What amp should I get?

[Benthedemon007]

I don't have anything other than a fender frontman, so I've been gigging with my bassists Mesa Rectifier something or other but he has been telling me to get my own amp and I don't really like the amp anyway. I want a tube, vintage-sounding, preferably British 50-100 watt, that is great for southern rock, classic/psychedelic rock, and hard rock/metal (our band is kinda like The Sword if you've heard of them). It can't be too much more than $1000 used, and it would have to have a good master volume for home practice. I'm mostly looking at Marshalls and Oranges, but I have literally no idea where to start. Please help!


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[Empty Pockets]

Re: What amp should I get?

Get an older Rockerverb 2x12 combo used, you can find them between a grand and $1400. You won't need another amp for the style you're playing.

 

[TwilightOdyssey]

Re: What amp should I get?

Two threads with the same subject under different names? :earl:

 

[Funkfingers]

Re: What amp should I get?

We can't have that. It might divert attention away from "The King".




(Wazza. Do you think that I'll get a-hat this time?)

 

[GoldenVulture]

Re: What amp should I get?

 

[regan]

Re: What amp should I get?

I think you've already made your mind up, but I'd think about lowering the headroom a tad so you can get the poweramp working,
Marshall jtm45 (vintage sounding marshall) marshall DSL40 or Orange TH30.
perhaps even drop to the 20 watt mark and get a 4x12 or 2x12 extension

 

[cliffenstein]

Re: What amp should I get?

my post copied from the other thread:

Used Peavey Windsor half stack...got mine for $350 for the head and the cab. Don't believe the haters...it is glorious.

Hint: plug into low gain input for low noise, Marshall JMP master volume tone.

 

[Johnny the Kid]

Re: What amp should I get?

A Windsor Half Stack is a decent option for the price, but if you're looking for something more, check out the Blackstar HT Stage. They make a 60 watt combo for $1000 or a 100 watt head for $900.

 

[Benthedemon007]

Re: What amp should I get?

Two threads with the same subject under different names? :earl:

That was an accident. I forgot about this one and made the thread, but when I realized I already did, I just made it a duplicate. Thanks for the replies guys. I think I'll go with the Rockerverb.

 

[BenPerkins]

Re: What amp should I get?

Hey Ben, can we keep this in one thread? You've got 3 threads asking the same thing.


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[Stickymongoose]

Re: What amp should I get?

I second the Peavey Windsor suggestion. If it was me, I'd look for a used Windsor head and spend the rest on the best used cab you can find/afford. Further down the road, you can flip the Peavey and upgrade to a better head without losing anything.