New Amp Help Please

[dgk2448]

ok ive been posting alot on here lately about getting a new amp. i need something to basically practice in my room with,but also be loud enough and have enough tone to play in a small band with. i was looking and 3 amps. a used fender blues jr[15 watts all tube] ,peavey classic 30[used] or a marshall mini stack because i think it looks pretty cool lol. now my question is in all your opinions which would be the best for me. i play mostly distorted stuff,manly hard rock to heavy metal like BLS and Randy Rhoads.

 

[dgk2448]

Re: New Amp Help Please

also, i only have around 350$ for this amp. christmas gift from the folks

 

[Hot _Grits]

Re: New Amp Help Please

The Peavey Classic 30 is a pretty good all-round amp for low bucks. It's not really designed for metal, but has a reasonable amount of gain on tap. That would be my choice of the three you mentioned.

 

[dgk2448]

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well i was thinkin that id buy an overdrive pedal. maybe the ZW-44 or somethin else to help out with my gain

 

[WhoFan]

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Classic 30 is an amazing all round amp..... I like heavy distortion too so i end up using pedals with the C30 a lot but it is portable and loud! Sounds pretty darn good! Out of the 3 you listed the Classic 30 is a winner.... but from the C30' s stock distortion sound it only really comes to life once the volume is up half way and then i find i cut the pre amp distortion way back... At bedroom levels use a pedal in the clean settings on the amp.

WhoFan

 

[dgk2448]

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thanks, i just have to wait now to get some cash lol:ugh1:

 

[haiz69]

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I've used each on one occasion, but the Classic 30 or a Valveking Combo would be great. I suggest trying each out. The Valveking is so very tweakable!