Members fenderbender66 Posted March 15, 2011 Members Share Posted March 15, 2011 I've just spent the better part of today trying to decide between the Egnater Tweaker or Rebel 20. At one point I had one or the other in my cart at AMS, but then changed my mind. this would be used with my original band (think Replacements, Wilco, Guided By Voices), and I'm currently gigging with my Vox AC4 combo (we have a minimalist setup). Main guitar in this band is Epi Wildkat, Fender Baja Tele as secondary. I'm not entirely thrilled with the tones, and I'm also looking for a bit more muscle. In front I primarily use either an OCD or RAT for overdrive, and a DD7. If I went with the Tweaker, I thought I might A/B with the Vox -- Tweaker for overdrive leads/crunchier rhythm, Vox for clean noodling/clean rhythm. If I went with the Rebel 20, that would probably be my only amp. but I just can't decide. Can anyone tell me why you would choose one over the other? FWIW, I'm going to try both out at the store on my way home tonight. thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JR13 Posted March 15, 2011 Members Share Posted March 15, 2011 I'm interested to see how the tweaker compares to the rebel as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Firebrand Posted March 15, 2011 Members Share Posted March 15, 2011 I would take the Tweaker over the R20. The power tube mix is a neat feature but I like what I can get out of the Tweaker better in terms of different tones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fenderbender66 Posted March 16, 2011 Author Members Share Posted March 16, 2011 Unfortunately they didn't have a Rebel 20 in stock, but I got to fool around with the Tweaker. Man, what a nice amp. Plenty loud, which was my other concern. The versatility is unbelievable.The only thing I didn't like: when I switched from Hot to Clean, there was a noticeable volume drop, not just a change in tone. Not a super big deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jshaffer20 Posted March 16, 2011 Members Share Posted March 16, 2011 I played my Tweaker last night for a long time and it impresses me more every time I play it. It just does so much and does it so well its incredible. I havent played the Rebel so I cant comment on that. I do know the Tweaker is plenty loud enough to gig with. I am A/Bing between it and my Blackstar for gigs and I am extremely happy with how it all sounds together! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mikeman Posted March 16, 2011 Members Share Posted March 16, 2011 I have tried both at a store and prefer the Tweaker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Razsan Posted March 16, 2011 Members Share Posted March 16, 2011 I have tried both at a store and prefer the Tweaker. I concur...NOT a rebel fan but was impressed with the 15 minutes I spent with the Tweaker 2 weeks ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fly135 Posted March 16, 2011 Members Share Posted March 16, 2011 If you want to put pedals in the FX loop the Rebel 20 runs the loop at instrument level. The Tweaker runs the loop hotter and may present an issue. Both are great amps. I have a Tweaker and my buddy has the the Rebel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ian Egnater Posted March 17, 2011 Members Share Posted March 17, 2011 You definitely should try both amps out if you get the chance. The Rebel is voiced a little more modern, where as the Tweaker is usually described as sounding more "vintage". It's kind of half and half with which amp people like. If you like fine tuning things though, the Tweaker obviously has more "tweaking" features to play with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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