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Guitar players, help with an amp.
Posted on 9/20/12 at 11:24 am
Posted on 9/20/12 at 11:24 am
So i've been playing on my Roland Micro Cube amp for long enough. Although i can't complain, it's a great starter amp, it's time for me to upgrade.
I've talked to a few people about their rigs and i've tried a few out myself and these are the 2 i'm looking at.
Vox AC15 $600 - Highly recommended from one of the best players i know. Haven't gotten to play on this one yet.
and
Fender Hot Rod Deluxe $700-$800 - Dabbled on this one for a little while at a store here in Lafayette. Great tone control and LOUD. A little expensive but it'll last me a life time.
What do you guys play on? I sport a Fender Strat (American of course) and a Boss ME-50 Multi-effects pedal. Just want something that will give me that extra edge with tone/quality.
Thanks in advance.
I've talked to a few people about their rigs and i've tried a few out myself and these are the 2 i'm looking at.
Vox AC15 $600 - Highly recommended from one of the best players i know. Haven't gotten to play on this one yet.
and
Fender Hot Rod Deluxe $700-$800 - Dabbled on this one for a little while at a store here in Lafayette. Great tone control and LOUD. A little expensive but it'll last me a life time.
What do you guys play on? I sport a Fender Strat (American of course) and a Boss ME-50 Multi-effects pedal. Just want something that will give me that extra edge with tone/quality.
Thanks in advance.
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Posted on 9/20/12 at 1:52 pm to A Mite Ee One
If you can't turn it up to 11, you don't want it.
Posted on 9/20/12 at 2:48 pm to MaximumTiger
Those are two very different amps, man. What kind of music?
Posted on 9/20/12 at 2:51 pm to A Mite Ee One
I play metal and love my Line 6 head. Otherwise, I have played on a Vox and liked it as well.
Posted on 9/20/12 at 2:57 pm to ArtVandelay1977
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Those are two very different amps, man. What kind of music?
Blues mostly
Posted on 9/20/12 at 3:03 pm to A Mite Ee One
For blues, I would go with the Fender.
Posted on 9/20/12 at 3:05 pm to ArtVandelay1977
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For blues, I would go with the Fender.
Have played on a Vox before? My buddy that recommended it to me may be the best blues player i know personally, he's incredible.
Posted on 9/20/12 at 3:40 pm to A Mite Ee One
I have played on a Vox and I own a Dr Z Carmen Ghia which has a very Vox-ish vibe to it. I also owned a Fender Bassman (though it is a different amp from yours). To me, the 6L6 power tubes just sing the blues better than the chimey EL84s.
Posted on 9/20/12 at 5:23 pm to A Mite Ee One
American strat + deluxe = 
The vox amps are noted for their clean sound. I own a strat and a prs custom 22 and the strat through the deluxe really is great, especially for blues, but there is a lot of versatility there. 3 channels is a plus as well.
The vox amps are noted for their clean sound. I own a strat and a prs custom 22 and the strat through the deluxe really is great, especially for blues, but there is a lot of versatility there. 3 channels is a plus as well.
Posted on 9/20/12 at 5:25 pm to BobLoblaw
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The vox amps are noted for their clean sound. I own a strat and a prs custom 22 and the strat through the deluxe really is great, especially for blues, but there is a lot of versatility there. 3 channels is a plus as well.
Posted on 9/20/12 at 5:29 pm to DB10_AFC
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DB10_AFC
Posted on 9/20/12 at 5:38 pm to BobLoblaw
Posted on 9/20/12 at 6:20 pm to A Mite Ee One
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Blues mostly
look up Mr. Stevie Ray Vaughn's gig setup and you'll get an idea. I love the TS's through my hot rod. I can never have too much tubage for loud blues!!!
Posted on 9/20/12 at 8:24 pm to A Mite Ee One
New Vox's are shite, don't buy one.
That said, new Fender's aren't like they used to be either. BUT, I have a Hot Rod Deluxe with a Screaming Eagle speaker and the tone, dynamics, response, and sheer volume are sick. When I play shows it's always mic'd so it's a rare opportunity to crank it up, but even with a full band at practice I don't put it above 3...it shakes the ground.
If you're playing in your room, I might also suggest the solid state Orange Crush series. I have a Crush 30 and it gets some pretty good tone. I picked mine up for $100 but you can get them for $250 new.
That said, new Fender's aren't like they used to be either. BUT, I have a Hot Rod Deluxe with a Screaming Eagle speaker and the tone, dynamics, response, and sheer volume are sick. When I play shows it's always mic'd so it's a rare opportunity to crank it up, but even with a full band at practice I don't put it above 3...it shakes the ground.
If you're playing in your room, I might also suggest the solid state Orange Crush series. I have a Crush 30 and it gets some pretty good tone. I picked mine up for $100 but you can get them for $250 new.
Posted on 9/20/12 at 10:33 pm to cachemoney
Posted on 9/20/12 at 10:38 pm to jack6294
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Orange Tiny Terror Combo
Price point makes it out of favor for me personally @ $900.
The Tiny Terror has few features and although wattage != volume output, it is only 15 watts.
What OP needs to decide is, is he playing for fun, or does he ACTUALLY need to get loud. Solid state Orange's are good alternative IMHO.
Posted on 9/20/12 at 10:50 pm to A Mite Ee One
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Blues mostly
save up & get a used marshall bluesbreaker or 1974x.
they're much more expensive than the vox or fender. but they're worth every cent.... and they're the best looking amps ever made.
Posted on 9/20/12 at 10:54 pm to monz29
I have a 1967 Fender. 
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