Is this an insane idea?

[TRex]

I'm looking at getting a new Amp setup, and I found this good looking amp: http://www.musiciansfriend.com/ampli...id^51870555867

It even has an actual jack between the amp and cabinet part of the combo. This means I can run to a extra cabnet, or plug in a separate amp head later on.

This way I have options later on for buying another amp, like a small amp head.

How are Jet City speakers?

[Gone_Shootin]

Re: Is this an insane idea?

Jet City amps seem to have a good reputation, although I've never tried one out, but being that they are Soldano designs, they have that going for them as well.

Many combos have output jacks for the speaker. Most Fenders do, 5150 combos do, and others. I have no idea about the stock speakers, but the specs say that they're made by Eminence, which is usually a good thing.

And later on, you can make a head out of it. There are pics of those that have been converted floating around on the 'net.

[Empty Pockets]

Re: Is this an insane idea?

I'm a vintage tube amp snob with more money invested in heads and cabs than in any other aspect of my life, but I'd gig a Jet City 20w any day. Go for it.

[TRex]

Re: Is this an insane idea?

I'm a vintage tube amp snob with more money invested in heads and cabs than in any other aspect of my life, but I'd gig a Jet City 20w any day. Go for it.

Thanks alot, not my GAS is getting worse, haha

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[Empty Pockets]

Re: Is this an insane idea?

Then I'll just add that I know a guy locally who is trying to sell his Orange Rockverb 100w and AD30 2-channel because he prefers his Jet City 20w. They're by far the best amp in their price range, and some people prefer them to amps worth a lot more.

[TRex]

Re: Is this an insane idea?

Then I'll just add that I know a guy locally who is trying to sell his Orange Rockverb 100w and AD30 2-channel because he prefers his Jet City 20w. They're by far the best amp in their price range, and some people prefer them to amps worth a lot more.

Dang, well I guess the amp will be well worth it.

If the speaker isn't too good, I may look into doing some surgery and replacing the speaker down the road.

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[Drunken Bowling]

Re: Is this an insane idea?

A lot of people like them it seems. I had the JCA20 combo for a very short time about 4 years ago. It was sort of dark sounding but I suppose that could have been remedied with a speaker and/or tube swap. I returned it because I preferred the sound of my HT5. They're VERY heavy, though - not the easiest to carry around.

[czarokrates]

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I was gigging on one of them, it doesn't have a punch of gain, which was a problem for my tone, but for low budget range it's worth going for. Take it!

[JOLLY]

Re: Is this an insane idea?

That seems kind of expensive to me for that combo. Personally, I would buy a Jet City 4x12 off of Ebay for $200-$250, and then look for deals on the heads.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Jet-City-JCA48ST-4x12-Extension-Cabinet-with-Eminence-Drivers-NEW-/141799160390?hash=item2103e37a46

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Jet-City-333-20-watt-Amp-JCA20H-Amplifier-All-Tubes-w-FOOTSWITCH-FREE-SHIPPING-/301767424099?hash=item4642bd7863

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/vault/jet-city-amplification-jca22h-20w-tube-guitar-amp-head

[treyhaislip]

Re: Is this an insane idea?

I've never played a Jet City before but I know some guys who really dig them and I've heard great tones from them. I love a good 1x12 Combo personally.

[TRex]

Re: Is this an insane idea?

A lot of people like them it seems. I had the JCA20 combo for a very short time about 4 years ago. It was sort of dark sounding but I suppose that could have been remedied with a speaker and/or tube swap. I returned it because I preferred the sound of my HT5. They're VERY heavy, though - not the easiest to carry around.

If it's too dark, I'll replace the speaker with a nicer one. Shouldn't be a problem since it is an actual 4/8/16 ohm output.

I haven't owned with tube amps, so I'm reluctant to touch the amp till I'm more well versed.

I was gigging on one of them, it doesn't have a punch of gain, which was a problem for my tone, but for low budget range it's worth going for. Take it!

I can get some gain from a nice petal if I need it, but most demos show plenty of gain for my style of even metal.

I'll hopefully be pairing it with a Wampler Plexidrive for a true marshall sound.

That seems kind of expensive to me for that combo. Personally, I would buy a Jet City 4x12 off of Ebay for $200-$250, and then look for deals on the heads.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Jet-City-JCA48ST-4x12-Extension-Cabinet-with-Eminence-Drivers-NEW-/141799160390?hash=item2103e37a46

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Jet-City-333-20-watt-Amp-JCA20H-Amplifier-All-Tubes-w-FOOTSWITCH-FREE-SHIPPING-/301767424099?hash=item4642bd7863

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/vault...uitar-amp-head

I'll buy used or on sale for sure. Under $300 is my goal new, under $250 for used.

Thanks for those links though

I've never played a Jet City before but I know some guys who really dig them and I've heard great tones from them. I love a good 1x12 Combo personally.

I have only had cheaper 1x8" solid state combos, so this will be a big upgrade

Long term I hope to get a few heads to use on this cabnet, like a highly modified VHT to get more ideas.

[treyhaislip]

Re: Is this an insane idea?

If it's too dark, I'll replace the speaker with a nicer one. Shouldn't be a problem since it is an actual 4/8/16 ohm output.

I haven't owned with tube amps, so I'm reluctant to touch the amp till I'm more well versed.

I can get some gain from a nice petal if I need it, but most demos show plenty of gain for my style of even metal.

I'll hopefully be pairing it with a Wampler Plexidrive for a true marshall sound.

I'll buy used or on sale for sure. Under $300 is my goal new, under $250 for used.

Thanks for those links though

I have only had cheaper 1x8" solid state combos, so this will be a big upgrade

Long term I hope to get a few heads to use on this cabnet, like a highly modified VHT to get more ideas.

Sweet man! Hope you can get it and it works great for you!

I personally love Tube Amps and can't pull myself back to Solid State Stuff because of the response I get from tube amps.

If you need some more juice a Joyo US Dream will be a super cheap but awesome pedal to push the gain.

[TRex]

Re: Is this an insane idea?

Sweet man! Hope you can get it and it works great for you!

I personally love Tube Amps and can't pull myself back to Solid State Stuff because of the response I get from tube amps.

If you need some more juice a Joyo US Dream will be a super cheap but awesome pedal to push the gain.

I love my uncles Marshall JCM800? tube amp, but even my buddies Fender Super Champ X2 combo is great. Love tubes responsiveness to harmonics and dynamics.



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[treyhaislip]

Re: Is this an insane idea?

I love my uncles Marshall JCM800? tube amp, but even my buddies Fender Super Champ X2 combo is great. Love tubes responsiveness to harmonics and dynamics.



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Marshall makes great amps for sure! I just prefer the Fender Clean tones to build off of with my pedals. A friend had the origilan Champ and it had brilliant cleans.