On a Search for amp again....

[cris_hendrix]

Well, the tittle says it all. I am searching for options on low wattage and portable-Line out option tube amps for playing even without a cabinet, cause of this simple factors:
- I live in an appartment, so no chance to go full tilt crazy on volume, neighbors and GF included as victims of Tube loudness carnage :lol: so i want to be able to demo recording and silent practicing
- Most shows that i've been i experienced problems, with too loud amps, short stage (i drove Sound guys crazy with 50 watt/2x12 cab config) or not enough power to cut through the drummer's heavy handed technique. So i'm really considering go line out and investing in IEM's so no mics/feedback/loud stage issues

At the same time i'm considering not discarding the chance to have option to connect to a cabinet (you never know), going tube (i love them, no matter how much i tried to go digital, i'm such and old school tube dude).
So, considering all above mentioned, this are my fav choices:

-Blackstar HT20 head
-Laney Ironheart Studio
-Jetcity JCA 20h/22H with reactive load or Torpedo Captor

Ideally, i would like to work with amp distortion, but i'm considering using a JHS Angry Charlie +boost for dirt as well.
I need something versatile, since i'm working on two different projects, a Prog rock/metal ambience stuff (with influences such as Devin Townsend,Opeth, Steven Wilson...you know), and a Richie Kotzen wanna be classic/funky rock ****.

Thanks in advance for the help guys!!

 

[Synapsys]

Re: On a Search for amp again....

Hughes&Kettner Grandmeister 40 Deluxe. Check out the specs, since it seems to go right up your alley!

 

[Kamanda~SD]

Re: On a Search for amp again....

The H&K ones are awesome little heads.

Honestly though, I'd find the amp that's best for your band needs, and for the home use (silent recording / practicing) I'd just get something like BIAS FX, as amp line out's tend to be terrible and if you're going to run iR's after the fact then might as well just go full software and save the hours on the amp.

 

[mst]

Re: On a Search for amp again....

Brutus amp by cicognani engeneering!

try to look for one on mercatinousciale.it or reverb!

 

[chadd]

Re: On a Search for amp again....

The other guitar player in my band had a Tubemeister, I can vouch for them. they are loud, cut well and should be voiced well for your needs.

 

[Empty Pockets]

Re: On a Search for amp again....

Fender Bassbreaker 15 would be a nice fit.