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Joined: Dec 11, 2013 Posts: 2532 Akron, Ohio |
Tqi wrote:
Were yours the chrome grill version? I had one of those at one point but my current one is the original blue grill cover. 200 bucks! The original version was over engineered and to expensive. —The Kahuna Kings https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Kahuna-Kings/459752090818447 |
Joined: Nov 16, 2013 Posts: 4536 Wisconsin |
Firetiger93 wrote:
This is a different requirement than just "bedroom" amp. I don't mean this to be gruff-sounding, but in my view there's no such thing. Get a good amp for what you need & either turn it down, or practice unplugged. I do quite a bit of the latter, but both have value if you want effects on. I have found when practicing louder when the house is empty & doors open that tone settings are slightly different because a closed room in the typical human-built box will create low-freq waves that will drive you outta there - but as Jake has said many times before, tone controls are round & adjustable for a reason. In addition to the excellent '68 Custom PR, there is the '68 Custom Deluxe Reverb as well. Advantages for not much more are 2 channels and a 12" spkr. One is voiced like a traditional BF Princeton (or PRRI), scooped mids, very musical, lovely. The other channel is just a bit more upper mids and Bassman-like, perfect for instrumental surf (this is the voicing on the '68 Custom PR as well). Either way, my recommendation if you're only getting one, is to get the amp that fills the more difficult of the 2 tasks. At home, just turn it down. That PR Jake mentioned is a go-to for me at Dave's when checking out a new guitar - they are really nice. Otherwise get something that simply offers you a headphone jack. However, these can be a pain if you're trying to stand up & move around the room because you're locked in doing some vigorous staccato picking (I can't do it wrapped up in a ball in a sitting position, lol.) —Wes DISCLAIMER: The above is opinion/suggestion only & should not be used for mission planning/navigation, tweaking of instruments, beverage selection, or wardrobe choices. |
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Joined: Aug 29, 2009 Posts: 1555 Israel |
I just got this little guy: Badger wrote:
Ta daa! As for bedroom/practice, plenty solutions: Unplugged Last edited: Dec 12, 2016 08:08:07 |
Joined: Dec 11, 2013 Posts: 2532 Akron, Ohio |
Tqi wrote:
I had the Excelsior for awhile. As for as those modeling amps go I'm not saying it's the way to go but if found cheap and the tone isn't so important it's not a bad alternative. I liked the engineering on the original Valvestate. Combining the spring reverb preset with the tape echo pre gave me drip similar to a FRV which is not a comparison to a tank but for a cheap little amp that you can plug into it its not bad at all. I also like having the various Vox models available and sometimes I like to crunch without having to plug into my Marshall's. It's just nice to have under my desk. —The Kahuna Kings https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Kahuna-Kings/459752090818447 |
Joined: Apr 24, 2011 Posts: 1087 Surf City, NC |
For my bedroom I use a Roland Micro Cube. It's very small, onboard digi spring reverb and plenty loud enough. —Last edited: Dec 12, 2016 08:52:02 |
Joined: Mar 14, 2012 Posts: 100 Huntington Beach, CA |
DreadInBabylon wrote:
I've been thinking about getting one of these Hotones. For less than the price of a pedal why not mess round? |
Joined: Mar 27, 2006 Posts: 195 Newington, CT USA |
Since my wife won't let me play guitar in the bedroom, I use this tube Marshall DSL5C in the living room when I'm not using my DRRI in the den. It's switchable between 1W and 5W. |
Joined: Jul 04, 2010 Posts: 369 Ottawa |
I'm using Quilter Steelaire for everything including apartment practice. At 0.5 master the volume is just right. — |
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Joined: Jan 09, 2014 Posts: 600 Vancouver BC |
I have a living room amp albeit not one that is conventional. Most of the time when I use this system, I am woodshedding my parts for an upcoming show and other times for the sheer love of the reverb drip. While not portable (at all!), this system has the tube preamp for a nice, full, natural tone and it can be used for recording demos. And because my Vibrolux and Fender RI reverb are not involved in this setup, there is less to tear down and set back up again for taking it away to gigs and rehearsals. Less wear & tear, too. Before I went to this rather expensive, elaborate extent, my 'practice amp' was a Tech 21 Character pedal (the "Blonde") and my trusty FRV-1, again into my USB soundcard and out to monitor speakers/headphones. At least the Tech 21 units are all-analogue. This 2-pedal setup along with a DI is my backup amp for gigs. Lorne Last edited: Dec 14, 2016 14:44:57 |
Joined: Mar 27, 2006 Posts: 195 Newington, CT USA |
Tqi wrote:
I had never heard of the Bassbreakers until very recently. The 007 looks very interesting to me. |
Joined: Dec 12, 2006 Posts: 2675 Ventura, CA |
Supro 1616T and sometimes a Fender Champ. |
Joined: Mar 06, 2006 Posts: 292 seattle, wa |
I use the AC4 that Jake mentioned (the blue one with the ac15/30 top boost tone controls) and really like it. I changed the speaker to an alnico Weber blue pup and clipped the bright cap and really like the results. It sounded good before, but that much better now. It's 4watts through a 10" speaker. The ac4tv is a bit darker sounding with less control over tone but has the option of attenuating the output. People seem to like those as well. I got mine through an employee/dealer deal which saves a ton of money. They're great little amps but cost more than many of their competitors. That being said, you can find some SF vibrochamps going for about $500. That might be a good route since you can always sell it for at least what you paid for it. Plus, you get tremolo and a great little recording amp. If you're thinking about playing with more people in the future and budgeting one amp, I'm going to second what others said about getting the amp that fills the more difficult role (or louder in this case). Princetons are sweet and might be loud enough depending on your group and space, the drri or vibrolux ri might be better if you think you'll really need the extra volume or channels. —-Eric New music! Also: |
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Joined: Jan 02, 2009 Posts: 1297 The original Plymouth, UK. |
I'd recommend a Fender Vibro Champ XD. Single tube with 5W output. Surprisingly loud at full whack. It's a tube modelling amp so a huge range of sounds are available rather than dragging out a load of pedals. I have one and it gets an awful lot of use. The reverb's not too bad so you just plug in and play. There is a 15W Super Champ version which is probably a bit more versatile as you could probably play a small bar with that, but the 5W version is small, portable and sounds very very good. — |
Joined: Mar 23, 2011 Posts: 518 colorado springs |
Only one you'll ever need: |
Joined: Mar 26, 2012 Posts: 206 Bogor, West Java |
I have belcat amp, maybe made in china or indonesia, sounds horrible but it's okay since it just for self practice — |
Joined: Jul 31, 2012 Posts: 4052 Nashville, TN. |
I am still really digging my Quilter 101 head for low volume playing (loud as well) Cheers, http://www.facebook.com/CrazyAcesMusic |