Members BAMALI Posted December 6, 2005 Members Share Posted December 6, 2005 I want to get a tube amp, and like many others here I really like the Classic 30, but I've been looking at the Carvin site and I like what I see in the Vintage Series Nomad. They have similar features, although the Carvin is 50 watts, and are very close in price. The sound samples of the Nomad sound pretty good. Anyone have any input? Carvin Vintage Series Nomad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members flavormaus Posted January 6, 2006 Members Share Posted January 6, 2006 I had the older 33 watt version of the Carvin and I wasn't a big fan. It had a sterile quality to the tone, almost solid state-ish and the soak function felt very 1 dimensional. I hope not offend anyone with this, but it's as if a bunch of math nerds put together this amp based on a bunch of cool specs, but they had something of a tin ear. Since my amp was discontinued, Carvin has replaced the speaker with a 30 watter, so that might help. But the other specs might require extensive mods (new caps, etc.) Another option for you might be a used Mesa Boogie Subway rocket or blues. Lots of features and good solid tone. My only problem with my subway was that it was REALLY dark sounding with humbuckers, but with a strat, it's a perfect match. Yours in sound. FM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The Boogie Man Posted January 6, 2006 Members Share Posted January 6, 2006 Classic 30 is a better amp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dennis138 Posted January 6, 2006 Members Share Posted January 6, 2006 I don't have much experience with the Carvin amp but I'm very happy with my Peavey Classic 30. I think the Peavey has more of a proven track record. There are a lot of people that love them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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