Epiphone Vavle Special

[Lu_B]

Went to the music store today with the intention of trying out an Epiphone Valve Junior that I'd read so much about, they didn't have one in so I tested its bigger brother the Special.

I was really impressed with this little 5w Class A amp, considering it only costs £165 which is a bargain.

Now this is a bargain little amp that is ideal for modding - so I've decided to swop out the speaker first and then the valves. So I'm after some suggestions for a replacement 10" speaker and both 12AX7 & EL84 valves.

I want to retain that vintage warm tone.

Cheers

Lu_B

 

[ModestCargo]

Re: Epiphone Vavle Special

An alnico Weber speaker would do nicely in that amp, and a JJ EL84 coupled with an Electro Harmonix 12ax7 would be a killer combo.

 

[innerdreamrecords.co]

Re: Epiphone Vavle Special

Wow - I paid US $220.00 here, sorry they cost so much more in the UK...but what doesn't. Anyhow I love the amp but I'm selling mine. I never got to mods but a speaker like an Eminence would be cool and some tubes with higher gain I think.

 

[Lu_B]

Re: Epiphone Vavle Special

It the way it goes in the UK! Just have to make the best of a bad job

Had a root round the internet and am thinking of going Celestion Alnico for the speaker and JJ's for the EL84's and EH's for the 12AX7.

Haven't got a whole heap of cash to mod and these seem reasonably priced parts for a tinker.

 

[innerdreamrecords.co]

Re: Epiphone Vavle Special

Let me know how it sounds because if mine doesn't sell soon I might just keep it.