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need recommendations on a small cheap good amp
Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2013 9:06 am
by htsamurai
k think like blues jr or something similar, something tiny and maybe even cute lookin.
more importantly, 10-15w. 1x10 or 1x12
....and under 250....
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definitely probably used, I know. So, suggestions plz
Re: need recommendations on a small cheap good amp
Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2013 9:16 am
by dubkitty
Peavey Classic. or a Laney VC15.
Re: need recommendations on a small cheap good amp
Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2013 9:56 am
by hbombgraphics
It's under powered but I am loving my AC4TV
Blues Juniors are pretty cool, I have had one and I enjoyed it but I felt like it was not super durable (older ones the pots are basically held on by the chicken head knobs)
On the peavey classic 30 you get great tone but some tube rattle (it doesn't come through on recordings but it does exist and gets annoying) a few hardware store o rings usually settles that issue.
Re: need recommendations on a small cheap good amp
Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2013 10:51 am
by univalve
hbombgraphics wrote:It's under powered but I am loving my AC4TV
Lovin Mine too.
A used excelsior?
Small Greta? Upper bedroom Level and Fun to Play. With external cab Even cooler.
Re: need recommendations on a small cheap good amp
Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2013 12:07 pm
by crayola64
hbombgraphics wrote:It's under powered but I am loving my AC4TV
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Loving mine as well
Re: need recommendations on a small cheap good amp
Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2013 12:11 pm
by hbombgraphics
I am running mine in stereo with a micro terror that is pushing a fender 1x12 cab loaded with an old seymour duncan speaker
I am getting crazy tones with this setup
Re: need recommendations on a small cheap good amp
Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2013 12:34 pm
by htsamurai
real good suggestions, should mention that I want something with some headroom. Which kind of puts the AC4TV out of the question...
Re: need recommendations on a small cheap good amp
Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2013 12:54 pm
by Officer Bukowski
ac15
Re: need recommendations on a small cheap good amp
Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2013 1:04 pm
by hbombgraphics
yeah AC4 doesn't have a ton of headroom, but I always play at don't wake the kids levels
ac15 looks awesome
Re: need recommendations on a small cheap good amp
Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2013 1:07 pm
by Officer Bukowski
Oh wait.. Just saw under $250. Nvm
Re: need recommendations on a small cheap good amp
Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2013 1:22 pm
by skullservant
Valve Junior gets surprisingly loud through a decent cab
Re: need recommendations on a small cheap good amp
Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2013 2:25 pm
by Ghost Hip
Peavey Classic 30. All the headroom.
Re: need recommendations on a small cheap good amp
Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2013 2:31 pm
by dubkitty
any of these into a 1x12" or 2x12" cabinet would be cool beans. the Vox Pathfinder is also a small and versatile amp if you aren't a tube bigot.
Re: need recommendations on a small cheap good amp
Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2013 2:55 pm
by Holy Schnikes
skullservant wrote:Valve Junior gets surprisingly loud through a decent cab
This. After some minor mods and paired with a decent cab, the Valve Jr is a fantastic sounding baby amp.
Re: need recommendations on a small cheap good amp
Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2013 3:00 pm
by univalve
Ibanez TSA15 or 30
Clean and very honest amp.