Members greg182 Posted April 7, 2012 Members Share Posted April 7, 2012 just looking for a nice clean amp that can handle all my muff pedals (my ac 15 seems to hate them). looking for a smaller combo with a budget of about 600-700 max. i have been thinking about the blues jr. what are your guys thoughts about these amps? any other suggestions? if i wanted to go a little more expensive and get a custom clark or lil dawg amp would it be worth it and which model should i look for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lefort_1 Posted April 7, 2012 Members Share Posted April 7, 2012 For me, muffs like output sections that are clean and have relatively less sag...or at least, that's how you'll get the best sound reproduction of the muff. imo, I'd stay away from the heavily 'tweed-voiced' fenders (Blues Jr, Deluxe) and look for a good clean. But, with the Vox, what are you getting that is not pleasant to the ear?....it's possible there's something in the input impedence or pre-amp that just isn't agreeing with the muffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members greg182 Posted April 7, 2012 Author Members Share Posted April 7, 2012 For me, muffs like output sections that are clean and have relatively less sag...or at least, that's how you'll get the best sound reproduction of the muff. imo, I'd stay away from the heavily 'tweed-voiced' fenders (Blues Jr, Deluxe) and look for a good clean.But, with the Vox, what are you getting that is not pleasant to the ear?....it's possible there's something in the input impedence or pre-amp that just isn't agreeing with the muffs. "look for a good clean......"? as for the vox, it sounds like a vacuum with a muff, just really loud unfocused crap. i've tried a pharaoh, hoof, and an nyc. none of them seem to sound good through it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Stevenglass Posted April 7, 2012 Members Share Posted April 7, 2012 Do the bright cap mod for you ac15, same {censored} used to happen to me. It's so easy. Just take panel off and clip c4....I think it's c4. Google is yah best friend bro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members AimmarCair Posted April 7, 2012 Members Share Posted April 7, 2012 The way I always saw it was... Vox = MIDSMIDSMIDSMIDSMIDSMIDSMIDSMIDSMIDSMIDS Muff = SCOOPASCOOPASCOOPASCOOPASCOOPASCOOPA That's how I figured it anyway. Get a Rat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members greg182 Posted April 7, 2012 Author Members Share Posted April 7, 2012 Do the bright cap mod for you ac15, same {censored} used to happen to me. It's so easy. Just take panel off and clip c4....I think it's c4. Google is yah best friend bro do you have the ac15 c1? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Stevenglass Posted April 7, 2012 Members Share Posted April 7, 2012 yes. The cc1 is gross sounding to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members greg182 Posted April 7, 2012 Author Members Share Posted April 7, 2012 The way I always saw it was...Vox = MIDSMIDSMIDSMIDSMIDSMIDSMIDSMIDSMIDSMIDSMuff = SCOOPASCOOPASCOOPASCOOPASCOOPASCOOPAThat's how I figured it anyway.Get a Rat. i have a rat. would just like to be able to use the muffs. doesn't have to be with the ac15 as i've demonstrated with the whole "which fender should i get?" post. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members greg182 Posted April 7, 2012 Author Members Share Posted April 7, 2012 yes. The cc1 is gross sounding to me ok, but i was asking about the c1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members AimmarCair Posted April 7, 2012 Members Share Posted April 7, 2012 i have a rat. would just like to be able to use the muffs. doesn't have to be with the ac15 as i've demonstrated with the whole "which fender should i get?" post.thanks Sorry, this thread has lost focus. Lefort's post was pretty solid, you want a lot of clean headroom with a muff. Tweed-voiced fenders are better for goosin' like he said. Mmmm how'd you feel about a Fender Frontman? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 9520575 Posted April 7, 2012 Members Share Posted April 7, 2012 fender concert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members AimmarCair Posted April 7, 2012 Members Share Posted April 7, 2012 fender concert http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fender-Concert-Amp-custom-tube-guitar-amp-combo-excellent-/140734434826?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20c46d0e0a Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members greg182 Posted April 7, 2012 Author Members Share Posted April 7, 2012 Sorry, this thread has lost focus.Lefort's post was pretty solid, you want a lot of clean headroom with a muff. Tweed-voiced fenders are better for goosin' like he said. Mmmm how'd you feel about a Fender Frontman? sounds good thanks for your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Stevenglass Posted April 7, 2012 Members Share Posted April 7, 2012 ok, but i was asking about the c1. No. You misunderstand. You are saying muffs song gross through your ac15c1.I also have this amp. You have to bright cap mod it. It makes all the gross harsh highs go away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members greg182 Posted April 7, 2012 Author Members Share Posted April 7, 2012 fender concert are these rare amps? never really heard anyone talking about them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Stevenglass Posted April 7, 2012 Members Share Posted April 7, 2012 Oh, but i'd go with a HRD/Deville if i was getting a new fender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Urinate Forever Posted April 7, 2012 Members Share Posted April 7, 2012 are these rare amps? never really heard anyone talking about them. No, I don't believe so. You just have to look around. They're old and no longer made but far from unobtainable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members echodeluxe Posted April 7, 2012 Members Share Posted April 7, 2012 Used twin reverb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members AimmarCair Posted April 7, 2012 Members Share Posted April 7, 2012 No, I don't believe so. You just have to look around. They're old and no longer made but far from unobtainable. Depends there's the 60s mojo brown ones like this: And the 80s Rivera era ones (which are apparently TOTES DIFFERENT BRAH) like the one in the ebay link I posted up earlier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 9520575 Posted April 7, 2012 Members Share Posted April 7, 2012 are these rare amps? never really heard anyone talking about them. no not really, I have one. I like it a lot $450, lotta bang for the buck, less talked about less money, great sound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ArrMatey Posted April 7, 2012 Members Share Posted April 7, 2012 And the 80s Rivera era ones (which are apparently TOTES DIFFERENT BRAH) like the one in the ebay link I posted up earlier. This one is the real deal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BrentMpls Posted April 7, 2012 Members Share Posted April 7, 2012 Hot rod or deville would be on my list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Demented Avenger Posted April 7, 2012 Members Share Posted April 7, 2012 are you looking for something for home? something to gig with?Any of the fenders with lots of head room would be good, Princeton Reverb II one of the 80's Rivera amp, will do both great. Right in your price range as well.You will be able to find them on ebay, if you can stand ebay.Even the new Princeton Reverb reissue would probably be really good, Depending on your volume needs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil O'Keefe Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 are you looking for something for home? something to gig with?Any of the fenders with lots of head room would be good, Princeton Reverb II one of the 80's Rivera amp, will do both great. Right in your price range as well.You will be able to find them on ebay, if you can stand ebay.Even the new Princeton Reverb reissue would probably be really good, Depending on your volume needs. Yeah, again - I agree. A Princeton is my #1 amp. Live, it's the PRII. I run an AC15cc1 with a Weber Blue Dog AlNiCo in it along with it for stereo, and the two work very well together in stereo. In the studio, it's the '71 Princeton Amp more often than not. Princetons are fantastic pedal platforms for home practice, recording and even small gigs... but the "right" amp is really going to depend on your situation and volume requirements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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