Members Fender Strat Posted March 25, 2009 Members Share Posted March 25, 2009 Fender Blues Junior. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GAS Man Posted March 25, 2009 Members Share Posted March 25, 2009 I made my comment above, but with the Vox Pathfinder popping up, I'll add my 2 cents to that piece. I think the cleans on them are amazing for the price and size. They sound more deep, resonant, and tube-like than you would or should expect. But agree, their overdrive tone sucks (although a kid might enjoy them - it's got two gain modes and variable gain). But I've also found that with a Digitech Bad Monkey up front, they sound pretty damn good. (I picked up a couple of those pedals for $30 each) I was really surprised how well that little solid state amp takes pedals (in a tube amp - like manner). I've A/B'd my Pathfinder against the Cube 30 I bought for my stepson and I preferred the cleans on the Pathfinder - the Cube sounded more cube, i.e. boxy. So you could buy the Pathfinder R and add a pedal for Christmas or next B-day. But I wouldn't deny the versatility of a Cube or a Vox AD series. But I don't want to vote above cuz I haven't tried out the Line 6 or Peavey Vypyr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rock-lobster Posted March 25, 2009 Members Share Posted March 25, 2009 find a used Fender Vibro Champ XD. I have it's older cousin, the super champ, and since getting it it's become my main amp, over a Marshall DSL50. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TomCray Posted March 26, 2009 Members Share Posted March 26, 2009 I have a Cube 15, great little amp, pretty loud too.I like the MicroCube because of the built in effects, while my Cube 15 only has four or five distortion models. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JoeFender Posted March 26, 2009 Members Share Posted March 26, 2009 Another possibility I've run across in researching small amps is the Vox DA5, DA10 & DA20. I've heard the DA10 is the best sounding of the three. Anyone have any experience with those? Battery portability and built-in attenuator. BTW, I'm an IT guy with an obsessive need to research and Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members shioks76 Posted March 26, 2009 Members Share Posted March 26, 2009 definitely the fender g dec or the line6 spider jam.Or if he's always in front or near a computer the vox jam vox would be an excellent learning tool as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JoeFender Posted March 26, 2009 Members Share Posted March 26, 2009 I'm not sure the sound is great to judge by on YouTubes, but this is a really well done demo of some Vypyr models. [YOUTUBE][/YOUTUBE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mr. Eff Posted March 26, 2009 Members Share Posted March 26, 2009 Aren't they over his price range? You can find the standard G-dec for 250 or less, sometimes dipping below 200. And since it's a great practice amp, but not a great gigging amp, the G-dec, G-dec 30 and G-dec executive often show up in like new condition. If I were buying the amp, I'd go with the Micro Cube. It's a no brainer. But since we are throwing out all the options, the g-decs should be in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members steve_man Posted March 26, 2009 Members Share Posted March 26, 2009 diggin' the Vypyr video...I will also add that the clean tones on the Marshall Plexi are to die for... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NITROHOLIC Posted March 26, 2009 Members Share Posted March 26, 2009 if your brother is gettin him an muti effects a blackheart little giant gets my vote. i LOVE mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tomh777 Posted March 26, 2009 Members Share Posted March 26, 2009 I have the Micro Cube & the Vox DA5, Both are great in thier own rights. I prefer the Vox. You can consider small tube amps Blackheart, Fender Champ and on & on. But the Micro cube & the Vox sound good at lower levels plus "mom & dad won't be yelling to turn that crap down". They have good built in effects and take well to many different type of guitars ie... Single coil, Humbucker, P-90...blah blah blah. Plus they are both relatively cheap $125.00 to $139.00. The Vox even has adjustable wattage out put. 05, 1.5, or 5 watts. Good Luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JoeFender Posted March 26, 2009 Members Share Posted March 26, 2009 diggin' the Vypyr video...I will also add that the clean tones on the Marshall Plexi are to die for... I knew ya would, if you hadn't seen it yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members steve_man Posted March 26, 2009 Members Share Posted March 26, 2009 Had not seen that one, and it sounded great! Thanks for posting it! Lotsa naysayers out there about these amps...but I'm a believa! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Misha Posted March 27, 2009 Members Share Posted March 27, 2009 I just got the new Vox VT15 tonight and it's !!!! Highly recommended! Sounds much better than my Vox DA5 and it's much better (has more features) than my Vox AD30VT! The presets are actually nice on it! (I never use them on the AD30vT because I don't like them!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Noise... Posted March 27, 2009 Members Share Posted March 27, 2009 Find an older Fender SS like a Princeton 112, Princeton Chorus, or Princeton 65. They sound great, are giggable should the time come, and can be had in your budget all day long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dimibetan Posted March 29, 2009 Author Members Share Posted March 29, 2009 bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members steve_man Posted March 29, 2009 Members Share Posted March 29, 2009 why the bump? Didn't you already make up your mind? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SirJackdeFuzz Posted March 29, 2009 Members Share Posted March 29, 2009 + 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members whiteyanderson Posted March 29, 2009 Members Share Posted March 29, 2009 yep i'd recommend an orange crush as well. if he's getting an effects unit there's no need for a modeler: http://www.humbuckermusic.com/orcram.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jw3092 Posted March 29, 2009 Members Share Posted March 29, 2009 I'm planning to buy an electric guitar practice amp for my (favorite) nephew's birthday. He's just starting to learn how to play, actually (Inspired by me ). Anyway, do you guys have any suggestions? Not too expensive and not too cheap either (maybe around $100-$200). I know, my nephew will learn well using a good practice amp. Thanks as far as your poll options go id go with the cube, i've heard alot about the vypers malfunctioning. have you considered a pod or v-amp? something that he can play with headphones so that he isn't bothering his parents, they're just as versatile as any modeler out there very cheap used and can always be ran into an amp when he gets his chops up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members diceman1000 Posted March 29, 2009 Members Share Posted March 29, 2009 the roland cube series amps are great,i had a 20x for my first amp...unfortuneately i had to trade it + cash for my fender power chorus 2x12...but i do likes my fender:D...the vox practice amps are supposed to be killer.i'm not a big peavey fan but the transtube stuff seems pretty cool...but you definately wouldn't be dissapointed with the roland cube series... Damon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Harvester1199 Posted March 29, 2009 Members Share Posted March 29, 2009 if hes just playing in his room n stuff...does he like metallica? if he does get him the kirk hammett randall 15w one lol hed love that, but if youd rather get one that sounds good and has lots of tonal options roland cube or vox valvetronix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members eellox Posted March 29, 2009 Members Share Posted March 29, 2009 I have the Randall rx35 dm. I think it is a good amp. The gain channel is awesome. The effects are ok for what they are. They also have the similar model that doesn't have built in effects. I think the Randalls always seem to take a back seat to vyprs and cubes and that shouldn't be the case. There is just something about that Randall gain sound that I love. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bluesidae Posted March 29, 2009 Members Share Posted March 29, 2009 I would seriously condsider the Fender Vibro Champ or Super Champ XD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bdegrande Posted March 29, 2009 Members Share Posted March 29, 2009 Roland Micro Cube. IMO an ideal first amp. It will give you some different sounds to play with (amp models/effects) and when you are ready for a bigger amp for gigs/whatever, it will still serve as a portable/travel/outdoor amp. If you are looking for something larger, I like the Vox AD series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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