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Blackstar HT1 or other low watt amp for surf?

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Garthnosr Joined: Jul 30, 2022 Posts: 2	Posted on Aug 03 2022 01:30 AM Hi, I'm looking at getting a small low watt amp for bedroom playing. I want to know if the HT1 clean channel is any good for surf with a reverb pedal in front of it? If not any other suggestions? I want a tube amp not a modelling amp, as I like getting pedals to put in front of them. I'm aware the HT1 has a built in midcut which could be a problem. I need something fairly versatile as I don't just play surf but classic rock and grunge as well. Thanks Top
Samurai Joined: Mar 14, 2006 Posts: 1272 Kiev, Ukraine	Posted on Aug 03 2022 03:29 AM Vox AC4 for sure — Waikiki Makaki surf-rock band from Ukraine https://www.facebook.com/waikikimakaki/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1sTg2JTKUZ3Vlu44gW2OYA https://soundcloud.com/waikiki-makaki Top
dannylectro Joined: Aug 18, 2008 Posts: 337 Orange, CA	Posted on Aug 03 2022 04:34 AM Fender Vibro-Champ Amp Top
Tqi Joined: Dec 07, 2014 Posts: 633	Posted on Aug 03 2022 09:47 AM Is there a price factor here as well? If not, then in your shoes, I'd probably buy something like the Marshall Origin 20H, since it's based on a more vintage bassman-like Marshall design, and can run at 3W or 0.5W with built-in power switching. Small 4x8 or 1x10 cab for home use, big 2x10 or 1x15 cab at a gig - only one amp needed. Otherwise, I'm playing around a fair bit right now with the Fender Greta (mostly as a pre-amp, but I've tried it as the worlds-worst-tube-surf-amp as well) - which would probably work well as a bedroom surf amp with an actual cab instead of a 4" internal speaker. I just don't have one (a cab) to hand right now to try it. — They who die with the fewest control knobs, win. - "The Mysterious" Tqi. Last edited: Aug 03, 2022 09:48:08 Top
Garthnosr Joined: Jul 30, 2022 Posts: 2	Posted on Aug 04 2022 01:38 AM Tqi wrote: Is there a price factor here as well? If not, then in your shoes, I'd probably buy something like the Marshall Origin 20H, since it's based on a more vintage bassman-like Marshall design, and can run at 3W or 0.5W with built-in power switching. Small 4x8 or 1x10 cab for home use, big 2x10 or 1x15 cab at a gig - only one amp needed. Otherwise, I'm playing around a fair bit right now with the Fender Greta (mostly as a pre-amp, but I've tried it as the worlds-worst-tube-surf-amp as well) - which would probably work well as a bedroom surf amp with an actual cab instead of a 4" internal speaker. I just don't have one (a cab) to hand right now to try it. I'm happy to save up a bit. I have a little boss katana air at the moment which is decent but I want a tube amp again. I'll look into the marshall. I would love a head as opposed to a combi so I can switch cabinets Top
Tqi Joined: Dec 07, 2014 Posts: 633	Posted on Aug 04 2022 12:39 PM Garthnosr wrote: I'm happy to save up a bit. I have a little boss katana air at the moment which is decent but I want a tube amp again. I'll look into the marshall. I would love a head as opposed to a combi so I can switch cabinets There seem to be a few going for silly-cheap prices in the UK, so watch the used market on them! — They who die with the fewest control knobs, win. - "The Mysterious" Tqi. Top
Samurai Joined: Mar 14, 2006 Posts: 1272 Kiev, Ukraine	Posted on Aug 04 2022 02:53 PM — Waikiki Makaki surf-rock band from Ukraine https://www.facebook.com/waikikimakaki/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1sTg2JTKUZ3Vlu44gW2OYA https://soundcloud.com/waikiki-makaki Top

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