Marvster Posted February 26, 2003 Share Posted February 26, 2003 Well, I've done it. I'm almost 40 years old and I'm learning guitar. As one pal said, "Isn't it a little late to try and impress chics?" Anyway, I'm learning on a decent Fender American Strat and the only thing I have to play through at the moment is GuitarPort. Can anybody recommend a basic, affordable amp for a newbie? Something smallish for playing mostly blues and a little rock ... good tone is more important than volume. Chances are miniscule that I'll be playing out. Thank for any advice! Marv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael saulnier Posted February 26, 2003 Share Posted February 26, 2003 There have been many similar posts here... you may try searching under "amp" "affordable amp" "favorite amp" and so on... There are some typical amps mentioned. Tube amps - favored for their tone quality. I like Fender. Pro Jr.$250 - $300, Blues Jr. $360 - $400, Hot Rod Deluxe $500 - $550. - Used amps of these types are often available locally or on e-bay in decent quality for far less. For solid state amps, I've heard good things about Tech21 Trademark 10, (with sans amp electronics), $190 - $225... There's also the amp modelers. Some people like the low-end Line6 Spyder $300 - 375, but I would suggest a used Line6 Flextone or perhaps a POD and a keyboard amp. Both are probably available used at modest prices since Line6 has moved to the next generation. There are lots more choices, but those are the ones I'd look at first. guitplayer I'm still "guitplayer"! Check out my music if you like... http://www.michaelsaulnier.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvster Posted February 26, 2003 Author Share Posted February 26, 2003 Thanks a lot! This is exactly the info I need. Marv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myles_rose Posted February 26, 2003 Share Posted February 26, 2003 Originally posted by guitplayer: There have been many similar posts here... you may try searching under "amp" "affordable amp" "favorite amp" and so on... There are some typical amps mentioned. Tube amps - favored for their tone quality. I like Fender. Pro Jr.$250 - $300, Blues Jr. $360 - $400, Hot Rod Deluxe $500 - $550. - Used amps of these types are often available locally or on e-bay in decent quality for far less. For solid state amps, I've heard good things about Tech21 Trademark 10, (with sans amp electronics), $190 - $225... There's also the amp modelers. Some people like the low-end Line6 Spyder $300 - 375, but I would suggest a used Line6 Flextone or perhaps a POD and a keyboard amp. Both are probably available used at modest prices since Line6 has moved to the next generation. There are lots more choices, but those are the ones I'd look at first. guitplayerguitplayer ........... I commend your choices, all quite excellent! Myles S. Rose www.guitaramplifierblueprinting.com www.la-economy.blogspot.com www.facebook.com/mylesr www.twitter.com/myles111us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.