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    Tube amp around $700.

    Hey guys, I am in the market for a nice tube amp head for around $750 bucks. I am looking for a versitile amp whihc can do modern sounds as well as some classic tones. I have been looking at rivera's, but i am having trouble finding them in my price range. I also have been looking at Mesa Mark IIIs and Mark IVs. I played through a stiletto today and liked it a lot, but a new amp is out of the question and since they are so new, I am having troube finding used ones around. I will be running them through a pair of eminence GB12s. The overdriven tone is most important. I am just looking for a versitile amp to suit my ever changing needs, and my peavey classic just isnt heavy enough for my needs. Thanks a lot,
    Brian
    Last edited by bvc310; 11-04-2004, 10:19 PM.
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    Re: Tube amp around $700.

    Riveras in your price range show up pretty regularly on eBay. I just checked and four heads have gone for <$750 in the past couple weeks.

    I'm very happy with my Rake Reverb and am a fan of most Rivears.
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      Re: Tube amp around $700.

      A used DSL might do the trick, XXX, JSX ( used maybe) A plexi RI... The new Laneys are also very cool ( I almost forgot) easily had for that price. With your money you are getting into some nice amps.
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        Re: Tube amp around $700.

        Yea I was looking at the Rakes and there was one in my range, but im not sure if it will get heavy enough.I have not been able to play one so I am a bit hesitent. Do you have any clips? I have played a knucklehead and love it, but I cant find one in my range.
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          Re: Tube amp around $700.

          Originally posted by bvc310
          Yea I was looking at the Rakes and there was one in my range, but im not sure if it will get heavy enough.I have not been able to play one so I am a bit hesitent. Do you have any clips? I have played a knucklehead and love it, but I cant find one in my range.
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            Re: Tube amp around $700.

            Originally posted by kevlar3000
            A used DSL might do the trick, XXX, JSX ( used maybe) A plexi RI... The new Laneys are also very cool ( I almost forgot) easily had for that price. With your money you are getting into some nice amps.
            I can personally vouch for the Laney VH100R.. great sound at a great price.
            I'm a fan of the Marshall DSL's too. Definately worth checking out. If you want to get a good amp for really cheap (around $300 used ), check out a Crate Blue Voodoo. I played through one of those for about 9 months.. very nice amp for the money. Traded it towards my Laney for a heavier sound. (Ironically enough, I'm probably going to trade the Laney for a more vintage sound )
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              Re: Tube amp around $700.

              Mark IV...

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                Re: Tube amp around $700.

                Originally posted by Grandor
                Mark IV...
                how much did you get yours for bro. I really like them, but dunno if i can afford one.
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                • #9
                  Re: Tube amp around $700.

                  I also am considering a small 112 cobo that is very versitile and is able to get the sounds i mentioned.
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                  • #10
                    Re: Tube amp around $700.

                    One i am looking at is a VHT Pitbull combo or head as well as a thd bivalve. Any opinions on those. Also, the soldano hotrod+ looks very nice too.
                    Last edited by bvc310; 11-04-2004, 10:23 PM.
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                    • #11
                      Re: Tube amp around $700.

                      Laney VC30

                      Class A, Vox-type chime. 112, 210 and 212 speaker configuarations. Played through one a while back, and was very impressed.

                      Also, check for used Orange AD15 and AD30 amps. Those are also Class A (very big sounding, works great with fuzz and overdrive), and sound great.
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                      • #12
                        Re: Tube amp around $700.

                        how much would a used dsl cost?
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