I've had a Blues Jr for a while, and I really like it, but it doesn't have some things I'd kinda like to have in an amp, such as:
A lead channel that doesn't blow (the 'fat' channel leaves a lot to be desired, IMO)
A footswitchable reverb (not extremely important, but preferable)
Those are the only two I could recall off the top of my head (had a whole list coming in...), but anyhoo, I'm trying to find a small (1x12 at most) combo amp, or an am head that'd work for this. I was looking at Blackstar's HT-5, the Egnater Tweaker, and the Bugera V22. Anyone have any thoughts, opinions, etc? I'm thinking a max budget range of $500-600, wouldn't mind going used.
I was playing through a Mesa Express over the weekend. Cant remember exactly which one, but it was a 1x12 and sounded real nice.
Quote from: Deadicated Phan on September 10, 2013, 04:39:39 PM
I was playing through a Mesa Express over the weekend. Cant remember exactly which one, but it was a 1x12 and sounded real nice.
Aye, sadly them's a bit out of my price range at the moment.
For your price range, the Egnator Tweakers are the way to go.
Quote from: No Nice Guy on September 10, 2013, 03:29:48 PM
A footswitchable reverb (not extremely important, but preferable)
Those are the only two I could recall off the top of my head (had a whole list coming in...), but anyhoo, I'm trying to find a small (1x12 at most) combo amp, or an am head that'd work for this. I was looking at Blackstar's HT-5, the Egnater Tweaker, and the Bugera V22. Anyone have any thoughts, opinions, etc? I'm thinking a max budget range of $500-600, wouldn't mind going used.
The Tweaker is cool, Traynor has a very comparable version, the YGL1. 15 watts, all tube, really nice drive channel. Footswitchable reverb and 6db boost. Three band eq and a switch that does three modes. The modes are USA, Pure, and Brit. I renting one for the month and loved it. I liked it a lot better than the tweaker and it was cheaper. Comes stock with a 12" Celestion Greenback and has external speaker output. I had a Bugera head. Played one show with it, and took it back. Never tried a Blackstar before, but that's my two cents. If I were buying right now, it would be the Traynor, and it's made in Canada, which being one, makes it extra nice for this guy. I think it's worth checking out.
http://traynoramps.com/guitar/ygl/product/ygl1/ (http://traynoramps.com/guitar/ygl/product/ygl1/)
Rather than using the Fat Switch for leads, which probably has way too much bass, maybe an EQ pedal that attenuates bass and boosts everything else would do the trick?
And not to sound like a broken record talking about Mesa, but:
A Mesa MKIII head *might* be found for $600. I got my combo for $800.
I rarely use the footswitch currently, but IIRC, it lets you switch between R1 Clean, R2 Dirty and Lead Channels, Reverb On/Off, GEQ On/Off.
Quote from: Heady Jam Fan on September 11, 2013, 10:58:40 AM
Rather than using the Fat Switch for leads, which probably has way too much bass, maybe an EQ pedal that attenuates bass and boosts everything else would do the trick?
And not to sound like a broken record talking about Mesa, but:
A Mesa MKIII head *might* be found for $600. I got my combo for $800.
I rarely use the footswitch currently, but IIRC, it lets you switch between R1 Clean, R2 Dirty and Lead Channels, Reverb On/Off, GEQ On/Off.
There's one on the GC used sight for $599 IIRC. No picture though.
Quote from: fulltone1989 on September 11, 2013, 05:29:07 PM
Quote from: Heady Jam Fan on September 11, 2013, 10:58:40 AM
Rather than using the Fat Switch for leads, which probably has way too much bass, maybe an EQ pedal that attenuates bass and boosts everything else would do the trick?
And not to sound like a broken record talking about Mesa, but:
A Mesa MKIII head *might* be found for $600. I got my combo for $800.
I rarely use the footswitch currently, but IIRC, it lets you switch between R1 Clean, R2 Dirty and Lead Channels, Reverb On/Off, GEQ On/Off.
There's one on the GC used sight for $599 IIRC. No picture though.
Man, all the Mark III's I find are $1000 and up. I looked on GC's site but didn't find anything, I'll go look harder
Quote from: ColForbin on September 11, 2013, 10:45:08 AM
Quote from: No Nice Guy on September 10, 2013, 03:29:48 PM
A footswitchable reverb (not extremely important, but preferable)
Those are the only two I could recall off the top of my head (had a whole list coming in...), but anyhoo, I'm trying to find a small (1x12 at most) combo amp, or an am head that'd work for this. I was looking at Blackstar's HT-5, the Egnater Tweaker, and the Bugera V22. Anyone have any thoughts, opinions, etc? I'm thinking a max budget range of $500-600, wouldn't mind going used.
The Tweaker is cool, Traynor has a very comparable version, the YGL1. 15 watts, all tube, really nice drive channel. Footswitchable reverb and 6db boost. Three band eq and a switch that does three modes. The modes are USA, Pure, and Brit. I renting one for the month and loved it. I liked it a lot better than the tweaker and it was cheaper. Comes stock with a 12" Celestion Greenback and has external speaker output. I had a Bugera head. Played one show with it, and took it back. Never tried a Blackstar before, but that's my two cents. If I were buying right now, it would be the Traynor, and it's made in Canada, which being one, makes it extra nice for this guy. I think it's worth checking out.
http://traynoramps.com/guitar/ygl/product/ygl1/ (http://traynoramps.com/guitar/ygl/product/ygl1/)
That does look really nice... I'll add it to the list of things.
Quote from: No Nice Guy on September 11, 2013, 10:49:14 PM
Quote from: fulltone1989 on September 11, 2013, 05:29:07 PM
Quote from: Heady Jam Fan on September 11, 2013, 10:58:40 AM
Rather than using the Fat Switch for leads, which probably has way too much bass, maybe an EQ pedal that attenuates bass and boosts everything else would do the trick?
And not to sound like a broken record talking about Mesa, but:
A Mesa MKIII head *might* be found for $600. I got my combo for $800.
I rarely use the footswitch currently, but IIRC, it lets you switch between R1 Clean, R2 Dirty and Lead Channels, Reverb On/Off, GEQ On/Off.
There's one on the GC used sight for $599 IIRC. No picture though.
Man, all the Mark III's I find are $1000 and up. I looked on GC's site but didn't find anything, I'll go look harder
Really? Thats a bit steep (not for the quality, but the market). There is an MKII locally thats listed for $700, but it doesn't have a GEQ (GEQ is clutch IMO).
http://used.guitarcenter.com/usedgear/index.cfm?page=5&srch&category=41&q=mark&distance=100&sort=0&dir=desc
Page 5, middle of the page.
No GEQ but it's there. If I was in the market i'd definitely call.
We have a 1x12 that's $1,100 with all the bells and whistles and is super clean.
Anyone know anything about the Peavy Delta Blues? I like how it sounds, but can't find information on other things (longevity, fragility, weight, etc). Anyone know if it's good, or if I should think about something else instead.
Right now it's either that, a Classic 30, Princeton Reverb, or Egnater.
Quote from: No Nice Guy on February 26, 2014, 04:28:56 PM
Anyone know anything about the Peavy Delta Blues? I like how it sounds, but can't find information on other things (longevity, fragility, weight, etc). Anyone know if it's good, or if I should think about something else instead.
Right now it's either that, a Classic 30, Princeton Reverb, or Egnater.
I bought a 15" delta combo from guitar center maybe 5 years ago. It sounded pretty fantastic actually. However, I brought it home, plugged in the guitar > ross > amp and smoke came out of the rear vents. Its my second only, Holy Shit that amp is on fire moment. So yeah, maybe have a tech go over it first? The Classic 30's 50's are great amps. If you buy one, change out the preamp tubes, and get a tube tamer or something to brace um to prevent tube rattle. With a speaker swap your getting into arguably the best sounding cheap tube amp you can get. Decent reverb too.
Well, decided I'm gonna go for a Hot Rod Deluxe, I played one in the store and it seemed right.
Also I'm doing a complete overhaul of my rig soon, it'll be fun.
Quote from: No Nice Guy on March 01, 2014, 05:47:59 PM
Well, decided I'm gonna go for a Hot Rod Deluxe, I played one in the store and it seemed right.
Also I'm doing a complete overhaul of my rig soon, it'll be fun.
Man, I just sold mine!!! I had a Weber Blue Dog in it and it sounded awesome!! It just turned out to be too loud for my apartment, so I'm seeking amplification elsewhere.
Quote from: TheSeeker on March 01, 2014, 07:24:37 PM
Quote from: No Nice Guy on March 01, 2014, 05:47:59 PM
Well, decided I'm gonna go for a Hot Rod Deluxe, I played one in the store and it seemed right.
Also I'm doing a complete overhaul of my rig soon, it'll be fun.
Man, I just sold mine!!! I had a Weber Blue Dog in it and it sounded awesome!! It just turned out to be too loud for my apartment, so I'm seeking amplification elsewhere.
Does the power amp in/preamp out work as an effects loop? If so, I'm about to get one.
Quote from: No Nice Guy on March 02, 2014, 05:17:19 PM
Quote from: TheSeeker on March 01, 2014, 07:24:37 PM
Quote from: No Nice Guy on March 01, 2014, 05:47:59 PM
Well, decided I'm gonna go for a Hot Rod Deluxe, I played one in the store and it seemed right.
Also I'm doing a complete overhaul of my rig soon, it'll be fun.
Man, I just sold mine!!! I had a Weber Blue Dog in it and it sounded awesome!! It just turned out to be too loud for my apartment, so I'm seeking amplification elsewhere.
Does the power amp in/preamp out work as an effects loop? If so, I'm about to get one.
Yes, it also allows the hotrods preamp to be sent to a SS power amp or something like that.
So I ended up coming home with an AC15 instead of the HRD... Loved it that much more...
Curious, if you think it is a keeper or not. I'm thinking about getting an AC15 also. Looking for something that can be a bedroom amp. Any feedback you can provide would be great!
Thanks
Quote from: express50express on March 06, 2014, 12:53:14 PM
Curious, if you think it is a keeper or not. I'm thinking about getting an AC15 also. Looking for something that can be a bedroom amp. Any feedback you can provide would be great!
Thanks
I haven't truly had time to play with it yet, so give me a couple days to try and really dial it in. Here's my quick observations thus far:
* You can't footswitch the drive channel annoyingly (and they only have one vol knob, so even an A/B box isn't the best fix)
* The tremolo is awesome (of course, a few days after I buy a pedal for that I find this)
* I wish it had an effects loop but I can live with it
* I wish I could footswitch the drive channel (I think it's a slightly older one so this may be 'fixed' in the newer models)
* Footswitching the reverb and tremolo is genius.
Those are the comments from ~20 min of incredibly low volume playing this morning.
Quote from: No Nice Guy on March 06, 2014, 01:37:17 PM
Quote from: express50express on March 06, 2014, 12:53:14 PM
Curious, if you think it is a keeper or not. I'm thinking about getting an AC15 also. Looking for something that can be a bedroom amp. Any feedback you can provide would be great!
Thanks
I haven't truly had time to play with it yet, so give me a couple days to try and really dial it in. Here's my quick observations thus far:
* You can't footswitch the drive channel annoyingly (and they only have one vol knob, so even an A/B box isn't the best fix)
* The tremolo is awesome (of course, a few days after I buy a pedal for that I find this)
* I wish it had an effects loop but I can live with it
* I wish I could footswitch the drive channel (I think it's a slightly older one so this may be 'fixed' in the newer models)
* Footswitching the reverb and tremolo is genius.
Those are the comments from ~20 min of incredibly low volume playing this morning.
Here's the big downsides:
* I miss having an EQ
* The thing breaks up pretty easily and stays quiet a lot better than a Blues Jr
* The weight (48.8 lbs for a 1x12, what the hell is that?)