Best Amp for $500

death2yun · Post by **death2yun** » Sun Jan 06, 2013 11:29 am

I'm looking for a new amp and don't know if there are any models I'm forgetting.
Basically I want a nice full clean shimmery sound 12.5-50 watt tube amps not really partial to combos or heads/cabs. I was looking at Gibson Skylarks, Peavey Classic 30s, various musicman amps, crate palominos,Orange AD15s and of course the Vox Ac15.
I've looked at Jet City 20's,Bugera V22's Kustom V30s, but don't really know what these brands are like.
I'd like an effects loop but it's not the most important thing. What do you guys is the best vintage sounding amp on this kinda budget?

Ankhanu · Post by **Ankhanu** » Sun Jan 06, 2013 7:44 pm

With a budget in mind, I'd probably look towards an AC15VR.
The Fender Mustang III, IV or V (particularly if you already have a cab) are decent sound/value too.

spirograph · Post by **spirograph** » Sun Jan 06, 2013 8:14 pm

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cobascis · Post by **cobascis** » Sun Jan 06, 2013 11:35 pm

I got both of my amps for half of what you're budget is (though I did get good deals).

Silverface Bassman - Not sure if this meets your clean criteria, but a very versatile amp. Sounds sweet.
Ampeg B25 - Like the Bassman but bassier and dirtier and meaner.

HNB · Post by **HNB** » Sun Jan 06, 2013 11:36 pm

I got my Fender silverface Twin Reverb for that much. I also got a Peavey Renown 212 for much less than that. Randall JC120s can be around that and are also good.

Ankhanu · Post by **Ankhanu** » Mon Jan 07, 2013 12:53 am

HNB wrote:I got my Fender silverface Twin Reverb for that much.

You got an incredible deal/find then. I got mine for about $750, and that was a hard feat to accomplish.

death2yun · Post by **death2yun** » Mon Jan 07, 2013 1:28 am

It's gotta be tube! I'd never even heard of a Bugera. Are there any that I didn't list that are noteworthy? Max I could really go is 600.

mastermorya · Post by **mastermorya** » Mon Jan 07, 2013 1:49 am

Take a look at the Ampeg GVT15-112. I was quite skeptical then I saw David Bazan play a show through one and it blew my mind.

robroe · Post by **robroe** » Mon Jan 07, 2013 1:55 am

bassman 50

BIN 499

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fender-Bassman- ... 564be21049

HNB · Post by **HNB** » Mon Jan 07, 2013 2:05 am

Ankhanu wrote:
HNB wrote:I got my Fender silverface Twin Reverb for that much.
You got an incredible deal/find then. I got mine for about $750, and that was a hard feat to accomplish.

It is a master volume one, but I think it is awesome. I know those get a bad rap, but it sounds beautiful to me. (And yes I have played Deluxes and the others so it isn't ignorance being bliss. It is bliss being bliss.)

Ankhanu · Post by **Ankhanu** » Mon Jan 07, 2013 3:57 am

HNB wrote:
Ankhanu wrote:
HNB wrote:I got my Fender silverface Twin Reverb for that much.
You got an incredible deal/find then. I got mine for about $750, and that was a hard feat to accomplish.
It is a master volume one, but I think it is awesome. I know those get a bad rap, but it sounds beautiful to me. (And yes I have played Deluxes and the others so it isn't ignorance being bliss. It is bliss being bliss.)

Yeah, mine's a '72 non-push/pull Master volume model, and I love it... But it did take me a few months of trolling eBay, etc to get it as "cheap" as I did.

Gabriel · Post by **Gabriel** » Mon Jan 07, 2013 9:27 am

You guys get such good deals on amps. When I was looking for a silverface twin the cheapest they went for over here was around Â£500 ($800) and normally they went for around Â£700-800 ($1100-1300).

Ankhanu · Post by **Ankhanu** » Mon Jan 07, 2013 12:00 pm

Like I said, months of trolling to get it at the price I did... More perseverance than luck, though some luck sprinkled in.
That's month after getting the cash together... And a year or so while I couldn't actually afford it

Post by **Doog** » Mon Jan 07, 2013 1:04 pm

Ankhanu wrote:Like I said, months of trolling to get it at the price I did

"YOU ARE A GAY FAGGOT.. SELL ME YOUR AMP CHEAPER"

jagsonic · Post by **jagsonic** » Mon Jan 07, 2013 2:00 pm

Check an excelsior. It only costs the half and sounds fantastic...

Ankhanu · Post by **Ankhanu** » Mon Jan 07, 2013 6:44 pm

Doog wrote:
Ankhanu wrote:Like I said, months of trolling to get it at the price I did
"YOU ARE A GAY FAGGOT.. SELL ME YOUR AMP CHEAPER"

Listen cock-knocker, your mom gave me a better deal.

robroe · Post by **robroe** » Mon Jan 07, 2013 7:29 pm

jagsonic wrote:Check an excelsior. It only costs the half and sounds fantastic...

have i ever actually demoed mine?

im still searching for a pedal now that my roeclair thunder pissed out

Josh · Post by **Josh** » Mon Jan 07, 2013 7:31 pm

i got my HRD for 400 and definitely recommend it for an awesome tube amp, great cleans, just need to supply your own dirt. you could find the deville used for like the same price, if not a bit more.

robroe · Post by **robroe** » Mon Jan 07, 2013 8:41 pm

uploading excelsior demo now.

HOLY SHIT IT COMES IN SONIC BLUE NOW

http://www.fender.com/series/pawn-shop- ... f8352114=1

robroe · Post by **robroe** » Mon Jan 07, 2013 8:43 pm

seriously if you will buy my brown one for the same price as the blue one i will sell you mine.

its hardly used