Originally Posted by
tiefnig
1. what cab do i need for a 1x12 amp?
2. would you buy a solid-state head?
To me, this is really a matter of personal preference and what you are looking for.
You can run a 1 x 12, 212, or 4 x 12 cab with the combo. It all depends on what you are looking for in terms of tone and projection. Personally, I like the sound of 2 x 12 cabs over a 1 x 12 and 4 x 12, but that is just my preference. All of us are going for a different tone.
If you're looking for recommendations of specific manufacturers of cabs, there are quite a few good ones out there with different speaker selections too.
In terms of a solid state head, why not if that's what you like? Too many times I think we get caught up in the tube vs. solid state tube snobbery wars.
I have a tube combo as well as a modeling amp now, but owned alot of solid states in the past. Some, like the Peavey Transtube series, aren't bad amps at all, and Randall pretty much made a name for themselves with solid state amps. An affordable "in between" solution is the Vox AD100VT head: a modeler with a tube in the power amp. Great sound.
Try some different ones out. If it sounds good to you, I wouldn't hesitate to purchase a solid state. You don't have to worry about tube changes or lugging around a heavy amp.
Guitars: 2003 and 2004 American series strats, Squier Classic Vibe 50's Strat, Squier Deluxe Strat.
Amps: Line 6 Spider IV 120, Vox AD50VT 212, and Peavey Transtube Bandit 112.
Pedals: Digitech Bad Monkey.
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