Members DenverDave Posted August 22, 2008 Members Share Posted August 22, 2008 Either a Matchless DC-30 (Sampson era) or a Blackface Deluxe Reverb (not a reissue). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Strat87 Posted August 22, 2008 Members Share Posted August 22, 2008 An old Vibroverb or some sort of Orange stack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phil47uk Posted August 22, 2008 Members Share Posted August 22, 2008 It sounded odd and swallowed tubes like a beast. I also had no idea what I had at the time.I don't have a favorite yet - my friends VVT amp is pretty nice for the boutique and traditional tube tone. I'm more of a shred and kill guy and haven't found the right amp the produces great rhythm tones and holds water with leads yet. It really all depends what sort of music one is playing and what defines as a good tone. I'm not into metal so the Bassman suites me fine and covers most of the styles I want from it.I have had many Marshalls, but even as a Brit I have to say I prefer Fender especially at lower volumes. I recently sold a 1980's JCM800 combo . Great cranked, but at low volumes it just couldn't match the Bassman sparkle and width of tone. Marshalls can tend to be too middy at lower volumes.Boogies are OK, but always seem a bit sterile and don't have the Fender character for me.Horses for courses really. As I said, It's all according to what you want from an amp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Exdeath Posted August 22, 2008 Members Share Posted August 22, 2008 Best for ME? I require a lot of things. It needs to have channel switching, an effects loop that takes time-based pedals well, lush cleans, clear crunch-to-heavy crushing gain, lots of tweakability, to sound great at low volumes, and really importantly, switchable mains voltage. Right now, my DC-5 does most of all that except the switchable mains thing. If I had all the money I'd need to get an amp I'd probably buy a custom job from Mesa or Orange. Or a Hiwatt Hi-Gain 50. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Wyatt Posted August 22, 2008 Members Share Posted August 22, 2008 Very, very classy. What kind of speaker? I'm thinking about putting a P12Q into mine. '60 Vox Silver AlNiCo. Very complimentary to the 5E3's tonal range. But I keep an eye out for a vintage P12Q for it from time to time, the Vox lacks a little of the rudeness the Jensens have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members iansmitchell Posted August 22, 2008 Author Members Share Posted August 22, 2008 It's a shot from "Clockwork Orange."Disturbing movie. Indeed it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members King Loudness Posted August 22, 2008 Members Share Posted August 22, 2008 If I had to get something that you couldn't swap amp tones, I would get a Duesentrib [sp] modded Marshall JMP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members iansmitchell Posted August 22, 2008 Author Members Share Posted August 22, 2008 A what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Uma Floresta Posted August 22, 2008 Members Share Posted August 22, 2008 Fender Twin probably. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BarneyGumbel Posted August 22, 2008 Members Share Posted August 22, 2008 I'm a tone freak, and I've tried as many amps as possible. There is one amp that thoroughly blows away all other amps that I've heard. And that is the Speedster Deluxe. That thing sounds so good, you could sit there and play nothing but a G chord all day and be happy. So, that would be my choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members King Loudness Posted August 22, 2008 Members Share Posted August 22, 2008 A what? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VV74p-FkAQQ&eurl=http://acapella.harmony-central.com/showthread.php?t=2047315 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ancient Mariner Posted August 22, 2008 Members Share Posted August 22, 2008 modded Marshall JMP. A classy choice. I'm not sure I've tried enough great amps to know for certain. I loved the Cornell 18watt clone when I tried it, but I also play through a Ceriatone 18watt trem, and I know that 18 watters are a bit limited, even though they have fabulous tone. If i were stuck to having one amp only then I'd probably try a Hughes and Kettner Alex Lifeson sig, simply because of the trememndous quality and flexibility. I just don't have an ultimate amp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members King Loudness Posted August 22, 2008 Members Share Posted August 22, 2008 A classy choice. I'm not sure I've tried enough great amps to know for certain. I loved the Cornell 18watt clone when I tried it, but I also play through a Ceriatone 18watt trem, and I know that 18 watters are a bit limited, even though they have fabulous tone. If i were stuck to having one amp only then I'd probably try a Hughes and Kettner Alex Lifeson sig, simply because of the trememndous quality and flexibility. I just don't have an ultimate amp. the link to it is the post above yours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ~Abstract~ Posted August 22, 2008 Members Share Posted August 22, 2008 Marhshall '59 Plexi It's a Marshall 1959 "Plexi". The 1959 is the model number. They weren't released until 1966 or 1967 IIRC. fyi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jtr654 Posted August 22, 2008 Members Share Posted August 22, 2008 I've had my Marshall 100 tremolo stack for almost 40 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BAXANDALL Posted August 22, 2008 Members Share Posted August 22, 2008 I suppose it would be this one. I haven't even been tempted to play out of my 9 other amps since getting this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members EllenGtrGrl Posted August 22, 2008 Members Share Posted August 22, 2008 Hmmmm, Either a VHT Pitbull, or my present Orange Tiny Terror. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members blakfacenostubs Posted August 22, 2008 Members Share Posted August 22, 2008 Dumble +1 just so i can say my amp cost more than my car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members smallbutmighty Posted August 22, 2008 Members Share Posted August 22, 2008 +1 just so i can say my amp cost more than my car I already can....and I own a Hot Rod Deluxe. sbm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members d_dave_c Posted August 22, 2008 Members Share Posted August 22, 2008 That one that Blues Saraceno's dad built for him: 120 watts and has 4 EL 34's, 2 drivers, a mid booster, 2X 5U4's rectifiers, 7 transformers including a Variac, and 6 pre-amp tubes, so that most of the sound actually comes from the power section which has huge filter banks as well as an adjustable feedback loop. It also has an adjustable bias which saves you from paying anyone to bias your tubes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members EricTheShredd Posted August 22, 2008 Members Share Posted August 22, 2008 Mesa Mark IV for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bbreaker Posted August 22, 2008 Members Share Posted August 22, 2008 pick one????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ~Abstract~ Posted August 22, 2008 Members Share Posted August 22, 2008 They're all so nice...I'd take the White Bluesbreaker (is that the Jaguar edition?). Besides that..... not too into the Pro jr. or the TSL. And I've had the Sovtek...meh. Your {censored} amazes me. pick one????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members metallica_00 Posted August 22, 2008 Members Share Posted August 22, 2008 +1 just so i can say my amp cost more than my car That too But I really do think a Dumble would do what I want...Fender cleans, smooth smooth articulate distortion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RaVenCAD Posted August 22, 2008 Members Share Posted August 22, 2008 I won't claim to be an expert, but of the amps I've played, it'd be a Zinky Blue Velvet.. Delicious little 1x12 combo.. That, or a Mesa Lonestar.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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