revolead Posted April 23, 2007 Share Posted April 23, 2007 Peavy has recently put out a 5 watt tube amp called the Super Collosal. I think it was done with Joe Satriani. http://www.musiciansfriend.com/document/peavey/jsx_mini_colossal_amp?doc_id=101869 Looks cool to me. Edit: Sort of expensive for the Class A 5-watt market. $500.00. Though, I suppose if you were looking for something that had a good Class A overdrive with more gain than the Epiphone Valve Junior, it might be worth it. Anyone wonder how long it will take for Marshall to jump on the bandwagon? Shut up and play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junior 1 Posted April 23, 2007 Share Posted April 23, 2007 Wow, I didn't realize it was $500. It does have a bunch of stuff, that the Valve Junior doesn't, and I assume its point to point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitarzan Posted April 23, 2007 Share Posted April 23, 2007 i kind of like the valve jr's simplicity. volume. now pair that up with a LP junior. as simple as it gets. http://www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandID=193274 rock it, i will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b3_john Posted April 24, 2007 Share Posted April 24, 2007 The JSX Mini shares a number of features with the Windor Studio, including the Class A power circuit, power sponge attenuator, XLR out, and an effects loop. Neither is shipping yet though. John GP sacred cow of the year: Jimmy Vaughan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GovernorSilver Posted April 24, 2007 Share Posted April 24, 2007 How the heck does the JSX Mini Colossal already have 8 reviews on Musician's Friend when it's not even out yet? I'm definitely interested in a low-watt tube amp for recording, especially since I live in an apartment. I think even 15W might be too much. The JSX Mini looks like it costs more than the Fender Pro Jr. but then again the Fender Pro Jr. doesn't have an effects loop, mic emulator, etc. I and my bandmates love the Orange amp tone as played by one of the guitarists in Isis, but that Tiny Terror requires a cabinet, plus a recording mic, even though it sells for roughly the same price as the JSX Mini. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielT Posted April 24, 2007 Share Posted April 24, 2007 Wow, I can't believe nobody has mentioned Carvin. (or maybe I just didn't see the post) I absolutely love my Carvin Bellaire. They list for $599 but the Nomad is the same amp with only one speaker and it is $499. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b3_john Posted April 24, 2007 Share Posted April 24, 2007 Guvnuh, its called astroturfing [wikipedia.org]. That is why I read the glowing reviews with a grain of salt. :wink: John GP sacred cow of the year: Jimmy Vaughan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GovernorSilver Posted April 24, 2007 Share Posted April 24, 2007 I misspoke - what's on the Musician's Friend page are 8 ratings, not reviews. Still lame, but whatever... I found JS's audio demo - it's on http://www.peavey.com/flashHome.cfm under "Radio Peavey". He definitely gets a more modern sound out of a "vintage" style amp. Hopefully a local shop will have one in the shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b3_john Posted April 24, 2007 Share Posted April 24, 2007 I'm definitely interested in a low-watt tube amp for recording, especially since I live in an apartment. I think even 15W might be too much. The JSX Mini looks like it costs more than the Fender Pro Jr. but then again the Fender Pro Jr. doesn't have an effects loop, mic emulator, etc. As far as power ratings, even 5 watts is going to be way too loud for an apartment. That's where very low power amps and/or attenuators come in. The THD Univalve and Bivalve have attenuators but they are still heads and would need a cabinet. The Fender Princeton Recording has an attenuator, overdrive, compression, reverb effects, effects loop, XLR mic emulator, etc., it goes for about a grand and is made in Mexico. Peavey is essentially copying many of the features from the Princeton Recording (including the built-in attenuator) for the JSX Mini and Windsor Studio except at a lower price point. The JSX Mini appears to be made in the USA but that could change in the actually shipping production units. The Windsor Studio is being made in China. Your other option is to get the dirt strictly from pedals and keep your standard amp's clean volume turned WAY down. If you are really interested in apartment volumes, checkout amptone.com. Much of the info is dated, but parts of the site are kept current. Its worth the investment in your time just to understanding the relationship between watts and volume, its definitely not linear like most people expect. HTH John GP sacred cow of the year: Jimmy Vaughan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trucks Posted April 24, 2007 Share Posted April 24, 2007 Revo - I have been waiting for Marshall to make a 5 watt Class A amp. I think it would sell really well. Soundclick Myspace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
picker Posted April 24, 2007 Share Posted April 24, 2007 Well, the Univalve and Bivalve have a speaker-off function that allows you to work without a cabinet, I think. Then you could go direct and not worry about the neighbors, even in an apartment. Always remember that you are unique. Just like everyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GovernorSilver Posted April 24, 2007 Share Posted April 24, 2007 As far as power ratings, even 5 watts is going to be way too loud for an apartment. That's where very low power amps and/or attenuators come in. The THD Univalve and Bivalve have attenuators but they are still heads and would need a cabinet. The Fender Princeton Recording has an attenuator, overdrive, compression, reverb effects, effects loop, XLR mic emulator, etc., it goes for about a grand and is made in Mexico. Peavey is essentially copying many of the features from the Princeton Recording (including the built-in attenuator) for the JSX Mini and Windsor Studio except at a lower price point. The JSX Mini appears to be made in the USA but that could change in the actually shipping production units. The Windsor Studio is being made in China. Your other option is to get the dirt strictly from pedals and keep your standard amp's clean volume turned WAY down. If you are really interested in apartment volumes, checkout amptone.com. Much of the info is dated, but parts of the site are kept current. Its worth the investment in your time just to understanding the relationship between watts and volume, its definitely not linear like most people expect. HTH John Good points. I once had a 10W Marshall Valvestate, and it could indeed be cranked loud enough to irritate the neighbors and it was a solid-state at that. For me, "too loud" would be louder than my acoustic cello, which I practice regularly in the apartment without complaints. We'll have to see how loud the JSX Mini really gets in person. It's supposed to have a built-in attenuator too, after all. And at that price point, there's no way that thing is made in the USA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strategery Posted April 24, 2007 Share Posted April 24, 2007 Yeah, I've got a second amp....a Carvin Nomad and it's a great little all tube amp! It came stock with a Celestion Vintage-30 as well. I did change out the tubes thought to JJ's Blues. Other than that, it's a solid little tone machine!! Randy "Just play!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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