Members idrisguitar Posted December 7, 2006 Members Share Posted December 7, 2006 The sound I want. Basically I want a good amp 50 watts or above, but isn't too expensive. Its for my music which is instrumental. So im looking for a soft tone where I can place light distortion, delay, reverb effect pedals on it. I really dont know much about amps so I hope your expertise on this matter will help me use my money wisely. Thanks a lot ~Idris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members metale Posted December 7, 2006 Members Share Posted December 7, 2006 Why 50W? Do you play with a band? What is the kind of music you play? What is your guitar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members thesplawnster Posted December 7, 2006 Members Share Posted December 7, 2006 Another question is solid state or tube. We all like tube amps here. But for practice naw, I would still go tube:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GCDEF Posted December 7, 2006 Members Share Posted December 7, 2006 How do you define not too expensive? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rub1off&tie1on Posted December 7, 2006 Members Share Posted December 7, 2006 Sounds like a Vox of some sort would be ideal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gafyagaton Posted December 7, 2006 Members Share Posted December 7, 2006 yah "what style of music do you play" is a very critical question that needs addressing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members pink freud Posted December 7, 2006 Members Share Posted December 7, 2006 hiwatt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jds22 Posted December 7, 2006 Members Share Posted December 7, 2006 My Laney 1x12 combo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members idrisguitar Posted December 7, 2006 Author Members Share Posted December 7, 2006 sorry for not being very clear guys.i just want 50 watts or more. (im childish)i play post rock instrumental. kind of like explosions in the sky.so i will be playing a lot of light slow stuff but occasionally there will be heavy crescendos.I don't have any preference on tube or anything like that as i don't really know much about them. i will simply trust the consensus of opinions on this board price wise , around or below the Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members hatata Posted December 7, 2006 Members Share Posted December 7, 2006 a boss gt-8 into a powered speaker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Yarmo Posted December 7, 2006 Members Share Posted December 7, 2006 Used fender Deluxe Reverb 22 watts but it's loud enough. Trust me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members idrisguitar Posted December 7, 2006 Author Members Share Posted December 7, 2006 its the amp im looking for.i have researched pedals and stuff like that, thanks for the suggestions.keep them coming please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Cougar Hunter Posted December 7, 2006 Members Share Posted December 7, 2006 Originally posted by idrisguitar i play post rock instrumental. Are there any bands of which I've heard who sound like this? :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Yarmo Posted December 7, 2006 Members Share Posted December 7, 2006 Originally posted by guitarslinger Are there any bands of which I've heard who sound like this? :confused: Mogwai perhaps... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members idrisguitar Posted December 7, 2006 Author Members Share Posted December 7, 2006 i have been researching the fender deluxe reverb (and also found out explosions guitarist actually plays the fender '65 twin reverb amp which is similar, but obviously better and more expensive. anything with a similar tone that more into my price range buying new? if not i may just wait on it and save up. but if there is something else out there with similar great tne that i can afford now it would be really helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Cougar Hunter Posted December 7, 2006 Members Share Posted December 7, 2006 sounds like you could pretty much use any amp. fender traynor roland. some pedals done:thu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Craigy Posted December 7, 2006 Members Share Posted December 7, 2006 Mogwai use marshall stacks and bassmans but then again they have loads of gear on stage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Yarmo Posted December 7, 2006 Members Share Posted December 7, 2006 Originally posted by idrisguitar i have been researching the fender deluxe reverb (and also found out explosions guitarist actually plays the fender '65 twin reverb amp which is similar, but obviously better and more expensive.anything with a similar tone that more into my price range buying new?if not i may just wait on it and save up. but if there is something else out there with similar great tne that i can afford now it would be really helpful. The twin is not better, just different, louder, heavier, cleaner.. As guitarslinger mentionned, Traynors are good. If you want to buy new, you're limiting your options of getting an amp of better quality, especially in the tube amp market. What you need is a good clean tube amp. Fenders : Hot Rod Deville's(nice clean, horrid OD) Deluxe Reverb Bandmasters(well, basically anything in the Fender line new or used) AmpegsTraynors Just be sure to try out a tube amp for yourself before buying anything. You must be convinced on how it sounds not based on forum chit-chat... Best of Luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members thesplawnster Posted December 7, 2006 Members Share Posted December 7, 2006 The fenders like the fender princetons are someting tolook at. They like pedals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members thesplawnster Posted December 7, 2006 Members Share Posted December 7, 2006 Originally posted by Yarmo [/iTraynorsJust be sure to try out a tube amp for yourself before buying anything. You must be convinced on how it sounds not based on forum chit-chat... AGREE 100% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members idrisguitar Posted December 8, 2006 Author Members Share Posted December 8, 2006 okay ill try and get to a music shop to test a few amps basically if i can build a list of amps that i would want to try at the shop then i would appreciate it. so: the deluxe reverb other fenders, traynors, roland, Bandmasters and ampegs. Do you just reckon a 50 watt marshal amp with the right pedals would be good too, or should i go and test tubes first? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members metale Posted December 8, 2006 Members Share Posted December 8, 2006 Marshalls don't have the best clean sound, specially non-tube ones. Also, tube ones will be way out of your price range. I think you should try fenders, as said. Also, try epiphone valve amps. I have 2 and they are very good, specially for the price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Yarmo Posted December 8, 2006 Members Share Posted December 8, 2006 Regarding Marshall, you would be better off with a Fender especially for the music you want to play. Don't be fooled by the 'watts' an amp pulls out. Tube amps are very loud. Louder than their solid state counterparts. Fenders are good foundations to build your sound upon. You can use pedals for dirt and effects. If you can check Ebay, you're bound to find some used '70's Fenders for a good price. When taken care of properly, they could outlive you!! Best of Luck Y Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members idrisguitar Posted December 8, 2006 Author Members Share Posted December 8, 2006 haha,no musician wants to outlive their equipment.thanks guys i will go with whatever i can afford.will try to find a good used fender deluxe reverb but otherwise i will research other fenders.im looking into the line 6 dl4 delay pedal and the sansamp tech 21 gt pedal also.and im definetly getting the electro harmonix big muff russian. but since this is an amp board ill shut up nowthanks a lot everyone who has helped me. i really appreciate it, ill let you know what i end up with Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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