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Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2012 4:12 am
by mastermorya
I've never played one, but I recently saw David Bazan play through a little Ampeg GVT15-112 combo mic'ed into the PA. Check it out. Amazing cleans, amazing tone, this is definitely the next amp I am planing to get. It may replace my MMB, or turn it into a museum piece for me.
Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2012 8:34 am
by Gabriel
Thom wrote:I A/B'd the Cornell Romany with a Fender Princeton Reverb in Mansons a couple of years ago, and whilst a nice amp, I bought the Princeton.
The Princeton is just a glorious little amp and I don't see my self selling it. One day I'll put a more efficient speaker in there, either swap out the baffle for a 12", or go for an Eminence Rajin Cajun, which seems to be a popular option for them. It's not too heavy either - 12.7kg.
I don't know why I hadn't thought of the Princeton Reverb, they're lovely amps. I can try one out locally too which is a plus.
Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2012 9:55 am
by Thom
Nice one.
Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2012 1:03 pm
by Stuart
Isn't this actually just the job for a modelling amp and not a small valve amp at all?
The Fender Mustang I got my little brother for christmas is pretty great sounding particularly for fender cleans, plus has a bunch of other stuff to throw in if needed and you can use a foot switch to go between two presets. If I was playing in a stage band, or doing covers or any of that kind of thing I'd probably get the head version and stick through my marshall 2x12.
Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2012 9:59 pm
by Progrockabuse
Stuart wrote:Isn't this actually just the job for a modelling amp and not a small valve amp at all?
The Fender Mustang I got my little brother for christmas is pretty great sounding particularly for fender cleans, plus has a bunch of other stuff to throw in if needed and you can use a foot switch to go between two presets. If I was playing in a stage band, or doing covers or any of that kind of thing I'd probably get the head version and stick through my marshall 2x12.
I have the mustang II and echo Stuart's comments. Though the II has the larger speaker and the extra wattage. I've used it love before and it keeps up plenty with a loud band. Works well with pedals.
Your welcome to borrow it if you like, your not that far from me.
Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2012 11:19 pm
by timhulio
I had trouble with a Mustang II in rehearsal. I honestly couldn't get it loud enough. The thing was also shrill at volume. I also hated it.
Posted: Sat Dec 29, 2012 12:23 am
by Bacchus
I was going to mention the Roland Cube but I think I'm getting a bit redundant, posting on about it.
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BacchusPaul wrote:A Roland Cube might be a better idea.
BacchusPaul wrote:I know I've recommended this before to you but have you looked at a Roland Cube? Dunno how loud the bigger ones can get but the 60 (or was it 80?) I used to gig with in Troupe de Bacchus was loud as a fuck.
BacchusPaul wrote:I'd have said to consider solid state too. There're excellent cleans to be had from a Roland Cube or a Line 6 Spider/Flextone. Plus other fun too.
BacchusPaul wrote:dezb1 wrote:endsjustifymeans wrote:Good solid state amps are way under-rated.
True dat... I've been thinking about getting a good solid state for a while now but I've not found the one yet any suggestions?
One of the massive Line 6's (Spider or Flextone) or a Roland Cube, all of which have models of the Jazz Chorus as well as other things.
BacchusPaul wrote:mrperson wrote:Doog wrote:I'm really considering having just a small 1x12 cab to use with a Crate Powerblock
Exactly what I've just done, although I haven't bought the cab yet. I was thinking a VHT special 6 cab and a Jensen Neo12 speaker.
I realise I'm a wee bit in love with these amps at the minute, but would a Roland Cube not do as good a job and be handier, maybe?
Posted: Sat Dec 29, 2012 12:48 am
by Gabriel
Thanks for those suggestions guys. Call me a snob though but I'm looking at valve amps really because my other two amps are already solid state and I want something a little different.
I'm going to try a Princeton when I get the chance, I was looking at DR Z stuff too but their amps are a bit pricey.
Posted: Sat Dec 29, 2012 12:04 pm
by Concretebadger
I tried a Princeton once and was really impressed with it. At the time though I thought it was a bit pricey and wasn't convinced that 10" speaker was giggable so eventually went for the DRRI because that had a 12" speaker and wasn't all that much more expensive. You'd get a great clean tone and portability either way, and with the benefit of hindsight (and discussions on this forum and elsewhere since then) I daresay both would be loud enough volume-wise.