Woodcutter
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I'm thinking of buying another amp. I'm looking for a tube amp with 1/12 and 30-50watts. I mostly play Jazz, Blue, and some rock. Any recomendations?
I wont a new amp
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Re: I wont a new amp
less than $500. I'd prefer a used amp aver a new one.
less than $500. I'd prefer a used amp aver a new one.
Re: I wont a new amp
Here's a couple of sleeper options...
Reverend Hellhound 1x12 used, since they don't make them any longer (newer model is out called the Kingsnake). The Hellhound was a nice 1x12 that had a very cool switch called Schizo that would go from Fender to Marshall. It was not footswitchable, but a nice amp nonetheless. Put some of those small bottle TAD 6L6WGB's in there and you're set. Lots of chinese parts though.
Find a used Rivera Knucklehead head. Footswitch, 2 channels (fender and marshall) with a cool boost for each channel. I found one for $500 a while back. Youll still need a 1x12, but man, Rivera has it going on for the bucks. Don't let the circuit boards inside fool you. They're thick and well made.
Here's a couple of sleeper options...
Reverend Hellhound 1x12 used, since they don't make them any longer (newer model is out called the Kingsnake). The Hellhound was a nice 1x12 that had a very cool switch called Schizo that would go from Fender to Marshall. It was not footswitchable, but a nice amp nonetheless. Put some of those small bottle TAD 6L6WGB's in there and you're set. Lots of chinese parts though.
Find a used Rivera Knucklehead head. Footswitch, 2 channels (fender and marshall) with a cool boost for each channel. I found one for $500 a while back. Youll still need a 1x12, but man, Rivera has it going on for the bucks. Don't let the circuit boards inside fool you. They're thick and well made.
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I think the Peavey Classic 30 would be perfect for what you're describing. Great tones and you can easily get them for under $500. Compared to the Fender Deluxe, I would say that the Fender edges out the Peavey on the clean channel but the overdrive on the Peavey is far superior. Warmer, smoother, and much less harsh. Don't get me wrong...the cleans on the Peavey are very, very nice. It's just a little bit warmer and not quite as "snappy" as the Fender. If you mainly play blues and rock or if you need more versatality, I would go for the Peavey. If you mainly play Jazz and just need a really clean sound, I would go for the Deluxe.
I think the Peavey Classic 30 would be perfect for what you're describing. Great tones and you can easily get them for under $500. Compared to the Fender Deluxe, I would say that the Fender edges out the Peavey on the clean channel but the overdrive on the Peavey is far superior. Warmer, smoother, and much less harsh. Don't get me wrong...the cleans on the Peavey are very, very nice. It's just a little bit warmer and not quite as "snappy" as the Fender. If you mainly play blues and rock or if you need more versatality, I would go for the Peavey. If you mainly play Jazz and just need a really clean sound, I would go for the Deluxe.
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