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Post by wezzywest on Nov 20, 2017 9:26:26 GMT
I am looking for recommendations for a low watts tube amp, or one that has an option to choose the input level. Just a simple amp without to many features, used or new about £250 or just over, preferably less! Thanks.
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Post by leeophonic on Nov 20, 2017 10:23:32 GMT
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Post by wezzywest on Nov 20, 2017 11:26:15 GMT
Thanks for the link, I will check them out now.
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Post by blinddrunk on Nov 21, 2017 22:29:56 GMT
I use a Vox AC4TV - it's a cracking little amp that costs about £250 new. Full power is 4w, and that is pretty loud, but you can turn a knob and it'll give either 1w or a 1/4 w which allows you to overdrive the amp at a very low volume. It's ideal for home practice. Sounds good too.
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Post by wezzywest on Nov 22, 2017 17:51:38 GMT
I use a Vox AC4TV - it's a cracking little amp that costs about £250 new. Full power is 4w, and that is pretty loud, but you can turn a knob and it'll give either 1w or a 1/4 w which allows you to overdrive the amp at a very low volume. It's ideal for home practice. Sounds good too. Thanks for the reply, I will check them out. Ta. |
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Post by jono1uk on Nov 22, 2017 19:05:43 GMT
Try a Marshall Class 5
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Post by creolian on Nov 22, 2017 21:17:01 GMT
I'm using a class 5 head with a boogie single 12 open back cab. A couple things to be aware of. It has no reverb or effects loop and no gain master volume control and gets loud fast if youre looking to distort. Imo, it's a great amp and the valves are common and not too expensive unless you're going to put upgrade valves in it. A lot of the smaller valve amps these days are plain Jane... They also get some neg reviews about being bass heavy without enough EQ control. Admittedly, I run mine with the lows and mids about all the way left... Doesn't seem to create artifacts or comb filtering so I don't have an issue there. after using a boogie v twin tube pedal to overdrive for a while, currently I've ended up splitting the signal with a loop pedal and am using a second Marshall valve state 15 For reverb and distortion. Physically separating the amps gives a big fat sound at low volume. The valvestate Marshall although a solid state amp is impressing me more and more. I use mine for both electric and acoustic, if I was an all acoustic player, I think I'd probably go with something else or invest in rack pre amp and effects unit. IMO, the class 5 is happiest cranked up and wailing  All best, jeff |
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Post by jono1uk on Nov 22, 2017 21:25:29 GMT
I have a hardwire RV7 reverb pedal in the mix
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Post by wezzywest on Nov 22, 2017 21:52:18 GMT
Thanks for the recommendation jono and the mini review Creolian,
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