Favorite Low Watt Tube Amp(not EL84)

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thunderlung

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Hi all-

I'm dying for a new low watt tube amp(5-20W) to use in my condo and compliment my 40W Marshall DSL401(EL84s) which I love but has too much muscle for my neighbors. I'd like something different(6L6, 6v6, EL34???) just for fun. I play blues/rock/funk...no metal yet. What do you guys like(all price ranges acceptable)???? Thanks.
 
Re: Favorite Low Watt Tube Amp(not EL84)

Marshall Studio 15 - Which comes stock with a Vintage 30, but I've swapped mine for an 8 ohm Mojotone VB-30H (g12h30 clone). Killer vintage sounding amp with 15 watts of joy and a master volume.
 
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Tweed Deluxe. It's the ultimate small amp. Still gets loud, but gets crunchy very fast. Just a wonderful tone for any guitar you can imagine.
 
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What about a THD Univalve? you can use different tubes(EL34, 6550, KT66, KT77, KT88, KT90, 6L6) without re-biasing(self biasing) and also comes with a built-in power attenuator.
 
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bungalowbill said:
Fender Deluxe Reverb :)
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The Deluxe Reverb is a great amp. They have 22 watts, but they're very controllable at lower volumes. Three other great choices from Fender are Champ, Princeton, and Harvard.

Sprinter
 
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Scott_F said:
Tweed Deluxe. It's the ultimate small amp. Still gets loud, but gets crunchy very fast. Just a wonderful tone for any guitar you can imagine.
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This has to be one of mine, or a champor supro like 1x12 thing.
 
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i'm currently using the Ibanez ValBee: 5W/ 6L6 + 12AX7

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I like the univalve personally like one said aboive. You can use pretty much whatever tubes you want. It sounds quite good and like said above has a built in attenuator
 
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I didn't use the quote thingie, but I've had a vintage Deluxe, and still own a vintage Champ. The Deluxe really was awesome, but it had to go to catch up on some bills once. The Champ is also excellent.
 
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The Victoria Tweed Deluxe is the best amp I've ever played, regardless of size.
 
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I have a rare ADA Rocket A20R. About 12 watts, one EL-34, Class A, 1x12. Sounds like a workingman's version of a Matchless.
Pics... http://www.instituteofnoise.com/L6/gearadaa20r.asp

Only about 100 A20R's exist and about 200 A10's. ADA has a factory fire around 1996 and lost most of their products. This was a new model which only a small number of units ever made it out of the factory before the fire. They subsequently went out of business.
 
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Another vote goes to the Fender Tweed Deluxe. If I'm not mistaken, Scott_F has a Celtic Amps clone he made and is looking to unload at an amazing price.

You still have that, Scott?

- Keith
 
Re: Favorite Low Watt Tube Amp(not EL84)

I think the Crate palomino 8 watter is a sweet little flamethrower.
 
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