Looking for for a giggable lightweight amp for clean tones at or under $150

Musichascolors · 11-30-2009, 06:31 AM

I'm looking for an amp for (almost) exclusively clean playing that's gig worthy for under $150...

I know perhaps that seems unlikely, but maybe?

I was leading towards a Frontman 25R, but some reviews said it was giggable, while many said it wasn't.

I currently have a Deluxe Reverb, but don't want to take that around on subways.

Any help would be greatly appreciated, thank you

moodyedge · 11-30-2009, 06:56 AM

gig worthy for under $150

the word 'giggable' depends how big the PA is really

good luck

Tuya Customs · 11-30-2009, 07:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Musichascolors

I'm looking for an amp for (almost) exclusively clean playing that's gig worthy for under $150...

I know perhaps that seems unlikely, but maybe?

I was leading towards a Frontman 25R, but some reviews said it was giggable, while many said it wasn't.

I currently have a Deluxe Reverb, but don't want to take that around on subways.

Any help would be greatly appreciated, thank you

See what you could get used or go to craigslist.com

Musichascolors · 11-30-2009, 07:19 AM

To clarify, my band is just myself and a bassist, so we don't need to play over a drummer.

And most venues in NYC aren't that big, so reliability is what I mean mainly regarding gigable.

Tuya Customs · 11-30-2009, 08:54 AM

What kind of tone do you want?

Musichascolors · 11-30-2009, 09:01 AM

I love the beautiful fender clean tone.

moodyedge · 11-30-2009, 09:38 AM

I would get one of these

http://cgi.ebay.com/Epiphone-Amplifi...item56373f9927

AngryHatter · 11-30-2009, 10:49 AM

I just picked up a Fender Pro Junior for $150.
Frontman is loud enough, I just dislike Fenders SS amps.

Musichascolors · 11-30-2009, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AngryHatter

Frontman is loud enough, I just dislike Fenders SS amps.

Is the 25R durable enough to take frequent trips on the subway?

AngryHatter · 11-30-2009, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Musichascolors

Is the 25R durable enough to take frequent trips on the subway?

Yep.

TeleDog · 12-01-2009, 10:26 PM

I had a little Frontman, no complaints here on the clean channel.

needlespauls · 12-02-2009, 07:22 AM

I would try out the Vox Pathfinder 15R combo!!!!!!!! $119 new, and I can't stress how good these sound. Hell, an extra $30 and you can get the Vox foot-switch to engage/dis-engage the tremolo, and the "boost" feature!
15 watts solid state, that seems like its 15 tube watts, its just unreal. One of the only solid state amps I've played that has tube-like feel, punch, and warmth on the clean chanel!!!!!!!!!!! I'm tellin' ya, try one out!!!!!

needlespauls · 12-02-2009, 07:27 AM

Also, the Pathfinder has a speaker out jack, so down the road you can get a cab for more volume.
Another KILLER (BEST) option for quality versatility would be the Tech 21 TM 30 combo, look into these!!!!!!!

If you can score a Roland Cube 60 for under $200, thats a great clean amp on the JC120 setting, but that amp will blow your head off with all the bells and whistles.

I still maintain, try out a Vox Pathfinder, and if you don't LOVE IT for the size/volume/output, let me know. If you actually don't LOVE this amp, I personally promise you I'll punch my own balls!!!! Now thats an endorsement!!!

TeleDog · 12-02-2009, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by needlespauls

i would try out the vox pathfinder 15r combo!!!!!!!! $119 new, and i can't stress how good these sound. Hell, an extra $30 and you can get the vox foot-switch to engage/dis-engage the tremolo, and the "boost" feature!
15 watts solid state, that seems like its 15 tube watts, its just unreal. One of the only solid state amps i've played that has tube-like feel, punch, and warmth on the clean chanel!!!!!!!!!!! I'm tellin' ya, try one out!!!!!

+1

kip0909 · 12-02-2009, 07:31 PM

xsouldriverx · 12-03-2009, 11:11 AM

shameless bump
FS: inexpesive gear (all sub $200) guitars,amps,etc.
the reverb on it is nice to add a bit of space to the playing and it gets loud enough to shake the walls of the house.

Musichascolors · 12-06-2009, 03:44 PM

How is the Vox Pathfinder in terms of clean headroom?

Giggable in small NYC venues only using clean? (no drums)

Edit: I'm using a guitar with humbuckers

weirdotis · 12-06-2009, 04:01 PM

jon1 · 12-06-2009, 04:39 PM

If you want a fender tone, a champion 600 will work well. It's small, light, moderately inexpensive, and it sounds good.

IMHO, i prefer it over the Epi VJ.

I got mine for $125, and think its great for small gigs or practice.

11-30-2009, 06:31 AM	#1 (permalink)
Musichascolors Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 45 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Looking for for a giggable lightweight amp for clean tones at or under $150 I'm looking for an amp for (almost) exclusively clean playing that's gig worthy for under $150... I know perhaps that seems unlikely, but maybe? I was leading towards a Frontman 25R, but some reviews said it was giggable, while many said it wasn't. I currently have a Deluxe Reverb, but don't want to take that around on subways. Any help would be greatly appreciated, thank you

11-30-2009, 06:56 AM	#2 (permalink)
moodyedge Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: England Posts: 3,109 Thanks: 5 Thanked 72 Times in 28 Posts	Re: Looking for for a giggable lightweight amp for clean tones at or under $150 gig worthy for under $150 the word 'giggable' depends how big the PA is really good luck __________________ "I tell you, we are here on Earth to fart around, and don't let anybody tell you different." - Kurt Vonnegut Last edited by moodyedge; 11-30-2009 at 09:47 AM.

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Musichascolors Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 45 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Looking for for a giggable lightweight amp for clean tones at or under $150 To clarify, my band is just myself and a bassist, so we don't need to play over a drummer. And most venues in NYC aren't that big, so reliability is what I mean mainly regarding gigable.

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Musichascolors Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 45 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Looking for for a giggable lightweight amp for clean tones at or under $150 I love the beautiful fender clean tone.

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11-30-2009, 09:38 AM	#7 (permalink)
moodyedge Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: England Posts: 3,109 Thanks: 5 Thanked 72 Times in 28 Posts	Re: Looking for for a giggable lightweight amp for clean tones at or under $150 I would get one of these http://cgi.ebay.com/Epiphone-Amplifi...item56373f9927 __________________ "I tell you, we are here on Earth to fart around, and don't let anybody tell you different." - Kurt Vonnegut

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AngryHatter Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 13,024 Thanks: 35 Thanked 106 Times in 43 Posts	Re: Looking for for a giggable lightweight amp for clean tones at or under $150 I just picked up a Fender Pro Junior for $150. Frontman is loud enough, I just dislike Fenders SS amps.

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TeleDog V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: United States Posts: 8,773 Thanks: 78 Thanked 193 Times in 57 Posts	Re: Looking for for a giggable lightweight amp for clean tones at or under $150 I had a little Frontman, no complaints here on the clean channel. __________________ “Teledog. Telecasterus Fanaticus Dogius". Got a Mac or iPod? Join our Apple Dogs group!

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needlespauls V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Boston area Posts: 5,076 Thanks: 61 Thanked 46 Times in 25 Posts	Re: Looking for for a giggable lightweight amp for clean tones at or under $150 I would try out the Vox Pathfinder 15R combo!!!!!!!! $119 new, and I can't stress how good these sound. Hell, an extra $30 and you can get the Vox foot-switch to engage/dis-engage the tremolo, and the "boost" feature! 15 watts solid state, that seems like its 15 tube watts, its just unreal. One of the only solid state amps I've played that has tube-like feel, punch, and warmth on the clean chanel!!!!!!!!!!! I'm tellin' ya, try one out!!!!! __________________ http://Myspace.com/ElPrivates

12-02-2009, 07:27 AM	#13 (permalink)
needlespauls V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Boston area Posts: 5,076 Thanks: 61 Thanked 46 Times in 25 Posts	Re: Looking for for a giggable lightweight amp for clean tones at or under $150 Also, the Pathfinder has a speaker out jack, so down the road you can get a cab for more volume. Another KILLER (BEST) option for quality versatility would be the Tech 21 TM 30 combo, look into these!!!!!!! If you can score a Roland Cube 60 for under $200, thats a great clean amp on the JC120 setting, but that amp will blow your head off with all the bells and whistles. I still maintain, try out a Vox Pathfinder, and if you don't LOVE IT for the size/volume/output, let me know. If you actually don't LOVE this amp, I personally promise you I'll punch my own balls!!!! Now thats an endorsement!!! __________________ http://Myspace.com/ElPrivates

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12-06-2009, 03:44 PM	#17 (permalink)
Musichascolors Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 45 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Looking for for a giggable lightweight amp for clean tones at or under $150 How is the Vox Pathfinder in terms of clean headroom? Giggable in small NYC venues only using clean? (no drums) Edit: I'm using a guitar with humbuckers

12-06-2009, 04:39 PM	#19 (permalink)
jon1 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 1,303 Thanks: 4 Thanked 11 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Looking for for a giggable lightweight amp for clean tones at or under $150 If you want a fender tone, a champion 600 will work well. It's small, light, moderately inexpensive, and it sounds good. IMHO, i prefer it over the Epi VJ. I got mine for $125, and think its great for small gigs or practice. __________________ Does anybody read these anyway? But to give myself some credibility around here my two favorites are my 1998 Orville LP Standard and my 1998 Standard Strat. You can check out my stuff at http://www.reverbnation.com/jonhyman

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