Ideas for my first tube amp.

Re: Ideas for my first tube amp.

lemme try again, Diego, i like yr gear. except the cube. for Metal distortion there companies that make distortion pedals w real 12ax7 preamp tubes, like: Seymour Duncan, Radial Tonebone, Blackstar, etc for $200 or so. i got the Ibanez Tubeking 999t, only i took out the tube it came with and put in a JJ brand. cost about $135. This would give you control over your Metal texture. Plus two things: You can use yr BluesDriver to drive the pedal into more crisp chunk; and you can set outgoing volume on the pedal higher and higher to drive the power tubes in the clean setting of a tube amp- any tube amp, Fenders, Peavey Classic 30, or whatever. I used to see this guy get pro, killer metal tones out of tiny Fender tweeds by cranking the power tubes. thats my advice, its cheap, gives you lots of control, one click and clean. you just need a head w at least 2 power tubes.
 
Re: Ideas for my first tube amp.

i know you want a and cab...and i know you want 30 watts or less...but just bear in mind that wattage is not so much and indicator of volume as an indicator of headroom. Headroom = bass.
So, i have read all the reasons why you are thinking of a smnall wattage head/cab combo.
However, i gotta say, bang for buck as well as being a pro level gigging amp - you just cant overlook a Fender Hot Rod Deluxe, or possibly a peavey classic 30. They are both easily portable and both give you some great tube tones. I lean toward the fender cos you mentioned nice cleans and i know you like your od pedals etc.
 
Re: Ideas for my first tube amp.

Super Sonic 22. Bit pricey.

Do you guys get any VHT stuff down there? A Special 6 or Classic 6 could be great for pedals at home and could be mic'd at a gig.
 
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