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Post subject: Voice character of Blues Deluxe and Blues Deville
Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 6:57 am
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Apologies if this question has been asked before, but could not find anything of substance when searched.

So apart from the type and number of speakers, what are the other differences between these two amps? I can read the technical specs, but sonically, how do they differ in terms of voicing, bass response, overdrive, etc.?

Which one would cut through better in a loud rock band mix?

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Post subject: Amp sounds
Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 11:49 am
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Hi tremolo arm,

If I'm not mistaken the BDlx is a 40-watt, 1x12 amp, while the BDvl is 60 watts. The BDvl also has a choice of 2x12 or 4x10 speakers.

The BDlx is still pretty loud and very warm sounding, great for clean Blues or Jazz type stuff. The BDlx also does a nice job with pedals, but starts to lose sound quality if you really have to crank it up too far to keep up with the rest of the band. The pedals of course, will make the amp much louder. The BDvl with 2x12 will sound much like the BDlx, but the BDvl will be much louder and somewhat beefier sounding, still warm like the BDlx. The BDvl 4x10 will have a tighter and punchier sound, great for rock and using distortion pedals, and seems to handle the effects the best of the three amps. As far as cutting through the mix, the BDvl 4x10 would cover just about anything.....unless you play for Judas Priest or something. :lol: Is that you Glenn?

I know that the right tone is subjective, and different for everyone, so the best way to decide is to AB the two or three amps and make that your final test. I am not sure that my adjectives can sufficiently describe the sounds of these amps, but they were free! :lol:

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Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 12:36 pm
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The only thing I would add to what shimmilou has stated is that from my personal experience with the BDlx, a 40watt tube amp is LOUD! I'd never want to be in a situation where I needed more "on-stage" volume because you will suffer hearing loss. The trend is more toward 20-30 watt tube amps which are then mic'd through the PA for the House sound. I'm convinced that a twenty something watt tube amp is near perfect. If you have an egomaniac drummer who won't mix with the band, either fire him or put him in a cage.

You haven't said anything about your past experience nor style of music. Have you been playing an amp that you weren't able to attain sufficient volume to mix? I'm not qualified to speak on metal bands, but then neither of the amps you mentioned are right for metal.

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