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Post subject: Re: Suggestions on an amp for my Fender American Standard St
Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2015 2:11 pm
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You might even consider a solid state chorus amp such as Fender Stereo Chorus, Power Chorus, Princeton Chorus or Roland Jazz Chorus, Peavey Chorus etc.

Otherwise, if you really want a Fender and you are not gigging large concert halls... a Blues Jr. or DRRI would be just awesome.

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Post subject: Re: Suggestions on an amp for my Fender American Standard St
Posted: Tue Apr 28, 2015 1:09 pm
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I'm totally open to ideas on different kinds of amps and I will say that I'm not against different brands of amps other than Fender. I'm just trying to get a sense of amps from various players besides the sales person at the store.


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Post subject: Re: Suggestions on an amp for my Fender American Standard St
Posted: Tue Apr 28, 2015 9:45 pm
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A couple thoughts occur to me. I use an Ibanez TSA30H (30 W head with Tube Screamer circuitry built in) ... mainly because it has a great tube sound. I have that into a custom built 1 X 12" voiced for Jazz speaker built by a guy in Vermont, but Ibanez also sells a 1 X 12". I mostly plain clean (blues, Jazz, some folk, etc.) but I do occasionally use light to modest OD for soloing. It just happened that the TSA made a nice all-in-one solution for a grab-and-go rig. They also make a 15W head and a 15W combo.

The next question is: are you willing to go used and do you know of a reliable tube tech? I love vintage Band Masters (40 W, 2 X 12" cab) and you can still find reasonable deals on them. I got a great deal on a Fender Super 210 (60W, 2 X 10" combo) ... the amp was $450 and another $80 to have a tech go over it (power tubes replaced, one resistor replaced). Still have that and use it quite a bit.

Back in the late 60s, then again in 72 when I got back into music, I played primarily blues, blues-rock, classic rock, etc. I used a Bassman 50 head and a 2 X 12" cab. Not the greatest for hard rock as it was emerging, but terrific for blues and blues rock. I've been told that a Bassman 50 had a real output more like 35W ... for me, it was loud enough until bands started using the 100W heads and stacks. But I loved the sound and still do, so if you don't have to be loud, you can still find vintage Bassman 50 (and sometimes 100) heads and cabs within your price range.


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Post subject: Re: Suggestions on an amp for my Fender American Standard St
Posted: Wed Apr 29, 2015 12:24 am
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Before flipping out that MasterCard at a music store, you need to determine under what circumstances the amp will be used.

For home use and periodic recording, a 5- to 10-watt amp will be sufficient. If you envision jamming with friends in a garage or possibly partaking in an open-mic event at a small club, a 15- to 20-watt platform will be more than ample. For professional work in a modest indoor venue, 20 to forty watts will adequately accomplish the mission.

Once you figure out how you're going to play the thing, then think about the features you'd like -- combo or piggyback, number and type of speakers, on-board effects, etc. There are some well-designed solid-state amps out there so don't dismiss them wholesale. Some are nearly as nice sounding as a tube platform.

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Post subject: Re: Suggestions on an amp for my Fender American Standard St
Posted: Wed Apr 29, 2015 4:25 am
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Before flipping out that MasterCard at a music store, you need to determine under what circumstances the amp will be used.

For home use and periodic recording, a 5- to 10-watt amp will be sufficient. If you envision jamming with friends in a garage or possibly partaking in an open-mic event at a small club, a 15- to 20-watt platform will be more than ample. For professional work in a modest indoor venue, 20 to forty watts will adequately accomplish the mission.

Once you figure out how you're going to play the thing, then think about the features you'd like -- combo or piggyback, number and type of speakers, on-board effects, etc. There are some well-designed solid-state amps out there so don't dismiss them wholesale. Some are nearly as nice sounding as a tube platform.

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Post subject: Re: Suggestions on an amp for my Fender American Standard St
Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2015 10:53 am
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A Blues Jr., a Blues Deluxe Reissue and a Deluxe Reverb Reissue are all great choices for that guitar. I have all of the above. First one I would buy is the DRRI (first one I DID buy). My latest is a 59 Bassman Ltd. Another good choice, real powerhouse but a tone monster (bought mine in your budget new, got lucky- would probably be used to find at that price now).

One question is how much power is enough, or even too much? That may have a strong bearing on which you choose. In general though, the DRRI is very versatile, has Trem and Reverb for some great classic Fender sounds, is powerful enough for gigging a medium sized club, handles pedals well and is light and portable enough to go where you want to take it easily.

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