. Everything I need in a 1x12 combo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Psychotronic Posted November 20, 2012 Members Share Posted November 20, 2012 Bogner Shiva. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gatogordo Posted November 20, 2012 Members Share Posted November 20, 2012 Well I have my Fender DRRI for over 2 years now and still love it. This is the longest I have been with an amp. Great cleans and takes pedals great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members craigny Posted November 20, 2012 Members Share Posted November 20, 2012 This is my main gigging amp...Egnater Renegade 112...and it will kick your ass.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members backtoblue Posted November 20, 2012 Members Share Posted November 20, 2012 I still love my Jet City combo. With a recent tube upgrade to JJ's (with a 5751 in V1), it sounds REALLY nice. This is not the amp for pristine cleans but for blues/classic rock stuff it's perfect. And it LOVES dirt pedals. Best $299 I've ever spent on a piece of gear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members soundcreation Posted November 20, 2012 Members Share Posted November 20, 2012 My crate V1512 has kept me satisfied ever since I got it. Does great EL84 cleans and distortion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frets99 Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 Both my Orange Tiny Terror 15 watt combo and my Peavey Prowler 45 watt combo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarman3001 Posted November 20, 2012 Members Share Posted November 20, 2012 Palomino V32 and Bugera V22. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BydoEmpire Posted November 20, 2012 Members Share Posted November 20, 2012 I absolutely LOVE my Dr. Z Maz 38 studio deluxe. Just killer one channel, no frills amp that sounds amazing. I got a chance to test drive a Mark V a while back, and I really, really liked that as well. Kind of the polar opposite in terms of design, but really cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 67mike Posted November 20, 2012 Members Share Posted November 20, 2012 MESA BOOGIE MARK V..................your days of amp shopping will be over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Presc Posted November 20, 2012 Members Share Posted November 20, 2012 I like my Deluxe Reverb RI a lot, but it's modded and has been retuned with better glass and is a bit different animal than the stock ones in my rehearshal studio. That and the Hot Rod Deluxe are solid amps with very good clean sounds that offer a nice platform for some overdrive pedals. And frankly, a nicer overdrive pedals sounds better than a lot of the built in gain circuits in many low-mid priced tube amps. Higher end, my friend has a 30w 1x12" Fuchs Overdrive Supreme combo and that thing kills. Light, compact, plenty of headroom, and a rare amp with great overdrive and clean tones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Special J Posted November 20, 2012 Members Share Posted November 20, 2012 So many great ones. I'm a big fan of Vox tones, so an AC15 or better yet a Hayseed 15/30 combo, or Morgan AC20 would be great choices there. For Fender the obvious choice, IMO is the Deluxe Reverb. Mesa has made many great 1x12 combos. I tend to think Mesa is the best value out there for amps, especially on the used market. Plug into any Mark series amp and you'll have tone for days. Riveras are awesome sounding and versatile. I thought the Jet City 112 was a one-trick Marshally kind of amp, but it does it well, and is extremely affordable. Bad Cat, Dr. Z, Music Man, Victoria, Matchless, Traynor... There are so many great combos out there, whether classic, boutique or new production line amps, that I wouldn't mind plugging into. I'd have to have some parameters to make an actual recommendation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rvschulz Posted November 20, 2012 Members Share Posted November 20, 2012 i use a Mesa Mark iii ... i find it has awesome cleans and a very wide range of tone based on the tube combinations. however, as far as portability - it's very heavy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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