Members NeverTheMachine Posted July 3, 2012 Members Share Posted July 3, 2012 Looking for a high-end ultra small practice amp (like Champ size). With similar versatile, EL-34 sound to the Mesa, and preferably with reverb too. I don't need too many sub-channels (crunch, lead, blues,etc.) , but definitely two main (dirt/clean) channels. I'm not really narrowing in on a price-range yet. THis is for down the road, so anything goes. I'm just trying get a sense of what to look for. As far as I know, the Express 5:25 is the smallest Mesa. I have a 5:50 head, it's nice but not as nice as the STiletto IMO. I prefer the punchy, immediate sound of EL-34's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cobrahead1030 Posted July 3, 2012 Members Share Posted July 3, 2012 F30? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members benjamin801 Posted July 3, 2012 Members Share Posted July 3, 2012 Bogner Shiva? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NeverTheMachine Posted July 4, 2012 Author Members Share Posted July 4, 2012 Too big. I'm thinking Express 5:25, or Blues Jr. size wise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members benjamin801 Posted July 4, 2012 Members Share Posted July 4, 2012 Budda SD 18? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Razsan Posted July 4, 2012 Members Share Posted July 4, 2012 It's not available as a combo (as far as I know) but the Mesa TA-15 is a pretty good portable amp. Great range of sounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SnowStorm Posted July 4, 2012 Members Share Posted July 4, 2012 Rivera K-Tre combo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Sixtonoize Posted July 4, 2012 Members Share Posted July 4, 2012 Honestly, no low-wattage combo is going to sound like a high-wattage head playing through a closed-back cabinet. It's just physics. Not that a low-wattage combo can't sound good in its own right, but if you're looking to duplicate the sound of your Stiletto head and (I'm assuming) a 4x12 cabinet, you're going to be seriously disappointed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NeverTheMachine Posted July 19, 2012 Author Members Share Posted July 19, 2012 Honestly, no low-wattage combo is going to sound like a high-wattage head playing through a closed-back cabinet. It's just physics. Not that a low-wattage combo can't sound good in its own right, but if you're looking to duplicate the sound of your Stiletto head and (I'm assuming) a 4x12 cabinet, you're going to be seriously disappointed. It's the Ace combo. I want it to sound like a combo, and "smaller" and more compressed I guess. I've done some research. The Bogner duende is sort of what I'm looking for. Two channels. It has reverb as well. Expensive of course, but I'm dying to try one. The 40lbs is about my max. The Evil Robot (Tone Monster) seems pretty sweet as well. No reverb, but I'm probably a little picky with the reverb anyway. I'll keep looking. I don't have the money or the skills to justify such a purchase yet, but you never know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members thefyn Posted July 19, 2012 Members Share Posted July 19, 2012 It's the Ace combo. I want it to sound like a combo, and "smaller" and more compressed I guess. I've done some research. The Bogner duende is sort of what I'm looking for. Two channels. It has reverb as well. Expensive of course, but I'm dying to try one. The 40lbs is about my max. The Evil Robot (Tone Monster) seems pretty sweet as well. No reverb, but I'm probably a little picky with the reverb anyway. I'll keep looking. I don't have the money or the skills to justify such a purchase yet, but you never know. Jimmy looks like he's horrified because he pissed his pants and his guitar is on a table in front of him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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