I've got the itch for a new amp..

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McLaughysSN

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I've had a 59 RI Bassman for the past few years and I've loved it to death but I think it's time to move on. 45 watts just isn't necessary at all when playing small clubs and venues so what I'd like to do is move into a head and 2x12 setup. I'd be comfortable at moving down to 30 watts.

I live 2 hours from any guitar store worth paying a visit to so I haven't had the chance to get out there and play anything (which is painful). I need something that gets some incredible cleans. I also need a good dirty channel but an amp that takes pedals well would suffice. Reverb and trem a plus but not my main selling point

The last amp I fell in love with was a Dr. z MAZ 38. The cleans shimmered and the natural overdrive was incredible but I don't want to settle on buying something from memory.

Anyone have some suggestions to start? I can look up some sound clips and videos to help me along so I can start making some calls to shops.

Ps, Rig = Les Paul > Exotic BB preamp > Jekyl & Hyde > a couple of delays

Thanks a ton!
 
Re: I've got the itch for a new amp..

<- 65 Amps Lil Elvis

No reverb, but trem is on there. Plus the master voltage technology is amazing. Don't let a 12 watt rating fool you, I use it at larger club gigs and I'm not running anywhere near full tilt. Takes pedals well.

Or there is the 65 Amps Tupelo if 6V6 is your thing.
 
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Both awesome suggestions I haven't really thought about.

I used to own a mesa tremoverb for a while and it was just too much for me to handle at the time. Haven't really messed with one until a recent studio visit. I haven't tried the lonestar specifically though.

lpmarshall- I've never heard of 65 amps before and they look incredible! Im at work right now so I cant check out the clips until a little later.
 
Re: I've got the itch for a new amp..

I'm a big fan of the several Dr. Z amps I played. If I was a more serious player, and actually played gigs regularly, I'm sure I'd own either a MAZ or the Ghia.
 
Re: I've got the itch for a new amp..

I just bought a bugera 333xl tube head. it has 3 channels but you can go from warm overdrive to over the top distortion. Not to mention very crisp and lush clean .

i caught a lot of crap when i bought this amp but it is well worth it. a lot of mouths shut when i lit it up.
 
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