Suggestions for a Good Tube Practice Amp

[sethb]

I have a Roland Cube 30 practice amp that my 11 year old son has decided he likes. I am looking got get a second amp so I can play when I want, and we can play together (at least until my wife yell at us to stop the noise).

So, what do people like for a Tube practice amp? I would like to be able too plays blues/classic rock (Zeppelin, old Stones) to more modern rock (Green Day, Jane’s Addiction) with a little classic metal thrown in (Judas Priest).

 

[NT02]

Re: Suggestions for a Good Tube Practice Amp

Peavey Classic 30 with a pedal in front to cover the metal side of things. Cheap, good at bedroom volumes, screams at gigging levels.

 

[CapoFirstFret]

Re: Suggestions for a Good Tube Practice Amp

I have a mesa/boogie studio caliber that fits that bill it's a killer amp! I got a steal on it too. may be a bit more on average than you want to spend though

 

[Robert Delahunt]

Re: Suggestions for a Good Tube Practice Amp

Fender blues junior

Those little Marshall amps are cool too

 

[BG00]

Re: Suggestions for a Good Tube Practice Amp

Laney LC-15, can cover all styles, is all tube, and you can get them for under 300 on ebay.

 

[TimmyPage]

Re: Suggestions for a Good Tube Practice Amp

I like my Traynor YCV 50 Blue. Great gain for any music, awesome clean channel.

Now you may be thinking.. 50 watts??!?!!?!?!?!?

But yeah.. the Master volume on it works very very well, and it doesnt get as buzzy or thin as other amps when turned down. When jamming with people with like.. 30 watt solid states, I turn the master to 3 and its good to go.

 

[Simon_F]

Re: Suggestions for a Good Tube Practice Amp

If it doesn't HAVE to be tube, don't overlook the Tech 21 Trademark 60. It's a really great versatile little amp. Excellent tones and features. Check out their soundclips. I recommend it!

 

[brit84]

Re: Suggestions for a Good Tube Practice Amp

laney vc 30's are sweet but a little pricy

 

[Dr.Mavashi]

Re: Suggestions for a Good Tube Practice Amp

Marshall Major

 

[DLT]

Re: Suggestions for a Good Tube Practice Amp

A Carvin Nomad. Impeccable workmanship and it screams! The price is very fair too.
http://www.carvin.com/products/single.php?ItemNumber=NOMAD&CID=GA