| Author |
Message |
    
Russellhodgson
Username: Russellhodgson
Registered: 01-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, June 11, 2006 - 9:15 am: | |
I play an artist 2619 through a fender hotrod deville 410... It sounds real good.. I have a practice Crate V8 amp as well... Just bought it but so far so good... What amp do you guys use??? What sounds best???? Anyone here use a VOX ac30??? |
Stugotts
Username: Stugotts
Registered: 07-2005
| | Posted on Sunday, June 11, 2006 - 10:36 am: | |
I think Player's Lounge is fantastic.I play my AF85 through a "64" Fender Bassman, it has the fattest smoothest tone of all my other amps,I am soon to buy a reverb, delay pedal. I play Benson, Ritenour type jazz. Stu |
Jimmys
Username: Jimmys
Registered: 05-2003
| | Posted on Monday, June 12, 2006 - 6:01 am: | |
Hey Russell, I am thinking of getting the Fender Deville amp soonish also. I play an AR350MS and I guy I play with reckons he can get me a great deal on a new one (~$1300AUD or a bit less maybe). It is good to hear that someone else reckons that the Artist and this Fender amp go well together. I currently use an old Roland JC-60 - too trebly, but very clear. |
Guidothepimp
Username: Guidothepimp
Registered: 09-2005
| | Posted on Monday, June 12, 2006 - 6:24 am: | |
I play my RS1010SL through a HiWatt 100w, ahhhh the tone!! my ar300 sounds really good through it too, really good bass and mids. used to play through a peavey bandit 60w but i found it too trebly, and for practising in my house, i use a marshall 30w valvestate which i find refreshingly smooth played clean with my RS1010. HiWatt all the way for me though... |
Bcrichbich
Username: Bcrichbich
Registered: 06-2006
| | Posted on Monday, June 12, 2006 - 6:25 am: | |
I suggest that anyone considering an amp, especially those in Australia look at WOOGIE amps made by Frank at Custom Music located at Henley Beach rd Torrensville SA. As a pro for the last 10 yrs I have played my fair share of amps but my WOOGIE delivers! At$1500 AUD they are exceptionally good value. |
Flatbag
Username: Flatbag
Registered: 09-2004
| | Posted on Monday, June 12, 2006 - 10:08 am: | |
Hey I'm still yet to hear a Woogie (not so many around in NSW) - one just went fairly cheap on ebay a few months back. For those in Sydney area, try out a Ledford, 40 watts of raw aggressive KT66 power, Stagedoor Productions at Alexandria are the only distributor at this stage. 40 watts all tube (except rectifier) head for under AUD$1700 - match it up with a 2 x 12 cabinet loaded up with UK greenbacks for under AUD$2500 together, or a 212 combo for under $2350. My favourite amp for my Ibanezes (or any other guitar for that matter).
Further details, check out www.ledfordamps.com (not sure what the rules are here, John if this is spam please feel free to edit) |
Guitartim
Username: Guitartim
Registered: 04-2001
| | Posted on Monday, June 12, 2006 - 10:24 am: | |
Woogie?! Ledford?!
Man, this is why I hang out here.
Unique amps and guitars seem just right for the 
My best sounding amps are (from low wattage to high) Gibson GA5, Fender Blues Jr., and Mesa Boogie Mark IV. |
Bcrichbich
Username: Bcrichbich
Registered: 06-2006
| | Posted on Monday, June 12, 2006 - 10:28 am: | |
I have used ledfords and my WOOGIE eats it, sorry bro but WOOGIES are cheaper, infact Clean or Dirty it eats every high end amp I have tried. Highly recommended! |
Russellhodgson
Username: Russellhodgson
Registered: 01-2006
| | Posted on Monday, June 12, 2006 - 4:01 pm: | |
Man.. I really like the sound I get through the Fender Hotrod Deville.. I recently tried a Mesa Boogie Mark IV... I guess I'm a little too new to the guitar world.. Cause I couldn't even figure it out.. Nor could the fellow at the guitar center who was showing it to me.. I've always heard that Boogies were the way to go.. Since there's not too many around here in Canada where I live I had to wait to try one in Virginia last time I was visiting.. Man.. I just couldn't get it.. Too many switches and buttons.. HAHAH I guess that's part of the reason I like the fender.. It sounds real good and a monkey can use it! Any thoughts?? Should I be revisiting the Mesa??? What other amps?? I'm always a sucker for playing with gear!!! |
Guitartim
Username: Guitartim
Registered: 04-2001
| | Posted on Monday, June 12, 2006 - 4:40 pm: | |
Russell~You are not alone.
Many of us are Boogie-challenged. It took me about a year of knob twisting to find just the right sweet spots......on all THREE channels! Great amp, but it takes patience.
You are in Canada? Have you tried any of the Victoria amps? They are like Fenders on steroids from what I've read. I've always wanted to test drive one of their Double-Deluxe amps. |
Ccs
Username: Ccs
Registered: 03-2001
| | Posted on Monday, June 12, 2006 - 6:35 pm: | |
Russel,I tried out a HotRod Deville a few months ago and really liked it.I went back to pick it up and it was gone.It was a used one in tweed.I didn't like the high gain button too much but everything else was very nice.
I myself am a diehard Marshall user and am lucky enough to still own 12 rigs,all tubed differently,all with their own tone,so I have a lot of bases covered in that respect.
Strangely though,my favorite "clean" at the moment is a 1960's(?)Haynes Jazz King II solid state combo I found in a swap shop.Way too heavy,pretty beat up and no tubes but something about the tone,the "ring" it has is just awesome. |
Bluesmeister
Username: Bluesmeister
Registered: 05-2004
| | Posted on Monday, June 12, 2006 - 11:34 pm: | |
JimmyS, will I get to hear you recording with the Fender DeVille?
I haven't heard of Woogie amps or Ledford, I'm happy with my M/B Studio Caliber DC-2. The biggest advantage I have with that particular amp is being able to switch off the speaker for recording and practice, having a line out facilitates this. I plug the line out into a mixer and from there into my sound card, or play along with my mini disc recorder.
I can get some lovely blues tones with my AR305AV and the Boogie. Crank the gain, select the bridge PU and slide baby, slide... It doesn't sound sound too shabby with my Am Deluxe Strat either. |
Flatbag
Username: Flatbag
Registered: 09-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 13, 2006 - 12:07 am: | |
Hey BC, when did you try the Ledford? There's been some tweaking and the current version absolutely rips. |
Bcrichbich
Username: Bcrichbich
Registered: 06-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 13, 2006 - 12:29 am: | |
End of last yr on tour someone tried to blow me away with theirs, I played it for about an hour but it didn't really do it for me. I use to swear by my dual rectifier and my Sovtek until I got my WOOGIE.I don't really play them anymore. |
Flatbag
Username: Flatbag
Registered: 09-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 13, 2006 - 4:41 am: | |
Is the Woogie similar to the Boogie soundwise? From what I've seen it looks like a knockoff, but I wasn't sure if the circuit was based the same. If so, that would explain why the Ledford didn't impress, completely different amps. Like comparing Fenders and Marshalls.
Nevertheless, I'm extremely happy with my Ledford, Duane (the builder) is very passionate about his work and builds these things to last. Definitely my choice over all the mass produced crap in the stores today. Any Sydney dwellers interested in trying something new should definitely check one out. Those not in Sydney could always tune into Australian Idol when it starts back up, Rex Goh (Idol band guitarist) will apparently be using one on the show - not sure if you'll be able to hear it over the warbling they call singing though  |
Bcrichbich
Username: Bcrichbich
Registered: 06-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 13, 2006 - 5:24 am: | |
Alot of people assume that by taking the name woogie there would be an association thing going on with mesa boogie, I have asked frank previously about this an he shruggs it off. I found the Ledford to be a really nice amp that I would use in the studio...I prefer an amp I can use on stage or jamming as well as in the studio. If it is any consolation it was being used by someone at 301? |
Flatbag
Username: Flatbag
Registered: 09-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 13, 2006 - 7:20 am: | |
Hey no worries, no need to console, horses for courses. I've had no problem with mine for jamming or stage use though, plenty of volume and the tone I've been looking for from the beginning. As for Boogie/Woogie association, I had no misconceptions to begin with - although the DC2 was the first thing that the Woogie reminded me of, but hey a Marshall in a Fender cabinet is still a Marshall, looks mean nothing. Main reason for the association was the fact that you said that you used to use the DC2, plus in another thread you have mentioned your roots are in metal. Probably wouldn't recommend the Ledford for a metal gig. Country, blues, hard rock from ACDC to GNR with plenty of gain left on tap, jazz (with a pre valve change) yes, but metal, no sir. |
Bcrichbich
Username: Bcrichbich
Registered: 06-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 13, 2006 - 7:45 am: | |
the consolation remark was my trademark dig, take no offence. |
Skybone
Username: Skybone
Registered: 03-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 14, 2006 - 1:56 pm: | |
JCM800 4104 Combo (2204 amp). |
Russellhodgson
Username: Russellhodgson
Registered: 01-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 14, 2006 - 4:01 pm: | |
wow... those Vicotira Amps are some nice I bet.. But their awfully $$$.. Maybe someday... I think I'll stick with my fender for now.. It's a 410.. That's the only prob.. I find it a little hard to drag around... I'm on the lookout for something a little smaller... Maybe a 40 watt tube amp... Something that doesn't make me pull my hair out trying to figure out!!! Any ideas??? I'm still rather new into this guitar thing.. So I'm still trying to find the gear that suits me best! |
Sabeking
Username: Sabeking
Registered: 06-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, July 20, 2006 - 9:21 pm: | |
I am getting ready to buy a Peavey "Classic 30". I found it to be very versitile. |
Guitartim
Username: Guitartim
Registered: 04-2001
| | Posted on Friday, July 21, 2006 - 10:32 am: | |
I've heard good things about the Crate Palomino. Inexpensive, light weight, good clean tones, great overdrive tones and a classy looking amp to boot. |
Craigjc
Username: Craigjc
Registered: 11-2002
| | Posted on Friday, July 21, 2006 - 1:49 pm: | |
I love my Hiwatt, but recently got a used Peavey Classic 50 2x12. Big, warm clean tones and great crunchy overdrive. Build quality is fair, but for the price you may not find a better sounding amp. Of course, that's a matter of taste... |
Russellhodgson
Username: Russellhodgson
Registered: 01-2006
| | Posted on Friday, July 21, 2006 - 6:32 pm: | |
I own a Crate palomino.. Its the 5 watt version.. It's awesome... The sound kicks butt... |
Funkle
Username: Funkle
Registered: 12-2001
| | Posted on Friday, July 21, 2006 - 9:31 pm: | |
I played a Bogner Shiva for several hours last week, and was in overdrive heaven. It has great cleans too.
I also really like the Fuchs ODS for that creamy on-the verge sound.
I've heard good things about the Custom Audio OD100, but have not tried one.
-Sven |
Jazzzbo
Username: Jazzzbo
Registered: 09-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, July 27, 2006 - 1:27 am: | |
my newest addition is a Peavey classic 30, nice for small gigs, when i want a fuller sound i hook up a Peavey 1x15 classic tweed cab, nice full sound! when playing stereo i also hook up aother peavey encore 65 tube amp, not too shabby, my old standbyes are, Fender Pro Reverb silver face, and Fender Deluxe Reverb amp blackface, cheers --j |
Russellhodgson
Username: Russellhodgson
Registered: 01-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, August 12, 2006 - 2:52 pm: | |
Ok... Just bought a Fender Deluxe Tweed Re-Issue... I must say.. WOW!!! Nice amp for the price.. It's simple.. Which is important to me! But it sounds awesome! Clear tones... But.. It gets dirty too! I love it so far! It beats the hell outta my Fender Deville 410! |
Sixvsix
Username: Sixvsix
Registered: 03-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, August 12, 2006 - 8:30 pm: | |
Sven
The OD100 is a nice amp according to my mate Ian in the UK who blasted one last year.
I have a Custom Audio 3+SE pre amp. 3 channel job. Think Lukather's tone on the "Live In Paris" video or CD and that's it. Especially with lots of reverb and chorus. However, you do need a big tube poweramp to get the headroom. I run this with a first batch Boogie 295 Simul class power amp. The one with no controls on the front.
The big VHT sounds good too. I have tried smaller tube power amps and mosfets but it weeds out the sound.
six |
Emilio
Username: Emilio
Registered: 09-2004
| | Posted on Friday, August 18, 2006 - 6:55 pm: | |
EVANS 200, |
Funkle
Username: Funkle
Registered: 12-2001
| | Posted on Monday, August 21, 2006 - 11:24 am: | |
Six, wouldn't a solid state power amp provide more clean headroom? A tube power amp will break up sooner and add it's own flavor of distortion.
-Sven |
Jonnie73
Username: Jonnie73
Registered: 09-2006
| | Posted on Friday, September 08, 2006 - 5:04 am: | |
I've just got an AS-50, which i'm loving. I play mostly Jazz. This guitar sounds great through my polytone with the treble rolled off on the guitar and 80% on the neck Pup or just the neck Pup. I'm used to using a bigger bodied 335 and really go for a fat sound which this set up provides. my polytone is a taurus 3. which is a keyboard amp apparently. its got a 15" cone, I keep the Eq generally flat as it also has a hi and low cut filter switch which i use to cut the hi Hz. the sound is positively obese. On Ebay at the moment i've spotted what would be an excellent jazz cab and head combination. There's 2 good polytone heads, a mega brain and an older mini brain as well as a Raezers edge twin 8 cab.(drool) I reckon you could do worst. You don't see these that often so I expect the bidding will be quite frenzied towards the end especially for the cab.
This first link is to the mega brain at Catalina guitars check out their shop for the cab.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=008&item=180024865064&rd=1&ss pagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1
This link is for the mini brain.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=010&item=200023796637&rd=1&ss pagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1
I know Jim Hall, Joe Pass and George Benson used or use polytones. That says it for me.
Anyone got any personal experience with any of these cabs and/or amps? |
Fingersmcoy
Username: Fingersmcoy
Registered: 10-2006
| | Posted on Monday, November 06, 2006 - 11:09 pm: | |
Im going to add that I dont believe that one amp does everything best for all music.I have a Fender twin (red knob) cleans are awesome, overdrive is lacking I.M.O.I also have a Laney Pro 30 hooked up to a Marshall 4X12 yikes! kicks some serious arse! The Fender is pretty sweet when i hook up my O.D. pedals.But i would say the Fender is a much better clean /jazzy/blues amp and the Laney is better for Rock and metal.There are so many amps, makes and models,its really tough to decide.Moreover If money didnt matter i could try them all.But For my style right now im staying with my Laney.Laney is a pretty good amp and is way underated.I guess some of the debunkers would say Laney is a Marshall clone,but there are many amps that would fit that description. |
Roadartstar
Username: Roadartstar
Registered: 08-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 07, 2006 - 12:31 am: | |
I use the following amps
1991 Marshall JCM 900 4x12 cab So Loud and to big to move around anymore!
Traynor yc40v very nice self biasing tubes this thing growls has a good overdriven lead sound like fender on steroids and has a great clean sound im really digging this amp try one out very nice bang for the buck
Fender deluxe reverb reissue great amp pedals modded ts9's and ross bicomp clone for distortion good for blues etc
sansamp trademark 10 (Neat) or pod 2.0 the red kidney bean for practice or direct recording were volume is of concern
looking for a roland jazz chorus to round out my amp herd
rock on folks |
Mr_roadstar
Username: Mr_roadstar
Registered: 06-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 07, 2006 - 1:31 am: | |
I don't own one, but I really like the Budda Superdrive 18
http://www.budda.com/gear/combos/superdrive18_1x12.html
The Bear |
Hansjuergen
Username: Hansjuergen
Registered: 09-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 07, 2006 - 2:08 am: | |
If a Mesa Boogie Mark IV has too many knobs, you might consider buying an old Mark IIB perhaps:
This one is not for sale though... |
Sixvsix
Username: Sixvsix
Registered: 03-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 07, 2006 - 5:30 pm: | |
Look here for some nice amps. Some of the exhibitors have sound clips on their websites.
http://www.tonesociety.com/main.htm
six |
Sixvsix
Username: Sixvsix
Registered: 03-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 07, 2006 - 5:49 pm: | |
Sven, Sorry just spotted your post mate.
Yes, a tranny amp probably would provide more head room but not the kind of headroom that most guitar players like to hear. It's the combination of amplifier and speaker breakup that makes for a nice tone.
Generally, thats why I prefer smaller wattage amps. Everything starts to work earlier and doesn't get too silly in the volume stakes.
With the rack set up I mentioned above (Custom Audio/Boogie), I get around this big tube power amp deafening noise problem by running the rig with a Rane SM26 line mixer. Great mixer and Very neutral sound. That way, I can run the Boogie flat out (45w a side) and bleed the pre amp signal in to the rig via the mixer. So basically, the mixer acts like a volume control for the whole rig. It sounds awesome and with loads of headroom.
Consider that the Boogie 295 is a far superior amp than the later 290 models that had problems overheating and stories of blown power transformers. In the 295 the tubes are placed vertical where as in the later amps like the 290 and 50/50 they are horizontal. Having had both these later models, the horizontal layout is a Tone sucking set up if you ask me.
If you are considering a big tube power amp the 295 comes warmly recommended and is pretty cheap these days too on the used market. Bear in mind though that it carries no less than 8 power tubes in Simul-Class operation plus a handfull of pre amp tubes so it's a beast to maintain on a tight budget.
six |
Ibanezkid
Username: Ibanezkid
Registered: 6-2007
| | Posted on Saturday, June 30, 2007 - 10:31 pm: | |
Yamaha dg60!!!!!!!!! |
Tbplayer
Username: Tbplayer
Registered: 4-2007
| | Posted on Sunday, July 01, 2007 - 4:04 am: | |
well... my bass rig is a GK backline 600 atop a neo 412 cabinet. my guitar amp is a little seen combo amp called a duel 212. it was made by peavey. it is a 120 watt, all tube, 2 channel, 97lbs monster. i know people roll their eyes at PV, but guitar player magazine, in a review dubbed it "the twin killer" and man it is. |
Allears
Username: Allears
Registered: 6-2007
| | Posted on Sunday, July 01, 2007 - 4:21 pm: | |
Hi Ibanezkid:
I have three DG-80(a) amps; the "a" means 2nd generation. It's the hottest sounding amp I played through other than my early 60's Pre-CBS Fender Super Reverb. They are truly amazing and most people don't even know about them. My Robben Ford Ultras (like all my guitars) sound incredible through that amp.
(The crunch settings are the closest thing to a Pre-CBS Super Reverb tube sound that you'll ever get.)
There's one for sale on eBay right now for Buy Now $499 + $50 shipping.
Best,
Allears |
Lizardking
Username: Lizardking
Registered: 4-2007
| | Posted on Thursday, July 12, 2007 - 1:24 pm: | |
I have a Fender Super Reverb, an Acoustasonic, and a tweed Pro Junior. A Marshall AS50, a FlotATone, and several smaller amps. I play jazz, blues, and love sweet, warm tone.
It seems to me there is no context for the discussion. WHAT GUITAR USING WHAT PICKUPS?
Amps all sound different with different pickups.
Any Single pole pickup sounds great thru the Fenders. Humbuckers are totally a different story (maybe too much output). The treble goes too high and the bass can get real muddy (w/bass rolled down to 2). (i have as200, les paul, am205, Artist EQ, Tele thin w/humbuckers, ...)(Super 70, super 80 flying fingers, super 58)
I may be a total freak, but I love the humbuckers thru the amps made for acoustic guitars. The Acoustasonic and the Marhall as50 are awesome! I am a tone freak and these sound killer. The separation and detail of every note is astounding. IS THIS WRONG?
Jonnie73 --what guitar and pickups do you run thru your Marshall as50? have you tried many other amps?
Fingersmccoy --I am craving a Twin after playing an old blackface with a single pole strat. I am terrified that my humbucker guitars will sound shrill and muddy like the Super Reverb. Have you noticed a major difference in pickups thru the Twin.
I noticed several comments on ebay about the Fender Vibroverb being awesome for Humbuckers? Has anyone ever played thru the Vibroverb with Humbuckers? I think this is the best bet so far although I don't know the VOX AC30 sound w/humbuckers
thanks folks, best group going. |
Allears
Username: Allears
Registered: 6-2007
| | Posted on Thursday, July 12, 2007 - 8:01 pm: | |
Hi Lizardking:
I'm a professional guitarist/composer (57 yrs young), have a very serious collection of guitars, some serious amps, and still have a pre-CBS Super Reverb that I purchased from the orignal owner back in 1967. I owned a Vibroverb, that I got from the original owner, that was actually stolen from a friend of mine to whom I loaned it back in the mid 60's.
At the time I played a '64 Firebird III, a '64 345 and a '64 SG (I still have all of them), a old Les Paul Jr., etc., and the amp was rediculous. It was so hot it screamed no matter what was plugged into it.
To be continued...I'm really pressed at the moment but did want to give you some answer.
Allears |
Sixvsix
Username: Sixvsix
Registered: 3-2002
| | Posted on Friday, July 13, 2007 - 1:07 am: | |
Lizard,
I have a 64 Blackface Vibroverb. It sounds good with a Strat, Tele or Les Paul style guitar. As with all Fender amps, you have to be gentle with the tone controls. My amp is currently fitted with a EV15L and a heavy duty baffle. Stevie Ray style. I've tried the 64 reissue but to be honest it's a bit lame in comparison to the original and you see quite a lot for sale second hand.
six |
Boo
Username: Boo
Registered: 8-2005
| | Posted on Friday, July 13, 2007 - 10:43 pm: | |
I have a few but my fave is my 62 Super. Brownies for ever... |