Members Orange Jackson Posted July 10, 2010 Members Share Posted July 10, 2010 The blues jr, SCXD and VCXD plus a handful of others didn't do it for me. My small amp of choice is the tube Bugera v5. Check out the reviews, features, and price of that amp, I really dig it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Misha Posted July 10, 2010 Members Share Posted July 10, 2010 I have yet to try Tech 21 amps. I've heard very good things about these two: http://www.tech21nyc.com/products/amps/guitar/trademark30.html http://www.tech21nyc.com/products/amps/guitar/trademark60.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members snowaie Posted July 10, 2010 Author Members Share Posted July 10, 2010 ^^ AWESOME! So looking into those.! Anyone like/know about those amps? Thanks to everyone who replied, it's been helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SpeedRacer422 Posted July 10, 2010 Members Share Posted July 10, 2010 I have a VCXD and like it a lot, I don't use much amp gain myself and rely on my TS9 and Fuz pedal for dirt... ...but for jamming w/ a drummer (even miked) i really dig a 12" speaker. I bought a 1x12 Epiphone Valve Senior and LOVE it! It's my "poor man's Deluxe Reverb", lol. They are a bit hard to find, but worth every penny if you are a pedal guy and don't need marshall type overdrive. Honestly, idk why epiphone doesn't crank these things out; absolute phenomenal amp for the money (~$350); check them out. Speed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members snowaie Posted July 10, 2010 Author Members Share Posted July 10, 2010 Would I be good just to look for a used Fender PRRI?EDIT: Then slap a Blackstar HT DISTX on there for my distortion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DaleH Posted July 10, 2010 Members Share Posted July 10, 2010 I have yet to try Tech 21 amps. I've heard very good things about these two:http://www.tech21nyc.com/products/amps/guitar/trademark30.htmlhttp://www.tech21nyc.com/products/amps/guitar/trademark60.html I would love to have a Trademark 60 with a Power Engine 60 cab. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members srspud Posted July 10, 2010 Members Share Posted July 10, 2010 If 22 watts isn't too much for you then the Bugera V22 sounds great on either channel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members snowaie Posted July 10, 2010 Author Members Share Posted July 10, 2010 If 22 watts isn't too much for you then the Bugera V22 sounds great on either channel. Sick, I'll look into it, man! Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tomh777 Posted July 10, 2010 Members Share Posted July 10, 2010 I say hit ebay find a nice priced fender silverface champ (or silverface line there are many of them and they go for some pretty good prices). Throw a Holy Grail reverb pedal on it if you need the reverb. I don't think it gets much better than that. It has a low gain input & a high gain input. I love mine and will never part with it unless serious unforseen circumstances arise. There are a lot of good small wattage amps out there too. I personally have Fender Silverface Vibro-Champ. 6 watts of classic fender tones. It will also take pedals pretty well, if that is part of your rig. But you just might find it is versatile enough for your needs and not to mention the mojo factor. I believe you could pull the underpants right off a girl five rows deep with it. Good Luck. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NHLfan2010 Posted July 10, 2010 Members Share Posted July 10, 2010 I'm looking for a nice small amp right now too. Right now leading my pack are the Vox VT30, Super Champ XD, and Bugera V22 (all of which have been mentioned here) I just need to head down to GC for a little testing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GilmourD Posted July 10, 2010 Members Share Posted July 10, 2010 Vox AC4TV 10" Speaker Vox AC4TV 8" Speaker I have the 8" version and it's amazing out of the box and simply stunning with a tube swap. The awesome thing is that you can get some pretty good crunch out of the thing, too. It's very controllable if you use your guitar's volume. However, what I've been doing lately is setting it up to be on the verge of breakup (and it does crunch a bit if I pound the strings) and then I have a MXR Classic Overdrive, a BBE American Metal pedal, and an MXR 10-band EQ in front of it for different flavors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members snowaie Posted July 10, 2010 Author Members Share Posted July 10, 2010 Vox AC4TV 10" SpeakerVox AC4TV 8" SpeakerI have the 8" version and it's amazing out of the box and simply stunning with a tube swap. The awesome thing is that you can get some pretty good crunch out of the thing, too. It's very controllable if you use your guitar's volume. However, what I've been doing lately is setting it up to be on the verge of breakup (and it does crunch a bit if I pound the strings) and then I have a MXR Classic Overdrive, a BBE American Metal pedal, and an MXR 10-band EQ in front of it for different flavors. this would be perfect in a 15ish(w) version.I'm excited for my next trip to GC . Going to try out the Bugera V22, Fender PRRI, DRRI, SCXD, some Crate models, maybe Roland..Anything else ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members richey888 Posted July 10, 2010 Members Share Posted July 10, 2010 I like the SCXD but run it to a bigger cab most of the time (when gigging), you can cover a good sized room with those 15w thru 2x12 I have found (mostly small gin joints, rarely miked up, but the do sound good that way too) and takes pedals well. Still in the honeymoon phase with the Class 5 too (although very little cleans on that). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Cymro#1 Posted July 10, 2010 Members Share Posted July 10, 2010 Check out the Carvin 5/15.All valve. Great reviews. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members hooch1 Posted July 10, 2010 Members Share Posted July 10, 2010 Egnater Tweaker? 15w, Celestion G12H speaker, 6v6 tubes (or can replaced with EL34, KT77, 6L6), variety of clean sounds from Fender-Vox-Marshall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members blind radish Posted July 10, 2010 Members Share Posted July 10, 2010 +1 the clean channel is KILLERThe Super Champ XD may be exactly what you need! They are hybrid amps so the digital thing isn't a big deal, plus, it IS a Fender, after all. Cleans sound pretty good to my ears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members etawful Posted July 10, 2010 Members Share Posted July 10, 2010 ^^ AWESOME! So looking into those.! Anyone like/know about those amps?Thanks to everyone who replied, it's been helpful. The Tech 21 Trademark 60 kicks some serious ass (IMO). Fantastic amp. It's extremely close to a tube sound without using any digital modelling or anything, all analog. Plus, the only time you'll ever need to service it is to clean out the jacks every once in a while w/contact cleaner (I personally haven't even had to do that). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Spike Li Posted July 10, 2010 Members Share Posted July 10, 2010 Roland Cube 30xhava nice day +1 Its pretty much a mini JC-120 + tuner + modelling effects. If you need more power go for the (discontinued) cube 60, but stay away from the cube 80. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members snowaie Posted July 10, 2010 Author Members Share Posted July 10, 2010 Check out the Carvin 5/15.All valve. Great reviews. links? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members snowaie Posted July 10, 2010 Author Members Share Posted July 10, 2010 Yeah I'm just thinking of going used with PRRI, or the SCXD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Yarbicus Posted July 10, 2010 Members Share Posted July 10, 2010 Great options in the thread so far. I play with a guy uses the XD to great effect. Nice amp. However, I am going to throw in the Jet City 20H or 20RC. I use the 20H into a 12" just as you describe. I love the basic sound of the amp and use pedals for whatever else I need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tlbonehead Posted July 10, 2010 Members Share Posted July 10, 2010 I'd much prefer a small 2-channel tube amp for cleans and main overdrive tones to having to use a pedal, especially for my main rhythm crunch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members snowaie Posted July 10, 2010 Author Members Share Posted July 10, 2010 I'd much prefer a small 2-channel tube amp for cleans and main overdrive tones to having to use a pedal, especially for my main rhythm crunch. I'd prefer one main clean channel on an amp, then use my pedal for my distortion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tlbonehead Posted July 10, 2010 Members Share Posted July 10, 2010 I'd prefer one main clean channel on an amp, then use my pedal for my distortion.evidently. I've never found a pedal, regardless of price, that could actually create a great rhythm overdrive like a good amp can. They are great for adding-to/seasoning an already created tone though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members snowaie Posted July 10, 2010 Author Members Share Posted July 10, 2010 evidently. I've never found a pedal, regardless of price, that could actually create a great rhythm overdrive like a good amp can. They are great for adding-to/seasoning an already created tone though.Played through a Fender DRRI.[YOUTUBE]toagqd0508A[/YOUTUBE]EDIT:[YOUTUBE]fohcJ_MjgNk[/YOUTUBE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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