Bedroom tube amps
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SlowGroove
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For "me", this is the ultimate 'small' amp !
http://www.matamp.co.uk/minimat.htm - MATAMP's Minimat II, 4watter.
Forum member, Tom Huff, has the 4 knob Minimat II - asd the tone is to die for . . .
http://www.besolit.com/ebay/minimat/1.jpg - with attenuator on the back panel.
James
For "me", this is the ultimate 'small' amp !
http://www.matamp.co.uk/minimat.htm - MATAMP's Minimat II, 4watter.
Forum member, Tom Huff, has the 4 knob Minimat II - asd the tone is to die for . . .
http://www.besolit.com/ebay/minimat/1.jpg - with attenuator on the back panel.
James
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Yeah, I like that and the tiny terror.. the vox seems most versatile.. I wouldnt mind having the krank rev jr just cuz that one sounds beastly! But it would only be a 1 trick pony, so my money would have to go elsewhere
Yeah, I like that and the tiny terror.. the vox seems most versatile.. I wouldnt mind having the krank rev jr just cuz that one sounds beastly! But it would only be a 1 trick pony, so my money would have to go elsewhere
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Funkfingers
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The Marshall Haze series amps produce decent sounds but early production examples seem to be riddled with niggling electrical problems. (Pops when changing channel. Noises when flipping the Standby switch. Noticable delay when changing channel with the remote footswitch. That sort of thing.) Even when the amp chassis is working well, the combo is let down by its MDF cabinet. Proper Marshalls use marine birch ply.
If you don't mind going retro, seek out a Fender Champ II or Princeton II Reverb.
If you want a small, quick, convenient bedroom practice/rehearsal/recording amp, the Roland Micro Cube is hard to beat. I never rated its British Stack preset. The answer to that is to buy a Marshall Guv'nor pedal. The other weakness is the MDF cabinet. These can resonate in an unpleasant way. OTOH, remember how low the MRSP is?
Blackstar is getting good reviews. Check out their website.
The Marshall Haze series amps produce decent sounds but early production examples seem to be riddled with niggling electrical problems. (Pops when changing channel. Noises when flipping the Standby switch. Noticable delay when changing channel with the remote footswitch. That sort of thing.) Even when the amp chassis is working well, the combo is let down by its MDF cabinet. Proper Marshalls use marine birch ply.
If you don't mind going retro, seek out a Fender Champ II or Princeton II Reverb.
If you want a small, quick, convenient bedroom practice/rehearsal/recording amp, the Roland Micro Cube is hard to beat. I never rated its British Stack preset. The answer to that is to buy a Marshall Guv'nor pedal. The other weakness is the MDF cabinet. These can resonate in an unpleasant way. OTOH, remember how low the MRSP is?
Blackstar is getting good reviews. Check out their website.
Tom Huff
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If you're able to get a 1x12 cab I'm selling my Torres Boogie Mite head. You can read about it and see it here.
https://forum.seymourduncan.com/showthread.php?t=175247
Other than that my personal experience is with Epi Valve Jr. and Matamp MiniMat2. The Valve Jr. head is going to be sold too. I only ever use my Matamp for low volume stuff now.
If you're able to get a 1x12 cab I'm selling my Torres Boogie Mite head. You can read about it and see it here.
https://forum.seymourduncan.com/showthread.php?t=175247
Other than that my personal experience is with Epi Valve Jr. and Matamp MiniMat2. The Valve Jr. head is going to be sold too. I only ever use my Matamp for low volume stuff now.
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even though the idea has already been suggested, i thought i'd chime in as another vote - for BR use, the VOX Valvetronix has been the best bang for the buck amp I have ever came across.
And this is coming from someone who 5 years ago swore I'd NEVER use a modeling amp - but that thing is so organic sounding and I noticed my playing was more in the moment playing through this than any other amp I had ever tried at low volumes. With a baby at home, I now record with a Line6 POD instead of my insane rig I used to play through ... but I still use the VOX for writing as it just feels so natural on all the settings (I have the 10", 30W version and back down on the power knob on the back to about 2/3).
even though the idea has already been suggested, i thought i'd chime in as another vote - for BR use, the VOX Valvetronix has been the best bang for the buck amp I have ever came across.
And this is coming from someone who 5 years ago swore I'd NEVER use a modeling amp - but that thing is so organic sounding and I noticed my playing was more in the moment playing through this than any other amp I had ever tried at low volumes. With a baby at home, I now record with a Line6 POD instead of my insane rig I used to play through ... but I still use the VOX for writing as it just feels so natural on all the settings (I have the 10", 30W version and back down on the power knob on the back to about 2/3).
MattPete
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I have a 100 watt Metropoulos Plexi that is my bedroom amp. It's powerscaled.
I have a 100 watt Metropoulos Plexi that is my bedroom amp. It's powerscaled.
PFDarkside
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In all seriousness, the Princeton Reverb in my pic is a great little tube practice amp. You need some pedals to get it cooking at lower levels, but no tube amp is really a "bedroom" amp for most people. Modelling is the way to go, I practice with the POD through the computer more than though my tube amps.
In all seriousness, the Princeton Reverb in my pic is a great little tube practice amp. You need some pedals to get it cooking at lower levels, but no tube amp is really a "bedroom" amp for most people. Modelling is the way to go, I practice with the POD through the computer more than though my tube amps.
FuseG4
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I'm considering getting a haze 40 and a hot rod deluxe as bedroom/basement amps.
The hot rod really sounds good at low volumes. Not conversation low, but loud TV low. Atteunator for practice, and when no one's home and the neighbor's at work, let er rip!
Those haze things look like a fantastic take on the whole $700 40W 2 channel 1x12 with reverb kinda deallies. In features it's like a british version of an HRDx. Leads me to believe that (any reliability issues aside) the amp would kick ass.
I'm considering getting a haze 40 and a hot rod deluxe as bedroom/basement amps.
The hot rod really sounds good at low volumes. Not conversation low, but loud TV low. Atteunator for practice, and when no one's home and the neighbor's at work, let er rip!
Those haze things look like a fantastic take on the whole $700 40W 2 channel 1x12 with reverb kinda deallies. In features it's like a british version of an HRDx. Leads me to believe that (any reliability issues aside) the amp would kick ass.
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Jesus man...people will complain about anything! So what if the cabinet is MDF or whatever. It's still a Marshall and it sounds exactly like all Marshalls sound which is great. Go to YouTube and listen to the demos and you will hear how great MDF sounds.
I would rather take a Marshall made with MDF over any other amp even if the amp was made out of the strongest piece of lumber. You know why? Cuz nothing can beat the sound of a Marshall.
The MDF argument is as lame as the Mexican vs. American Strat argument.
Jesus man...people will complain about anything! So what if the cabinet is MDF or whatever. It's still a Marshall and it sounds exactly like all Marshalls sound which is great. Go to YouTube and listen to the demos and you will hear how great MDF sounds.
I would rather take a Marshall made with MDF over any other amp even if the amp was made out of the strongest piece of lumber. You know why? Cuz nothing can beat the sound of a Marshall.
The MDF argument is as lame as the Mexican vs. American Strat argument.
viewaskew2k5
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I vote for a Laney Cub 8
I vote for a Laney Cub 8
RLee
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Finding an amp is not so much a competition as it is like trying to find a great pair of comfortable shoes. What fits for one person may drive another to tears...
Finding an amp is not so much a competition as it is like trying to find a great pair of comfortable shoes. What fits for one person may drive another to tears...
Tom Huff
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Well put. That's why so many people don't just have one amp but several different ones.
Well put. That's why so many people don't just have one amp but several different ones.
Stratman
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AND you can mike it!
The new Marshall Class5 5watter looks and sounds pretty bloody sweet !
James
AND you can mike it!
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This seems to be a nice bedroom amp... 5 watts with power scaling. The guy is using an OD pedal with it, but it has a nice rockin' sound at extremely low volume. There are also other clips of this amp, too. BTW, love the name of the amp... it's different!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7GSO2QlYSg
This seems to be a nice bedroom amp... 5 watts with power scaling. The guy is using an OD pedal with it, but it has a nice rockin' sound at extremely low volume. There are also other clips of this amp, too. BTW, love the name of the amp... it's different!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7GSO2QlYSg
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SlowGroove
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Another good option if you ask me :
http://www.peavey.com/products/browse.cfm/action/detail/item/116592/JSX(R) Mini Colossal.cfm
Pure Class "A" Operation
1 12AX7/ EL84
5 watts (rms) into 4,8, or 16 ohms (Selectable Impedance)
Power Sponge 0 to 5 watts
Preamp Volume w/ Tone control
Effects loop
Optical Tremolo Circuit
Cabinet Simulated XLR Output
Ground Lift
Custom 8" C8R-type Speaker
Single Input
Instructional DVD included
Weight Unpacked: 21.50 lb(9.752 kg)
Weight Packed: 28.00 lb(12.7 kg)
Width Packed: 12.62"(32.0548 cm)
Depth Packed: 18.75"(47.625 cm)
Height Packed: 17"(43.18 cm)
Some really great Pro features !
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http://www.peavey.com/products/browse.cfm/action/detail/item/116552/ValveKing(R) Royal 8.cfm - only $200.00 (worth a look i s'pose)
James
Another good option if you ask me :
http://www.peavey.com/products/browse.cfm/action/detail/item/116592/JSX(R) Mini Colossal.cfm
Pure Class "A" Operation
1 12AX7/ EL84
5 watts (rms) into 4,8, or 16 ohms (Selectable Impedance)
Power Sponge 0 to 5 watts
Preamp Volume w/ Tone control
Effects loop
Optical Tremolo Circuit
Cabinet Simulated XLR Output
Ground Lift
Custom 8" C8R-type Speaker
Single Input
Instructional DVD included
Weight Unpacked: 21.50 lb(9.752 kg)
Weight Packed: 28.00 lb(12.7 kg)
Width Packed: 12.62"(32.0548 cm)
Depth Packed: 18.75"(47.625 cm)
Height Packed: 17"(43.18 cm)
Some really great Pro features !
................................................
http://www.peavey.com/products/browse.cfm/action/detail/item/116552/ValveKing(R) Royal 8.cfm - only $200.00 (worth a look i s'pose)
James
TGenolcyC66
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Wow, lots to think about and I have! Will try the Peavey 8 and the Bugera V5 when I have a chance to find them in store. I am trying to keep this purchase below $200, maybe should have specified that in my original post.
Thanks for the response and I''l let you know which amp I buy!
Wow, lots to think about and I have! Will try the Peavey 8 and the Bugera V5 when I have a chance to find them in store. I am trying to keep this purchase below $200, maybe should have specified that in my original post.
Thanks for the response and I''l let you know which amp I buy!
Dirtbagg
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I know with the Epi and Blackheart amp you can pretty cheaply upgrade the transformer and have it completely rock out.
I know with the Epi and Blackheart amp you can pretty cheaply upgrade the transformer and have it completely rock out.
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I'm still a big fan of the Blackheart killer ant. 1W tube amp. Plugged in a 1x12 still sounds pretty huge but when cranked you get killer tube distortion with volume that's tolerable in an appartment building during the afternoon (come one, who can play a 5w tube amp in an appartment without either really patient neighbors or state of the art new buildings with massive concrete walls?).
I'm still a big fan of the Blackheart killer ant. 1W tube amp. Plugged in a 1x12 still sounds pretty huge but when cranked you get killer tube distortion with volume that's tolerable in an appartment building during the afternoon (come one, who can play a 5w tube amp in an appartment without either really patient neighbors or state of the art new buildings with massive concrete walls?).
