Amp choices

bindog · 2013-12-29T13:26:37+00:00

Hey guys n gals I have been browsing around a fair bit lately for a more advanced amp... I was looking to get some effects pedals initially for the little orange crush amp I got with my fender bullet... But after spending some time chatting to the very helpful guys at music connection, I'm thinking a modeling amp to experiment with for while might be a more fun and worthwhile purchase... For Xmas I got a new takamine g440cs nex, and the fender bullet as mentioned, and the amps I'm thinking of are: Fender mustang II V2 Roland cube 40w I dunno the model The equivalent Vox option Does anyone have any thoughts regarding these options??? I play most types of music except heavy metal, and I'm a beginner in comparison to probably everyone here.. Thanks in advance!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Chabenda

Hmmm...I am biased because I have one and ignorant because I have no experience with the others but I would definitely recommend a Cube 40. You can cut the output for home use, the modelling options are good and they are tough. Playing in a band situation depends on the guys you're playing with. If you're trying to compete with a 100W on 8 and a drummer using broomsticks then you will have a problem. Otherwise it's quite adequate.

DonRoos

As mentioned by a few guys here, you need to try out the VOX amps. I have an AD30VT-XL that I am very happy with. Firstly, it has a wattage control on the back so you can turn the amp right down for night time practice. Secondly it has a valve pre-amp built in so you get a proper valve sound from a solid amp. Thirdly it has all the different amp models and some basic effects built in to give you a huge range of options.

I too am a tinkerer and have found sounds that suit the style of music I play and have then stored in the A and B channels on the amp that I can select from with a foot switch. I can also have a manual setting to give three different options for quick selection.

For most gigs you would want to mic the amp up and play through the PA so tou don't need a massive amp. I am just as loud as out lead guitarists 100W VOX in the mix.

To extend the sounds you get you can then get yourself a VOX Stomplab or other modelling pedal to give you hunderds of other options. You could possibly pick up a 30W VOX and a pedal for your budget.

bindog

Hey guys...

Firstly, thanks for all the input!!

After much deliberation, googling, youtubing, head scratching, in store testing, and general fannying about, I have finally decided on the mustang III v2...

I just liked the tone of the fender over the Roland 80gx, simple I guess... And the customization options really interest me being technically minded...

Should have it by Tuesday or Wednesday so I cannot wait to play with the new toy!! (Hopefully Tuesday cos that's my birthday - yaaayyyyyy)

Anyways I'll keep you all posted with some pics when she arrives ... I cannot freaking wait!!!

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free2rhyme

The one model amp no one mentioned is the blackstar ID series

I thought those were amazing for the price and sound. You can select the type of tube you want to model as well.

They also said to achieve the volume of a tube amp, so its 30w is very loud for a solid state

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