Are Valve "Tube" amps ok for practice at home??

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Re: Are Valve "Tube" amps ok for practice at home??

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Daza152 wrote:Hey is this still about Amp's ?
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Ok I didn't read it all, I'm on my phone at work. Hey guys sorry about all the stupid threads its I'm just "amping" to get back in to it. Ok cut me some slack and I'll ease off the annoying questions *(only the annoying ones)

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jenisis was a laugh, same with the guy who had the MASH Avatar. cant remember his name. both = funny.

I do have an actual 100 watter in the lounge for home practice or playing along to Girlschool or Queensriche
There are still some that think the neck PU is moved to accommodate the extra frets which only proves they cannot detect the difference in length of each.

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You owe it yourself to make stoopendously loud amp mistakes, it's part of the course...never give in, the mediocre shall inherit the earth.
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I'd almost trade one of my monsters just to get back such enthusiasm of noob, the thrill is gone :(
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Mini Forklift Ⓥ wrote:
Daza152 wrote:Hey is this still about Amp's ?
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Thinking I should build a valve amp into an old arch top with a UK plug of course :lol:
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calling card wrote:I'd almost trade one of my monsters just to get back such enthusiasm of noob, the thrill is gone :(

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mrmofo wrote:jenisis was a laugh, same with the guy who had the MASH Avatar. cant remember his name. both = funny.

I do have an actual 100 watter in the lounge for home practice or playing along to Girlschool or Queensriche
Optimus prime! his real name is glenn and he played in queens of the beauty school although they seem to be on hiatus
might have to thank Glenn for the hours of laughter one day.
I never understood the shaming of Jennisis oh Jenny. miss that guy heaps.
There are still some that think the neck PU is moved to accommodate the extra frets which only proves they cannot detect the difference in length of each.

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Someone link me an example lol
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There are still some that think the neck PU is moved to accommodate the extra frets which only proves they cannot detect the difference in length of each.

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