ImmortalSix
John Mayer's Mankini
Re: what is your favorite low wattage tube amp for below $700
I'd say AC15
I'd say AC15
what is your favorite low wattage tube amp for below $700
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guitfiddle
firstlessonologist
Re: what is your favorite low wattage tube amp for below $700
In that case, of the ones you listed, I'd get the AC15 or the Classic 30, which is a serious workhorse amp.
In that case, of the ones you listed, I'd get the AC15 or the Classic 30, which is a serious workhorse amp.
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CapoFirstFret
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Re: what is your favorite low wattage tube amp for below $700
That would be him agreeing with your previous statement.
That would be him agreeing with your previous statement.
STRATDELUXER97
Stratoblaster Tone Meister
Re: what is your favorite low wattage tube amp for below $700
I don't follow? ;o)
I don't follow? ;o)
guitfiddle
firstlessonologist
Re: what is your favorite low wattage tube amp for below $700
When someone types "this" they mean "this is what I'd type if he hadn't already said it."
When someone types "this" they mean "this is what I'd type if he hadn't already said it."
PRSfan nym 1985
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Re: what is your favorite low wattage tube amp for below $700
well I'm indecisive still, I'm gonna get some cleaning done in my apartment since my time off is far and few between and then at 6:00 tonight I'm gonna head back to GC and pull the trigger on something.
I think my top 3 are definitely
Egnater Tweaker Stack
Vox AC15C1
Blackstar HT Club 20 with 1x12 cab
Not saying the others were awful these were just my personal preferences. The Peavey they had seemed defective I was getting weird cutting in/out stuff going on.
well I'm indecisive still, I'm gonna get some cleaning done in my apartment since my time off is far and few between and then at 6:00 tonight I'm gonna head back to GC and pull the trigger on something.
I think my top 3 are definitely
Egnater Tweaker Stack
Vox AC15C1
Blackstar HT Club 20 with 1x12 cab
Not saying the others were awful these were just my personal preferences. The Peavey they had seemed defective I was getting weird cutting in/out stuff going on.
ImmortalSix
John Mayer's Mankini
Re: what is your favorite low wattage tube amp for below $700
All 3 are great choices - we are lucky to live in the time where all of these amps can be had for $600ish.
That's just plain awesome.
All 3 are great choices - we are lucky to live in the time where all of these amps can be had for $600ish.
That's just plain awesome.
SirJackdeFuzz
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Re: what is your favorite low wattage tube amp for below $700
Used AC15 with Emi Wizard speaker (103.5dB)
AC15 stock driver = 96dB (Greenback)
Used AC15 with Emi Wizard speaker (103.5dB)
AC15 stock driver = 96dB (Greenback)
ImmortalSix
John Mayer's Mankini
Re: what is your favorite low wattage tube amp for below $700
I played one of those one day and was pretty impressed with it.
It gave up the goods so easily - I didn't feel like I had to fight it at all.
One drawback I identified is that I was not able to dial in that "light crunch / sparkle" tone when I was messing with it.
I played one of those one day and was pretty impressed with it.
It gave up the goods so easily - I didn't feel like I had to fight it at all.
One drawback I identified is that I was not able to dial in that "light crunch / sparkle" tone when I was messing with it.
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Funkfingers
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Re: what is your favorite low wattage tube amp for below $700
My favourite low wattage amplifier is the same one that it has been since 1984 - the Fender Super Champ.
My favourite low wattage amplifier is the same one that it has been since 1984 - the Fender Super Champ.
Gearjoneser
Gear Ho
Re: what is your favorite low wattage tube amp for below $700
Take a look at the new Egnater Tweaker 40 w/2 6L6's. It's a great amp for $600 new. It'll have more headroom and low end than the tiny Tweaker.
The Blackstar and Fender Supersonic amps are also a good bang for buck.
Take a look at the new Egnater Tweaker 40 w/2 6L6's. It's a great amp for $600 new. It'll have more headroom and low end than the tiny Tweaker.
The Blackstar and Fender Supersonic amps are also a good bang for buck.
STRATDELUXER97
Stratoblaster Tone Meister
Re: what is your favorite low wattage tube amp for below $700
Nice setup!
Amp $300
Speaker box $99
Ragin Cajun speaker $80
Cosmetics $30
Total $519
Plenty loud and gig worthy. Best all around practice/small gig amp I've ever owned.
Nice setup!
PRSfan nym 1985
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Re: what is your favorite low wattage tube amp for below $700
oh man I wish I'd seen that before I left for GC but I have an announcement
CUE DRUM ROLL!
Tweaker Head (original 15 watt)
Tweaker 2x12" Cabinet
I'm gonna keep it stock for now but I'll likely have Bob from Eurotubes pick a set of tubes (maybe some EL34s for more british flavor) for it and I'd like to try a combo of Eminence Speakers like Swamp Thang/Canis Major and Red Fang or a Texas Heat and a Private Jack.
But thanks everyone for their suggestions I almost got the 40 watt version but I just figured with the Twin Tube Classic, Tweak Fuzz, and Double Back Compressor I'd bought enough for a while can't have the fiance wanting to kill me.
AC15 sounded great but didn't have enough clean headroom for my tastes. Lots of great choices out though. I liked the Blackstar but the Egnater added a third tone where the ISF basically gives you Fender or Marshall this amp gives you Fender, Vox, Marshall.
oh man I wish I'd seen that before I left for GC but I have an announcement
CUE DRUM ROLL!
Tweaker Head (original 15 watt)
Tweaker 2x12" Cabinet
I'm gonna keep it stock for now but I'll likely have Bob from Eurotubes pick a set of tubes (maybe some EL34s for more british flavor) for it and I'd like to try a combo of Eminence Speakers like Swamp Thang/Canis Major and Red Fang or a Texas Heat and a Private Jack.
But thanks everyone for their suggestions I almost got the 40 watt version but I just figured with the Twin Tube Classic, Tweak Fuzz, and Double Back Compressor I'd bought enough for a while can't have the fiance wanting to kill me.
AC15 sounded great but didn't have enough clean headroom for my tastes. Lots of great choices out though. I liked the Blackstar but the Egnater added a third tone where the ISF basically gives you Fender or Marshall this amp gives you Fender, Vox, Marshall.
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beggar_guitar
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Re: what is your favorite low wattage tube amp for below $700
I'm gonna cast another vote with AC15 because I am in love with mine.
Gotta say those Fender Supersonic amps are great too. I've always kind regretted passing one up.
I'm gonna cast another vote with AC15 because I am in love with mine.
Gotta say those Fender Supersonic amps are great too. I've always kind regretted passing one up.
PRSfan nym 1985
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Re: what is your favorite low wattage tube amp for below $700
the super sonic is a great amp just out of my price range if I had $1k+ to spend it would've been on my list
the super sonic is a great amp just out of my price range if I had $1k+ to spend it would've been on my list
STRATDELUXER97
Stratoblaster Tone Meister
Ascension
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Re: what is your favorite low wattage tube amp for below $700
Come up with another $150 and buy THIS!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Zinky-Blue-...050?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a6bfab6b2
I own a combo and if something happened to mine I would play the $1495 list if I had to to get another. They simply are amazing amps that are built like a tank and sound simply glorious!!
Here is my combo unmiced in a huge room recorded off the camera mic from the story above in the lobby of an old hospital.
http://youtu.be/mzLclauwQBE
Off of your list hands down the Carvin V-3. The Vintage 16 IMO is a dog however. The Zinkys are in a whole other class though!!!
Come up with another $150 and buy THIS!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Zinky-Blue-...050?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a6bfab6b2
I own a combo and if something happened to mine I would play the $1495 list if I had to to get another. They simply are amazing amps that are built like a tank and sound simply glorious!!
Here is my combo unmiced in a huge room recorded off the camera mic from the story above in the lobby of an old hospital.
http://youtu.be/mzLclauwQBE
Off of your list hands down the Carvin V-3. The Vintage 16 IMO is a dog however. The Zinkys are in a whole other class though!!!
