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I'd like to compile a list of low-watt tube amps.


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Looking basically at stuff under 15 watts (or that are adjustable to that range like the Egnater Rebel). I'm most interested in something that can handle classic rock and blues at lower volumes.

 

Any suggestions are welcome (especially if they're reasonably priced).

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I'm interested in this too.

 

I'm just really craving a tube amp right now. The only amp I have is my Tech 21 Trademark 60. I really like the thing, but . . . well I don't know, I like it but I don't LOVE it. I'd gladly trade it in for something tubey :).

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Are you just looking for current production amps or would the list include older vintage amps?

 

 

Older is fine as well, so long as it's readily available on the used market.

 

I just want something I can actually get my hands on that isn't going to rape my wallet.

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Another forumite did a very extensive thread on this, think it was Verne Andru

 

 

Exactly what I was thinking.

 

If the search works, try finding Verne's thread. It was exhaustive and listed every single low-watt amp ever made. And mods for the less expensive options to make them sound expensive.

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Here is a list compiled by Verne Andru a year ago. Most are tube amps, however, some are SS, I think.

 

Combos

 

$120 [guess] - 5 watt, Peavey Nano - Volume + 8" speaker

 

$140 - Epiphone Valve Jr. Combo - 5 watt, Volume + 8" speaker

 

$199 - [$150 @ Guitar Center] Crate Palomino V8 - 5 watt, volume, tone, gain, FX loop + 10" Celestion speaker [Check out my Supercharging a V8 DIY thread]

 

$199 - ValveKing Royal 8 - 5 watt, Volume, gain, tone, attenuated Master volume, 8" speaker

 

$199 - Fender Champion 600 - 5 watt, volume, 2 channel: instrument & mic, speaker out + 6" speaker

 

$199? [MSRP $299.99] - Crate V5 - 5 watt, volume, tone, + 10" speaker

 

$240 - Epiphone Valve Special Combo - 5 watt, Volume, 3 band EQ, DSP EFX, 10" speaker

 

$265 - Ibanez Valbee - 5 watt, gain, bass, treble, presence, volume, standby, headphone/record out + 6.5" speaker

 

$270 - Crate V58 - 5 watt, volume, tone, gain, FX loop + 8" speaker

 

$299 - Verne's Ideal Amp - 5-15 watt, gain, bass, mid, treble, send level, FX loop, return level, master volume, balanced/unbalanced DI, 4-16 ohm speaker out, spring reverb + 10" speaker [this amp only exists in Verne's mind]

 

$329 - Little Lanilei 1/4 watt Tube Recording Amplifier - 1/4 watt, preamp, tone, master, line out, speaker out + 6 1/2" speaker

 

$350 - Carvin Vintage 16 - 5/15 watt, volume, soak, bass, mid, treble, speaker out jack, reverb + 12" speaker

 

$400-$450 - D-Lab V/M-1 5 Watt, Volume, Gain, Bass, Treble, Master, Line out, speaker out, point-to-point, Weber 10" speaker

 

$499 - Peavey JSX Mini - 5 watt, volume, tone, FX loop, XLR DI out, tremolo + 8" speaker

 

$599 - Gibson Les Paul Junior [GA-5] - 5 watt, volume + 8" speaker and PTP wiring

 

$719 - ValveTrain 205 - 5 watt, volume, tone + 8" speaker [$719], 12" speaker [$799] and head [$649] [PTP]

 

$749 - Gries Five Tube Amp - 5 watt, Volume, Treble, Bass, Gain, Master + 12" Eminence Man O War [head available]

 

$779 - STAR Nova - 5 watt, drive, bass, treble, volume, master, line out, 1/8" headphone + 10" Jensen [PTP]

 

$1,049 - Mesa Boogie Express 5:25 - 5/25 watt, 2 channel with 4 modes, independent gain, treble, mid, bass, reverb, master and contour per channel, all tube long spring reverb, FX loop, foot switches + 10" speaker

 

$1,149 - Emery Microbaby - 1-2 watt, voicing switch, tone, volume + 4-16 ohm speaker out / 10" combo [head or 12" optional]

 

$1,149 - Emery Superbaby - 6-12 watt, voicing switch, tone, volume + 4-16 ohm speaker out / 10" combo [head or 12" optional]

 

$1,199 - Mesa Boogie Express 5:50 - 5/50 watt, 2 channel with 4 modes, independent gain, treble, mid, bass, reverb, master and contour per channel, all tube long spring reverb, FX loop, foot switches + 12" or 2x12" speaker

 

$1,200 - Cornford Harlequin - 5 watt, Bass, Mid, Treble, Voice, Volume, Master, Speaker Output (4 or 8 Ohms) + 12" Celestion Vintage 30 Speaker

 

$1,359.99 - Genz Benz Black Pearl - 8/15/30 watt, Volume, mode [normal/boost], 3-band EQ, 5-position voicing switch, master, FX loop, spring reverb, line out + 12" Eminence Alnico Red Fang Speaker

 

$2,150 - Carr Mercury - 8, 2, 1/2 and 1/10 watts, volume, 3 position boost, treble, bass, reverb, treble cut, 4 position attenuator + 12" speaker [PTP]

 

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Heads

 

$99 - Epiphone Valve Jr. Head - 5 watt, volume and no speaker

 

$424.95 - Zvex Nano [head] - 1/2 watt, volume, bright switch, thickness switch, mellow switch + speaker/headphone out

 

$425 - B

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