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sixstringdrug
February 3rd, 2013, 12:27 PM
So I am in the market for a bedroom volume practice amp. Trying to keep it under $200 or so. I prefer it to be all tube but am open to suggestions. I'd really like something that breaks up nicely, ya know, with a nice bluesey growl to it. Am I asking too much here? Any suggestions? Sound off fretters!!
Zip
February 3rd, 2013, 01:36 PM
Get a Bugera BC15. They're only 100 bucks or so brand new, 12AX7. Use what you save to buy a nice OD pedal to stick in front of it & there you go.
Tig
February 3rd, 2013, 01:51 PM
I'd consider a Laney Cub 15 since it has a .75 watt setting. I've never read a bad review on them. A 12" Celestion speaker, EL84 tubes, reverb, Gain, Treble, Middle, Bass, Volume and Tone controls. You don't see too many small amps with this much going on.
http://www.americanmusical.com/Item--i-LAN-CUB12R-LIST?SRC=D0301DT0HAMS0000&utm_source=shopping&utm_medium=feed&

http://www.americanmusical.com/Galleria/1/88166M-Large.jpg
http://www.americanmusical.com/Galleria/1/88166M1-Large.jpg
sunvalleylaw
February 3rd, 2013, 03:32 PM
I would try to find a used Black Heart Little Giant. I really like that little amp.
davewrites
February 3rd, 2013, 05:38 PM
VOX AC4TV (http://www.voxamps.com/uk/ac4/ac4tv/) 10" combo with the attenuator that trims it down to 1/4W... simple, clean, warm and loves pedals.
markb
February 3rd, 2013, 06:42 PM
I'd consider a Laney Cub 15 since it has a .75 watt setting. I've never read a bad review on them. A 12" Celestion speaker, EL84 tubes, reverb, Gain, Treble, Middle, Bass, Volume and Tone controls. You don't see too many small amps with this much going on.
http://www.americanmusical.com/Item--i-LAN-CUB12R-LIST?SRC=D0301DT0HAMS0000&utm_source=shopping&utm_medium=feed&

http://www.americanmusical.com/Galleria/1/88166M-Large.jpg
http://www.americanmusical.com/Galleria/1/88166M1-Large.jpg

I had one of those for a while. Not bad at all and the <1w (as it was labelled on mine) was very handy. I think there's a review of mine somewhere in the archives here.
piebaldpython
February 3rd, 2013, 10:56 PM
Sixstring did give a limit of $200 and the Laney Cub 15R comes in at twice that.....it also has EL84 tubes.

How about the Laney Cub 10 which comes in at $200 and has a pair of 6V6s for power???

http://www.zzounds.com/item--LNYCUB10
kidsmoke
February 4th, 2013, 09:02 AM
Bugera Vintage 5's are selling for 135.00 at Amazon right now. A couple of friends ordered them on Friday, so no tone reports yet.

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l58/tiokimo/A1hrJm8H-WL_AA1500__zps3a94bfb1.jpg
riverrick
February 4th, 2013, 02:58 PM
+1 on the Bugera Vintage 5. Has a switch where you can go from 0.1W, 1W to 5 watts. Plus has a jack if you want to hook it up to a bigger cabinet. Real happy with mine.
sixstringdrug
February 4th, 2013, 08:21 PM
Thanks all for your input. I had played the ac4 before and was really impressed, it had been at the top of my list before this post, but i was a bit curious as to what else to look at. Really liking the the bugera v5 too, wish i could find a place local to try one out first.
davewrites
February 5th, 2013, 02:20 AM
Bugera for $135?!? 0.1W, gain and reverb... Damn, that's tempting even though I own an AC4TV and I'm totally broke-@$$ right now.

Lots of Bugera demos on YouTube. Maybe I'll go watch a few...
guitarhack
February 5th, 2013, 07:09 AM
Fender Super Champ or Vibro Champ XD both have tube power sections and dsp effects, and come in at well under $200 used.
Zip
February 6th, 2013, 09:08 PM
If you haven't made your decision yet, why not consider just getting the last amph you'll ever want and paying for it just once? Think of the money saved over the coming years as you continually search for that "perfect" tone. It's for sale right now, and I think you'll agree it's a winner: http://www.ebay.com/itm/DUMBLE-OVERDRIVE-SPECIAL-FULL-RIG-Estate-Items-Mint-Condition-/271149509473 :)
Tig
February 6th, 2013, 10:46 PM
^ :rollover

We also forgot about the Fender Vibro Champ XD, which is a simpler version of the Super Champ. They run about $150.
http://www.samash.com/wcsstore/root/Items/IP_F/F23310000_ip.jpg
sixstringdrug
February 7th, 2013, 07:44 PM
Zip, +1 on the dumble, but i unfortunatly already have 4 of em. They are just too loud and im trying to keep the kids asleep, ya know. I asked alex at dinner the other night if he'd make me a 5 watter, at first he laughed and then tried to stab me with a chopstick. It was most disconcerting let me tell ya!!!
Retro Hound
February 8th, 2013, 09:56 AM
I picked up a Vibro Champ XD for $75 from craigslist. I'd sell mine for $150, no problem!
sixstringdrug
February 16th, 2013, 02:16 PM
Thanks for all the input!!! I went down to guitar center today and bought a Bugera V5. On sale, floor model, $125 out the door. As soon as the munchkins go down for the night I will fire it up and let it rip!!! Review to follow
Zip
February 16th, 2013, 04:27 PM
That Dumble went for $55,600.00. I got outbid by a measly hundred bucks. :(

Congrats on the Bug. I think you'll be pleased.
jtees4
February 26th, 2013, 12:46 PM
I am very disappointed in the sixteen Dumbles I own. I think they will be going on Ebay next week I hope I get my money back on them, I don't want to lose too much.
Brian Krashpad
March 2nd, 2013, 08:23 AM
Fender Super Champ or Vibro Champ XD both have tube power sections and dsp effects, and come in at well under $200 used.

Fwiw I have been REALLY happy with my SCXD. I picked it up like new (pawn shop) for $175, iirc . I use it every week for First Things First, my church praise band. Lines out to PA and since we have electronic drums the stage volume is plenty loud for performance (in fact the volume on each channel is usually around 3).

With the line-out you can also chain it to another, louder amp if you need more oomph, such as when playing with live drums. I do that when FtF plays with a real kit, and it works great (SCXD on left as stage monitor, lined out to Sunn 200S 60W tube head into a 2x12 to right behind me in backline):

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/221873_166831943374324_6883875_n.jpg
poodlesrule
March 3rd, 2013, 10:26 AM
What is the guy behind you using for amp...?

(fond memories of seeing him locally for a talk/musical session, a few years ago!)
Brian Krashpad
March 3rd, 2013, 12:20 PM
What is the guy behind you using for amp...?

(fond memories of seeing him locally for a talk/musical session, a few years ago!)

Good ol' Bo, R.I. P., used a Roland Jazz Chorus JC-120 in his later years.

Here's a photo of his amp in the foreground, the Jazz bass and bass rig in the background are mine:

https://gnn.ufalumni.ufl.edu/visuals/florida/albums/2871/024_22A.JPG

:cool:

Here are the rigs in use:

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/379463_10150410984018879_763948352_n.jpg

:socool