Went to GC and tried out a Vox AC30. Great amp, and ALMOST meets my needs. It could really afford to be more aggressive and have more low-end. Now I know that Voxes clearly weren't made with this in mind, which is why I need an alternative. Nothing too drastically different, but just a little more ballsy/authoritative with a same general tone. Any suggestions? Please don't suggest the AD30; too "fuzzy" and bleh. I just didn't like it.
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My choice for that type of amp was a late 90's Gibson Goldtone G30RVS. Joe Perry obviously liked them.
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Another rockin AC-30 type amp is the Blackstar Artisan 30.
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get the head version and run it into a cab that's bassier than an open back combo with a couple greenbacks maybe? thinking maybe a heavy duty closed back 2x12 with some high output speakers, and run an overdrive out front.Yo, i'm Ryan.
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Mesa Maverick 212. You can find them around, even though they discontinued. The Lonestar Special will also get you close.
I've played with a couple of guys who use AC30s, and they ARE VOX snobs, LOL, but they always seem to be impressed with the versatility of the 2 channels of the Maverick.
For more bottom end, I like to use a Horizontal Recto 212 underneath. That might work for an AC30, too.
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i agree with fuse on this one. Also a carefull chosen od pedal - maybe a fulldrive would be the ticket."Technique is really the elimination of the unneccessary ... it is a constant effort to avoid any personal impediment or obstacle to acheive the smooth flow of energy and intent"
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Greenbacks? I thought the AC30 had a pair of Blues in it.
Originally posted by super rad stuff View Postget the head version and run it into a cab that's bassier than an open back combo with a couple greenbacks maybe?---------------------------
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Laney Lionheart L20H and the Cab is EXACTLY what you're after.Lister: I am your god!
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I think Woundtight has a used Bad Cat Hot Cat for sale. 18 watts, EL84, with drive abiltites far beyond a normal Vox.Tra-la-laa, lala-la-laa!
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NO NO NO.
BUDDA SUPERDRIVE 18 (get a used one before Peavey took over).
Trust me on this one. The clean channel has a bright switch that makes it sound vox-ish but much more of a full tone. Without the bright switch it'll thicken up like a Fender. The gain channel is what Marshall should be doing. I tried a top boost AC30 recently and was completely underwhelmed. Come to think of it, most amps leave me unsatisfied. Maybe it's because I own a Budda.
Also look into EAST AMPLIFICATION.
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