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  • Looking for a deçent 2x12 combo that's not ridiculously priced..

    Any suggestions? Maybe used, I don't know but I don't want to spend more than $400.

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    Re: Looking for a deçent 2x12 combo that's not ridiculously priced..

    You're asking for a lot for $400. I'd recommend a used Blackstar Artist 30. I paid $500 for mine, plus shipping.
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    • #3
      Re: Looking for a deçent 2x12 combo that's not ridiculously priced..

      I know I'm asking a lot but it's out there somewhere. Lol
      How so you like the Blackstar? That's one I've been looking at on Reverb & EBAY.

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      • #4
        Re: Looking for a deçent 2x12 combo that's not ridiculously priced..

        Originally posted by solspirit View Post
        I know I'm asking a lot but it's out there somewhere. Lol
        How so you like the Blackstar? That's one I've been looking at on Reverb & EBAY.
        I love it! One of my favorite amps I've ever owned.

        I set it for a clean tone and then use my pedals for my overdriven tones.

        Liked it so much I bought the Artisan 30 which is sort of the handwired version.

        Don't need both amps.

        I'd part with the Artist 30 for what I paid for it: $500 and $100 shipping.
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        • #5
          Re: Looking for a deçent 2x12 combo that's not ridiculously priced..

          Why 2-12? Just curious. IMHO 2-12s are way too heavy if you have to move it around and don't really buy much over a 1-12, especially with an open back, but, like I said, that is just my old guy opinion.

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          • #6
            Re: Looking for a deçent 2x12 combo that's not ridiculously priced..

            Originally posted by devastone View Post
            Why 2-12? Just curious. IMHO 2-12s are way too heavy if you have to move it around and don't really buy much over a 1-12, especially with an open back, but, like I said, that is just my old guy opinion.
            I much prefer the tone of two 12's. Moves more air. Just feels good!

            I don't play loud though. My amps are rarely above volume 3 and I set them for a clean tone. I use a Klon or a Dover Drive for solos.

            For many, many years I've played through two Deluxe Reverb amps (each with one 12 = two 12's) or through two tweed Deluxes (again, each with one 12 = two 12's).

            Full agreement on the weight of a single two 12 tube amp though. They can be heavy. 50 lbs. or more.
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            • #7
              Re: Looking for a deçent 2x12 combo that's not ridiculously priced..

              Originally posted by Lewguitar View Post
              I much prefer the tone of two 12's. Moves more air. Just feels good!

              I don't play loud though. My amps are rarely above volume 3 and I set them for a clean tone. I use a Klon or a Dover Drive for solos.

              For many, many years I've played through two Deluxe Reverb amps (each with one 12 = two 12's) or through two tweed Deluxes (again, each with one 12 = two 12's).

              Full agreement on the weight of a single two 12 tube amp though. They can be heavy. 50 lbs. or more.
              This right here.. I can hear & feel the difference.

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              • #8
                Re: Looking for a deçent 2x12 combo that's not ridiculously priced..

                I might go as high as $500 if it makes me coffee in the morning or keeps the beer cold too.

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                • #9
                  Re: Looking for a deçent 2x12 combo that's not ridiculously priced..

                  I'd spend more on a 1x12 and then buy an extension cab later. It'll be hard to find a decent 2x12 combo for under 400$.
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                  • #10
                    Re: Looking for a deçent 2x12 combo that's not ridiculously priced..

                    Used Carvin Belair

                    the older Legacy amps by Carvin

                    and they made a MTS version

                    all 2x12

                    all not in production anymore
                    all used around $400
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                    • #11
                      Re: Looking for a deçent 2x12 combo that's not ridiculously priced..

                      Originally posted by ehdwuld View Post
                      Used Carvin Belair

                      the older Legacy amps by Carvin

                      and they made a MTS version

                      all 2x12

                      all not in production anymore
                      all used around $400
                      I'm looking at the SX200 & 300 series right now.

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                      • #12
                        Re: Looking for a deçent 2x12 combo that's not ridiculously priced..

                        Originally posted by solspirit View Post
                        I'm looking at the SX200 & 300 series right now.
                        I've heard good things about these amps. They should go for a good price these days.
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                        • #13
                          Re: Looking for a deçent 2x12 combo that's not ridiculously priced..

                          How about a good ole Peavey Classic 50?

                          edit: I saw a number of used one on GC's website under 500

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                          • #14
                            Re: Looking for a deçent 2x12 combo that's not ridiculously priced..

                            Originally posted by CK71 View Post
                            How about a good ole Peavey Classic 50?

                            edit: I saw a number of used one on GC's website under 500
                            You can beat the hell out of them, too. I like the clean channel more than the drive, but if you have pedals, just use the clean channel.
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                              Re: Looking for a deçent 2x12 combo that's not ridiculously priced..

                              +1 for the Peavey Classic 50 2x12. More bang-for-the-buck than almost any combo in its power class. The clean channel is stellar, and the drive channel is very usable, if not perfect.
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