Members Devinstation Posted November 7, 2006 Members Share Posted November 7, 2006 What is your best bang for the buck modeling practice amp? Anything over 30 watts would be too much and I am looking for light weight. Im gonnaplay acouple of Line 6s new spiders today, maybe the 15 watter .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bowlingshirt Posted November 7, 2006 Members Share Posted November 7, 2006 Roland Cube, and I think Vox makes some small modeling amps, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members angus_old Posted November 7, 2006 Members Share Posted November 7, 2006 vox vox vox vox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members comfortablynumb Posted November 7, 2006 Members Share Posted November 7, 2006 Vox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members pipedwho Posted November 7, 2006 Members Share Posted November 7, 2006 Roland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 Vox DA15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Geeter Posted November 7, 2006 Members Share Posted November 7, 2006 I have a vox ad15vt, which I love. I would get the ad30vt if I had to do it again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Townshend Posted November 7, 2006 Members Share Posted November 7, 2006 My Marshall MG15 isn't too bad...That said, I do want to upgrade to a Blues Junior. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Townshend Posted November 7, 2006 Members Share Posted November 7, 2006 Originally posted by Geeter I have a vox ad15vt, which I love. I would get the ad30vt if I had to do it again. Not to hijack, but do those valvestate amps sound like real tube amps? I'm contemplating one as a cheaper alternative to a Blues Junior Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Godot Posted November 7, 2006 Members Share Posted November 7, 2006 Tech 21 Trademark 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DenverDave Posted November 7, 2006 Members Share Posted November 7, 2006 Originally posted by Godot Tech 21 Trademark 10 +1... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bdegrande Posted November 7, 2006 Members Share Posted November 7, 2006 Originally posted by Townshend Not to hijack, but do those valvestate amps sound like real tube amps? I'm contemplating one as a cheaper alternative to a Blues Junior The Valvestates are their solid state amps. The AD and VR series use the valve reactor technology, which does use a tube to mimic tube power amp operation. In some respects, they do the tube amp sound better than tube amps do, because of the power output level knob on the AD30VT (but not the 15), which lets you get a cranked sound at lower volume. They do sound like tube amps, even to the point where it is difficult to get a really clean solid state clean sound, like a Roland JC type sound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Geeter Posted November 7, 2006 Members Share Posted November 7, 2006 Originally posted by bdegrande The Valvestates are their solid state amps. The AD and VR series use the valve reactor technology, which does use a tube to mimic tube power amp operation. In some respects, they do the tube amp sound better than tube amps do, because of the power output level knob on the AD30VT (but not the 15), which lets you get a cranked sound at lower volume. They do sound like tube amps, even to the point where it is difficult to get a really clean solid state clean sound, like a Roland JC type sound. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Townshend Posted November 7, 2006 Members Share Posted November 7, 2006 Originally posted by bdegrande The Valvestates are their solid state amps. The AD and VR series use the valve reactor technology, which does use a tube to mimic tube power amp operation. In some respects, they do the tube amp sound better than tube amps do, because of the power output level knob on the AD30VT (but not the 15), which lets you get a cranked sound at lower volume. They do sound like tube amps, even to the point where it is difficult to get a really clean solid state clean sound, like a Roland JC type sound. Thanks! I'll definitely look in to 30w then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Armchair Bronco Posted November 7, 2006 Members Share Posted November 7, 2006 Red Micro Cube. Get 'em while you can. http://www.rolandus.com/products/productdetails.aspx?ObjectId=802&ParentId=57 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members AtomHeartMother Posted November 7, 2006 Members Share Posted November 7, 2006 I didn't care for the two Vox AD30VTs that I had (one with aftermarket speaker). The overdriven tones were OK, but sounded a bit digital and fizzy, especially with sustaining notes. The notes just sort of fizzled out a bit. But they were OK. I personally couldn't find a good clean tone. All the clean models were pretty cheesy--super bright, super thin, and super plunky on the treble strings. I prefer a thicker, slightly darker clean tone myself though. Oh and that attenuator thing was a joke. It was basically just another master volume. It's nothing like a real attenuator. I really like my Microcube to be honest. It's perfect for home practice and sounds quite good to boot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fuzztone Posted November 7, 2006 Members Share Posted November 7, 2006 Maybe a Marshall?I don't know about the new ones but I have this 1998 G-15 CDR and it is the best little bedroom amp that I have had.You can also get one of these for less than $50 used and use pedals instead of getting an amp with built-in FXs.I like this particular model because of the open back design and real spring reverb.It has a bigger sound than my little Fender SS.Also the dual gain controls really give it alot of flexabilty and if you need a real bedroom amp that sounds great without waking the kids this is the best one I've found and I had a few. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Will Chen Posted November 7, 2006 Members Share Posted November 7, 2006 Originally posted by Godot Tech 21 Trademark 10 +1 I have the Trademark 60 and it's like 30 pounds and sounds fantastic...very versitile and loud. Probably one of the most underrated amps ever. Doesn't have any of the fancy digital effects, but it does have a switchable loop and boost. Made in the USA if you care. I'm sure the 10 would sound just as nice in a smaller package. They've been discontinued so you'll have to go used. Check out the links below for some sound samples. They really sound just as good as on their site. In fact, every effeort was made to record the samples in a way almost anyone can accomplish (for the TM60 samples anyway): SM57 on the cone mixed left and direct mixed right using a Yamaha Pacifica. Check out sound samples here: http://www.tech21nyc.com/tm10.html Bigger brother:http://www.tech21nyc.com/tm30.html My model (lots of sound samples here):http://www.tech21nyc.com/tm60.html BTW-I don't work for them or sell their gear, just love the sound of them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GuitarMasterNot Posted November 8, 2006 Members Share Posted November 8, 2006 roland cube 30. awesome practise amp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ESchmidt Posted November 8, 2006 Members Share Posted November 8, 2006 Vox AD15VT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Oldskool Texas Posted November 8, 2006 Members Share Posted November 8, 2006 Originally posted by DenverDave +1... +1 on the Tech 21 TM10, although it's technically not a modeling amp, as it's an analog signal. Really nice sounds, the direct-out, FX loop, real reverb tank, and headphone jack are good selling points, and it's made in USA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members xupernaut Posted November 8, 2006 Members Share Posted November 8, 2006 Another vote for the Cube 30 great little amp.Loud too for such a small amp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members evh1984 Posted November 8, 2006 Members Share Posted November 8, 2006 For a small practice amp with a very nice tone and volume, the Roland Cube 15 can't be beat...except NOW I see they've come out with the Roland Cube15x which has more efx to play with. AND they've got the Roland Cube 20x...now things are getting interesting... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members planetcaravan13 Posted November 8, 2006 Members Share Posted November 8, 2006 I bought a Behringer gm110 last week and I am impressed. 3 amps, 3 gains, and 3 cabs. I have a JCM800 2204 w/2x12 and a Gh100TI Laneyw/4x12 I wanted something smaller to practice on and save my ears until I perfect it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Pepi Posted November 8, 2006 Members Share Posted November 8, 2006 Originally posted by planetcaravan13 I bought a Behringer gm110 last week and I am impressed. 3 amps, 3 gains, and 3 cabs. I have a JCM800 2204 w/2x12 and a Gh100TI Laneyw/4x12 I wanted something smaller to practice on and save my ears until I perfect it. +1 I worked on one of these awhile back. I was really impressed with it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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