fairly priced small tube combo?

[Sune]

Yes, do you know any fairly priced small tube combo's (heads will do too, if they aren't expensive). And generally I mean the price for used combo's/head's, but if you know any fairly priced NEW combo's/head's, feel free to recommend.

I'm a 17 year old guy, and I have no job, I'm just saying it so you get an impression of what I might be able to afford or not.

[jeremy]

Re: fairly priced small tube combo?

what type of music do you want to play?

[Sune]

Re: fairly priced small tube combo?

Well, I don't know really, sometimes I play alot of clean stuff, but I'm also interested in playing rock stuff..maybe van halen type stuff, just so you get an idea.

[jeremy]

Re: fairly priced small tube combo?

is this for live or just rehersal/home use? im a big fan of the blues jr and it isnt horribly expensive. there are other small tube amps in a similar price range over here but im not sure how differently priced things are over there.
a blues jr costs US$400
what are they over there?

[Xeromus]

Re: fairly priced small tube combo?

crate vfx30
crate vfx5112
traynor ycv50blue
peavey classic 30

even those crate palomino tube amps that guitar center sells are pretty good.

[Imp]

Re: fairly priced small tube combo?

Marshall DSL 201, discontinued so any shops still stocking it will be happy to drop their prices a bit...

otherwise, get a NEW DSL401.. you want the warranty on it, otherwise they're lovely little amps

tom

[Sune]

Re: fairly priced small tube combo?

is this for live or just rehersal/home use? im a big fan of the blues jr and it isnt horribly expensive. there are other small tube amps in a similar price range over here but im not sure how differently priced things are over there.
a blues jr costs US$400
what are they over there?

Well at the time it's for home use, but who know's in the future?

I'll check the blues jr. out.

[Sune]

Re: fairly priced small tube combo?

crate vfx30
crate vfx5112
traynor ycv50blue
peavey classic 30

even those crate palomino tube amps that guitar center sells are pretty good.

I'll check these out as well. Thanks!

[Sune]

Re: fairly priced small tube combo?

Marshall DSL 201, discontinued so any shops still stocking it will be happy to drop their prices a bit...

otherwise, get a NEW DSL401.. you want the warranty on it, otherwise they're lovely little amps

tom

Hmm, aren't they pretty expensive?

[schecterplayer]

Re: fairly priced small tube combo?

the Crate V1512 is very similar to the blues junior in basic stats but has a lot more gain. The prices are pretty similar list but I got my V1512 really cheap.

[Imp]

Re: fairly priced small tube combo?

depends where you are man.. they're made in england, so it's a completely different ballpark for buyers.. they're probably among the cheapest all-valve stuff around in the UK, as well as ashdown, laney, etc.. keep in mind UK distribution for crate and peavey isnt all that good, so i can't really comment on them!

speaking of which, i do like the ashdown peacemaker 30, and the laney VC30. there's a VC15 too, if you're looking for small tube combo you might be in with a shot!

tom

[Brow]

Re: fairly priced small tube combo?

Epuphone do a 5w Valve amp that's s'pposed to be pretty good.

It's very cheap too (something like $120 if I remember correctly).

[Imp]

Re: fairly priced small tube combo?

i think it's like a single 12AU7 or something silly and low gain man.. for all valve tone, see if you can hunt down a fender champ practice amp.. 4w all valve, and surprisingly loud!

tom

[Sune]

Re: fairly priced small tube combo?

Epuphone do a 5w Valve amp that's s'pposed to be pretty good.

It's very cheap too (something like $120 if I remember correctly).

Cool, you know where it can be bought?

[jeremy]

Re: fairly priced small tube combo?

Epuphone do a 5w Valve amp that's s'pposed to be pretty good.

It's very cheap too (something like $120 if I remember correctly).

its not that good. kinda boxey, not bad for the money but id see if i could find something better used