Good tube amp for an es 335

[baba o'riley]

Hey everyone,

My bro and I are getting my pops some awesome gear for his 55th birthday. I got him an ES-335 and my bro is going to get him a great tube amp. He's having some trouble deciding on a good one though. I would love to hear some suggestions on a great tube amp to go along with that sweet axe. It's going to be used for playing in the house for fun, small pubs, and festival type gigs.

-Putt

 

[Empty Pockets]

Re: Good tube amp for an es 335

a vintage Gibson amp would look awesome and be 'matched'. Otherwise, plenty of sweet Fenders out there. Everybody wants a 59 Bassman.

 

[Mr. B]

Re: Good tube amp for an es 335

Fender 65' deluxe reverb. 22 watts of pure joy.

 

[Stratcat]

Re: Good tube amp for an es 335

Fender Deluxe Reverb.

 

[ES350]

Re: Good tube amp for an es 335

A lot of the classic 335 tones (Freddie/BB) were made with 3x10 or 4x10 combos...I'd go for a RI Bassman or a Super Reverb or a Vibrolux for something smaller...

 

[Mr. B]

Re: Good tube amp for an es 335

Mesa Lonestars are excellent amps too.

 

[Rich_T]

Re: Good tube amp for an es 335

Marshall Bluesbreaker combo. That would be sweet.

 

[the guy who invented fire]

Re: Good tube amp for an es 335

IMnot sure what kind of music he'll be playing and iMnot sur ehow much power he needs (or doesn't need) so I'll give a general answer...a 335 into a tweed Fender is a thing of beauty IMO...

 

[baba o'riley]

Re: Good tube amp for an es 335

He plays a variety of different stuff ranging from Bad Company to like classic Les Paul. Classic rock, blues, jazz, etc....

I was heavily leaning towards the 65 deluxe myself...but since I'm from a small town originally and dont have alot of experience with anything other than Fender or Marshall amps...I figured I'd ask around before purchasing anything ya know. Thanks for the info.

 

[drew_half_empty]

Re: Good tube amp for an es 335

yeah i'd go with a 59 bassman or a bluesbreaker

prolly a bluesbreaker

 

[Dr.Mavashi]

Re: Good tube amp for an es 335

I cant believe nobody said it .... can you say Richie Blackmore ???? Vox AC30 ....

 

[Gearjoneser]

Re: Good tube amp for an es 335

I know he'd dig one of these. Perfect size, Fender cleans, Larry Carlton lead tone, reverb, and everyone I've seen buy one loves it. And the price isn't too bad, especially for a new/used one.

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Traynor-YCV40-Custom-Valve-Combo-Amp?sku=480959

 

[Mr. B]

Re: Good tube amp for an es 335

yeah i'd go with a 59 bassman or a bluesbreaker

prolly a bluesbreaker

I'll second that.

 

[drew_half_empty]

Re: Good tube amp for an es 335

I cant believe nobody said it .... can you say Richie Blackmore ???? Vox AC30 ....

i liked his tone more when he rocked the majors

 

[tubeman87]

Re: Good tube amp for an es 335

Marshall Bluesbreaker combo. That would be sweet.

That would be sweet, or something like a Twin Reverb would be cool...very clean. But I really like the Blues Breaker.