Cheap,decent sounding practice amps. (1 Viewer)

[GARYXKNIFEDX]

Looks like I may finally be getting a practice amp for home use. Something cheap,not too loud,maybe 5-10w. Because it's for home use,valves are probably out,and I have no problem with modelling....but has to be cheap.

Anyone any preferences/advice?

The Fender Mustang I looks like something I could live with.

http://www.fender.com/en-GB/products/mustang/models.php/?prodNo=230001

 

[GO]

http://www.thomann.de/ie/vht_avsp16_special_6_valve.htm

Edit..hang about..I see they've a new one http://www.thomann.de/ie/vht_special_6_combo_ultra.htm

Aww valves are out?Shame.The 3 watt setting on my VHT is awesome.Play it at all hours no problem.Tubey goodness gauranteed!

Yer on yer own.

 

[GARYXKNIFEDX]

Valves are only out cos I want to play it when two kids are sleeping.

 

[therealjohnny]

I have a Roland Micro Cube which I find perfect for home use..it's got a range of built in effects, I've been playing surf tunes all day instead of getting work done

http://www.thomann.de/ie/roland_micro_cube.htm

even cheaper second hand, mine was only 20 quid

 

[ann post]

http://www.thomann.de/ie/vht_avsp16_special_6_valve.htm

Edit..hang about..I see they've a new one http://www.thomann.de/ie/vht_special_6_combo_ultra.htm

Aww valves are out?Shame.The 3 watt setting on my VHT is awesome.Play it at all hours no problem.Tubey goodness gauranteed!

Yer on yer own.

i got the 'head' version of this. highly recommend it too.

 

[GO]

There ya go G man.

Two reccomendations.What more could you ask for.

Although..I do want toreplace the gammy stock speaker that came in my combo.Its not a deal breaker by any means..sounds lovely..but I've heard the wee Fender amps..they sound exquisite..which I attribute to a higher quality speaker.

 

[GO]

I've a micro cube.Great little amp.Very robust..I used to busk with mine.It still sees service in the studio.

 

[Anthony]

I just turn my 4x12 down really low.

 

[ann post]

thats actually why i went for the head - 4/8/16 ohm outputs so you can plaug an play with any cab at all - mainly use my diy 40w bass cab with it.

when you say 'cheap/decent' this thing is cheap and deadly. i use my tone about 6 o clock with a strat. where are you at with yours transformation?

 

[Space]

For Valves I'd third the VHT and for solid state microcube is your man, so yeah what the lads above already said. Marshall DFX aren't bad either if your happy with the modelling route. I use a Harley Benton 5 Watter myself with a nice enough Laney 1x12.

 

[GO]

thats actually why i went for the head - 4/8/16 ohm outputs so you can plaug an play with any cab at all - mainly use my diy 40w bass cab with it.

when you say 'cheap/decent' this thing is cheap and deadly. i use my tone about 6 o clock with a strat. where are you at with yours transformation?

Aww man..I genearlly have the tone cranked to the top and the bboost switch pulled.Round a bout 12 oclock on the Volume though

But I use a Marshall Jackhammer(a HIGHLY underrated lil pedal..only pedal I own in fact..for this sole purpose..PLUS..its shite through the Marshall,but the Marshall not supposed to have anything bar a guitar)to give me that bit of extra grit(I'm talking a SMIDGEN..).I find the VHT is a little bit clean otherwise

Edit..I may build a extension cab for it too.A 12" speaker would make all the difference

 

[ann post]

i'm all about glassy warmy strat playing these days, i've a (very locally sourced) dod 250 in front of it and its amazing, distortion level is controlled by the plectrum.

 

[GO]

I've been hankering for a glassy strat sound lately.Love that tone.

 

[GARYXKNIFEDX]

watched a few youtube demos,I'm still leaning toward the mustang. For some reason I had it in my head the microcube would sound bad,it definately sounds better than I expected.

 

[Space]

I've been hankering for a glassy strat sound lately.Love that tone.

Have you tried that boost of mine into the VHT, that should give you some glass.

 

[Space]

I'm not familiar with the Mustang but it has a hell of a lot included.

 

[GO]

Have you tried that boost of mine into the VHT, that should give you some glass.

No I havent actually.Gonna try that right now.

The pickups in my Tele are a fucking disgrace though.It breaks my heart to play it really does.

 

[Space]

No I havent actually.Gonna try that right now.

The pickups in my Tele are a fucking disgrace though.It breaks my heart to play it really does.

Cool. @ann post; has one too actually..

 

[Unicron]

These are lovely little amps, no EQ, just a volume control ... http://www.thomann.de/ie/fender_champion_600.htm

 

[GO]

These are lovely little amps, no EQ, just a volume control ... http://www.thomann.de/ie/fender_champion_600.htm

Thats the fender I was talking about..AMAZING!!!!!