Buying a tube amp

[Rog]

LOL - you must be in trouble rather a lot, then!

[calling card]

ZT Lunchbox might be worth a look, it is solid state, but I've heard some pretty nice reviews, including from people here. It's cheap, small, clean and loud.

Yeah mines been under the gun for 3 months straight, including use by my 8 yr old son. They are giant killers & make enough heat to prove it.

[TmcB]

If I'm such a Fender man, how come my amp is an EL84 powered DrZ?

Because no matter what amp you currently have, you recommend the amp before it; you got the fender, you recommended peaveys, you got the Dr Z and now you're recommending fenders...

[Bg]

If I'm such a Fender man, how come my amp is an EL84 powered DrZ?

Because no matter what amp you currently have, you recommend the amp before it; you got the fender, you recommended peaveys, you got the Dr Z and now you're recommending fenders...

[rocklander]

Well I know I'm going against the grain but for these types of tones, you don't need valve, they're bigger, heavier, more expensive and unreliable. Really you just need a decent Solid State like a Jazz Chorus or Fender Pro




Or you could buy a Bellbird which has this tone in spades if required

I remember you adamantly telling me that valve amps are just as reliable as SS. what has made you change your mind? surely not Rog?

[Bg]

Well I know I'm going against the grain but for these types of tones, you don't need valve, they're bigger, heavier, more expensive and unreliable. Really you just need a decent Solid State like a Jazz Chorus or Fender Pro




Or you could buy a Bellbird which has this tone in spades if required

I remember you adamantly telling me that valve amps are just as reliable as SS. what has made you change your mind? surely not Rog?

Nah can't have been me... I know how unreliable they can be thats why I always take my POD X3 as a backup

[mr_sooty]

If I'm such a Fender man, how come my amp is an EL84 powered DrZ?

Because no matter what amp you currently have, you recommend the amp before it; you got the fender, you recommended peaveys, you got the Dr Z and now you're recommending fenders...

I can see what you're saying, but it's a bit generalised. I've always recommended the Peavey Classic 50, but I've also always recommended the Blues Deluxe over the Classic 30 - although I think the Classic 30 is a good amp too which I'd recommend on a $700 ish budget. My preference out of these 3 amps is Classic 50 (although too big for most people's tastes), Blues/HR Deluxe, Classic 30. I definitely think the Blues Deluxe is a better sounding amp than the Classic 30, although it is a bit loud. I have never owned a Blues/HR Deluxe, or a Classic 30, but I have heard plenty of both. I owned a 65 Deluxe Reverb Reissue, which is a different amp, and while it is good for a specific style and situation, I don't recall recommending it to anyone here. I would happily recommend the Dr Z if the OP's budget was $3K, and not $1K

[Aquila Rossa]

Tube amps are dodgy pieces of shiet, They suck, get a pod.

[mop]

I have a head for sale which might suit you http://www.nzguitars.com/auction/auctio ... _id=100301
I'll admit to only skim reading your first post but it seemed like you wanted a tube amp with nice cleans? It's got rather nice cleans and loves pedals (just ask BG or Gelato), might be right up your alley

[twistedthoughts]

Tube amps are dodgy pieces of shiet, They suck, get a pod.

I'd say you don't like tube amps, but it's pretty clear that tube amps don't like you.

I bet that GT10 will be the best thing you ever bought.

[Bg]

I have a head for sale which might suit you http://www.nzguitars.com/auction/auctio ... _id=100301
I'll admit to only skim reading your first post but it seemed like you wanted a tube amp with nice cleans? It's got rather nice cleans and loves pedals (just ask BG or Gelato), might be right up your alley

damn why are you selling when I have no cash

[Aquila Rossa]

Tube amps are dodgy pieces of shiet, They suck, get a pod.

I'd say you don't like tube amps, but it's pretty clear that tube amps don't like you.

I bet that GT10 will be the best thing you ever bought.

Nah, I was only tricking, tube amps rule!

[mop]

damn why are you selling when I have no cash

Thought you might want it back. The green light goes now too
When I got it I didn't think there was any way I'd sell it in the foreseeable future, I'll no doubt regret it down the track.

[Rog]

I know many of us here are in the same boat, but IMO, one should have a valve AND an SS amp. Although they essentially do the same things, they do differ in their use. For instance, if I was playing at an RSA (do they still have those??) I know that volume is always an issue, so my Fender SS althought its a 160W twin, is more controllable and can sound 'gooder' at lower volumes than my all valve Boogie. OTOH My Mesa, although its only 20W, likes to be wound up a little and doesn't really sound so good at the lower volumes.

Of course that is a simplification and not at all suggested as a rule, but I hope it imparts what I'm trying to say - that each has strengths.

[Bg]

damn why are you selling when I have no cash

Thought you might want it back. The green light goes now too
When I got it I didn't think there was any way I'd sell it in the foreseeable future, I'll no doubt regret it down the track.

anything you want trade wise? Yeah I do miss that amp, though I'd have to break the lamp....