acousticgeek Posted March 14, 2002 Share Posted March 14, 2002 I want to buy a small tube amp, for Blues/Rock jamming. I had a Boogie Maverick, which sounded pretty good, but at 40 Watts it was just too damn loud. So who makes the best sounding 20 watt tube combo?? Tophat? THD? Fender? how about these new Ashdown amps I've seen advertised? Let me know what you guys use. Please no solid-state amps, I've used 'em and they all suck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lance-a-not Posted March 14, 2002 Share Posted March 14, 2002 All those choices are great ( I have a Univalve), but I have to tell you... There is not very much difference in volume between these and the Mav (which is a great amp too)in terms of volume. In order to get half the volume of the mav you would have to run the univalve with a 84 in half power to get 4 watts. If you still have the mav try a hot plate. If not, of couse I am gonna say the THD ( I got rid of my mark IV for the same reasons as you, then I found out about the hotplate... Still like the Univalve better though). Aiken makes a good sounding amp with attenuator built in too.If you look on the Harmony Central amp forum there is a new thread with clips that sound great of the Aiken,THD,Boogie Mk II C+,and a Fuchs... Good Luck!! Lance-a-not mp3.com/lancebowzer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesPeters Posted March 15, 2002 Share Posted March 15, 2002 (spam alert) I'm building some amps you might want to look at, if you're in that kind of market. http://petersamps.com Handmade tube guitar amps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaccursi Posted March 15, 2002 Share Posted March 15, 2002 Look into the Boogie Subway Rocket. its only about 18 watts. Great overdrive that won't blow you away volume wise. there are 2 on ebay right now. Buy my Strat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrave Posted March 15, 2002 Share Posted March 15, 2002 I've got a Vox Pathfinder that is a nice little amp for my studio. Gain control as well as volume. Line out and headphone outs. 15 watts and right around $120. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= ME: "Nobody knows the troubles I've seen!" Unknown Voice: "The Shadow do!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrave Posted March 15, 2002 Share Posted March 15, 2002 I've got a Vox Pathfinder that is a nice little amp for my studio. Gain control as well as volume. Line out and headphone outs. 15 watts and right around $120. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= ME: "Nobody knows the troubles I've seen!" Unknown Voice: "The Shadow do!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mats Olsson. Posted March 16, 2002 Share Posted March 16, 2002 Ampeg J12T Hughes & Kettner Edition Tube /Mats http://www.lexam.net/peter/carnut/man.gif What do we want? Procrastination! When do we want it? Later! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wickerman Posted March 16, 2002 Share Posted March 16, 2002 Originally posted by wrave: I've got a Vox Pathfinder that is a nice little amp for my studio. Gain control as well as volume. Line out and headphone outs. 15 watts and right around $120.That's not tube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mats Nermark Posted March 16, 2002 Share Posted March 16, 2002 I kind of like Fender Pro Junior. Mats Nermark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minnie The Moocher Posted March 17, 2002 Share Posted March 17, 2002 You should consider the brand new Laney TT20 - 2 EL84, 3 12AX7, half power (triodes instead of pentodes), bright and modern switches, three position loop (disabled, sidechain and insert)... I have mine (head and cabinet, but there's a combo too) since 6 months and I just can't get enough Philippe - aka "Minnie The Moocher"- is a proud member of the Xanadu Team - visit us at www.Xanaduteam.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acousticgeek Posted March 17, 2002 Author Share Posted March 17, 2002 hey Phillipe! I used to live in Belgium when I was a kid! I lived in Overjiise, near Brussels. In fact, that's where I first started playing guitar. I still miss the pomme frite and the Stella Artois. I'll take a look at these Laneys. Tom aka "AcousticGeek" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aeon Posted March 17, 2002 Share Posted March 17, 2002 The Cornford Hurricane! http://www.cornfordamps.com/ http://www.cornfordamps.com/hurricane.html Go tell someone you love that you love them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minnie The Moocher Posted March 18, 2002 Share Posted March 18, 2002 Originally posted by acousticgeek: hey Phillipe! I used to live in Belgium when I was a kid! I lived in Overjiise, near Brussels. In fact, that's where I first started playing guitar. I still miss the pomme frite and the Stella Artois. I'll take a look at these Laneys. Tom aka "AcousticGeek"Hey - you're welcome Philippe - aka "Minnie The Moocher"- is a proud member of the Xanadu Team - visit us at www.Xanaduteam.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mats Olsson. Posted March 18, 2002 Share Posted March 18, 2002 Originally posted by aeon: [QB]The Cornford Hurricane! How expensive is a Cornford Hurricane? /Mats http://www.lexam.net/peter/carnut/man.gif What do we want? Procrastination! When do we want it? Later! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aeon Posted March 18, 2002 Share Posted March 18, 2002 I think the MSRP for the Cornford Hurricane is £1199 GBP. Go tell someone you love that you love them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acousticgeek Posted March 18, 2002 Author Share Posted March 18, 2002 well, thanks for all the suggestions. I've narrowed it down to either a TopHat Club Deluxe ( 20 Watts with 2 6V6 tubes ) or a Budda Superdrive 18 ( 18 Watts using two EL84 power tubes ). Both of these amps are readily available here in Northern California, and are priced similarly. Anybody have specifically used either of these amps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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