Need a good, loud amp on a tight budget

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jdbowma

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Hey guys, I need a bit of help.
For Christmas I got abut $300 in Amazon gift cards and I desperately want to ditch my ****ty Marshall MG30FX. Due to it being in Amazon money, I kind of am restricted to buying new unfortunately...

I play punk/alt/hard/blues rock in a band with just a drummer for now. He's a fairly loud drummer. I need suggestions for a cheap, powerful amp. I do enjoy using pedals for distortion/overdrive, but I am interested in getting a nice tone out of my amp. I don't care much for metal. My favorite guitarists are Kurt Cobain, Billy Corgan, Mike Ness, Jack White, Patrick Stump, and Billie Joe Armstrong.

I've actually made a spreadsheet of amps I've been considering for y'all to check out.

I am very interested in the Micro Terror/Dark. It seems like a great option for me. Unfortunately, I need a cab that's loud and does the sound of this little guy some justice, while still keeping in my budget. Any suggestions?



Thank you!
 
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Out of those, probably the Katana. People have been freaking out about how great it is. Some even going so far as selling off their vintage tube amp collection because of it.
 
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cliffenstein said:
Out of those, probably the Katana. People have been freaking out about how great it is. Some even going so far as selling off their vintage tube amp collection because of it.
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Yeah, that's what I've heard. They seem fantastic, but I'm still considering some other options. I think if I were to go with a SS combo it'd be the Katana.
 
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Roland Cube series? That is if you are looking for a combo. Don't know what they might have on Amazon though. Don't forget about Jet City.
 
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Add to your list the Vox MV50 series. I have a "Rock" model, voiced like a Marshall and it sounds great. They have 50-watt solid-state output stages, twice as powerful as the Orange Micro amps. The preamp uses Vox's "NuTube" technology, sort of a tube the size of an integrated circuit. The front end reacts to picking dynmaics and guitar-volume adjustments the same way a full-on tube amp does. It's a lot more natural than modeling amps.

Buy an MV50 and get a nice, efficient Eminence 12" speaker off Amazon, then build yourself a cabinet or find an empty one on CL. An MV50 with a 100 dB Emi makes a hell of a racket, but it will also play at bedroom volumes. Unlike "real" tube amps, the Class D SS output stages retain most of their mojo, regardless of where the master volume is set.
 
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Rich_S said:
Add to your list the Vox MV50 series. I have a "Rock" model, voiced like a Marshall and it sounds great. They have 50-watt solid-state output stages, twice as powerful as the Orange Micro amps. The preamp uses Vox's "NuTube" technology, sort a tube the size of an integrated circuit. The front end reacts to picking dynmaics and guitar-volume adjustments the same way a full-on tube amp does. It's a lot more natural than modeling amps.

Buy an MV50 and get a nice, efficient Eminence 12" speaker off Amazon, then build yourself a cabinet or find an empty one on CL. An MV50 with a 100 dB Emi makes a hell of a racket, but it will also play at bedroom volumes. Unlike "real" tube amps, the Class D SS output stages retain most of their mojo, regardless of where the master volume is set.
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Do you have any specific speaker you'd recommend? The Beta 12" and 15" speakers are quite cheap, I'm just not sure. The 15" is actually cheaper... Also, somewhere where I could get a good tutorial or idea of how I could build my own cab, or where I could find a nice empty one?
 
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Check out a website called "Greg's Pro Audio". They sell both loaded and empty cabs. I would actually suggest a 2x12 convertible cab. Then you could take the back off and it would sound bright and full at low volume. If you wanted to run it loud, put the back on and it will still be tight.

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There's a Fender Hot Rod Deluxe on Amazon $299. That would be my choice. Good luck
 
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Orange crush series, the 35rt is about that price. Boss katanas are good too. Jet city makes some good amps, but tube requires more upkeep and attention than solid state. Highly recommend orange 35rt
 
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Micro terror is a beast, micro dark is insane. If you can find a good cab to compliment those, you would be set
 
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PierceOkken said:
Orange crush series, the 35rt is about that price. Boss katanas are good too. Jet city makes some good amps, but tube requires more upkeep and attention than solid state. Highly recommend orange 35rt
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Thanks all, these have all been really nice suggestions. Unfortunately, I can't seem to find most of these things on Amazon... :/
 
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I'd swear I've seen Jet City on Amazon. Some sort of 20 watt combo or a 50 watt head for around $300.

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Re: Need a good, loud amp on a tight budget

Katana or Mustang 100 from your list

The Micro's are cool but not loud

Definitely look at Jet City stuff
 
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jdbowma said:
Yeah, that's what I've heard. They seem fantastic, but I'm still considering some other options. I think if I were to go with a SS combo it'd be the Katana.
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If you go Katana go for the 100 combo or head. Couple extra features. I have the head, good, lots of different sounds from it. Wouldn't quite sell my tube amp to get it, but it is probably one of the best bang for your buck amps.
 
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