montereyjack66
Joined: Jul 23, 2014
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Posted on Jan 16 2021 07:42 PM
Probably not on everybody's list of gotta have brands for surf. That said, I stumbled across this solid state Bulldog 30 R in a thrift store - I imagine 80's vintage. Everything works. Pretty light. 10 inch speaker. 30 watts -fairly loud indeed. Great grab and go amp. Good for studio, small gigs, and rehearsal...depending on your drummer. As most solid states of that era, the really dirty end is lacking (add your pedal of choice) but the mild grit part is pretty good. As one might expect, the cleans are where this box excels. More importantly, the reverb is QUITE GOOD. Not kidding. No foolin'! Worthy of your consideration. Like most Hiwatts, these can be pricey, even the used ones. That said, should you stumble in to a deal in your travels...you could do worse.
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edwardsand
Joined: Jun 29, 2018
Posts: 660
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Posted on Jan 16 2021 07:57 PM
I would totally be willing to try one out. I dig solid state amps, as long as they aren't trying to imitate Marshalls, and I'm happy using overdrive pedals to add dirt.
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Tqi
Joined: Dec 07, 2014
Posts: 1222
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Posted on Jan 17 2021 05:40 AM
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Rasmus_Michelle_Pasmus
Joined: Jan 17, 2021
Posts: 9
Stockholm
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Posted on Jan 17 2021 06:51 AM
Of course! I generally only use amps generally regarded as awful! Don't know if HiWatt is regarded as awful though. But to the topic, really loved your Youtube clip!
— Rasmús "Michelle" Pasmús
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Toneschaser
Joined: Jun 14, 2012
Posts: 462
Ohio!
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Posted on Jan 18 2021 01:45 PM
I've never tried the solid state stuff but their tube amps can surf big time! Loud and clean.
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raylinds
Joined: Jul 05, 2019
Posts: 141
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Posted on Jan 19 2021 12:22 PM
I think that any amp with a nice clean tone can surf. Even a good on-board reverb is not necessary with Surfy Bear and other outboard drippy 'verbs available. May not sound authentic first wave, but that's okay.
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montereyjack66
Joined: Jul 23, 2014
Posts: 637
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Posted on Jan 19 2021 12:30 PM
There will be a video in the near future. However, logistically speaking, my foot says it's not gonna be today. Stay tuned.
— mj
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cosmonaut
Joined: Apr 02, 2019
Posts: 339
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Posted on Jan 19 2021 09:09 PM
I had a sound city tube amp that did the surf thing JUST fine. haven't tried their solid state stuff. haven't met a solid state amp I love except doing pedal heavy shoegaze. that said, a tube reverb unit in front of a solid state amp is a lovely thing.
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montereyjack66
Joined: Jul 23, 2014
Posts: 637
LA -ish
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Posted on Mar 17 2021 01:51 PM
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