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SquierDude
08-18-2008, 07:27 AM
Hey Guys,

I am wanting to buy an amp, but I don't know what's good or what bad. I am open to any suggestions that anyone have.
al3d
08-18-2008, 07:52 AM
Hey Guys,

I am wanting to buy an amp, but I don't know what's good or what bad. I am open to any suggestions that anyone have.

we get tha question a LOT. Buying an amp is kinda like buying a car mate. SO MANY different models.

OK..a few questions the boys will wanna know i'm sure. What's your guitars?..what kinda music do you play!...do you do Gigs?..or mostly a bedroom player?, are you looking for a combo that's easily carried?, are looking for a Tybe or electronic amp?, and the BIGGEST of them all...what's your budget?

:)
SquierDude
08-18-2008, 08:15 AM
i have a Squier Bullet and i want to spend about 150 to about 300. I don't play gigs.
al3d
08-18-2008, 01:09 PM
i have a Squier Bullet and i want to spend about 150 to about 300. I don't play gigs.

and what kinda music?
Budda
08-18-2008, 06:59 PM
what brands do your local stores carry?
SquierDude
08-19-2008, 06:58 AM
my local stores don't have very much selection and my type of music.. well i don't really have a type of music that i play.
mhammer
08-19-2008, 10:02 AM
Do you have/use pedals? And if so, what sorts of pedals or combinations are you likely to use?
al3d
08-19-2008, 11:06 AM
since this seem to be your first amp..i'de recommend a Line 6 spider III. very nic little amp, with these you'll be able to learn about different FX, and combination and "choose" a sound you like. and then in the future buy maybe an amp that as less frills. i had a Spider III 75 watt. they are cheap, under 400$ brand new.
rev156
08-19-2008, 01:28 PM
I've got the VOX AD50vt and while great, is too big for my needs. I would suggest the AD30vt, small, great sound, and has lots of options and is fairly cheap right now. I believe some upgrade the speaker but I'm sure it would do you fine. I have not upgraded my speaker and don't plan to do so.
I've also heard good things about the Roland Cubes, but can't speak from experience. Cheers
greco
08-19-2008, 02:53 PM
I've also heard good things about the Roland Cubes, but can't speak from experience. Cheers

There is a Roland Cube 60 (older model with no modelling) for sale in Woodstck for $209.00. Very clean, comes with cover. Check out Woodstock Kijiji. The ad will say $219.00, but I spoke to the seller and he told me $209.00

I am not related to the seller in any way.

Good Luck

Dave
SquierDude
08-19-2008, 09:29 PM
ok thanks alot
foghorn99
08-19-2008, 11:18 PM
Depending on your style, Vox Valvetronix may fit the bill. I have owned the 15 watt version for over 4 years and just love it.

I previously owned a silver face Twin Reverb, but the size/weight was just too much for me in my cramped basement practice space. So I tried a few amps....Cube (too flat sounding).....L6 Spider (too harsh)....Tech 21 (too expensive, too much tweaking)...then...I found the Valvetronix. It could do the silver face'ish sound, does a pretty decent AC15 and AC30TB and has some fun effects, so much fun that I haven't touched my pedals in about 4 years.

I wouldn't recommend gigging with this amp...it's not a loud 15 watts like a Matchless or Suhr...but for bedroom/city_basement volumes, it it perfect for getting both amp breakup AND speaker breakup for recording. For examples, check out my myspace for samples of sounds...plus my Hockey Anthem Challenge entries).

-Kent Paris
DimebagTributer
08-20-2008, 02:02 PM
Man i got a perfect amp for you and im sellin it quite cheap.

Peavey Renown Amp
2 12" Speakers
210W
in great shape.
bagpipe
08-20-2008, 02:10 PM
Man i got a perfect amp for you and im sellin it quite cheap.

Peavey Renown Amp
2 12" Speakers
210W
in great shape.

Really? Maybe you could explain why it is perfect for him?