Members billybilly Posted June 21, 2010 Members Share Posted June 21, 2010 Hi. I am a pedal man, and like most, am on the quest for the ultimate tone. I need lots of headroom and rate amps by how good they sound clean. I have read good things about the 65 reverb reissue. Tube not actually a necessity, nor is size of the amp (wattage). Just want some recommendations for the cleanest sounding amp you have encountered. From there I will be going to music stores to try them out. Any help is appreciated,billy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members poolshark Posted June 21, 2010 Members Share Posted June 21, 2010 If tube is optional, JC120. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members IamBurnout Posted June 21, 2010 Members Share Posted June 21, 2010 How loud do you need it? A plexi will stay clean at ear-splitting volume. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members metallica_00 Posted June 21, 2010 Members Share Posted June 21, 2010 How much $$? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Spike Li Posted June 21, 2010 Members Share Posted June 21, 2010 JC-120 - incredible cleans and takes pedals like nothing else, exactly what you are looking for IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mackin Posted June 21, 2010 Members Share Posted June 21, 2010 The JC 120 is the only one I have tried so it gets my vote. Loud, clean and has great reverb and chorus onboard. It's a classic amp ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members billybilly Posted June 21, 2010 Author Members Share Posted June 21, 2010 money is no issue, up to 50 watts tube and 100 SS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Roy Posted June 21, 2010 Members Share Posted June 21, 2010 go direct into the mixer. it'll sound like {censored} but it doesn't get any cleaner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bro Blue Posted June 21, 2010 Members Share Posted June 21, 2010 Well, the Twin is 85 watts. I don't mean to open a can of worms here, but watts is watts. It's the manner in which they reproduce sound that makes them sound different. If you want really clean cleans then either the Twin or the JC120 will probably be your best bet. Randall makes really good hybrid amps that have nice cleans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members billybilly Posted June 21, 2010 Author Members Share Posted June 21, 2010 thanks for all your suggestions, I will hit the stores this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Into Nation Posted June 21, 2010 Members Share Posted June 21, 2010 I have a SF Pro Reverb that really does the clean thing well. It's 40w. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members pixelchemist Posted June 21, 2010 Members Share Posted June 21, 2010 i like the cleans on my mesa electradyne more than the twin i used to own... and it take pedals like a champ... i never even use the drive modes. oh and its INSANELY loud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 3shiftgtr Posted June 21, 2010 Members Share Posted June 21, 2010 Tube wise, the Twin is a pretty dang clean, all frequencies present, clean. Industry standard. 100 watts tho'. But headroom is how a twin achieves its clean ass clean. And the Roland JC120 is the standard in solid state land. Although, I played a Pritchard recently and was kinda stunned....'spensive tho'! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Special J Posted June 21, 2010 Members Share Posted June 21, 2010 I'll throw out there MusicMan amps. I own an HD130. Clean headroom for days, with clean tones reminiscent of a Fender. Solid state pres with tube power sections, so you can get that sag and compression without it actually distorting. Takes pedals really well. I usually use a tube preamp/pedal in front of mine for the overdrive and it works really well. You'll only find them used, but they are a really good value on the used market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Elias Graves Posted June 21, 2010 Members Share Posted June 21, 2010 You might check out something from Tech 21 if you can find one around. A Trademark 60 maybe. They also make a powered extension cab. EG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members hecticone Posted June 21, 2010 Members Share Posted June 21, 2010 I have a SF Pro Reverb that really does the clean thing well. It's 40w. I had a twin reverb reissue and having a/b it to my pro it went down the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members CoqBelliqueux Posted June 21, 2010 Members Share Posted June 21, 2010 Vox ACxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Frozen Roadkill Posted June 21, 2010 Members Share Posted June 21, 2010 JC120 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Angry Tele Posted June 21, 2010 Members Share Posted June 21, 2010 twin reverb...It takes pedals well something to consider. And it weighs 70lbs but unless you are a girlyman this shouldnt matter they are all over CL now for $7-900...Thats a lot of amp for the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Stoneball Jack Posted June 21, 2010 Members Share Posted June 21, 2010 Dr z makes some really nice clear clean amps. You should check them out. And they take pedals amazingly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Sheraton Posted June 21, 2010 Members Share Posted June 21, 2010 I'll throw out there MusicMan amps. I own an HD130. Clean headroom for days, with clean tones reminiscent of a Fender. Solid state pres with tube power sections, so you can get that sag and compression without it actually distorting. Takes pedals really well. I usually use a tube preamp/pedal in front of mine for the overdrive and it works really well. You'll only find them used, but they are a really good value on the used market. +1And they're bullet proof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Orange Jackson Posted June 21, 2010 Members Share Posted June 21, 2010 Rivera has a very clean clean. Fender's amps have the fender sound on them, it's unmistakable, it's like an effect on top of the clean. It is a pretty sound, I like it, but if I wanted a totally clean sound to make my own, I would not pick a fender twin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members CoqBelliqueux Posted June 21, 2010 Members Share Posted June 21, 2010 Rivera has a very clean clean. . :love::love: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Orange Jackson Posted June 21, 2010 Members Share Posted June 21, 2010 :love: :love: It's true what you say. My r55 is a good bit of fun, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members CoqBelliqueux Posted June 21, 2010 Members Share Posted June 21, 2010 It's true what you say. My r55 is a good bit of fun, Clean, dirty, anything, Rivera is :love: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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