Good bedroom amp?

[Empty Pockets]

Well last night I did some cosmetic changes to my girlfriend's Strat that'd just been collecting dust -- new black pearloid pickguard, removed the white pickup covers to match, new knobs, et cetera...and she said it's inspired her to play music again.

The biggest problem now is her amp -- little 15 watt Fender solid state. Are there any moderately-priced, low- to mid-watt amps that'll sound good to get her back on track? She's into kind of heavy music (Eighteen Visions, Bleeding Through, and other bands with spooky names) so I'm thinkin some smaller Randall combos or something?

[JfromHouston]

I would get a modeling amp for her (and you ). They sound good at bedroom volumes and with the right model can get really good tones.


Jason

[chcjunior]

Originally posted by JfromHouston
I would get a modeling amp for her (and you ). They sound good at bedroom volumes and with the right model can get really good tones.


Jason

Agreed.....personally I wouldn't opt for a modeling amp for live purposes (must my preference) but I use the Digitech GNX3 at home in the condo due to noise limitations.

[TwilightOdyssey]

I agree; modeling will be quieter, and give you more tonal options. At home (NYC apartment) I have the simplest setup: Just a Korg PXR-4 and computer speakers. Perfect for practicing and writing, and I can play very low and still have screaming distortion.

[chcjunior]

Originally posted by TwilightOdyssey
I agree; modeling will be quieter, and give you more tonal options. At home (NYC apartment) I have the simplest setup: Just a Korg PXR-4 and computer speakers. Perfect for practicing and writing, and I can play very low and still have screaming distortion.

That's my setup with the GNX3....I just dump it right into the soundcard and go from there. I still get my distortion fix and it's great to capture/record licks when I come up with them by firing up Cakewalk on the spot.

[TwilightOdyssey]

CHC, where about in Yardley are you? My parents live in Bristol, and I have great friends that live in Fallsington.

[PUCKBOY99]

I was gonna recommend getting a POD & go to either her existing amp or the computer.....

[Mr Wolf]

My MG series marshall is ok. Can do reasonable sounds throught the gain ranges at low volume. There are probably better options out there though, i would have thought some multi effect or a modelling amp would have been the way.

[chcjunior]

Originally posted by TwilightOdyssey
CHC, where about in Yardley are you? My parents live in Bristol, and I have great friends that live in Fallsington.

I live about a mile or so from the Oxford Valley Mall right off Oxford Valley Rd.

[TwilightOdyssey]

Originally posted by chcjunior
I live about a mile or so from the Oxford Valley Mall right off Oxford Valley Rd.

Whoa, cool! There's a great record store by you called Positively Records. It's better than 90% of the CD stores in NYC, and they have a LOT of underground metal, as well as the BEST used CD selection for metal!

[chcjunior]

Originally posted by TwilightOdyssey
Whoa, cool! There's a great record store by you called Positively Records. It's better than 90% of the CD stores in NYC, and they have a LOT of underground metal, as well as the BEST used CD selection for metal!

Thanks for the tip. I'm "working from home" today so I might venture out once UPS makes their deliver. If not then, soon.

[TwilightOdyssey]

Originally posted by chcjunior
Thanks for the tip. I'm "working from home" today so I might venture out once UPS makes their deliver. If not then, soon.

LOL! That's great!

It's located @ 5 Points, right between the the drug store and the comic book store.

[chcjunior]

Originally posted by TwilightOdyssey
LOL! That's great!

It's located @ 5 Points, right between the the drug store and the comic book store.

So we're talking "Tattle Tales Too" area?

[TwilightOdyssey]

Originally posted by chcjunior
So we're talking "Tattle Tales Too" area?

Yep, right across the street!

Dude, do you rememeber when they tried to make that place into a proper club?? I played a gig there in, like '89! LOL

[Gearjoneser]

Tell her guitars are for men, and to just go to the fridge and fetch you a sandwich and beer. LOL

JUST KIDDING! I really dig the Vox Valvetronix head on a higher quality cabinet. The heavy tones are great at low volumes,
and the selectable output of 6, 15, 30, or 60W, as well as the headphone and recording outs, are perfect for apt. playing.