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Having Trouble Deciding My Next Amp

Posted: Mon Sep 20, 2010 4:53 pm
by Connor
Ok,
So i just moved into college (Portland State University), and i think i want to get a second amp. Right now i have a fender blues deluxe reissue. I think the 40 watts are perfect, because it breaks up right when i want it to. But i think i need something new. I will probably have to leave the fender at my practice space in SE. So what should i get? i like effects, i have a fair amount. I also will probably be playing jazz with it, although i dont feel the need to imitate the jazz tones of everyone else.
For a long time i've wanted a roland jc-120. But.... Ive never played one, and its solid state. but i like the idea of a ton of head room. thats awesome.
So, if the closest thing i can decide on is a jc-120, is there anything else out there that i should know about?
HALP :poke:

Re: Having Trouble Deciding My Next Amp

Posted: Mon Sep 20, 2010 5:32 pm
by symbolique
Are finances an issue? If not... heh.

Re: Having Trouble Deciding My Next Amp

Posted: Mon Sep 20, 2010 6:08 pm
by bob the r0bot
the zt lunchbox is good at jazz

Re: Having Trouble Deciding My Next Amp

Posted: Mon Sep 20, 2010 6:57 pm
by androidpopjr
bob the r0bot wrote:the zt lunchbox is good at jazz


I think that is your best bet. Affordable, clean and works well with pedals. Or if you can find a Sunn Beta Lead and don't mind lugging it around. The best amp I've ever owned.

Re: Having Trouble Deciding My Next Amp

Posted: Mon Sep 20, 2010 7:10 pm
by symbolique
Aye ZT's rock, warm tones, portable and bloody loud.

Re: Having Trouble Deciding My Next Amp

Posted: Mon Sep 20, 2010 7:46 pm
by Connor
Ive got about 700 bucks and like used gear.

Re: Having Trouble Deciding My Next Amp

Posted: Mon Sep 20, 2010 10:18 pm
by bob the r0bot
Connor wrote:Ive got about 700 bucks and like used gear.

you can get a lunchbox for about 260

Re: Having Trouble Deciding My Next Amp

Posted: Mon Sep 20, 2010 10:45 pm
by sevenSHARPnine
JAZZ FREAKIN CHORUS

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Re: Having Trouble Deciding My Next Amp

Posted: Tue Sep 21, 2010 1:05 am
by CBGB
I've been totally thinking about getting a small 1960s tube amp like an Alamo Embassy or something. Or a little Silvertone or Harmony. They sound amazing. Are cheap. Look like you could get black and white TV on them. :thumb: :)

How loud do you want to be? (These aren't.)