eddiekatcher
Joined: Mar 14, 2006
Posts: 2778
Atlanta, GA
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Posted on Dec 03 2008 07:37 AM
Hey gang, Eddie has a question.........After my trips to California and DC this year it became apparent that I really needed a small amp that I could stuff in a suitcase and make some reasonable surf sounds when I get to my destination. I have a vintage Pignose and with the Guyatone delay, it sounds "ok" at super low volumes but just doesn't cut it for jammin' with others.
I was looking at the Roland Cube 15X. Anyone got any experience with one of these? Mom Surfin' brought along a GDec and a small Vox to DC for jammin' after hours, but something about the Roland has caught my attention..............
Thanks,
ed
— Traditional........speak softly and play through a big blonde amp. Did I mention that I still like big blonde amps?
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Bengal65
Joined: Oct 12, 2008
Posts: 142
Houston, TX
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Posted on Dec 03 2008 08:07 AM
I've had the Roland Micro Cube for sometime. It will run on batteries as well. You can get some pretty good "Blackface" tones out of it and the effects are pretty good. It's my traveling amp of choice. (The Pignose collects dust in the closet  )
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DannySnyder
Joined: Mar 02, 2006
Posts: 11078
Berkeley, CA
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Posted on Dec 03 2008 09:52 AM
million dollar idea 
Fold out speaker cabinet.  With a neo speaker and crate powerblock you'd be golden.
— Danny Snyder
"With great reverb comes great responsibility" - Uncle Leo
I am now playing trumpet with Prince Buster tribute band 'Balzac'
Playing keys and guitar with Combo Tezeta
Formerly a guitarist in The TomorrowMen and Meshugga Beach Party
Latest surf project - Now That's What I Call SURF
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Stormtiger
Joined: Dec 12, 2006
Posts: 2688
Ventura, CA
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Posted on Dec 03 2008 10:52 AM
http://www.guitarplayer.com/article/line-6-micro/oct-08/90905
Here is a recent Guitar Player comparison of the Micro Cube vs. the Line 6 Mini Spider.
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eddiekatcher
Joined: Mar 14, 2006
Posts: 2778
Atlanta, GA
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Posted on Dec 03 2008 10:52 AM
Grand idea Daniel my good man. I just pack my clothes in the back of a speaker cabinet, stuff in the Powerblock, screw the back on, plop on the "Tuki" cover, lug it to the airport,................check the "baggage", chuck the screwdriver........buy a new screwdriver when I get to my destination, take off the back, remove the amp and my clean underwear......................ah well, It sounded good to begin with.
ed
— Traditional........speak softly and play through a big blonde amp. Did I mention that I still like big blonde amps?
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dp
Joined: Feb 26, 2006
Posts: 3546
mojave desert, california
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Posted on Dec 03 2008 11:21 AM
I use the Roland Micro Cube also...it's a pretty decent battery powered amp with on-board effects...
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Surfgitar
Joined: Mar 16, 2007
Posts: 1342
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
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Posted on Dec 03 2008 01:15 PM
I've heard good things about the Vox DA 5. I suspect it's in the same league as the Cube.
— CUTBACK
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Surfabilly
Joined: Apr 21, 2006
Posts: 852
Connersville, Indiana, USA
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Posted on Dec 03 2008 04:02 PM
Surfgitar
I've heard good things about the Vox DA 5. I suspect it's in the same league as the Cube.
I haven't tried a Cube, but I love my Vox DA5! If I'm medically cleared to deploy to Iraq, sometime in 2009, it's going with me, along with my Squier Affinity Tele (with a few "surfy" mods). Depending who all in my unit actually brings a guitar, we could try to get a band together during off duty time.
Matt
— Fast Cars & Loud Guitars!
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JakeDobner
Joined: Feb 26, 2006
Posts: 12159
Seattle
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Posted on Dec 03 2008 04:11 PM
Would a Princeton reverb fit in a suitcase? Or one of those small blues jrs? To be perfectly honest I would never plug into any of those small practice amps again. They remind me of my old Crate, but worse.
You don't always need an amp! I've plugged in twice in a month and a half.
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eddiekatcher
Joined: Mar 14, 2006
Posts: 2778
Atlanta, GA
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Posted on Dec 03 2008 04:25 PM
Wow Surfabilly! Thanks for your service to our country. I was stationed in DC in '71 and several of us put together a "band." Two of us from the Army, one Navy dude and an Air Force guy who played drums. We all lived in the tri-service barracks at Ft Myer. The guy from the Navy got permission for us to practice in the loft above the hangar where the Presidental helicopters were kept. What a hell of a noise it made in that metal building! There is NO WAY enlisted guys could pull off a stunt like that today! We were terrible but our singer went on to greater things. Check out John Starnes web site. Blackest white guy I ever played in a band with.........................Damn could (can) he sing!
Once again..........Thanks!
ed
— Traditional........speak softly and play through a big blonde amp. Did I mention that I still like big blonde amps?
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Staredge
Joined: Sep 27, 2008
Posts: 1149
Damascus, Maryland
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Posted on Dec 03 2008 07:47 PM
Champion 600 is about the same size, isn't it? Unless you're looking for the battery & the modeling.
— Will
"You're done, once you're a surfer you're done. You're in. It's like the mob or something. You're not getting out." - Kelly Slater
The Luau Cinders
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Ben
Joined: Feb 11, 2007
Posts: 591
Encinitas, Ca
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Posted on Dec 03 2008 10:02 PM
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MadScientist
Joined: Jan 17, 2008
Posts: 2188
Atlanta, GA
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Posted on Dec 04 2008 08:44 AM
Ben
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I have one of these at my desk at work! Sounds like crap, but certainly does the trick if you don't require a lot.
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eddiekatcher
Joined: Mar 14, 2006
Posts: 2778
Atlanta, GA
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Posted on Dec 04 2008 09:31 AM
You pretty much had me "out gunned" in DC so I'm looking for Revenge!
I have a little micro amp similar the the Fender pictured, but it's pretty much distorto deluxe. I'm looking for something to get a nice round clean tone.....
ed
— Traditional........speak softly and play through a big blonde amp. Did I mention that I still like big blonde amps?
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P2gee
Joined: Jul 05, 2006
Posts: 264
Waco Texas
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Posted on Dec 04 2008 09:45 AM
On a few occasions I have traveled in my work. Once I was in a piss hole of a town in the northeast for about 2 months that had no recreational options to speak of. Went to a pawn shop next door to the motel and got a ragged Squire Strat and some kind of Vox looking knock off amp for $200.
The amp hand no name on it but it wailed pretty good for what it was. At the end of 2 months when time to leave carried the stuff to another pawn shop down the street and got $80 dollars for it. Folded the $120 onto motel expense report and came back home. For me, why buy and carry battery powered when you can "lease" AC powered and write off the residual.
— 2012-2013: FILTHY POLAROIDS
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MadScientist
Joined: Jan 17, 2008
Posts: 2188
Atlanta, GA
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Posted on Dec 04 2008 09:49 AM
eddiekatcher
You pretty much had me "out gunned" in DC so I'm looking for Revenge!
I have a little micro amp similar the the Fender pictured, but it's pretty much distorto deluxe. I'm looking for something to get a nice round clean tone.....
ed
That Blues Junior is a fantastic amp, but I think it's probably way bigger than what you are looking for. Have you thought about that little 5W Fender Champ? It might still be a little big for what you're looking for, but could be worth looking at. Besides, they sure are great looking!!
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skeeter
Joined: Feb 27, 2006
Posts: 2065
Virginia, USA
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Posted on Dec 04 2008 09:49 AM
I HIGHLY recommend the Champion 600!
Really nice round tube tone.
Sounds best when plugged into tank, but the tank is bigger than the amp! 
But it ain't bad with a Holy Grail either.
You could always drag yourself into a Guitar Center or something and try 'em out?
— Paul
Atomic Mosquitos
Bug music for bug people is here!
Killers from Space
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dp
Joined: Feb 26, 2006
Posts: 3546
mojave desert, california
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Posted on Dec 04 2008 11:03 AM
Those Fender Champion 600 do sound sweet! But $$$ 
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Has anyone tried out the new Danelectro Hodad mini amp?
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eddiekatcher
Joined: Mar 14, 2006
Posts: 2778
Atlanta, GA
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Posted on Dec 04 2008 02:01 PM
Yep Skeet.............one has to DRAG Eddie Katcher into Guitar Center (kicking AND screaming).
Was kinda hoping to grab a complete playable package. Last year leaving the 101 convention, My bag was so heavy with t-shirts, CD's books and goodies, that Karol and I had to repackage our baggage to get on the plane.................
ed
— Traditional........speak softly and play through a big blonde amp. Did I mention that I still like big blonde amps?
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PhatTele
Joined: Jun 05, 2006
Posts: 445
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Posted on Dec 04 2008 02:25 PM
I can't enough good things about the Vox DA5. The clean and low level blues settings are great. The reverb and tremolo are excellent.
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