[pickslide]

Looking for something that can be used at home and to gig with (anywhere up to 25W?). Something that sounds nice clean and I can add pedals to. Around $300-$425.

Suggestions?

Maybe some suggestions of new amps that I can buy in a store and save shipping and duties from the US? Unless, somebody has something they can ship within Canada.

Thanks!

 

[Jeff Flowerday]

Maybe a traynor of some sort?

 

[Kenmac]

Looking for something that can be used at home and to gig with (anywhere up to 25W?). Something that sounds nice clean and I can add pedals to. Around $300-$425.

Suggestions?

Maybe some suggestions of new amps that I can buy in a store and save shipping and duties from the US? Unless, somebody has something they can ship within Canada.

Thanks!

As far as I'm concerned you can't go wrong with a Peavey Classic 30.

 

[pickslide]

Anybody play a crate v1512?

 

[hoser]

used classic 30 will suit your needs.

 

[danbo]

Roland Cube30 has FX + 9 amp models, tuner & clean .
Fender G-Dec 30 is fun too.
Traynor TTM30 is basic but only 8" speaker.
Save up a few hundred more & get something better like a Peavey ValveKing.

 

[danbo]

http://www.lamusic.ca/default.asp?nCategory=952&nLevel=4

 

[Tarl]

Anybody play a crate v1512?

I have it,s big brother the VFX5112, I love it....great tones and reliability.

 

[violation]

Has already been said, but +1 to the used Peavey Classic 30.

 

[pickslide]

I keep hearing the Crate V series and Peavey Classic being mentioned. I also hear about the Fender Pro Jr and Blues Jr. I guess for the money, there is not much better than all of those above.

Thanks

 

[torndownunit]

Either a used Traynor YCV series or Peavey Classic 30 are great amps in that price range. You might have a little harder time finding a Traynor YCV for $400, but I do seem them around in the $400-450 price range used.

 

[dwagar]

I needed an amp I could drop at a friend's place for jamming once in awhile in Edmonton, I picked up a Hartke mini stack (Piggy Back) from Sak's in Calgary, it was right around $400. I think Axe has them at that price too, at least they did.

I gotta say, I am pleasantly surprised with what I thought would be a cheap amp. Try one out. 60 watt, tube on the pre, 4-8" speakers (but I figure from Hartke they prob won't explode too easily) not great at cleans but nice crunchy.

 

[acdc54_caddy62]

Vox AD50VT is a nice one, has 11 DSP type features driven by a 12ax7 or EL34 tube

Daniel

 

[nine]

Yeah, Peavey Classic30 would be my recommendation as well. You can find them used for anywhere from 3-400 dollars. Great little amp.

 

[torndownunit]

Vox AD50VT is a nice one, has 11 DSP type features driven by a 12ax7 or EL34 tube

Daniel

I don't think the Valvetronix amps would use an EL34. They only have one tube in them, a preamp tube.

 

[acdc54_caddy62]

Ohh sorry about that. Kinda just went off by memory on that one

 

[pickslide]

I have been reading a lot of good things about those new little Fender Chamapion 600s. I think I will go try one out and for the price $220 tax included, I think it is worth having.

 

[torndownunit]

You are pretty limited with that Champion. First by the wattage, and second by the fact that it has a 6" speaker. People can disagree, but I rarely hear 8" speakers I can stand never mind 6". The soundclips I have heard of it were pretty brutal, and it's likely mainly due to the speaker.

The Champion really doesn't compare to any of the other amps in the thread. It's more of a practice amp.

 

[pickslide]

Yes I agree. It is just for practice....sounds pretty good though.

 

[OutofElement]

Any recommendations for a bedroom amp that takes well to pedals? I'm considering the Fender Champion 600, maybe the Crate v58 or 8w Palomino. If it weren't for my living in a condo, I'd just get a Classic 30.