Re: Solid Tube?
I'm not sure. I'm about to buy a Cambridge 30, so I'm near broke. Well, I'm bored too. I heard the Cambridge at a local gig. The distortion tone was beautiful. The clean channel was musical. Violin, which is where I want to be. My Marshall is just about there, which is amazing for solid state, but again, it was modified. I wish I would have paid attention when he explained what the modifications were, but I hadn't the slightest clue at the time. The tube preamp adds warmth, but I want to just a bit more. I've tried different tubes, but after awhile, they begin to sound the same. I've tried an Orange AD30, which I would love to get my grubby hands on, but it's too expensive. That is the amp of my dreams. I'm just trying to find a less expensive way to achieve that sound. I know, I know, good luck, right? I have a 59/CC Hybrid, which is as warm as I want the P.U. I've tried various Mesa's, but was never drawn into the hype. I'm might be shunned from this forum, but I think their overrated. I don't use much distortion, which could explain my dislike. Fender is alright, but still, too twangy. Marshall is too edgy. Vox, is smooth, but expensive, as well, they can be unreliable. I'm hoping I can work some magic with the Cambridge, as I see it's full potential, but I am concerned about it's reliability. Great reviews after modification is done. I guess I'll have to wait and see. Hopeful dreaming I guess, or maybe something that has done. You never know until you experiment.
