I've been looking around without much intent for my first tube amp. I have the opportunity to get an Ibanez TSA15H + TSA112C cab for R1,800.00. Seems like a steal to me as the cheapest I've seen second hand on Gumtree/OLX is R3,500.00 for both.
I haven't had a chance to give it a test run, but what is the worst that can happen if I buy blind? It doesn't look too beaten up, and the only reason it shows its age I think is because of the white finish. Other than a few marks and minor bumps and scrapes, it looks to be in good condition.
Should my biggest concern be the valves? If they do need replacing, what would I be in for? I guess the question is how long have the valves been in there, as even if the amp has been looked after, they may require replacement just because of general wear and tear.
I'm just a lowly solid state guy looking for a few pointers from the valve dudes on the forum. By all accounts, it looks like a decent first tube amp in the 5W/15W range.
I haven't had a chance to give it a test run, but what is the worst that can happen if I buy blind? It doesn't look too beaten up, and the only reason it shows its age I think is because of the white finish. Other than a few marks and minor bumps and scrapes, it looks to be in good condition.
Should my biggest concern be the valves? If they do need replacing, what would I be in for? I guess the question is how long have the valves been in there, as even if the amp has been looked after, they may require replacement just because of general wear and tear.
I'm just a lowly solid state guy looking for a few pointers from the valve dudes on the forum. By all accounts, it looks like a decent first tube amp in the 5W/15W range.