Looking to buy my first Tube amp

DrakeZero · 10-13-2009, 09:00 PM

Hello, kind of need some advice. A few people here and a few friends I know have suggested to me I get a tube amp so I went amp scouting today and was curious if any of you guys have owned or tried these amps.

The main ones that caught my eye were:

Epiphone Blues Custom 30W $745
Epiphone Valve Standard $399.99
Spider Valve 112 $499.99
Vox VT-30 (Hyprid amp) $280
Fender Blues Junior $590

Basically I'm looking for an amp that can be versitale, but also have some nice tone for Blues Rock (SRV) and rock (Foo Fighters) I also tried to look for a Peavey Classic 30, but that seems to be hard to come by. I would like to stay in the 300-450 range, but the Blues Custom and Junior did catch my eye.

Also I will be going back to use one of my own guitars on these amps, but would love to get your guys opinions.

Btw I also heard that sweetwater.com offers free shipping. Does that include going to Canada? Thanks

diceman · 10-13-2009, 09:03 PM

Of those mentioned, I would strongly consider seeking out that Classic 30.

I wouldn't trade mine for anything else you listed.

Murphy Slaw · 10-13-2009, 09:13 PM

As much as it pains me, because Hartley Peavey has run his name into the ground SO bad with his Chinese amps......

If you can find a Classic 30, it is a damned good rig for the money and size.

I would rather see you save up and buy a Mesa, but I know how it is.......

Justin_Case · 10-13-2009, 09:51 PM

Break your cherry on this $99.99 Peavey .... Class A and free shipping....

http://www.music123.com/Peavey-Valve...?CJPID=1225267

04renostar · 10-13-2009, 10:39 PM

Of your choices, I'd consider the Epi Blues Custom or the Fender Blues Jr. I like the Blues Custom as it's got some great tone to it. But so does the Blues Jr.

I've never heard a Peavey Classic 30, but I understand they are pretty sweet too. I think they tend to have a bit more gain than the Epi or Fender choices you listed.

The VOX VT series stuff are hybrid-amps and not true tube amps. The Spider isn't bad either, but it's got alot of extra junk that can get in the way sometimes.

Duane24 · 10-13-2009, 10:48 PM

I've got a blues junior, they rock, but $590? No way, they're around $500 and I bet you could find a used one for less.

these are actually pretty cool little amps too

Fender Pro Junior Combo Amp and more Guitar Amplifiers at GuitarCenter.com.

DrakeZero · 10-13-2009, 10:52 PM

Hmm I guess I'll have to look at ebay or craigslist for the classic 30. I do tend to agree about the spider valve. The idea of having 200+ presets just sounds wasteful when I just want to get one solid tube amp. I plan on keeping my spider II to mess around with.

I did see a bunch of Mesa at Long and Macquade but I think the lowest one I saw was close to 900 dollars which is far out of my price range.

Then again I did spot this Epiphone So-Cal 50 system

You Tube

And this Marshall Haze series

You Tube

acstorfer · 10-14-2009, 11:58 PM

If you go Blues Jr., spend a little more and get the tweed. I've had a couple regular ones, and they were fine. The tweed ones just sounded so much sweeter though.

Anyway, have fun! Buying new gear should always be a great time.

eddy999 · 10-15-2009, 04:08 AM

The blues junior is a great little amp - even the stock version. It was my first tube amp also.

Maybe have a look at the Vox Night Train also - around $499 - you'll need a separate speaker cab though as its just the head... Also perhaps look at the Orange Tiny Terror - that comes as a head and also a combo version.

DrakeZero · 10-15-2009, 09:07 PM

I just looked up the Vox Night train and I have to agree it has some excellent tone but I'm looking for something that can have that SRV tone, but also the crunch sound that bands like Foo Fighters has. Thus far I have narrowed my list of amps to try.

1.)Epiphone Blues Custom
2.) Epiphone Valve Standard
3.) Spider Valve
4.) Fender Blues Junior
5.) Orange Tiny Terror

The vox night train would have been on the list, but my music store doesn't have them in so I would have to order it which I'm not too keen since why order something you can't try out right? Anyways hopefully will have a decision by this Saturday after I spend my time trying out the amps.

But Eddy let me know about the SRV like tone for the Night Train. That amp has caught my eye for sure.

DrakeZero · 10-17-2009, 08:36 PM

Well just got back from Long and Macquade and I'm surprised I came out of it. I tried these amps.

1. Epiphone Blues Custom - Awsome clean tone, but dirty channel was off somewhat. It didn't have a mass to the sound if you know what I mean, but still it was a nice amp.

2. Epiphone Valve Standard - The Single clean channel was alright but not as good as the custom or Fender amps. The effects felt cheap and not worth having. I thought my Spider II effects were a little better.

3. Fender Blue's Junior - High clean tone, and excellent articulation but the lack of a crunch channel was a hit against it. Then again in a couple of years I wouldn't mind getting this just to play clean tones.

4. Fender Hot Rod Deluxe - Didn't really get a chance to try it considering it didn't want to connect. The salesman tried to figure around with it, but I just had this feeling to not even look at it considering it seemed broken or someone messed up wtih it.

At the end of it all I was slightly disappointed and was close to just picking the epiphone blues custom even though the dirty channel didn't quite measure up but then the salesmen pointed me to a new amp that came out on the market.

The Traynor YCV40WR Custom Valve - 40w 1x12'' for $770 Canadian.

Traynor Amps: All Tube Guitar Combos

I was reluctant at first to try it considering it was $25 bucks more then the Custom, but I'm glad I did. The clean channel was so bright and clear. It matched the SRV tone I was going after and the chrunch channel could be clean/messy but just down right hard nose crunch when you pressed the boost. Even the clean channel had a bright boost.

For the first time I think I found an amp that in my opinion could be classified as the perfect Fender/Marshall hyprid and it suited my style to a T. Also compared to the Epiphone Blues Custom it weighed a lot less about 30lbs I figured, and it came with a foot switch. And finally Canadian Made. I can now buy something from my home country lol.

So I placed a deposit down on the amp to hold it for me till December. It's going to be a christmas present from my folks and of course they don't want me to have it till then which is so hard now that I have a taste for it and have to toll away on my Spider II.

Thanks everyone for your advice. I'll be sure to post pics of the coming amp soon.

hipofutura · 10-17-2009, 09:57 PM

Great choice! I'm a big Traynor fan. Mine's 35 years old.

It's going to be a long wait till Christmas!

Eric the Welder · 10-23-2009, 04:33 PM

i have a fender hotrod deluxe 1x12 ill sell for $500 if your still looking for an amp. made in USA

DrakeZero · 10-23-2009, 05:08 PM

Thanks anyway Ernie, but I settled on the Traynor and placed an order. Wish I had more money I would have considered it for sure.

brettk7 · 10-23-2009, 05:24 PM

Blues Jr. ftw out of the bunch.

Standard 64 · 10-23-2009, 07:27 PM

Man you have wait to Christmas.Isnt that some kind of torture?Tell Santa to start at your house when he starts delivering presents.That Traynor and the Fender Hot Rod Deluxe look like they are almost the same amp on paper.If you live in Canada it makes sense to get the Canadian Traynor.I noticed only 2 years on the warranty,Fender has five.I have 7 years on mine(extended).

Torren61 · 10-23-2009, 09:05 PM

Check out the Members Classified section. There are always killer deals on there for used amps.

Torren61 · 10-23-2009, 09:08 PM

Here's one.

Marshall Vintage Modern 2266c 2x12 50w Combo

Torren61 · 10-23-2009, 09:10 PM

Here's another...but you'll need to buy a cab, too.

FS: Divided By 13 FTR 37 and Mojave Peacemaker

Torren61 · 10-23-2009, 09:12 PM

Here's another cool deal.

FS/FT - 70's Fender Champ

Boshizzle · 10-23-2009, 09:59 PM

Thanks for that link. I had another online retailer beat that price by 10% so I ordered one. Seems like a fun little amp.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Justin_Case

Break your cherry on this $99.99 Peavey .... Class A and free shipping....

http://www.music123.com/Peavey-Valve...?CJPID=1225267

Bigslick440 · 10-23-2009, 10:45 PM

I Recently bought a peavey classic 50 212 its an awesome amp. i've had a hot rod deluxe, and a deville the clean channel is good on the fenders but the lead channel blows and i don't think its even useful. but good luck on your decision.

brianugly · 11-02-2009, 02:38 PM

I'm in the same boat. I need a new amplifier, and I think I'm going with the Blues Custom 30. I like the fact it has 212 speakers, and you can change the wattage. Maybe the peavy classic 30. I'm a fan of class A amps, but I can't decide which one to get.

BillB1960 · 11-02-2009, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eric the Welder

i have a fender hotrod deluxe 1x12 ill sell for $500 if your still looking for an amp. made in USA

Considering they're going for $350-$400 on craigslist every day I'm thinking that's not much of a deal.

American Fender Hot Rod Deluxe Combo
Fender Hot Rod Deluxe Tube Amp
Fender HotRod Deluxe

analogsystem · 11-02-2009, 05:16 PM

What city do you live in? Is there a very active Craigslist? That's the way to go.

zeppelin101 · 11-02-2009, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brettk7

Blues Jr. ftw out of the bunch.

Definately, I have mine and love the thing. Most versatile amp for blues and rock and can even do metal if thats what your into. Traynors are good too though

Sin Nombre · 11-03-2009, 03:53 PM

I bought a Blues Jr. last winter and put a Warehouse Vintage 30 clone in it and it is great. GC sell them for $500, Craig's list as low as $300. I would have looked at the Epi Valve Sr. but it didn't become available until last week. The 18 or 20 watt combo goes for $360.

YouTube - Valve Senior Demo 1

Toogy · 11-03-2009, 04:13 PM

Another vote for Traynor! I love my YCS50 hiding behind my Lesters in this pic.

I want to get the head & 4x12 version of it soon!

Saljam · 11-03-2009, 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sin Nombre

I bought a Blues Jr. last winter and put a Warehouse Vintage 30 clone in it and it is great. GC sell them for $500, Craig's list as low as $300. I would have looked at the Epi Valve Sr. but it didn't become available until last week. The 18 or 20 watt combo goes for $360.

YouTube - Valve Senior Demo 1

I just got the new EPI Valve Senior Combo last week. So far so good. nice tones at a great price. Mine is a 20 watter...

hipofutura · 11-03-2009, 04:24 PM

Toogy, have you considered going for a vintage Traynor? Pick up a vintage head (YBA,YRM,YSR) and then any 4x12 cab that that appeals.

Here's a YBA youtube clip. Great tone!

10-13-2009, 09:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
DrakeZero Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 62 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	Looking to buy my first Tube amp Hello, kind of need some advice. A few people here and a few friends I know have suggested to me I get a tube amp so I went amp scouting today and was curious if any of you guys have owned or tried these amps. The main ones that caught my eye were: Epiphone Blues Custom 30W $745 Epiphone Valve Standard $399.99 Spider Valve 112 $499.99 Vox VT-30 (Hyprid amp) $280 Fender Blues Junior $590 Basically I'm looking for an amp that can be versitale, but also have some nice tone for Blues Rock (SRV) and rock (Foo Fighters) I also tried to look for a Peavey Classic 30, but that seems to be hard to come by. I would like to stay in the 300-450 range, but the Blues Custom and Junior did catch my eye. Also I will be going back to use one of my own guitars on these amps, but would love to get your guys opinions. Btw I also heard that sweetwater.com offers free shipping. Does that include going to Canada? Thanks

10-13-2009, 09:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
diceman V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 16,342 Thanks: 311 Thanked 91 Times in 32 Posts	Re: Looking to buy my first Tube amp Of those mentioned, I would strongly consider seeking out that Classic 30. I wouldn't trade mine for anything else you listed. __________________ My Band: www.comeupswingingmusic.com or www.myspace.com/comeupswinging

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Murphy Slaw Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 642 Thanks: 14 Thanked 12 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Looking to buy my first Tube amp As much as it pains me, because Hartley Peavey has run his name into the ground SO bad with his Chinese amps...... If you can find a Classic 30, it is a damned good rig for the money and size. I would rather see you save up and buy a Mesa, but I know how it is....... __________________ '07 ES-339 "Custom Shop" Vintage Burst. '79 "The SG" Walnut '61 Melody Maker double cut/twin pickup '03 J45RW ebony 1933 Gibson A-00 Mandolin (Scotty Stoneman's) '91 Fender Triburst Tele Boogie Blue Angel Fender Prosonic Carvin R1000 4;10T Ruger SP101

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Justin_Case Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 269 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Looking to buy my first Tube amp Break your cherry on this $99.99 Peavey .... Class A and free shipping.... http://www.music123.com/Peavey-Valve...?CJPID=1225267

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04renostar Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 176 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Looking to buy my first Tube amp Of your choices, I'd consider the Epi Blues Custom or the Fender Blues Jr. I like the Blues Custom as it's got some great tone to it. But so does the Blues Jr. I've never heard a Peavey Classic 30, but I understand they are pretty sweet too. I think they tend to have a bit more gain than the Epi or Fender choices you listed. The VOX VT series stuff are hybrid-amps and not true tube amps. The Spider isn't bad either, but it's got alot of extra junk that can get in the way sometimes. __________________ Steve, Epiphone Les Paul Studio Ovation Celebrity CS257 Epiphone Valve Jr. Half Stack

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Duane24 Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: St. Petersburg FL Posts: 76 Thanks: 2 Thanked 5 Times in 1 Post	Re: Looking to buy my first Tube amp I've got a blues junior, they rock, but $590? No way, they're around $500 and I bet you could find a used one for less. these are actually pretty cool little amps too Fender Pro Junior Combo Amp and more Guitar Amplifiers at GuitarCenter.com.

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acstorfer Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Broadview Heights, Ohio Posts: 498 Thanks: 0 Thanked 12 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Looking to buy my first Tube amp If you go Blues Jr., spend a little more and get the tweed. I've had a couple regular ones, and they were fine. The tweed ones just sounded so much sweeter though. Anyway, have fun! Buying new gear should always be a great time. __________________ Guitars 1980 (ish)POS S.S. Stuart Acoustic (my first guitar) 1981 B.C. Rich U.S.A. Bich-6 1985 B.C. Rich NJ ST-III (thru-neck) 1991 Gibson Flying V 2001 C.F. Martin DCME 2007 Mockingbird Calibre (prototype #2) 2007 Gibson Les Paul Classic Antique (week 5 GOTW) 2008 Gibson Custom Shop Les Paul Axcess Standard Amplifiers Guitar Research 60W Combo (tube preamp) Epiphone Valve Jr. (cabinet only) Egnater Rebel 20 (head and cab) Swart Space Tone Combo (5 watts of incredible sound)

10-15-2009, 04:08 AM	#9 (permalink)
eddy999 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: England Posts: 104 Thanks: 5 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	Re: Looking to buy my first Tube amp The blues junior is a great little amp - even the stock version. It was my first tube amp also. Maybe have a look at the Vox Night Train also - around $499 - you'll need a separate speaker cab though as its just the head... Also perhaps look at the Orange Tiny Terror - that comes as a head and also a combo version.

10-15-2009, 09:07 PM	#10 (permalink)
DrakeZero Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 62 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	Re: Looking to buy my first Tube amp I just looked up the Vox Night train and I have to agree it has some excellent tone but I'm looking for something that can have that SRV tone, but also the crunch sound that bands like Foo Fighters has. Thus far I have narrowed my list of amps to try. 1.)Epiphone Blues Custom 2.) Epiphone Valve Standard 3.) Spider Valve 4.) Fender Blues Junior 5.) Orange Tiny Terror The vox night train would have been on the list, but my music store doesn't have them in so I would have to order it which I'm not too keen since why order something you can't try out right? Anyways hopefully will have a decision by this Saturday after I spend my time trying out the amps. But Eddy let me know about the SRV like tone for the Night Train. That amp has caught my eye for sure.

10-17-2009, 08:36 PM	#11 (permalink)
DrakeZero Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 62 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	Re: Looking to buy my first Tube amp Well just got back from Long and Macquade and I'm surprised I came out of it. I tried these amps. 1. Epiphone Blues Custom - Awsome clean tone, but dirty channel was off somewhat. It didn't have a mass to the sound if you know what I mean, but still it was a nice amp. 2. Epiphone Valve Standard - The Single clean channel was alright but not as good as the custom or Fender amps. The effects felt cheap and not worth having. I thought my Spider II effects were a little better. 3. Fender Blue's Junior - High clean tone, and excellent articulation but the lack of a crunch channel was a hit against it. Then again in a couple of years I wouldn't mind getting this just to play clean tones. 4. Fender Hot Rod Deluxe - Didn't really get a chance to try it considering it didn't want to connect. The salesman tried to figure around with it, but I just had this feeling to not even look at it considering it seemed broken or someone messed up wtih it. At the end of it all I was slightly disappointed and was close to just picking the epiphone blues custom even though the dirty channel didn't quite measure up but then the salesmen pointed me to a new amp that came out on the market. The Traynor YCV40WR Custom Valve - 40w 1x12'' for $770 Canadian. Traynor Amps: All Tube Guitar Combos I was reluctant at first to try it considering it was $25 bucks more then the Custom, but I'm glad I did. The clean channel was so bright and clear. It matched the SRV tone I was going after and the chrunch channel could be clean/messy but just down right hard nose crunch when you pressed the boost. Even the clean channel had a bright boost. For the first time I think I found an amp that in my opinion could be classified as the perfect Fender/Marshall hyprid and it suited my style to a T. Also compared to the Epiphone Blues Custom it weighed a lot less about 30lbs I figured, and it came with a foot switch. And finally Canadian Made. I can now buy something from my home country lol. So I placed a deposit down on the amp to hold it for me till December. It's going to be a christmas present from my folks and of course they don't want me to have it till then which is so hard now that I have a taste for it and have to toll away on my Spider II. Thanks everyone for your advice. I'll be sure to post pics of the coming amp soon. Last edited by DrakeZero; 10-18-2009 at 12:02 AM.

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hipofutura Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Maine Posts: 1,580 Thanks: 12 Thanked 44 Times in 13 Posts	Re: Looking to buy my first Tube amp Great choice! I'm a big Traynor fan. Mine's 35 years old. It's going to be a long wait till Christmas! __________________ Don Unencumbered by Knowledge Trapped inside this old man's body, is the mind of an old man 08 Classic Antique Wine Red Traynor YRM-1 (1x12 JBL) Phaez Daisycutter (2x12 Webers) www.dcsysinc.com www.seatrakinc.com

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Eric the Welder Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 19 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Looking to buy my first Tube amp i have a fender hotrod deluxe 1x12 ill sell for $500 if your still looking for an amp. made in USA

10-23-2009, 05:08 PM	#14 (permalink)
DrakeZero Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 62 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	Re: Looking to buy my first Tube amp Thanks anyway Ernie, but I settled on the Traynor and placed an order. Wish I had more money I would have considered it for sure.

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brettk7 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Nellyville Posts: 4,830 Thanks: 49 Thanked 91 Times in 32 Posts	Re: Looking to buy my first Tube amp Blues Jr. ftw out of the bunch. __________________ You can visit me @ Hit me up with any and all gear questions. I'd be happy to help! You can reach me on here or at brett@eddiesguitars.com Rig!: 72' Fender Tele Deluxe RI/ 93' Epi LP Custom/Xotic Ep-Booster/Boss TU2.RV3.DD6/Orange Rocker 30/Orange 4x12

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analogsystem Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Seattle Posts: 433 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Looking to buy my first Tube amp What city do you live in? Is there a very active Craigslist? That's the way to go. __________________ www.myspace.com/wahwahexitwound Guitars: 2007 Gibson Firebird V, 1994 Hamer Studio Archtop, 1974 Fender Musicmaster neck on Mustang Body, 1988 Hamer Californian Elite Amps: 1982 JCM800 2203 (on a 1960a), 1966 Sunn 100s (on an Avatar 2x12), 1962 Magnatone M2, 79 Princeton Reverb (blackfaced) Pedalboard: Morley Wah, MJM Blues Devil, Prescription Experience, Russian Green Big Muff, SPF Ego Booster, Digidelay, Voodoo Pedal Power 2

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Standard 64 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Milky Way Galaxy Posts: 576 Thanks: 9 Thanked 7 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Looking to buy my first Tube amp Man you have wait to Christmas.Isnt that some kind of torture?Tell Santa to start at your house when he starts delivering presents.That Traynor and the Fender Hot Rod Deluxe look like they are almost the same amp on paper.If you live in Canada it makes sense to get the Canadian Traynor.I noticed only 2 years on the warranty,Fender has five.I have 7 years on mine(extended). __________________ 2005 Gibson LP Standard-Wolfetone Marshallhead pickups RS electronics kit,bone nut,locking tuners,straplocks. Fender 1965 Original Blackface Tremolux head. Fender Black&Tan(no.116of125)Hot Rod Deluxe Avatar 2x12 cab with Cannabis Rex hemp cone speakers Avatar 2x12 cab with Cannabis Rex & Weber California

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Torren61 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Moberly, MO Posts: 1,979 Thanks: 29 Thanked 99 Times in 23 Posts	Re: Looking to buy my first Tube amp Check out the Members Classified section. There are always killer deals on there for used amps. __________________ http://politicsofguitars.blogspot.com/ http://www.soundclick.com/bands/defa...?bandID=964885

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Torren61 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Moberly, MO Posts: 1,979 Thanks: 29 Thanked 99 Times in 23 Posts	Re: Looking to buy my first Tube amp Here's one. Marshall Vintage Modern 2266c 2x12 50w Combo __________________ http://politicsofguitars.blogspot.com/ http://www.soundclick.com/bands/defa...?bandID=964885

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Torren61 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Moberly, MO Posts: 1,979 Thanks: 29 Thanked 99 Times in 23 Posts	Re: Looking to buy my first Tube amp Here's another...but you'll need to buy a cab, too. FS: Divided By 13 FTR 37 and Mojave Peacemaker __________________ http://politicsofguitars.blogspot.com/ http://www.soundclick.com/bands/defa...?bandID=964885

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Torren61 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Moberly, MO Posts: 1,979 Thanks: 29 Thanked 99 Times in 23 Posts	Re: Looking to buy my first Tube amp Here's another cool deal. FS/FT - 70's Fender Champ __________________ http://politicsofguitars.blogspot.com/ http://www.soundclick.com/bands/defa...?bandID=964885

10-23-2009, 10:45 PM	#22 (permalink)
Bigslick440 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 16 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Looking to buy my first Tube amp I Recently bought a peavey classic 50 212 its an awesome amp. i've had a hot rod deluxe, and a deville the clean channel is good on the fenders but the lead channel blows and i don't think its even useful. but good luck on your decision.

11-02-2009, 02:38 PM	#23 (permalink)
brianugly Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: South Carolina Posts: 1,028 Thanks: 95 Thanked 18 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Looking to buy my first Tube amp I'm in the same boat. I need a new amplifier, and I think I'm going with the Blues Custom 30. I like the fact it has 212 speakers, and you can change the wattage. Maybe the peavy classic 30. I'm a fan of class A amps, but I can't decide which one to get. __________________ ------- AL3000 Epi LP Deluxe Vintage SG400 V32

11-03-2009, 03:53 PM	#27 (permalink)
Sin Nombre Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 145 Thanks: 3 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Looking to buy my first Tube amp I bought a Blues Jr. last winter and put a Warehouse Vintage 30 clone in it and it is great. GC sell them for $500, Craig's list as low as $300. I would have looked at the Epi Valve Sr. but it didn't become available until last week. The 18 or 20 watt combo goes for $360. YouTube - Valve Senior Demo 1

11-03-2009, 04:13 PM	#28 (permalink)
Toogy Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,215 Thanks: 42 Thanked 12 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Looking to buy my first Tube amp Another vote for Traynor! I love my YCS50 hiding behind my Lesters in this pic. I want to get the head & 4x12 version of it soon! __________________ 2008 *Gibson* Les Paul Standard Faded 2007 *Gibson* Les Paul Studio 1992 *Fender* Stratocaster MIM Traynor YSC50 Tube Amp & DG30D SS Amp http://www.anotherround.ca

11-03-2009, 04:24 PM	#30 (permalink)
hipofutura Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Maine Posts: 1,580 Thanks: 12 Thanked 44 Times in 13 Posts	Re: Looking to buy my first Tube amp Toogy, have you considered going for a vintage Traynor? Pick up a vintage head (YBA,YRM,YSR) and then any 4x12 cab that that appeals. Here's a YBA youtube clip. Great tone! __________________ Don Unencumbered by Knowledge Trapped inside this old man's body, is the mind of an old man 08 Classic Antique Wine Red Traynor YRM-1 (1x12 JBL) Phaez Daisycutter (2x12 Webers) www.dcsysinc.com www.seatrakinc.com

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