nicest sounding clean tube amp?

[Gearjoneser]

Re: nicest sounding clean tube amp?

I like British toned clean amps with reverb. For Les Pauls w/59's and Seths, there's nothing sweeter and more authentic sounding than any sort of EL-34 50W combo, or 18 or 30W EL-84 amps. To me, LP's sound too nasally in the highs, when used on Blackface Fenders. They sound very nice on Tweed 6L6 amps too, but I still prefer the British sound on Gibsons.

[Jimbojsr]

Re: nicest sounding clean tube amp?

I've never been a fan of LPs through them, but with a semi the answer is "anything with Fender written on it"

[RGN]

Re: nicest sounding clean tube amp?

I keep preaching about it.... the Diezel VH4 and Herbert both have amazing cleans. It is a cross between a Fender and a Hiwatt. Sparkling clean with massive headroom.

[Vasshu the humanoid typhoon]

Re: nicest sounding clean tube amp?

Old Hiwatts...go home Fender

[Scott_F]

Re: nicest sounding clean tube amp?

I think the Hot Rod series from Fender represents pretty serious bang for buck, but I know plenty of other people who feel that they simply pale in comparison to older models. Still, worth trying one out since they're pretty readily avaialable in every market. If you hate it, you hate it. But you mihgt not.

+1

If you are trying to watch your costs, I cocur on the Hot Rod Deville 2x12. One loud ans clean mother... I did not like the drive channel. But massive cleans on the normal channel.

[OlinMusic]

Re: nicest sounding clean tube amp?

If you want clean with NO break up
Fender Twin

Clean but can be cranked and break up

Fender Super Reverb

Low wattage Clean
Vox AC30
Budda Super Drive 30
Mesa Blue Angel which are all EL84s, nicer mids
Fender Deluxe Reverb for 6v6 sound

Sweet EL34 clean

Bogner Shiva - has 2 channels

Fender sound with modern enhancements
Rivera R100, Knucklehead (or Quiana, though I have not played the Quiana personally)

[OlinMusic]

Re: nicest sounding clean tube amp?

Oh if you like the FAT mesa clean sound consider the Mesa Lone Star or a Vintage Mesa Mark IIB or IIC+

[Quencho092]

Re: nicest sounding clean tube amp?

cough cough...twin reverb...cough cough...silverface...cough cough...ebay

[Stratman]

Re: nicest sounding clean tube amp?

My Holland little jimi is still the best clean sounding amp I have ever played.

Holland Amplifiers is out of business and the take-over company is not making the same design amp...

There are a few SD forum members who have heard this amp about two years ago - Speak up, Scott, Jeff, Jake... Do you agree?






PS: Cost $1700, plus a trip to Brentwood, TN to pick it up!