Ordered new amph
I decided not to get the Valetronix old style blue AD120VTX primarily because of its age and absence of a warranty. Vox said I would only get my money back for one year, no trade for a contemporary model or any other avenue.
I decided, after giving it some thought, that I wanted an amp that would likely stand up to the test of time and be of a fairly simple design, without modeling, and include a good spring reverb, two channels, and have a good classic rock, blues tone.
I almost decided to buy a 65 Deluxe, which I am sure would have been a good decision.
Then I got a chance to buy a brand new Peavey Classic 30 with 15 per cent off, which brought it down to 509. So I jumped and have one ordered; should ship today. I doubt if I will get it by Friday but who knows. Americanmusical.com has a warehouse in NJ not far from me in Central Pennsylvania. My Tribute Epi came in two days.
I glanced at some reviews of the classic 30 and see that it gets really great reviews from people who have purchased them recently.
I know a lot of you have Classic 30 amps and like them. Do you use yours straight up or did you do any mods, like a different speaker or tubes? I think the new ones come with JJ tubes.
Since I have been jumping around on making a decision on getting an amp since I played and liked that Vox digitized AD120VTX, I thought I would let you all know what I finally decided on.
I played a couple Valve Kings and thought they were great but the Classic 30 just felt like the better amp. I liked some of the tone modifying aspects of the Valve King but wanted a lower powered amp and one with more of a basic design.
The Classic 30 should have that classic design and excellent build quality that I'm looking for; plus it's made in Mississippi - er, ah, did I say Mississippi? Oh yeah, I mean the USA. Ha ha. I think they make some good old amps down in Mississippi, all Bovine waste material aside.
Definitely anxiously awaiting the new amph and lucky I have to work the next two days to hopefully keep my mind off it for now.
Duffy
South Williamsport, Pa.
"So let us stop talking falsely now, the hour's getting late." (as by JH)