Versatile - tube amp combos

[mainestratman]

I love my Hotrod Deluxe.

Just sayin'. :-)

[Plank_Spanker]

I, too, play modelling gear..................and I'm also fond of my tube amps.

Compared to modelling amps, versatile is not a term I normally attach to tube amps. Each of them has a certain character, voice and response that is always present regardless of FX used.

I guess that's why I own a collection of both styles. My choice of amp hinges on the gig or my mood.

[guitardan777]

Compared to modelling amps, versatile is not a term I normally attach to tube amps. Each of them has a certain character, voice and response that is always present regardless of FX used.

+1

Typically a batch of pedals up front on a nice tube amp will give you the versaitilty you may need. Probably why there is a gazillion pedals to choose from.

Here's a new amp line that are pretty versatile and most of the amp functions are on the pedal.
http://www.boltamps.com/pages/Isolat...0combo112.html

[Katastrophe]

Look at the Peavey Vypyr 60 watt tube modeler. Excellent tones for the money. I would be wary of the knobs, though. They do flex a bit and may be fragile.

In the same line as the Super Champ XD is the Fender Deluxe Vintage Modified. Not necessarily a modeler, but is a combo of tubes and digital effects / reverb. Also available as a head / cab version in the Band Master Vintage Modified. Greg Koch made a vid floating around You Tube where the amp sounds amazing. Of course, Mr. Koch could plug into a potato and make it sound incredible, and serve up tasty french fries when he's done.

Marshall has the Haze line, with a 40 watt combo. Two channel tube amp with built in effects. They also have the new JMD:1 series that looks awesome. A bit pricey, though.