good affordable tube amps?

[WhoFan]

Re: good affordable tube amps?

I have the same problem, It really does come and go, it can come at any time. If you find a cure please tell me cause I plan on keeping my classic 30. The gain channel is... limiting, I normaly need to keep my gain on max even with it at a decent volume. The cleans are wonderful, slightly cloudy but still sparkly. The mids thing is what I love about it. I have to admit I hate the bass though, but I can live with it because apart from that its perfect when I wanna play some classic rock.

I was kind of shocked how good my stock MIM Standard tele sounded thru my C30.. But for the most part i love Gibson style guitars thru it the most... that thicker midrange of Gibson style guitars makes the C30 sing!

As far as the rattle goes i have been thinking of removing the amp guts and turn it into a head... but then i figure it's meant to be a combo and i already have a c50 head.... Mind you there is a difference in tone between the C30 and the C50... The C50 seems to have a bit more warmth and gain to my ears..

 

[callous_frigid_chill]

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Carvin vintage 16

 

[Davey]

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laney LC15 .. getting one next week. detailed thread to follow

 

[oldschoolrock]

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Whatever you pick...if you want a deal do not buy brand new...get on ebay and if you are patient and bid smartly you can get a great deal on just about anything.

 

[WhoFan]

Re: good affordable tube amps?

Whatever you pick...if you want a deal do not buy brand new...get on ebay and if you are patient and bid smartly you can get a great deal on just about anything.

true... i've never bought anything gear wise off ebay yet.... but 90% of my semi-large collection of amps-(7) and guitars-(over20) have been used and deals!!!! some are real fixer uppers and others are just being in the right place at the right time.

 

[big_black]

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I'm happy with my Crate Club 20...15w el84, 1x10. Price is around $250 used.

 

[Metalman_666]

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Whatever you pick...if you want a deal do not buy brand new...get on ebay and if you are patient and bid smartly you can get a great deal on just about anything.

eBay is definitely kickass for gear purchases. I've already bought so many guitar related things from there, you just have to buy intelligently.

 

[shaka]

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Without a doubt one of the best cheap tube amps is the Ampeg Reverberocket at the Ampeg Jet's. I have a Revererocket that has been awesome for about ten years. I have two high priced boutique amps and STILL use the Reverberocket. It has a great tone, especially when you just crank the clean channel.

Oh yeah, I love the Reverend Hellhound as well but sadly they aren't being made. sniff sniff