IN market for a new amp and would like some suggestions.

[loversmoon]

I am looking at getting me a new amp. This is what I am searching for.
Something in or around the 1000 us dollar amount. all tube. something as close as possible to the Fender cleans but with a good marshall kind of crunch to it. Think classic vintage marshall crunch. I was looking into marshall's vintage modern amps but would like something with a more chimy clean tone. I know I may be asking too much. yes I have considered the route of buying a nice Blues deville and just using a pedal for the marshall in a box tone. But i was wondering if there is an amp out there that can cover the ground without the use of pedals. Im horrid at trying to decribe the tones im after so here are some examples.

Crunchy tones such as this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sufLfNg6FHg&feature=related

the cleans on this amp are very nice but looking for something just a tad bit brighter with that nice fender chime.

clean tones such as this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cuH2tsOCC_A

apologies if I have used vids from anyone on this forum.

[mwalluk]

Re: IN market for a new amp and would like some suggestions.

Orange ad30 - used
Carvin legacy Iii new for $800
Marshall jvm, jmp - used
Vox ac30
Jet city 50 or 100

[tone4days]

Re: IN market for a new amp and would like some suggestions.

used rivera 2-ch

[Gearjoneser]

Re: IN market for a new amp and would like some suggestions.

Hughes & Kettner Tube Meister 18 or 36. Nice cleans, midgain, highgain, switchable between 36w, 18w, 5w, 1w, and Off for silent Redbox recording out. These are some of the most impressive new affordable amps.

With GC/MF 15% off coupons, you can get the 18 for around $500 and the 36 around $800.

[brunogio]

Re: IN market for a new amp and would like some suggestions.

See if that Mesa Tremoverb is still available. The cleans are sort of like slightly pushed Fender cleans but still very warm. You can get Marshall crunch, Pushed Blues Drive, Mesa Crunch and everything in between.

[loversmoon]

Re: IN market for a new amp and would like some suggestions.

Thanks for the replies. Ive owned the Jvm 205 combo and wasnt thrilled with the cleans. HOwever the crunch and beyond was very nice. Ill look into the suggestions. Keep em comin.

[loversmoon]

Re: IN market for a new amp and would like some suggestions.

im diggin the crap out of that Legacy amp

[mwalluk]

Re: IN market for a new amp and would like some suggestions.

im diggin the crap out of that Legacy amp

The legacy series I is real nice too, could score one used for around $500. Series Iii is series I with a master volume ad a 3rd channel with boost options

[TwilightOdyssey]

Re: IN market for a new amp and would like some suggestions.

Used Rivera K100 Knucklehead. No reverb, 2 channels.

[loversmoon]

Re: IN market for a new amp and would like some suggestions.

I know my local guitar shop has an ad30. Think im gonna go check it out. Ive only played thru a Jim root terror and however it wasnt too bad I like having two channels.

[James Rock]

Re: IN market for a new amp and would like some suggestions.

You could also look at the Fender Super Sonic 22 in that price range. Lots of choice. If you want something different have a look at the Frenzel Wild Cat 30 based on the Bad Cat Hot Cat, has two channels clean and overdrive. Only problem is built on request so can't really try out but I have the baby brother and some not great demos on youtube of that.

[everdrone]

Re: IN market for a new amp and would like some suggestions.

I know my local guitar shop has an ad30. Think im gonna go check it out. Ive only played thru a Jim root terror and however it wasnt too bad I like having two channels.

the ad 30 may be your best option. if the gain is more important and you are willing to sacrifice chimy ness, then the orange thunder 30 used is cheap and is a good bet

[Megagwar]

Re: IN market for a new amp and would like some suggestions.

The EVH 5150 III 50 watt has that fenders cleans and ch.2 can give you that Marshally crunch too. New for $999

[IM4Tone]

Re: IN market for a new amp and would like some suggestions.

Give the Fender Super Sonic 22 a test drive.

[mwalluk]

Re: IN market for a new amp and would like some suggestions.

Lots of good suggestions here. What amps have you owned/played and either liked or disliked? Are you looking for a combo or a head? If head, do you have a 112, 212 or 412 cab that you are planning on using or do we need to factor in the cost of a cab as well?