Members Brawley Posted December 14, 2007 Members Share Posted December 14, 2007 Well I trust you guys more than anybody. I am looking for a small practice amp 200 bucks or under. Tube or SS ok. So far on the list Eppy valve JR. Fender Champion 600 or one of the Roland cubes. Any ideas on these and anything you could add to my list to research. I know this has been done to death but I am asking anyway. Thanks everyone.Go Green Ream in the playoffs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members axegrinder Posted December 14, 2007 Members Share Posted December 14, 2007 Do you need a combo or is an amp head ok? Also, do you need onboard reverb? If I was shopping for an amp now I'd be looking long and hard at the Blackheart head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Oldskool Texas Posted December 14, 2007 Members Share Posted December 14, 2007 Vox AD15VT? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Brawley Posted December 14, 2007 Author Members Share Posted December 14, 2007 just a combo would be fine reverb not neededthanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members axegrinder Posted December 14, 2007 Members Share Posted December 14, 2007 Vox AD15VT?A used 30 would be better. The ad30vt has the attenuator which IMHO makes the 30 superior to the 15 for bedroom/practice play. The Epi VJ and Champ600 should produce fine clean tones, but they are nowhere near as versatile as the valvtronics amps. I have to try out one of those roland cubes sometime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Oldskool Texas Posted December 14, 2007 Members Share Posted December 14, 2007 A used 30 would be better. The ad30vt has the attenuator which IMHO makes the 30 superior to the 15 for bedroom/practice play. Agreed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members docjeffrey Posted December 14, 2007 Members Share Posted December 14, 2007 I've read lots of good things about the various Vox amps. I found 5 models for under $200, so I'd go on their website and find the one that has the sounds that you are looking for. I own 4 of the more expensive Vox amps (2 made in England, 2 made in China) and the one thing that they all have in common is great tone. I also have a Vox Tonelab that I love to use for silent practice and recording. I recorded this with a Tonelab (all of the effects, guitars and bass were done with the Tonelab). The Vox amps with the Valve Reactor circuits have some of the same sounds as the Tonelab. Vox Tonelab demo I'd take a closer look at this one: http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Vox-Valvetronix-AD15VT-15W-Guitar-Combo?sku=481958 Pure tube sound made more affordable than ever. In the Vox Valvetronix AD15VT 15W Guitar Combo, Vox's patented Valve Reactor technology provides genuine tube tone with the stability of solid-state sound. A 12AX7 tube and low-wattage tube power circuit are combined with digital models of 11 classic amps plus 11 high-end effects for an amazingly versatile little jamming and recording amp that sounds fabulous. 2 user-programmable channels and preset mode let you switch your whole setup on the fly. Knob-based interface provides easy editing. Headphone line out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members book_of_lies777 Posted December 14, 2007 Members Share Posted December 14, 2007 those Vox Valvetronix amps kick ass. what kind of music do you wanna play? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dcindc Posted December 14, 2007 Members Share Posted December 14, 2007 Vox +1. Used they are cheap too. The 15 is fine for bedroom use.BTW the attenuator, isn't, in the normal sense. It's just a volume control before a clean output stage. A 15W L pad is about 20 bucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sixlicks Posted December 14, 2007 Members Share Posted December 14, 2007 I like tube amps . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Joe Bones Posted December 14, 2007 Members Share Posted December 14, 2007 I built my own combo using an Epi Valve Junior head, an Eminence Rajun Cajun Speaker, and some nice wood and parts I had around. It came in at slightly under $200 in costs, plus my labor if you must figure that in. It's a one trick pony, versatile is the LAST word to describe it (although it responds well to pedals) but pure tone and good sound it has got in spades. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bloolight Posted December 14, 2007 Members Share Posted December 14, 2007 I don't know if I'd go with the Champion 600...I like mine, but it's not a flexible amp sound-wise. Great for bluesy stuff, but that's about it for me. I think those Roland cubes are a good choice within that price range, and are very versatile. They're not tube-driven, but I've heard very good things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members book_of_lies777 Posted December 14, 2007 Members Share Posted December 14, 2007 I don't know if I'd go with the Champion 600...I like mine, but it's not a flexible amp sound-wise. Great for bluesy stuff, but that's about it for me. yes, I agree with you completely. That's exactly why I bought my Champ 600 - specifically to go with my Squier Vintage Modified Strat for blues. For THAT tone, it's sweet as honey. for versatilty, I'd go with the Vox Valvetronix - and I'd take the Vox over the Cube. I have a Behringer V-Ampire LX112 combo which freakin' ROCKS, but I don't think the OP needs that much amp yet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Brawley Posted December 15, 2007 Author Members Share Posted December 15, 2007 Hey thanks everyone I think I am going to check out the Vox AD15VTthanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tlbonehead Posted December 15, 2007 Members Share Posted December 15, 2007 Hey thanks everyone I think I am going to check out the Vox AD15VTthanks again You want a good used AD30? With foot controller? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Brawley Posted December 15, 2007 Author Members Share Posted December 15, 2007 I think the 30 is more than I am looking for. I have a Line 6 Spider III 75. I want something smaller for another room in the house. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members IRG Posted December 15, 2007 Members Share Posted December 15, 2007 I have both the Epi Valve Jr. and a Cube 30. If your budget is $200ish and no more for anything like pedals, I would go with the Cube 30 or the Valvetronix AD30vt. Great little amps and the effects and all are useable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members weeladdie Posted December 15, 2007 Members Share Posted December 15, 2007 Hey thanks everyone I think I am going to check out the Vox AD15VTthanks again I've got one, great little amp. Nice bedroom feature is a line out that you can use for headphones or a mixer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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