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Post subject: Help with choosing a new amp
Posted: Fri Apr 16, 2010 7:42 pm
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Hi guys,

I'm looking for a new low wattage versatile amp that takes well to pedals. I currently own a scxd but only use the clean channel with pedals. I also use a 1x12 cab with it. So basicily I'm using the scxd for a single channel head.

I'd like to purchase a good sounding tube amp without a ton of features. I'd like to have a 12'' speaker and reverb. I was either thinking of the Blues Jr. or Peavey Classic 30. I'd also like to keep it under $500. Like I said, I use a couple of pedals but I'd like it to have a bit of headroom.

Can anyone with knowledge of these 2 amps give me some input. I basicly play classic rock from the Doors to Poison to 3 Doors Down.


I was also looking into the Orange Tiny Terror but was told it take very well to pedals and didn't have much headroom.

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Posted: Fri Apr 16, 2010 8:24 pm
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Of the amps you mentioned I prefer the Peavey Classic 30 which is well built and can be purchased in your price range. Great bluesy tone. You might also look at the Carvin Vintage 16 and Nomad both of which can be bought new for under $500, there are plenty of you tube videos on all these amps. Unless you live in CA you would have to order direct on the Carvin amps. They do sound good and like the Peavey Classic 30, are made in the U.S.


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Posted: Sat Apr 17, 2010 11:49 am
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Of the amps you mentioned I prefer the Peavey Classic 30 which is well built and can be purchased in your price range. Great bluesy tone. You might also look at the Carvin Vintage 16 and Nomad both of which can be bought new for under $500, there are plenty of you tube videos on all these amps. Unless you live in CA you would have to order direct on the Carvin amps. They do sound good and like the Peavey Classic 30, are made in the U.S.

+1 I agree. I would also check out the Egnater Tweaker. The Hot Rod series amps aren't known for their stellar reliability. I would look for an amp that is versatile without having to be modded to sound good ans that's reliable. Carvin, Peavey and Egnater are great. Ampeg also had a hand wired amp that's nice too. A used DRRI can be had for a little more than you want to spend but is worth it.


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Posted: Sat Apr 17, 2010 8:00 pm
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+1 on the Tweaker for versatility.

+1 on the Classic 30 for great tone.

Since you already have the 1x12 cabinet, have you considered the Vox Night Train? ProGuitarShop.com has a cool demo of that one.

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Posted: Sun Apr 18, 2010 8:00 am
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Good call. The Vox Night Train is also nice if you like the EL84 type chime and aggressiveness when you crank it.


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Posted: Sun Apr 18, 2010 10:07 am
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Our band plays rock, think ZZ top, Green Day, Ataris version of "boys of summer, etc."

Bought the Dr. Z Mini Z. Figured only for recording at home, not for rehearsal.

Brought it to rehearsal, and with the amp dimed and attenuator off, it's loud enough in a 20x20 deadened sound room (recording room, 70's style) to compete with vocals, bass and drums.

Haven't needed a pedal yet as your volume knob cleans it up somewhat, and for lead you have an El84 pushed to full power tube distortion. Sounds great.

One thing - having not played a Plexi, hiwatt, etc. at full volume to get that power tube distortion, it takes a bit of re-orientation to learn how to play with the power tube sag - you really get to play your amp moreso than when you're using pedals.

It may not be for everyone, but if you're got 2 amps and one is clean, no reason why you can't use an A/B/Y switch and leave pedals on the clean amp.

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Posted: Sun Apr 18, 2010 11:13 am
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Dr. Z makes some incredible stuff. Really well built and reliable too. If I were still playing full time I'd get one in a heartbeat. The reissue Supro amps are really sweet too.


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