Members freemusicno34 Posted October 23, 2007 Members Share Posted October 23, 2007 I've found that I rarely have the need for a large cabinet, and tube amps with wattage anywhere from 15-40 watts are loud enough for a lot of venues, and the bigger venues can always mic and PA you, so I wanna know what are the GREAT amps out there that aren't too big. I hear people talking about the Blues, Jr. a lot, what other amps are considered really good? I'm not actually in the market right now for a new amp, but it's always nice to think about. You know how everyone says you "need" at least one strat, one tele, and one les paul? Well what are the (small) amp equivalents? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GAS Man Posted October 23, 2007 Members Share Posted October 23, 2007 The Pro Junior is a fine little amp too if you have some reverb effects handy to plug into it. I use a Boss RV-3 in front of mine and it's great for when I want to go for that small tube amp tone. Not to say the sound is small, but you know what I mean. Plus it's the only amp I own where you can dial it full volume and get a good natural overdrive tone at reasonable levels and with a fairly smooth OD tone to boot. I like the retro tweed Pro Junior with the leather handle because it hits that classic niche I wanted to have in one of my amps. If you want clean and no tubes, but a tube sound, the Vox Pathfinder is surprisingly good, but you'll want a OD pedal in front of it for better OD tube tone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Singin' Dave Posted October 23, 2007 Members Share Posted October 23, 2007 Id go used and save but of the top of my head Under $1000:Mesa F30 or Express 5:25Fender Deluxe Reverb RI (or even better a Silverface, but I'm biased)Weber Kit Under $500Peavey Classic 30Crate Palamino (32, 16, etc.)A few others I'm forgetting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kishjor Posted October 23, 2007 Members Share Posted October 23, 2007 blues junior Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bloolight Posted October 23, 2007 Members Share Posted October 23, 2007 I have a Blues Jr and a Deluxe Reverb RI...I have to say that the DRRI blows the JR out of the water. It's significantly more expensive, but worth the money in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Heretic Posted October 23, 2007 Members Share Posted October 23, 2007 Laney Lionheart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Burningleaves Posted October 23, 2007 Members Share Posted October 23, 2007 Another vote for the Fender DRRI. 60's Ampeg amps are also cool. Not very expensive these days considering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Gosu Posted October 23, 2007 Members Share Posted October 23, 2007 I really liked the Peavey Classic 30 out of the Fender Blues/Hotrods and Crate V Series. Generally better overdrive and most versatile out of the above amps I tried.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members zepfan976 Posted October 23, 2007 Members Share Posted October 23, 2007 This ones not a combo but it can be bought as one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Save The Pine Weasel Posted October 23, 2007 Members Share Posted October 23, 2007 I think the Peavey Bravo 112 is a killer small amp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members trill Posted October 23, 2007 Members Share Posted October 23, 2007 +1 on the Tiny Terror, but even in 7 watt mode, that {censored} is LOUD. I've got a Carvin Vintage 16 that I absolutely love. Not the most versatile amp in the world, since it's single channel, but it's really nicely voiced and takes pretty much any guitar/fx you can throw at it. Quiet enough for home use, loud enough for practice/small gig if you don't need pristine cleans. I actually need to sell mine soon; I need to relieve myself of some GAS pains, and I've got a bigger Carvin Bel Air. PM me if you're interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members zepfan976 Posted October 23, 2007 Members Share Posted October 23, 2007 I actually need to sell mine soon; I need to relieve myself of some GAS pains, and I've got a bigger Carvin Bel Air. PM me if you're interested. SPAM goes in the thread at the top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Fender Picker Posted October 23, 2007 Members Share Posted October 23, 2007 I'm afraid these may be no more. I've heard they're being made in China under a new name and part number. MF & GC have referbs. Ebay has them cheap at times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members shammond Posted October 23, 2007 Members Share Posted October 23, 2007 Mesa Lone Star Special Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frets99 Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 I'd say Peavey Prowler but I just fell over mine by accident recently. I'm gathering there are not that many around!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members stanfield Posted October 23, 2007 Members Share Posted October 23, 2007 Depends on what you plan on playing out of the amp.. As the saying goes, one man's trash is another's treasure. My friend has been listening to a lot of the new White Stripes album, and Jack gets some great sounds out of amps most people would not consider good, let alone great. All the big companies appear to make a good, small combo amp if you're willing to pay. Hughes & Kettner Edition Tube 20th Ann.Peavey's got the Classic series and Mini Colossal (And a large assortment of past models)Crate has the Vintage Club and Palomino seriesMesa/Boogie Lone Star and Express seriesFenders... Marshalls...Then there is always boutique products. I had a Classic 30 for about 2 years, and that was a fine amp, but now that I've moved on and have tried a few different speakers I agree with the consensus that the Blue Marvel speaker really limits that amp's versatility. Although I did like it quite a bit for blues/jazz. If I could just go out and grab any amp right now, it'd probably be an original Fender Deluxe Reverb. I think those sound great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mistersully Posted October 23, 2007 Members Share Posted October 23, 2007 i like my pro jnr and classic 30 i think the DRRI is a great amp i quite like the laney lc15r too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members samuraiBSD Posted October 23, 2007 Members Share Posted October 23, 2007 tiny terror, or Epi Valve Jr. with a DS-1 on it...if you want, the AD30VT is great, but it's not 100% tube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members niche773 Posted October 23, 2007 Members Share Posted October 23, 2007 This ones not a combo but it can be bought as one What kind of cab is that? Do you have any clips of that amp? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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