Solid State amps

rfurtkamp · Post by **rfurtkamp** » Sun Sep 27, 2015 7:49 pm

Not every fuzz likes every amp. Tone stacks, speakers, etc. have a real impact.

It's why the first question when someone asks for a generic fuzz recommend is "what amp are you using?"

Blanket "Do SS amps take some fuzzes badly" answer would be "sometimes" but that's true of tube amps not responding like I like (especially ones that aren't stupid clean) with most fuzzes I cherish.

No idea how the Superfuzz in the various Silver Roses though is accurate versus an original or a couple of the clones I've tried.

I'm not a fan of the circuit in general.

ryan summit · Post by **ryan summit** » Sun Sep 27, 2015 8:39 pm

just got a micro terror few weeks ago
been usin it on top of emperor 212 8ohm 150w
havent had any cutout issues yet
but im not pushin it all the way
laowiz widowmaker(rat>rams head>boost)
marlboro quadrasound amptop reverb (plus shitty phase/trem/vibe)
im really happy with it as my couch rig

i still only play loud through old SS 70's randalls
not sure if they actually "sound good"
but theyre cheap and clean and loud as fuck
copies of fenders of the same time
i loved the acoustic 150
but i ended up choosing randall for kaboom

anyone swapping tubes on micro terror?
got recommends for more cleans?

waltdogg · Post by **waltdogg** » Sun Sep 27, 2015 8:41 pm

I cant remember if mine had a JJ in it when I got it, or if I swapped the original tube for a JJ, but knowing what I know now I would have put a Tung-Sol in it.

blakestree · Post by **blakestree** » Sun Sep 27, 2015 9:58 pm

ryan summit wrote: anyone swapping tubes on micro terror?
got recommends for more cleans?

I bought a 12AU7 for mine, but I've never put it in there. 12AT7 probably works well, too.

edit:
Yeah, mine came with a JJ 12AX7. Gainy, but so nice.

fcknoise · Post by **fcknoise** » Sun Sep 27, 2015 10:10 pm

I have more or less the exact amp rig as ryan, except for his kick ass cab. old randalls (or I can really only speak for the ones with the orange stripe) are great pedal platforms.

braaandooon · Post by **braaandooon** » Mon Sep 28, 2015 9:11 am

I'm running a micro terror into an Emperor 2x12 as my living room jam aswell. I've tried out a few different tubes and have settled on a Tung Sol 12au7. Seems like a smooth tube and the increase in headroom was noticeable.

Picked up an Ampeg SS-35 recently extremely cheap, and really happy with this solid state beauty. Nice clean channel, and also the same grinding distortion you'll find in the other SS series amps. It also offers 12" speaker, reverb, headphone out, etc. Been really happy with this combo and another option to look into for solid state goodness.

AlexanderPedals · Post by **AlexanderPedals** » Mon Sep 28, 2015 9:45 am

I'd second the Ampeg SS amps from the 80s - SS-35, SS-70, SS-140c. I'd also throw in the tuck 'n' roll Kustoms, particularly the later metal-front models (usually labeled "150," "250," etc.) and the second series of combos (Hustler, Commander, etc. but not the single 12 model!) The Kustoms don't do any distortion on their own but they love pedals.

ryan summit · Post by **ryan summit** » Mon Sep 28, 2015 10:30 am

wow awesome micro terror tips
thanks guys

orange stripe?
i dont know nothin bout no orange stripe

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