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DerekDRP

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Right now instead of the yorky 50watt amp for $258 I could buy a TubeWorks 160 watt amp Used for $250 possible $200. What do you guys say? Btw it does sound good.

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Originally posted by DerekDRP

Right now instead of the yorky 50watt amp for $258 I could buy a TubeWorks 160 watt amp Used for $250 possible $200. What do you guys say? Btw it does sound good.

 

 

Major up-it-y Some one I need your thoughts and ansers.

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Originally posted by Thunderbroom

Save your money and purchase an Ashdown/Avatar setup.

 

 

may I ask why? do you hate them or something?

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These yellow Tubeworks were great little amps.

Awesome tone, very versatile (hybrid preamp), powerful and simple to operate. Perfect for a first good amp.

At this price, I'd jump on it.

 

Our local Genz Benz crew should be able to tell you a little about them.

 

Oh yeah, I believe it can work at 225 W under 2 ohms, with an additional cab.

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I'm sure the Tube works amp is great, but for $270 you can get an Ashdown Mag 300H shipped with the purchase of an Avatar cab.

 

Right now, there's an Avatar SB112 in the scratch and dent section because the handles aren't perfectly centered for $228 shipped.

 

 

So, for just under $500, you could have a fantastic, expandable rig.

 

 

No one is trying to rain on your parade, we all love getting new gear. We are just trying to help you avoid the mistakes we made along wht way.

 

I've owned the following:

 

Peavey Minx 110

Nemesis 2x10 combo

Alumabass 2x15

Peavey Mark VIII head

Avatar B210

Avatar B212

Homebuilt 2x12 + 2x5

Sunn 1200s head

Eden Wt-330 head

Homebuilt ultralight 1x12 + 1x5

 

I am currently using the Eden and the 1x12. How much money and trouble do you think I could have saved by just saving up and doing it right once.

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@Burdizzos Thanks I do not want to lug around heavy gear this little amp the tubeworks is great and easy to lug around. ( he showed me how easy it was) and I do take advice a lot from you guys.

 

@Jazz Add I know it sounded sweet i didnt know at the time but the bass wass down and the mids where set to zero, but I loved the sound more then the yorky. Damian said i could'nt turn it up all the way even if i wanted too, Becuase the amp was more then what the sub could take.

 

@ThunderBroom How come you would reconmend against them?

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Oh, yeah, great.

 

Buy a rig twice the size you will ever need, for twice the price, that will hardly sound any better (I'd take a Tubework head over a MAG any day).

 

Who said something about avoiding mistakes again ?

 

If this combo is in good shape, it will be perfect for Derek and will last him a long time.

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Originally posted by Jazz Ad

Oh, yeah, great.


Buy a rig twice the size you will ever need, for twice the price, that will hardly sound any better (I'd take a Tubework head over a MAG any day).


Who said something about avoiding mistakes again ?


If this combo is in good shape, it will be perfect for Derek and will last him a long time.

 

 

No bickering please guys. Lets be sival.

 

I'am thinking about the amp.

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Originally posted by Jazz Ad

Oh, yeah, great.


Buy a rig twice the size you will ever need, for twice the price, that will hardly sound any better (I'd take a Tubework head over a MAG any day).


Who said something about avoiding mistakes again ?


If this combo is in good shape, it will be perfect for Derek and will last him a long time.

 

 

From the looks of it and the sound. It was in Awsome shape. A little dusty though.

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Originally posted by Jazz Ad

Agedhorse should be able to tell you more about it.

Which model is it exactly ?

 

 

I'am not sure the dude didn't tell me the make. And I would Appreciate more info. But if you show me some of the tubeworks amps at 160 watts I should be able to reconize it. ( has a yello text )

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Originally posted by DerekDRP

@Burdizzos Thanks I do not want to lug around heavy gear this little amp the tubeworks is great and easy to lug around. ( he showed me how easy it was) and I do take advice a lot from you guys.

 

 

Originally posted by DerekDRP

burdizzos Why is that?


ThunderBroom. I dont mind "Lugging" stuff around specialy guitar gear hehe.

 

 

 

:confused:

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Originally posted by DerekDRP

[b@ThunderBroom How come you would reconmend against them?

 

 

I'm not "against" them.

 

Your practice amp is fine for what you're doing...learning. Get what you want to get. If you want the Yorkie, get the Yorkie. If you want the Tubeworks, get it.

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Originally posted by Thunderbroom



I'm not "against" them.


Your practice amp is fine for what you're doing...learning. Get what you want to get. If you want the Yorkie, get the Yorkie. If you want the Tubeworks, get it.

 

 

 

Well I am only think about the future I want to buy 1 time. Btw this model is allowed to hook up to a pa or something like that.

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That's a great deal.

 

For $200-$250, you won't find anything much better unless it's a steal.

 

160 watts will be loud enough for a monitor, depending on the situation. It'll also serve as a solid home practice amp, or for quiter practices and gigs.

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Originally posted by illidian

That's a great deal.


For $200-$250, you won't find anything much better unless it's a steal.


160 watts will be loud enough for a monitor, depending on the situation. It'll also serve as a solid home practice amp, or for quiter practices and gigs.

 

 

Aye I told him I wish I could get the amp now. but I am sure by febury it will be gone, and have no money for layway. He said bro I allways taken care of you right? and I said yeah. he dont worrie about it. ill hold the amp till then.

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It's probably a 3175.

 

At $200, it is a good deal on a 3175.

 

It is a great combo and it will serve you well, provided that it is in good shape and the speaker isn't damaged.

 

160 watts is the 2 ohm rating, with the stock speaker(8 ohms) is puts out 100 watts, which is plenty for practicing and jamming with most folks. If you need more, you can add an 4 or 8 ohm extension speaker.

 

 

The Avatar/Ashdown, is hardly more than he will need and it is well worth the extra cash in my opinion.

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