halp with amp plz

Haze · Post by **Haze** » Thu Jul 03, 2008 3:53 am

SO, i've had this fender frontman 15w amp for about a year and half now, and it's a nice little practice amp and everything, but it doesn't have a decent tone and isn't even loud enough for jamming hardly

i was wondering if you guys could point me to an amp that fits my needs

small to medium gigs, jamming, practice
preferably tube, won't cry if its a nice solid state tho
at least 30watts
1x12 or 2x10 at least
2 channel, preferably with separate eq
on-board reverb [MUST!!!]
foot switch is a must
can spend up to 600 maybe more =)

can anyone point me in the right direction? something so i can go play it

Sloan · Post by **Sloan** » Thu Jul 03, 2008 4:28 am

plz see all other amp recommendation threadses.

BobArsecake · Post by **BobArsecake** » Thu Jul 03, 2008 11:22 am

Peavey Classic 30?

turtle · Post by **turtle** » Thu Jul 03, 2008 1:22 pm

a used Mesa Boogie DC 3

Post by **Mike** » Thu Jul 03, 2008 1:23 pm

What country do you live in?

turtle · Post by **turtle** » Thu Jul 03, 2008 1:25 pm

United States of America

turtle · Post by **turtle** » Thu Jul 03, 2008 1:26 pm

ha...I guess that was for Haze!!

Sublimedo · Post by **Sublimedo** » Thu Jul 03, 2008 2:56 pm

find a used Twin Reverb

or a bandmaster or bassman 10 (4x10!, but no reverb).
If you look on ebay or craigslist regularly enough you can find great deals on amps.

Haze · Post by **Haze** » Thu Jul 03, 2008 5:33 pm

live in usa, on-board reverb is great, but i can always do a holy grail or something of the like

the classic 30 looks like a great fit, has the footswitch and all that stuff

the twin reverb looks ACE, seeing as how im a srv nut and what not so i'll keep an eagle eye out for a used one

going to the shop today and bringing my strat to play an ass load of amps!
thanks all

Post by **Mike** » Thu Jul 03, 2008 9:47 pm

Classic 30 all the way.

superfuzz · Post by **superfuzz** » Fri Jul 04, 2008 12:38 am

You might also keep an eye out for a used Super Reverb. The only down side to these amps are that they weight a bunch, so castors would be a go. The entire "reverb" line of Fender amps are really good, except the deluxe, and princeton won't have the wattage you're after.

mewithoutus · Post by **mewithoutus** » Fri Jul 04, 2008 12:44 am

Mike wrote:Classic 30 all the way.

the classic 30 seems to be exactly what you want.

tragictravisty · Post by **tragictravisty** » Fri Jul 04, 2008 1:18 am

i have a peavey valveking 112 which seems to be what youre looking for. it has all of the things you posted. 50 watts 1x12. but you can take it down to 30. the clean channel is very good, the drive channel is just ok

Mages · Post by **Mages** » Fri Jul 04, 2008 2:56 am

tragictravisty wrote:i have a peavey valveking 112 which seems to be what youre looking for. it has all of the things you posted. 50 watts 1x12. but you can take it down to 30. the clean channel is very good, the drive channel is just ok

hmmm, I've never looked at those before. quick question, does the 112 have an external speaker connection?

Haze · Post by **Haze** » Fri Jul 04, 2008 4:04 am

played a twin today and oooh was it nice.
i had the owner come out and complain that i had the gain channel up too loud, but that was the clean channel! and man does that thing break up nicley, takes it alot of volume, but i gig with everything on 10 as it is lol
if i find a fancy deal on a used one its mine

didnt get to play a classic 30 yet

does the 112 take alot of volume to naturally distort?

and i never though about this but do any have an effects loop?
i dont play with too many, just a pretty basic blues setup
wylde wah > TS808/Guvnor > polychorus > dd7

superfuzz · Post by **superfuzz** » Fri Jul 04, 2008 7:47 pm

A good rule of thumb is that dirt pedals go in front of the amps, and mod/delay pedals go in the loops. Personally I dont use my effect loop, because it is just too much hassel.